Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Politics · Business & EconomyUN warns Syria's recovery window closing as 2026 aid appeal reaches only 16% funding. Refugee returns strain systems while Israeli border tensions escalate.
Business & EconomyAl Ansari's Q1 2026 profits fall 29% despite operating income gains. BFC integration costs and competition squeeze margins for UAE's largest remittance provider.
Energy · Business & EconomyADNOC and India formalize crude oil, LNG, and LPG storage agreements. Discover what this means for UAE residents and regional energy security through 2028.
Business & Economy · TechnologyChinese manufacturers are building production capacity in UAE. Learn how this industrial shift impacts jobs, salaries, and investment opportunities for residents.
Business & Economy · TechnologyDubai Press Club's 40-hour creator training: storytelling, AI tools, media access. UAE residents 20-35, bilingual Arabic-English. Starts June 8.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE completes 23rd Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, releasing 410 captives in May 2026. How Abu Dhabi's neutral diplomacy strengthens its regional hub status.
Tourism · Business & EconomyMV Hondius hantavirus: Initial contacts test negative, but 42-day monitoring continues. What UAE residents and international travelers should know about risks.
Energy · Business & EconomyBrent crude hits $106 per barrel. Discover how soaring oil prices will affect petrol costs, airlines, and your household expenses throughout 2026.
Energy · Business & EconomyAbu Dhabi's Masdar secures approval for £11B North Sea wind project with German partner RWE. 3GW capacity powers 3M UK homes, creates 2,000 jobs by 2031.