UAE Weekly Business News 01/12/2025
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 265 published 01 December 2025.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
Dubai free zone DMCC reveals world’s largest 1,971kg silver bar ahead of landmark tokenisation (Arabian Business 29/11/2025)
National Bank of Kuwait opens new DIFC branch (Arabian Business 26/11/2025)
Forcepoint expands Middle East presence in Dubai Internet City (WAM 25/11/2025)
New South Bay Mall unveiled in Dubai South (WAM 25/11/2025)
New mall opens in Dubai in community with 3km waterfront promenade (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
Multiple-entry, 2-month visit visa: Qatar to extend permits for GCC residents (Khaleej Times 29/11/2025)
UAE: 'No visa ban for Pakistani citizens' (Khaleej Times 27/11/2025)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
GCAA confirms compliance with State of Design Directive, continued safe operation of Airbus Aircraft (WAM 30/11/2025)
Dubai real estate sector recorded $6.5b of transactions last week (Arabian Business 30/11/2025)
Dubai targets 250 new events and 50% club revenue growth under $5b Sports Sector Plan 2033 (Arabian Business 30/11/2025)
Dubai sports economy to grow 80%, contribute $5b to to GDP by 2033 (Arabian Business 30/11/2025)
MBRSC announces successful launch of PHI-1 Satellite (WAM 29/11/2025)
AI, talent development drive Microsoft’s expansion in UAE (WAM 29/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi’s Healthy Living Strategy approves initiatives to strengthen community health, wellbeing (WAM 29/11/2025)
UAE breaks into global top four for vacation homes (Khaleej Times 29/11/2025)
Rugby School Dubai to open in 2026, expanding Aldar Education’s premium school portfolio (Arabian Business 29/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi adopts major health and water strategies (Arabian Business 28/11/2025)
Gulf Navigation completes acquisition of Brooge Energy assets in major expansion move (Arabian Business 28/11/2025)
Yas Clinic – Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre to administer first gene therapy infusion in UAE (WAM 27/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre, ADAFSA sign MoU (WAM 27/11/2025)
SAKINA, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City launch dedicated Women’s Mental Health Clinic (WAM 27/11/2025)
UAE announces approval of National Encryption Policy, issuance of executive regulation (WAM 27/11/2025)
DMT completes programme to improve efficiency, accessibility, and innovation in services and operations (Abu Dhabi Media Office27 /11/2025)
Abu Dhabi rents surge 14% as demand from expats outpaces housing supply (Khaleej Times 27/11/2025)
AED1m fine: Dubai issues resolution to curb illegal trade of petroleum products (Khaleej Times 27/11/2025)
Dubai set for four new solar power plants to boost clean energy transition (Arabian Business 27/11/2025)
Dubai issues new resolution to regulate petroleum trading and strengthen safety standards (Arabian Business 27/11/2025)
ADNOC Gas, EMSTEEL sign 20-year natural gas supply agreement (WAM 26/11/2025)
Drydocks World launches Alnokhada, the region’s mightiest floating crane (Government of Dubai Media Office 26/11/2025)
Dubai South inaugurates a new facility for INDU Kishore Logistics at the Logistics District (Government of Dubai Media Office 26/11/2025)
Red Sea cable delays will 'not affect Internet speed in UAE, but risks remain’ (Khaleej Times 26/11/2025)
EMSTEEL signs 20-year supply agreement with ADNOC Gas (Arabian Business 26/11/2025)
Dubai sets target to double media sector GDP contribution (Arabian Business 26/11/2025)
UAE casino update: Wynn Al Marjan nears structural completion ahead of 2027 opening (Arabian Business 26/11/2025)
Etihad Airways carries 18.1 million passengers in first 10 months (WAM 25/11/2025)
Dubai Municipality, Siemens to exchange knowledge, explore advanced technology solutions (WAM 25/11/2025)
DEWA, Masdar strengthen strategic partnership with new three-year bilateral agreement (WAM 25/11/2025)
Meraas awards AED1.9b contract to UNEC for construction of The Acres villa community (WAM 25/11/2025)
New law on handling of lost, abandoned property in Dubai (WAM 25/11/2025)
UAE soldifies position as key driver in achieving CITES goals (WAM 25/11/2025)
Impact Summit positions UAE to drive joint action on 2030 SDGs (WAM 25/11/2025)
UAE ranked world’s top in digital trade readiness in new study (Khaleej Times 25/11/2025)
Dubai office rents soar as commercial property continues to boom (Khaleej Times 25/11/2025)
UAE real estate booms as country emerges as a magnet for global wealthy (Khaleej Times 25/11/2025)
