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Dubai steps up efforts with businesses, global partners to keep trade moving
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (417+ words) Sat, Apr 04, 2026 | Shawwal 16, 1447 | Fajr 04:49 Dubai has stepped up coordination with businesses and key global partners to ensure trade continues smoothly and companies remain operational, according to a video shared by Dubai Media Office. Speaking in the video, Mohammed Ali Lootah,…...
UAE supermarkets say ‘not realistic’ to absorb all cost increases as diesel price jumps 70%
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (379+ words) Thu, Apr 02, 2026 | Shawwal 14, 1447 | Fajr 04:51 UAE supermarkets say they are trying to absorb additional costs after diesel prices surged sharply in April due to a rise in global oil prices, but stressed that not all increases can be fully absorbed. Petrol…...
Dubai gold prices plunge Dh10 as Trump offers no clarity on ending Iran war
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (259+ words) Thu, Apr 02, 2026 | Shawwal 14, 1447 | Fajr 04:51 Gold prices fell nearly Dh10 per gram in Dubai on Thursday morning, in line with global rates, after US President Donald Trump offered no clarity on ending the war with Iran. 24K gold was trading at Dh563.25 per gram…...
Why the UAE’s economy gets stronger in times of regional uncertainty
1+ week, 3+ day ago (423+ words) Tue, Mar 31, 2026 | Shawwal 12, 1447 | Fajr 04:54 Periods of regional uncertainty often reveal the true strength of nations. In the case of the UAE, experience has repeatedly shown that moments of geopolitical tension do not slow the country's progress, they often reinforce it....
East Asian currencies tumble amid US-Israel-Iran war; Philippine peso over 60 vs US dollar
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (429+ words) Mon, Mar 30, 2026 | Shawwal 11, 1447 | Fajr 4:55 AM [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war'for the latest regional developments.] The Philippine currency is at its lowest in history at more than P60 to a US dollar, making its scramble for more…...
UAE combats rising prices as regional conflict impacts tomato, onion costs
3+ week, 3+ day ago (562+ words) Wed, Mar 11, 2026 | Ramadan 22, 1447 | Fajr 05:15 UAE shoppers have welcomed the move by the Ministry of Economy to intensify monitoring efforts to control prices in the market. According to the ministry, the prices of some commodities like tomatoes and onions have seen…...
UAE has enough supply of essential goods to last 4-6 months: Minister
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (326+ words) Sat, Mar 07, 2026 | Ramadan 18, 1447 | Fajr 05:19 The UAE maintains a strategic stockpile of essential goods sufficient to cover market needs for between four and six months, ensuring availability and price stability even in emergency situations, Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin…...
'Keep your bill': Dubai official tells residents receipts can help fight food price hikes
4+ week, 1+ day ago (453+ words) Sat, Mar 07, 2026 | Ramadan 18, 1447 | Fajr 05:19 [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Dubai's food supply chain and food stores are healthy and active, with both local and global suppliers maintaining food supplies "for…...
UAE business activity climbs to one-year high in February
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (795+ words) Wed, Mar 04, 2026 | Ramadan 16, 1447 | Fajr 05:21 The UAE's non-oil private sector gathered fresh momentum in February, with business activity and new orders driving the strongest expansion in a year and reinforcing the country's reputation as one of the region's fastest-growing diversified economies....
Gold prices continue to trade above Dh600 due to geopolitical tensions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) Fri, Feb 20, 2026 | Ramadan 3, 1447 | Fajr 05:32 Gold prices stayed steady as Dubai markets opened Friday, with geopolitical tensions keeping the precious metal above $5,000 per ounce. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh602.50 per gram on Friday morning,…...