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UAE non-oil PMI eased to 54.8 in October as selling prices rose at a record pace. Dubai PMI reached an eight-month high amid stronger demand.
ADNOC Gas signs a five-year deal to supply TotalEnergies with up to 1.6 million tonnes of LNG in total, with first deliveries expected in 2026.
J.P. Morgan opens a DFSA-regulated private banking branch in DIFC after more than tripling its Dubai team, expanding its UAE wealth management presence.
UAE petrol prices fall 24 fils per litre in November 2026. See the latest Super 98, Special 95, E-Plus 91 and diesel rates, plus full-tank savings.
FAB reports nine-month net profit of AED16.46 billion as lending grows 10% from year-start, operating income rises and asset quality improves.
Dubai’s DFM General Index closed at 5,817.75 on October 29 as shares traded mixed and investors assessed earnings alongside unchanged UAE interest rates.
Bitcoin reclaims $81,000 near AED 300,000 as the UAE and Fed hold rates. Explore ETF flows, inflation risks and the outlook for UAE investors.
AHS Properties plans to convert Shangri-La Dubai into the $1.3bn AHS Twin Towers office development, targeting completion in 2028.
Dubai petrol prices remain above AED4 per litre as motorists await November rates. Check current fuel prices, monthly changes and full-tank costs.
Brent tops $115 as a claimed Saudi refinery strike renews Gulf supply concerns. Explore the potential implications for UAE exports, businesses and fuel costs.
UAE residents face travel, shipping and energy cost uncertainty as regional diplomacy continues and Gulf security risks keep oil markets on alert.
Dubai awards AED3 billion in Tasreef drainage contracts, adding around 100km of infrastructure across key residential, industrial and commercial districts.
Umm Al Quwain closes beaches after a tanker oil spill as cleanup begins. Environmental assessments will determine reopening and the impact on coastal activity.
Robinhood secures DFSA approval and selects Dubai’s DIFC as its regional headquarters ahead of a planned Middle East investment platform launch in 2027.
UAE November fuel prices remain unconfirmed. Explore current petrol and diesel rates, oil-market pressures and potential effects on monthly fuel bills.
Emirates NBD reports AED19.3 billion in nine-month profit as lending expands 27%. Explore income growth, cost pressures and regional expansion.
A tanker incident near Oman and continuing regional tensions put UAE shipping and energy security in focus, alongside an IAEA review of Barakah.
HSBC Future Forum 2026 brings investors and regulators to Dubai as capital flows, technology and UAE banking cooperation take centre stage.
UAE fuel prices rise in October 2026. Check Super 98, Special 95, E-Plus 91 and diesel rates, monthly increases and the cost of a 50-litre fill-up.
Oil remains elevated as Hormuz risks focus attention on UAE export routes, Fujairah infrastructure and potential costs for local businesses.
