UAE Weekly Business News 02/03/2026
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 278 published 02 March 2026.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
DMCC reveals new details on 600 metre-plus tower as Uptown District expands (Khaleej Times 02/03/2026)
DMCC to launch structured IP support framework to strengthen enterprise valuation across its ecosystem (Government of Dubai Media Office27/02/2026)
KEZAD Group signs 50-year land lease with 'Galadari Brothers' to establish AED75m facility (WAM 26/02/2026)
RAKEZ strengthens UK investment ties through multicity roadshow (WAM 25/02/2026)
Dubai Industrial City attracts ready-mix investment (WAM 25/02/2026)
RAKEZ marks groundbreaking of Indu’s logistics facility in Al Hamra Industrial Zone (WAM 24/02/2026)
Oylz Terminals marks groundbreaking of petroleum products storage terminal at Khalifa Port (WAM 24/02/2026)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
Many UAE firms implement hybrid, remote work policies amid ongoing regional tensions (Khaleej Times 02/03/2026)
UAE employers rally round staff in time of uncertainty (Arabian Business 02/03/2026)
UAE visa rules: Multiple entry, minimum salary requirement; 11 changes in 2025 (Khaleej Times 02/03/2026)
Job offer withdrawn after resignation: Employee rights (Khaleej Times 01/03/2026)
UAE recommends remote work for private sector employees for 3 days (Khaleej Times 01/03/2026)
UAE renews commitment to gender equality, women empowerment, protection of child rights (Khaleej Times 26/02/2026)
MoHRE closes 12 domestic worker recruitment offices, refers cases to Public Prosecution (WAM 25/02/2026)
Dubai Customs explores ways to enhance employment in logistics sector with ‘Masar 33’ partners (WAM 25/02/2026)
AI accountability risk grows for UAE CIOs as 85% fear role impact within two years (Arabian Business 24/02/2026)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
Dubai Police alert: Scammers target UAE Pass, Emirates ID amid Iranian strikes (Khaleej Times 02/03/2026)
What business leaders should do during regional escalation, according to UAE CEOs (Arabian Business 02/03/2026)
UAE investment, banking platforms report outages after AWS Dubai disruption amid regional tensions (Arabian Business 02/03/2026)
Cruise firms suspend UAE, Saudi trips after Iran strikes disrupt Middle East travel (Arabian Business 02/03/2026)
Embassies issue advisories in the UAE: Who to contact and everything you need to know (Arabian Business 02/03/2026)
GCAA issues immediate suspension of flight permits for gliders, drones, recreational aircraft (WAM 01/03/2026)
Abu Dhabi, Dubai say private sectors operating without disruption (Khaleej Times 01/03/2026)
Dubai to deploy 1,000 smart parking cameras in key locations (Khaleej Times 28/02/2026)
ITC oversees first pilot operation of autonomous trucks in Abu Dhabi (WAM 27/02/2026)
RAK DED completed 27,788 electronic transactions in 2025 (WAM 27/02/2026)Technology
G42 formalises structured recruitment of AI agents into enterprise roles (Abu Dhabi Media Office 27/02/2026)
Archer partners with Starlink ahead of flying taxi launch in UAE (Khaleej Times 27/02/2026)
Abu Dhabi allows farms and rest houses to generate their own electricity using solar power (Khaleej Times 27/02/2026)
Abu Dhabi bans outdoor advertising of unhealthy food and drinks (Khaleej Times 27/02/2026)
UAE residents most likely to travel for sport, finds global YouGov survey (Arabian Business 27/02/2026)
ADDED, Keeta to strengthen data-driven policies, enhance competitiveness of food delivery sector (WAM 26/02/2026)
ITC oversees Tesla’s first 'Full Self-Driving' trials in Abu Dhabi (WAM 26/02/2026)
PureHealth, Yellow Door Energy to power hospitals with solar energy (WAM 26/02/2026)
MBRIF reveals demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions (WAM 26/02/2026)
Air Arabia expands European reach with daily flights to Rome (WAM 26/02/2026)
Asia accounts for 46.9% of multinational companies attracted by Dubai International Chamber in 2025 (WAM 26/02/2026)
Public Prosecution warns against unlicensed digital fundraising (WAM 26/02/2026)
Dubai real estate activity to rise 8–12% during Ramadan 2026 (Khaleej Times 26/06/2026)
MEA renewable‑energy boom intensifies pressure on regional supply networks (Khaleej Times 26/06/2026)
What Etihad Rail passenger train journey will be like: 5 things UAE residents can expect (Khaleej Times 26/06/2026)
Dubai awards $681m Tasreef Phase Two contracts to expand stormwater drainage network (Arabian Business 26/02/2026)
95 per cent of CEOs optimistic for 2026 as AI and flexible work drive cost cuts (Arabian Business 26/02/2026)
Emirates SkyCargo expands India network with two additional weekly freighters (Arabian Business 26/02/2026)
DoH – Abu Dhabi publishes multiple sclerosis treatment guideline (WAM 25/02/2026)
Dubai Health accelerates clean energy transition across 26 facilities through partnership with Positive Zero (WAM 25/02/2026)
