Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & Economy · Real EstateAbu Dhabi issued 29% more business licenses in 2025. Discover rent-free options, new freelancer permits, costs, and how expats can start businesses today.
Technology · Business & EconomyUAE banks lead Gulf AI deployment with 49% adoption. Learn why execution, governance, and infrastructure—not technology—drive competitive advantage.
Business & Economy · PoliticsNYU Abu Dhabi study reveals nighttime oxygen drops stress Gulf reef fish on 50%+ of summer days. UAE residents: learn about long-term food security implications.
Business & EconomyDubai issued 10,216 mystery shopper reports in 2025—a 26% jump. Learn how quarterly audits are raising service standards at UAE businesses you visit daily.
Business & EconomyGold fell 1.5% but experts project $5,400-$6,300 by year-end 2026. Learn why this correction is tactical, not strategic, for UAE investors.
Business & Economy · TechnologySSMC becomes one of only two UAE hospitals with JCI 8th Edition accreditation, bringing enhanced patient safety, research protections, and environmental standards for residents.
Real Estate · Business & EconomyDubai rental prices jumped 17% to AED 126.4B in 2025. New tenants face 20-30% premiums. Apartments average AED 8,675/month. Key market trends for residents.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE maintains direct Iran channels as nuclear talks continue. How regional tensions affect shipping, energy costs, and business operations in the Emirates.
Business & EconomyDense fog hits UAE roads Monday night through Tuesday morning. Speed limits drop to 80 km/h. Safety tips for navigating low visibility conditions.