Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & EconomyDubai Police enforce strict motorcycle penalties: AED 2,000 fines, 23 black points, 90-day impounds. Parents now face legal action. Learn the new rules.
Technology · Business & EconomyUAE hospitals now perform advanced robotic lung cancer surgery. Learn about 48-hour recovery, costs, insurance coverage, and access to world-class surgical care.
Business & Economy · TechnologyDubai cuts truck accidents 20% through road restrictions, driver health checks, and monitoring tech. Safer commutes and smoother traffic for residents.
Business & Economy · TechnologyAbu Dhabi cuts startup approval times from weeks to days. New AED 1M grants, investor matchmaking, and regulatory clarity for UAE entrepreneurs. Learn what changed.
Business & Economy · EnergyDollar reaches 1.5-week high while oil tops $100. How currency shifts create winners and losers among UAE residents—travel, education & business costs explained.
Technology · Business & EconomyDubai Police trains officers to combat deepfake crimes after AED 120M in fraud losses. Learn detection methods and protection strategies for UAE residents.
Energy · Business & EconomyStrait of Hormuz closure triggers stock market drops across UAE and Saudi Arabia. Learn how blockade affects your salary, costs, and employment prospects.
Technology · Business & EconomySheikh Mohamed's deal with Elon Musk brings Tesla's Full Self-Driving, Dubai Loop transit, and AI to residents. Here's what changes in 2026.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUAE controls $2T in assets with 29% budget growth. Ambassador dismisses external funding concerns. What this means for residents and investors in the Emirates.