Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & Economy · TechnologyUAE Circular Economy Council meets to advance food security through local production, vertical farming, and waste reduction initiatives. Learn what this means for residents.
Technology · Business & EconomyNYUAD liquid metal sensors give surgeons tactile feedback during minimally invasive procedures, reducing tissue damage and improving patient outcomes in UAE hospitals.
Energy · Business & EconomyBrent crude surges to $109 amid Iran-US standoff. UAE residents face higher fuel, transport, and living costs persisting through summer 2026.
Business & Economy · TechnologyUAE's first Islamic bank app for gold & silver trading. Emirates Islamic offers 24/7 Shari'ah-compliant investing, low minimums, certified vaults for residents.
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.