Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Real Estate · Business & EconomyNew Sharjah beachfront resort with freehold ownership, starting at AED 649,000. Explore 4-5% rental yields and Gulf-facing living with mountain access.
Business & Economy · EnergyStrait of Hormuz tensions drive $60M weekly shipping cost increases. Learn how US-Iran deal negotiations affect UAE supply chains, energy prices, and business planning.
Tourism · Business & EconomyThree died from hantavirus on polar cruise ship. UAE residents booking expeditions must verify safety protocols, insurance, and health standards.
Technology · Business & EconomyReligious leaders unite in Abu Dhabi to shape AI ethics. Historic summit launches global framework for algorithmic transparency and human dignity.
Energy · Business & EconomyUS launches major operation to clear Iran's Hormuz blockade as oil hits $106/barrel. UAE residents face higher fuel, food, and transport costs despite Fujairah pipeline workaround.
Business & Economy · TechnologyDiscover how UAE's USD 52 billion FinTech sector now delivers rent approvals in 24 hours, lower remittance fees, and digital payment access for residents and expats.
Business & Economy · PoliticsRegional airspace restrictions disrupted Dubai flights for 2 months. Learn how it raised food prices, ticket costs, and triggered job cuts for UAE residents.
Energy · Business & EconomyUS launches Project Freedom to rescue 2,000 stranded ships from Hormuz blockade. Discover how this operation affects UAE shipping routes, energy prices, and expatriate workers.
Business & Economy · Real EstateUAE commits $6.6B to Georgia real estate and energy projects. New trade corridor bypasses Suez, tripling renewable capacity by 2035. Full analysis for UAE residents.