Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & Economy · PoliticsOECD study reveals counterfeit industry thrives on labour exploitation. How this affects UAE residents, supply chains, and consumer choices in 2025.
Energy · Business & EconomyDrydocks World’s new role in the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre turns Dubai into a green ship-retrofit hub, opening skilled UAE jobs and trimming freight costs for imported goods.
Business & Economy · TechnologyDubai's 2026 'delivery sprint' aims to cut service waits to 10 mins, slash power bills by 12%, add 6,500 tech jobs and new parks, all via a one-stop SuperApp.
Tourism · Business & EconomyDiscover UAE Spring Festival 2025: UNESCO-listed Lunar New Year events, hotel deals, traffic advisories & family workshops—your essential residents’ guide.
Business & Economy · TechnologySharjah’s new Masar truck toll gates automate Tahseel payments, slashing delays by 40% and trimming haulage costs, emissions and congestion on key routes.
Real Estate · Business & EconomyUAE housing and office stock will soar by 2030, easing rent pressure and unlocking off-plan deals for tenants, buyers and investors—discover how to prepare now.
Business & EconomyDubai’s 24K gold price slips to AED585 per gram, cutting AED350 from a 50-g bridal set. Ramadan weekend flash sales offer limited-time savings for shoppers.
Real Estate · Business & EconomyDubai erases AED107M in mortgages for 316 Emirati families this Ramadan, wiping out AED4-5k monthly payments. Find out who benefits and key takeaways.
Business & Economy · LifestyleDubai’s healthcare sector grew 8% in 2025, cutting wait times to under five days, boosting insurance and adding 5,300 jobs—see how residents benefit.