Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & EconomyLulu Retail’s record AED 29B FY2025 sales bring cheaper grocery baskets, 45-minute deliveries, 15 new UAE stores and a 3.5-fils dividend for local shareholders
Business & EconomyStronger dollar trims UAE gold rates by AED 3–4 per gram in Dubai, giving souk shoppers, wedding buyers and investors a window to lock in lower prices today.
Business & EconomyDubai gold price today slips 1.5%, cutting retail tags by AED 2–3 per gram. Grab cheaper bangles in the Gold Souk while investors assess UAE Sharia-compliant ETF buying window.
Tourism · Business & EconomySharjah Heritage Days 2026 drew 300,000 visitors across seven Sharjah cities, boosting staycations, creating artisan jobs and offering free family fun for UAE residents.
Tourism · Business & EconomyDiscover how five UAE heritage sites added to ICESCO’s list could boost tourism, unlock AED2M research grants, lift property values and tighten permit rules.
Sports · Business & EconomyUAE’s historic Winter Olympics debut at Milan-Cortina 2026 is driving new ski camps, five-year Green Visas and snow-sport jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Learn more.
Lifestyle · Business & EconomyDiscover how Yasmina El Abd’s mental-health drama ‘Midterm’ and breakout single ‘Damma’ are reshaping Arabic streaming and pop culture in the UAE—read the full story now.
Business & Economy · LifestyleUAE buyers can now import bespoke furniture and lighting from Moscow in just 15 days at up to 18% savings. Learn how to snag unique pieces.
Technology · Business & EconomyExperience faster, safer CT scans in Dubai with Al Zahra's photon-counting scanner. Sharper images, half the radiation, and stable insurance costs.