Dubai, 3June 2026- As artificial intelligence tightens its grip on global markets, the UAE is emerging not merely as a spectator to the technology boom, but as one of its most ambitious architects.

Razan Hilal

Dubai, 16 July 2025- As global markets brace for a new wave of U.S. tariffs and shifting OPEC+ production strategies, the UAE appears firmly grounded, thanks to strategic oil exemptions, fiscal resilience, and a diversified economy.

Razan Hilal

With President Donald Trump reinstating a hardline trade agenda, a series of sweeping tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 1. These include duties of up to 50% on copper and significant increases on imports from Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and 14 other nations. Analysts fear escalating trade tensions could disrupt global supply chains and stoke inflationary pressure across import-heavy economies.

Dubai, 22 June 2025- While the summer season is usually a quieter period for financial markets due to widespread investor holidays, global sentiment remains overshadowed by persistent geopolitical tensions this summer. Escalating concerns over U.S. tariff measures and the intensifying Israel–Iran conflict have cast a pall over risk appetite, driving cautious investor positioning and heightened market volatility.

Razan Hilal

Dubai, 29 April 2025- Global markets, investors, and consumers are navigating heightened uncertainty amid ongoing discussions around Trump-era tariffs, weakening oil prices, and a softening US Dollar. These forces are actively influencing strategies, policies, investment allocations, and wealth management approaches worldwide. How are these factors affecting the UAE Dirham and reflecting on the Emirati economy?

Razan Hilal