Business from Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai Customs’ efforts to ensure smooth trade flow

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has reviewed Dubai Customs' efforts to maintain smooth trade and supply chain operations amid global geopolitical developments.
UK and GCC strike landmark trade deal

Britain said on Wednesday it had secured a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) worth $5 billion a year in the long run.
New UAE pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete, says ADNOC CEO

The UAE’s new crude oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is now 50 per cent complete, as the country accelerates its delivery towards 2027.
Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff as banks begin job cuts

HSBC appealed to staff not to fight AI on Wednesday, saying it would destroy jobs while creating new ones, as banking rival Standard Chartered sought to calm workers over comments that the technology would replace "lower-value human capital".
School fee payments set to become easier under new Tabby partnership

Families in the UAE can pay their children's school or university fees, transport and extra curricular activities in monthly instalments using payment app Tabby.

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the USA
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
New iPhone Launch - Too Soon For Apple?
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Working From Home or Hardly Working?
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Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Noon's First Female Delivery Driver
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!