UAE Weekly Business News 01/06/2026
- Jenny Hunt
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 292 published 8th June 2026.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
Dubai South emerges as emirate’s real estate powerhouse (Khaleej Times 07/06/2026)
MoHRE: New WPS decision adopts gradual approach allowing establishments to enhance compliance (WAM 04/06/2026)
DMCC member companies can now access DIFC Courts services (Khaleej Times 04/06/2026)
WTW receives licence approval to operate in DIFC (WAM 03/06/2026)
DMCC and DIFC Courts strengthen commercial justice partnership (Government of Dubai Media Office 03/06/2026)
Dubai business costs cut as DMCC offers licence discounts of up to 25% for companies (Arabian Business 03/06/2026)
Major Dubai free zone expands premium flexible office space (Arabian Business 03/06/2026)
SRTIP, MunichTech EXPO to boost UAE-Europe technology investments (WAM 02/06/2026)
Allied World expands global operations with regional office in DIFC (WAM 02/06/2026)
DWTC Free Zone, DHL Express UAE to strengthen SMEs growth (WAM 02/06/2026)
Positron AI establishes first presence outside US in DIFC to drive next-generation AI inference (WAM 01/06/2026)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, jobs, training and women)
UAE employees want more from performance reviews than just salary (WAM 08/06/2026)
The Gulf’s search for talent is getting brutally practical (Arabian Business 08/06/2026)
Can your employer ask you to work during vacation? (Khaleej Times 07/06/2026)
Dubai doctors welcome new smart medical visa (Khaleej Times 05/06/2026)
UAE announces suspension of new visas for 3 Ebola-hit countries from June 6 (Khaleej Times 05/06/2026)
New perks: UAE employers add will-planning, wellness cash, flexible work (Khaleej Times 04/06/2026)
UAE visa change demand surges as expats look for cheaper ways to stay (Arabian Business 04/06/2026)
UAE salary rules: Employers compliant if 85% of wages are paid on time (Arabian Business 04/04/2026)
Dubai to develop smart medical visa for patients travelling for treatment (Khaleej Times 02/06/2026)
Dubai to introduce major new visa for visitors (Arabian Business 02/06/2026)
Jobs, remittances to shrink in Middle East as firms delay hiring due to war, says report (Khaleej Times 01/06/2026)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
MoHRE announces return of Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy from 15th June until 15th September (WAM 08/06/2026)
Etihad, TAROM open new links across Eastern Europe (WAM 08/06/2026)
UAE midday break starts June 15 (Khaleej Times 08/06/2026)
Dubai Government announces Islamic New Year holiday (Khaleej Times 08/06/2026)
UAE targets 80% waste diversion from landfill by 2031 as textile recycling drive begins (Khaleej Times 08/06/2026)
UAE announces ban on outdoor work during peak summer hours (Arabian Business 08/06/2026)
UAE firms defy regional crisis with double-digit profit growth (Khaleej Times 07/06/2026)
UAE firms shift to ‘always-on’ resilience as hybrid cloud and AI reshape risk strategies (Khaleej Times 07/06/2026)
AI fever meets Gulf ambition as UAE bets big on the next market cycle (Khaleej Times 07/06/2026)
How to report online fraud in Abu Dhabi as police warn of fake search links (Arabian Business 07/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi plans to generate 60% of electricity from clean, renewable sources by 2035 (WAM 06/06/2026)
From Adnoc fields to Canada: Will UAE-built AI model work abroad? (Khaleej Times 06/06/2026)
How SailGP became sport’s next billion-dollar franchise — and why the UAE is central to its future (Arabian Business 06/06/2026)
Franchising key driver of economic growth (WAM 05/06/2026)
Sustainable industry fundamental pillar in supporting UAE’s economic, climate ambitions (WAM 05/06/2026)
DoE launches Abu Dhabi Water and Energy Resilience Framework (WAM 05/06/2026)
DEWA’s projects drive clean energy innovation, climate action (WAM 05/06/2026)
EWEC targets 46% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2035 (WAM 05/06/2026)
