Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Real Estate · Business & EconomySharjah's Mid-Line Drainage Project is 70% complete. Learn how the AED 500M underground system will eliminate road flooding by late 2026.
Technology · Business & EconomyAbu Dhabi's Alef Education serves 2M students across 19,000 schools globally. Discover how this UAE EdTech leader is transforming AI-driven learning worldwide.
Business & EconomyNearly 6,000 new sponsorships boosted SCI's beneficiary network to 64,208. Learn how UAE donors now demand transparency and measurable outcomes through digital charity platforms.
Business & EconomyBeit Al Khair distributed AED 122.5M in charitable aid to UAE residents in H1 2026. Learn how emergency relief, healthcare, and food programs can help you.
Business & Economy · EnergySaudi-Brookfield $2B fund reshapes Gulf PE market. UAE expats: new jobs in fintech/healthcare, M&A opportunities intensify. What residents must know.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE formally condemned July 27 drone incursion into Jordan. Two drones intercepted with no casualties. Implications for regional security and UAE business interests explained.
Business & Economy · LifestyleHow Sharjah's Irthi Council uses food-waste dyes and 3D craft archives to boost artisan earnings 40-50% while preserving Emirati textile heritage.
Tourism · Business & EconomyConvert loyalty miles to European train tickets. Emirates Skywards launches rail redemptions across 12,000 destinations—book Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, and more with your miles.
Business & Economy · EnergyBrent crude falls 5% to $91.68 while gold gains 0.9%. Learn how Middle East deescalation affects UAE fuel costs, investment portfolios, and household expenses.