Dubai Economy fines two establishments for not adhering to the precautionary measures set to limit the spread of COVID-19.
In the latest field inspection report issued by Dubai Economy (DED), inspectors visited 253 business which they found to be fully compliant with precautionary measures.
They issued no closure notices or warnings.
They did, however, fine two businesses, a carpet trader and a travel agency, for failure to wear face masks.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai economic zones post record AED491bn in non-oil trade
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ) recorded their strongest performance on record in 2025, with non-oil trade reaching AED491 billion, according to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.
Thani Al Zeyoudi meets Belarus PM during official visit to Minsk
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, has concluded a visit to Belarus, where he held bilateral meetings with senior officials, including Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov, and Minister of Economy Yuri Chebotar.
UAE, Slovakia strengthen economic ties at 2nd Joint Economic Committee meeting
The United Arab Emirates and Slovakia convened for their second Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting in Bratislava over the weekend, focusing on expanding trade and investment opportunities between the two nations.
OPEC+ agrees fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a fourth increase in its oil output targets in as many months, OPEC said in a statement, even though the US war with Iran is still preventing several of the group's members from pumping more.
Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war
The global airline industry nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing conflict in the Middle East that has driven up fuel costs, disrupted key air corridors and exposed the fragility of a sector operating on thin margins.
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