Business from Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

Emirates will roll out incentives aimed at winning back customers worried about the protracted Iran war, focusing on safety and reliable travel connections rather than lower fares, the airline's President Tim Clark told Reuters on Tuesday.

The expense eligibility on VAT refunds on the costs of constructing new homes for UAE nationals has been expanded under a new initiative by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), with AED 25,000 set for each claim.

Shares from Swiss-incorporated companies can now be traded on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) after it has been recognised by Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) as a foreign trading venue.

Apple has rolled out a long-delayed overhaul of Siri on Monday, betting the upgraded assistant can help close the gap with Big Tech rivals and new-age startups in the crucial AI race.