Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & Economy · TechnologyAbu Dhabi cuts startup approval times from weeks to days. New AED 1M grants, investor matchmaking, and regulatory clarity for UAE entrepreneurs. Learn what changed.
Technology · Business & EconomySheikh Mohamed's deal with Elon Musk brings Tesla's Full Self-Driving, Dubai Loop transit, and AI to residents. Here's what changes in 2026.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUAE controls $2T in assets with 29% budget growth. Ambassador dismisses external funding concerns. What this means for residents and investors in the Emirates.
Business & Economy · EnergyGold prices climbed 0.9% to $4,755/oz as geopolitical tensions drive demand. Dubai jewelry costs rising. Essential insights for UAE investors and residents.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE arrests 27 in Iran-linked terror cell. Understanding the security implications, financial compliance changes, and what expat residents need to know.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE launches Guardians of Accountability campaign to strengthen transparency and integrity across government. Learn how this initiative promotes shared responsibility for public resources.
Business & Economy · PoliticsNew UAE regulations enforce climate reporting, expand medicine availability, and require digital invoicing by mid-2026. Key deadlines and penalties explained.
Technology · Business & EconomyDiscover how Abu Dhabi researchers are using wild crop genetics to build climate-resilient agriculture and reduce UAE's import dependency.
Technology · Business & EconomyDIFC becomes world's first AI-native financial hub. New Autonomous Systems Officer role, AED 12.9B cumulative value, and 500+ companies joining Dubai AI Campus.