EDGE, EM&E Group to create joint venture in UAE (WAM 25/02/2026)
Over 810,000 Dubai parking fines issued by Parkin in Q4 2025 (Khaleej Times 25/02/2026)
UAE SMEs poised to power Ramadan e-commerce surge as online spending accelerates (Khaleej Times 25/02/2026)
Gulf biotech push accelerates as region positions itself as a global life sciences hub (Khaleej Times 25/02/2026)
UAE among world’s top 3 best countries to live in (Khaleej Times 25/02/2026)
UAE on track to have one of the largest short-term rental markets (Khaleej Times 25/02/2026)
UAE authority recalls 3 food supplements, 1 medical product for safety reasons (Khaleej Times 25/02/2026)
UAE announces academic calendar for higher education through 2029 (WAM 24/02/2026)
Dubai Chambers’ Service Excellence Programme issues 10,216 mystery shopper reports in 2025 (WAM 24/02/2026)
UAE industrial and logistics sector accelerates on back of mega projects and surging demand (Khaleej Times 24/02/2026)
Disneyland Abu Dhabi sparks demand for studios, one-bed apartments on Yas Island (Khaleej Times 24/02/2026)
Ministry of Education sets three-year academic calendar (WAM 23/02/2026)
Dubai’s rental sector records strong growth in 2025 (WAM 23/02/2026)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
Temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai Monday, Tuesday (WAM 02/03/2026)
UAE attracts global wealth as private banking enters new growth phase (Khaleej Times 02/03/2026)
TR Investments expands global footprint from New York to Dubai, targeting Gulf investors (Khaleej Times 02/03/2026)
Economic impact of US-Israel-Iran war depends on duration (Khaleej Times 28/02/2026)
Rewa launches digital rent payments and rewards app (Khaleej Times 27/02/2026)
MKV Luxury introduces Dubai’s first 60-minute Instant Rent-to-Own programme (Khaleej Times 27/02/2026)
Islamic finance growth to remain firm as GCC anchors global sukuk market (Arabian Business 27/02/2026)
Strategic capital now accounts for 40% of Dubai property investment (Arabian Business 27/02/2026)
flydubai profit hits AED1.9b in 2025 (WAM 26/02/2026)
UAE investment authority issues warning about unlicensed firm Ethr trading (Khaleej Timies 26/02/2026)
Dubai Police create special roles to combat financial crimes (Khaleej Timies 26/02/2026)
AED625.5m net profit for Parkin in 2025 (WAM 25/02/2026)
ESCWA forecasts Arab region economy growth of 3.7 % in 2026 (WAM 25/02/2026)
Daman reports 6% growth in members in 2025 (WAM 25/02/2026)
CBUAE develops world’s first sovereign financial cloud services (WAM 25/02/2026)
EGA posts AED4.9b underlying net profit in 2025 (WAM 25/02/2026)
Dubai Taxi to explore cryptocurrency payment for passengers (Khaleej Times 25/02/2026)
DTC 2025 revenue up 13% to AED 2.4b (WAM 24/02/2026)
Capital.com trading volume reaches $3.4t in 2025 (WAM 24/02/2026)
Etihad Airways reports AED2.6b profit in 2025 (WAM 24/02/2026)
HNWIs with $87t in wealth shape global investment priorities (WAM 24/02/2026)
UAE authority warns of unlicensed firm 'CMV Capitals Financing Broker' (Khaleej Times 24/02/2026)
Risk sentiment at a crossroads: What renewed global volatility means for the GCC (Khaleej Times 24/02/2026)
Ministry of Finance issues UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines (WAM 23/02/2026)
UAE M&A NEWS
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to acquire Macquarie AirFinance (WAM 26/02/2026)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
UAE accounts for 30% of Ecuador’s trade with Arab, African countries (WAM 02/03/2026)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, President of Ecuador discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, as CEPA announced (WAM 02/03/2026)
UAE announces closure of Embassy in Tehran, withdrawal of Ambassador and diplomatic mission (WAM 01/03/2026)
Noura Al Kaabi participates as Special Guest at 50th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, advancing UAE–Caribbean cooperation (WAM 27/02/2026)
Shakhboot bin Nahyan Meets President of Mauritania (WAM 27/02/2026)
EDGE, Republic of Korea's DAPA advance major defence cooperation (WAM 27/02/2026)
DEWA, Germany’s Saarland discuss boosting clean energy cooperation (WAM 27/02/2026)
Abdullah bin Zayed concludes working visit to Washington (WAM 27/02/2026)
UAE and Indonesia Presidents discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties (WAM 26/02/2026)
UAE President receives written message from President of Republic of Korea during meeting with Special Envoy (WAM 25/02/2026)
UK delegation reviews UAE nuclear emergency preparedness system (WAM 25/02/2026)
Abu Dhabi, Baku establish twin city partnership (WAM 24/02/2026)
GCC and India begin FTA talks covering goods, services and digital trade (Arabian Business 24/02/2026)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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