Freelancing is expanding fast in the UAE’s knowledge economy. A new joint venture between two Dubai consultancies aims to make the process legal, predictable, and ethical. The partners say they have supported more than 5,500 clients to live and work…
On Friday, February 13, 2026, DP World announced major leadership changes. Essa Kazim becomes chairman of the board, and Yuvraj Narayan steps up as group chief executive officer. The company said the moves support sustainable growth and its global supply-chain…
Gold fell sharply on Thursday, breaking below $5,000 per ounce after U.S. labour data reinforced the case for higher-for-longer interest rates. The drop accelerated as stop-loss orders were triggered under the round-number threshold, sending prices to a near one-week low.…
The family announced the passing of the veteran businessman on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The news was shared by his brother, Abdul Hamied Ahmad Qasim Seddiqi, via social media. Khaleej Times reported the internal memo that informed staff and confirmed…
Retailers in the UAE face penalties of up to Dh100,000 if they breach Ramadan price controls on essential goods. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET) confirmed a scale of actions, from written warnings and short deadlines to fix breaches,…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched official operations of fully driverless RT6 robotaxis developed by Baidu, marking a new phase in Dubai’s smart mobility push. He rode in an autonomous vehicle to the World Governments Summit at…
Red Sea security has reshaped shipping maps this winter. Carriers diverted around Africa, then began testing escorted passages back through Suez. The result is a fluid network and new attention on the UAE’s ports and logistics ecosystem. Dubai’s Jebel Ali…
The UAE begins February 2026 with steady non-oil momentum. Private-sector surveys, tourism flows, and solid bank conditions point to ongoing expansion, even as the global cycle cools. Policymakers see diversified growth as the main buffer, with services, construction, logistics, and…
Investors are tracking Dubai as oil prices swing and shipping risks linger. Energy benchmarks eased after a sharp drop, then inched higher, while carriers weighed escorted transits in the Red Sea. Local equities firmed on selective gains, yet volatility stayed…