Sign UAE national pledge online: How citizens and residents can join (Khaleej Times 05/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi rent freeze: What the decision means for tenants, landlords (Khaleej Times 05/06/2026)
Why circular technology will shape the UAE’s sustainable future (Khaleej Times 05/06/2026)
Kids selling homemade food items? Dubai Municipality reminds residents of dos and donts (Khaleej Times 05/06/2026)
Dubai office sales surge 203% to $2.2b as off-plan market hits 15-year high (Arabian Business 05/06/2026)
GCC rail network: 6 key facts you need to know about Gulf transformation project (Arabian Business 05/06/2026)
DEWA raises clean energy production capacity to 21.5% (WAM 04/06/2026)
Dubai launches 'SME in a Box' to help entrepreneurs start businesses faster, at lower cost (WAM 04/06/2026)
Dubai’s tourism industry reviews key collaborative initiatives, future directions to sustain growth (WAM 04/06/2026)
UAE ranks among world's most sought-after real estate investment destinations, research reveals (WAM 04/06/2026)
Galleria Cafe in Abu Dhabi closed over food safety violations (Khaleej Times 04/06/2026)
Dubai entrepreneurs can save $21,800 and 200 hours with new business setup platform (Arabian Business 04/06/2026)
UAE beats US and UK as world’s top property investment destination (Arabian Business 04/06/2026)
Dubai Municipality, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health to advance occupational health, safety, wellbeing standards (WAM 03/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi Gaming, ASPIRE to support AI-driven game development (WAM 03/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi Chamber, Presight to deploy sovereign AI solutions across SME sector (Abu Dhabi Media Office 03/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi rent freeze: What the 'extremely rare' rule means for you (Khaleej times 03/06/2026)
Dubai realty regains momentum in May as investor confidence returns (Khaleej times 03/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi government freezes rents amid record-high occupancy, soaring new lease prices (Khaleej times 03/06/2026)
UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for public and private sectors (Khaleej times 03/06/2026)
Rising transport costs squeeze UAE small businesses as fuel, tolls and parking fees climb (Arabian Business 03/062026)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives IAEA Director General (WAM 02/06/2026)
New Resolution issued regulating use of cameras in documenting violations, judicial judgements (WAM 02/06/2026)
Hamdan bin Mohammed highlights Dubai’s focus on enhancing economic resilience to stay on high-growth path (WAM 02/06/2026)
Yas Clinic unveils next-generation diagnostic laboratory (WAM 02/06/2026)
Turning volatility into virtue: How the UAE is building sustainable sovereignty (Khaleej Times 02/06/2026)
Dubai among world's top 20 strongest cities to drive global growth over next decade (Khaleej Times 02/06/2026)
Cybersecurity: The new core infrastructure of the UAE economy (Khaleej Times 02/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi freezes rent hike: What is Tawtheeq platform; registration process, fees (Khaleej Times 02/06/2026)
UAE bets on vertical farming and AI to cut food imports and build resilient desert agriculture (Khaleej Times 01/06/2026)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
Facial recognition: What UAE residents need to know about banks' biometric verification (WAM 08/06/2026)
DWTC delivers AED25b in economic output in 2025, driven by growth in large-scale events (WAM 08/06/2026)
Hub71 startups surpass $2.7b in funding (WAM 08/06/2026)
How UAE residents can now freeze health insurance costs for 5 years (Arabian Business 08/06/2026)
UAE climbs to world’s No. 2 Islamic economy as sector nears $10t milestone (Khaleej Times 07/06/2026)
Trading platforms rethink strategies as retail participation in UAE markets grows (Khaleej Times 07/06/2026)
Retail sukuk, UAE global cadres: Key initiatives, financial milestones achieved in 2025 (Khaleej Times 07/06/2026)
