01 Jul 2026. UAE commuters will pay less at the pump this month as local petrol prices fall to reflect dips in global oil markets. Super and Special are both down around 14%, while diesel is nearly 17% lower for July. We find out what lower fuel prices mean for inflation with economist Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, we speak to Viva Supermarket CEO Andy Adcock about what the supermarket put in place to keep its low prices low during the conflict. Enrolment is up 13% in a single year. We find out what’s pulling so many students into UAE universities and what it means for the economy with Dr Sameera Al Mulla. And what if governments could make policy at the speed of AI? A UAE firm just put $15 million behind that idea. We find out more with Omar AlYawer of Ruya Partners.

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