Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUAE completes first passenger rail trial from Saudi border to Abu Dhabi. 900km network with 400-seat trains at 200km/h starts 2026. Emergency transport ready.
Business & Economy · PoliticsKuwait bans food exports & fixes prices for 30 days amid regional tensions. How this affects UAE supply chains, retail prices, and cross-border trade.
Energy · Business & EconomyIranian drone strikes shut down Qatar's LNG production, eliminating 20% of global supply. European gas futures jump 50% as UAE faces supply constraints and rising import costs.
Energy · Business & EconomyIranian drone strikes on UAE exposed economic vulnerability. Fuel costs spike 15%, flights disrupted, insurance premiums climb. What residents must know now.
Business & Economy · PoliticsAll UAE exchanges shut through Tuesday amid geopolitical tensions. Learn how the closure affects your investments and when trading resumes Wednesday morning.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE and Kuwait leaders condemn Iranian attacks. What the diplomatic developments mean for expats: safety guidance, travel updates, and practical steps to take now.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE severs ties with Iran after ballistic missile strikes. Three killed, airports shut, markets suspended. What residents need to know about travel and safety.
Politics · Business & EconomyIranian drones breached UAE defenses at Al Salam Naval Base. Learn how this affects airport security, insurance policies, and daily life for UAE residents.
Politics · Business & EconomyIran's missile barrage killed 3 foreign workers in UAE despite 96% air defense success. UAE closed Tehran embassy. What this means for residents, flights, and insurance.