Banking assets rise to AED5.5t, credit reaches AED2.7t at end-April (WAM 05/06/2026)
First licensed sports wagering and iGaming website Play971 launches (Khaleej Times 05/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi market cap hits $771b as ADX leads London investor roadshow (Arabian Business 05/06/2026)
UAE confiscates $1.15b and freezes $40.8m in anti-money laundering crackdown (Arabian Business 05/06/2026)
UAE records strong AML/CFT/CPF performance in 2025 (WAM 04/06/2026)
MBRIF partners with Numou to expand financing pathways for innovation-led businesses in UAE (WAM 04/06/2026)
How Dubai’s economy powers ahead despite regional conflict (Khaleej Times 04/06/2026)
UAE salary rule: New WPS update targets faster action on delayed wages (Khaleej Times 04/06/2026)
Dubai is going cashless: How will it impact you? (Arabian Business 04/06/2026)
G42, Banco Santander to explore AI cooperation (WAM 03/06/2026)
ADX, FINTECH.TV launch region’s first global financial news studio inside stock exchange (WAM 03/06/2026)
Awqaf Dubai announces AED74.7m in endowment returns for government, semi-government entities in 2025 (WAM 03/06/2026)
UAE non-oil private sector expands in May (Khaleej Times 03/06/2026)
AED5.5m fines: UAE authority penalises companies over unlicensed activity (Khaleej Times 03/06/2026)
du launches $50m venture fund to back UAE startups and accelerate digital innovation (Arabian Business 03/06/2026)
UAE M&A market remains resilient despite 37% drop in deal volume (Arabian Business 03/06/2026)
Al Ansari Exchange records 151% increase in WPS employer volumes following new UAE salary payment requirements (WAM 02/06/2026)
Emirates NBD ranked #1 in inaugural Evident AI Index for Banks – Middle East and Africa (Government of Dubai Media Office 02/06/2026)
Demand for UAE dirham-backed stablecoins set to grow as digital asset adoption accelerates (Khaleej Times 02/06/2026)
CargoX secures $250m to scale UAE autonomous freight routes (Arabian Business 02/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi’s Lunate brings GCC Shariah dividend ETF to ADX in June (Arabian Business 02/06/2026)
Why UAE is drawing $740b in family-office wealth and reshaping global finance (Khaleej Times 01/06/2026)
UAE M&A NEWS
Amanat raises stake in Cambridge Health Group to 90% amid GCC expansion plans (Khaleej Times 05/06/2026)
AD Ports Group acquires CLI, Brazil’s leading agri-bulk port terminal operator, for over AED3b (WAM 02/06/2026)
Petrofac completes sale of UAE business after months of financial pressure (Arabian Business 02/06/2026)
UAE food giant IFFCO in bidding war as $2b debt crisis deepens (Arabian Business 02/06/2026)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
Dubai Chambers holds meetings to advance trade, investment cooperation with South Africa (WAM 08/06/2026)
Lesotho PM commends Dubai's economic model, explores trade ties (WAM 06/06/2026)
Khaldoon Al Mubarak: City Football Group value exceeds $8 billion, Midlock Square unprecedented project (WAM 06/06/2026)
UAE, US deepen investment in key sectors (WAM 05/06/2026)
South African investment in Dubai tops AED1b over five years (WAM 05/06/2026)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 674 meetings in South Africa to strengthen trade (WAM 05/06/2026)
Pakistan's new UAE dirham certificate offers up to 7.5% profit (Khaleej Times 05/06/2026)
Dubai and Central Asia are building a shared financial future (Khaleej Times 04/06/2026)
UAE President meets King Mohammed VI during private visit to Morocco (WAM 03/06/2026)
UAE, Bahrain Central Bank Governors discuss enhancing financial, monetary cooperation (WAM 03/06/2026)
PureHealth launches University of Nicosia campus in Athens, Greece (Abu Dhabi Media Office 02/06/2026)
Official launch of electronic link between Amman Stock Exchange and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (WAM 01/06/2026)
DP World to expand logistics capacity in Dominican Republic with new US$100m investment (WAM 01/06/2026)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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