Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Energy · Business & EconomyQatar's LNG halt disrupts global energy markets. UAE residents face indirect impacts through fuel price volatility and food costs. What expats need to know.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE residents sharing unverified content face deportation, imprisonment, and AED 200,000 fines. Dubai Police actively enforce—here's what you must know.
Politics · Business & EconomyDrone strike causes fire near US Consulate in Dubai. Authorities quickly contained the blaze with no injuries. What residents need to know about the incident.
Politics · Business & EconomyIranian missiles and drones targeted UAE. Air defense systems achieving 92% interception. What this means for Dubai airport, ports, prices, and your daily life.
Real Estate · Business & EconomySharjah Consultative Council to review real estate registration policy reforms on March 5. What the session means for expats and investors.
Business & Economy · PoliticsIran conflict closes Strait of Hormuz, hitting UAE expats with rising costs, shipping delays & job uncertainty. Fitch warns Gulf credit ratings at risk.
Business & EconomyScattered rain, 40 km/h winds, and rough seas expected Wednesday-Thursday in UAE. Prepare for dust storms, temperature drops, and travel delays.
Politics · Business & EconomySheikh Abdullah meets French FM in Paris to discuss UAE-France strategic partnership and regional security following Iranian missile strikes on March 3.
Business & Economy · TechnologyUAE banks phase out SMS authentication by March 31. Learn how to enable biometric login, protect against fraud, and avoid transaction rejections as new security rules take effect.