Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & Economy · Technologye& reports AED 19.4B Q1 2026 revenue with 15.1% growth. Learn how AI customer service, fintech integration & global expansion impact UAE telecom users.
Business & EconomyUAE's independent ombudsman Sanadak resolves banking and insurance disputes free in 15 days. No legal fees required. Learn how residents access fair resolution.
Technology · Business & EconomyDubai's AI traffic system cuts commutes by one-third, saves fuel costs, reduces deaths 97%, and generated AED 262 billion economic value. Real results for residents and investors.
Business & Economy · EnergyGold fell 2.5% despite Hormuz tensions. Learn why Fed rates and dollar strength matter more than geopolitics for UAE investor portfolios.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE controls 26% of Gaza donations with hospitals, desalination plants, and $1.2B reconstruction pledge. What it means for regional influence.
Business & EconomyUAE invests AED 1B in local manufacturing with mandatory federal procurement rules. New opportunities in pharma, construction, food. Key changes for businesses.
Business & Economy · TourismSwiss Air A330 engine fire forces emergency evacuation in Delhi, injuring 6 passengers. What the incident means for UAE residents traveling to Europe.
Business & Economy · EnergySomali pirates hijack fuel tanker, raising insurance costs up to 150,000 AED per voyage. How this impacts UAE supply chains, trade routes and freight rates.
Business & Economy · PoliticsNew UAE-Brazil trade agreement could reduce costs on Brazilian beef, poultry, and goods. Senate ratification expected mid-2027. What it means for UAE residents and businesses.