Dubai travellers can hand-carry gold as long as origin and payment proofs are clear (Khaleej Times 25/11/2025)
Lead fuel assemblies for the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant successfully fabricated (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
Bilfinger to design new jet-fuel pipeline linking Jebel Ali and Al Maktoum International Airport (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
AD Ports Group to partner Masdar in developing offshore wind projects (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
UAE President presides ADNOC meeting and approves $150b CAPEX for next 5 years (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
Dubai announces 2026 Retail Calendar (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
UAE Black Friday shoppers prioritise experience over deep discounts (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
Dubai Airshow 2025 attracts deals surpassing $202b (WAM 24/11/2025)
Significant increase in Al Ain Region’s tourism for H1 2025 (Abu Dhabi Media Office 24/11/2025)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
UAE’s 2026 tax reform promises clarity, but what does it mean for you? (Khaleej Times 30/11/2025)
UAE issues major tax rule change from January 1, 2026 (Arabian Business 29/11/2025)
Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Chairman of Deutsche Bank (WAM 28/11/2025)
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $500m Sukuk listing by Sharjah Islamic Bank (WAM 28/11/2025)
Capital.com accelerates MENA growth with expanded crypto markets; strong Q3 performance (WAM 27/11/2025)
Mbank expands in the UAE with a new branch in Al Ain (Khaleej Times 27/11/2025)
RuDo Wealth to redefine wealth management for NRIs in the UAE (Khaleej Times 27/11/2025)
UAE firms lead GCC earnings surge as Q3 profits hit 3-year high (Khaleej Times 26/11/2025)
UAE sets stage for fully digital accounting, audit regime (Khaleej Times 26/11/202)
UAE ranked world’s most advanced market for digital trade readiness (WAM 25/11/2025)
UAE banks set for stable 2026 amid geopolitical, oil-price risks (Khaleej Times 25/11/2025)
ADX launches ETF aimed at access to global heavyweights powering the growth of AI (Khaleej Times 25/11/2025)
UAE launches ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ option for fees and fines through Tabby (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
Emirates NBD partners with GCAA for fully automated H2H payment platform (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
UAE banks’ gross assets increase by 2.2% in the past month (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
FAB’s $1b AT1 six-year instrument oversubscribed 3.3 times (Arabian Business 25/11/2025)
UAE poised to power GCC’s 2026 boom with 5.6% growth (Khaleej Times 24/11/2025)
HSBC’s tokenised deposit move set to transform banking for UAE clients by 2026 (Khaleej Times 24/11/2025)
MERGER & AQUISITION NEWS
Alpha Dhabi boosts control of NMDC in AED1.6b deal (Khaleej Times 27/11/2025)
Multiply Media Group acquires 100% of London Lites (WAM 26/11/2025)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
UAE, Mexico witness growing cooperation in palm cultivation (WAM 30/11/2025)
UAE delegation visits China to enhance cooperation in education, AI (WAM 29/11/2025)
UAE & Uzbekistan launch Zero Bureaucracy Programme, Five Million Uzbek AI Prompters Initiative (WAM 29/11/2025)
CEPA set to lift UAE–Cambodia non-oil trade beyond $1b by 2030 (WAM 29/11/2025)
32 Cambodian firms registered with Dubai Chamber amid trade growth (WAM 29/11/2025)
UAE-Japan Women’s Friendship Committee convenes 21st Forum in Al Ain (WAM 28/11/2025)
Dubai Chambers, Serbian counterpart discuss boosting economic ties (WAM 28/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi Customs, India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs sign statement of cooperation (WAM 27/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi's 'Emergencies, Crises Centre', Finnish National Rescue Association discuss cooperation (WAM 27/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi-Serbia Business Forum boosts economic partnership, expands cooperation in key sectors (WAM 26/11/2025)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 166 bilateral business meetings in Kuala Lumpur (WAM 26/11/2025)
Second UAE–Lithuania Business Council meeting explores boosting investment, cooperation (WAM 25/11/2025)
Latvia sees 'huge untapped potential' in ties with UAE (WAM 25/11/2025)
Italian companies enjoy strong presence in UAE construction market (WAM 24/11/2025)
DGR, Dutch Consulate explore economic cooperation (WAM 24/11/2025)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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