UAE Weekly Business News 03/11/2025
- Jenny Hunt
- Nov 3
- 8 min read
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 261 published 03 November 2025.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
DMCC forecasts global tea market to near $300b (Government of Dubai Media Office 03/11/2025)
Dubai schools: UK’s Queen Elizabeth’s to open Sports City branch in 2026 (Arabian Business 01/11/2025)
Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Silicon Oasis to empower Emirati entrepreneurs (WAM 31/10/2025)
TECOM Group’s nine-month net profit exceeds AED1.1b (WAM 31/10/2025)
ADGM marks 10 years of unrivalled growth, innovation (WAM 30/10/2025)
DMCC announces plans for new financial centre (Government of Dubai Media Office 30/10/2025)
Eaton begins construction of sustainable manufacturing and engineering center in Dubai (Government of Dubai Media Office 29/10/2025)
ADGM Registration Authority publishes new administrative regulations (WAM 28/10/2025)
Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Expo City Dubai launch UAE’s first Green Innovation District (WAM 28/10/2025)
JAFZA, DIFC explore framework for dual-zone operations for companies (WAM 28/10/2025)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
General Women’s Union launches Emirati women entrepreneurs councils in friendly countries (WAM 01/11/2025)
AI 'taking jobs' say UAE recruiters after mass Amazon layoffs (Khaleej Times 01/11/2025)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets CEO of Visa (WAM 03/11/2025)
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed reviews Microsoft’s plans to invest $15.2b to accelerate AI innovation, drive digital growth in UAE (WAM 03/11/2025)
Madbridge Commercial Investment, Animotion Media Group to establish regional entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi (WAM 03/11/2025)
M42, Oracle to advance healthy longevity, disease prevention (WAM 03/11/2025)
ADNOC, SLB launch rransformative AI-powered solution to boost upstream productivity (WAM 03/11/2025)
Global economic shifts open doors to new partnerships (WAM 03/11/2025)
UAE leads with action, enabling growth through pragmatic policies, bold partnerships (WAM 03/11/2025)
Emirates invests in innovative facial recognition technology across Dubai International Airport (DXB) (Government of Dubai Media Office 03/11/2025)
Emirates boosts presence in Egypt with a fifth daily flight (Government of Dubai Media Office 03/11/2025)
UAE tops global entrepreneur rankings as founders flock to visa-friendly, tax-light hub (Khaleej Times 03/11/2025)
Dubai real estate market breaks records with AED559.4b in sales for 2025 (Khaleej Times 03/11/2025)
Dubai real estate: Refine reveals $5b pipeline of 3,000 homes (Arabian Business 03/11/2025)
Space42 expands Earth Observation Constellation, Foresight, with launch of three new SAR satellites (WAM 02/11/2025)
ADNOC, Masdar, XRG, Microsoft to advance AI for energy (WAM 02/11/2025)
ADIPEC generated AED99.2b business deals in three years (WAM 02/11/2025)
DoH launches Future Health Initiative to transform Abu Dhabi Global Health Week into year-round global platform (WAM 02/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi accelerates pace of startup innovation (WAM 02/11/2025)
UAE President receives Chair of US National Energy Dominance Council; MoU signed to advance collaboration in energy, AI (WAM 02/11/2025)
UAE property market enters new phase of growth amid record sales and shifting buyer trends (Khaleej Times 02/11/2025)
SKH Private Family Office signs hotel management agreement with Rotana for The Cove Resort (Khaleej Times 02/11/2025)
Dubai Future Foundation, MIT Senseable City Lab unveil world’s first AI tree-cooled cities project (WAM 01/11/2025)
Mansour bin Zayed receives Chairman, CEO of France’s CMA CGM Group (WAM 01/11/2025)
ADRA launches initiative to update expired economic licences (WAM 31/10/2025)
Emirates SkyCargo adds Bangkok to its freighter network (WAM 31/10/2025)
UAE to host major global events in November (WAM 31/10/2025)
DP World, Cars24 to build AED55m auto hub at NIP (WAM 30/10/2025)
ADREC partners to advance blockchain in Abu Dhabi real estate (WAM 30/10/2025)
ADNOC, Microsoft Powering Possible report: 88% of surveyed leaders say AI is essential to energy transformation (WAM 30/10/2025)
Lunate, HPS launch strategic solutions partners platform (WAM 30/10/2025)
EWEC's Load Despatch Centre: Powering Abu Dhabi’s Sustainable Future (Abu Dhabi Media Office 30/10/2025)
Low-cost airline begins 2 weekly flights between Dubai, Lahore (Khaleej Times 30/10/2025)
Petrofac's downfall, shock administration send ripples across Gulf energy sector (Khaleej Times 30/10/2025)
Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre pioneers groundbreaking cancer therapy (WAM 29/10/2025)
UAE AI Office launches ‘AI for All’ initiative to empower nation with future-ready technology skills (WAM 29/10/2025)
Abu Dhabi Sports Council to develop, operate community sports centre in Mohammed Bin Zayed City (WAM 29/10/2025)
Moro Hub, Liferay, CODE81 to advance digital experiences in UAE (WAM 29/10/2025)
Middle East wires & cables market set for $32b surge on infrastructure boom (Khaleej Times 30/10/2025)
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Damascus (WAM 28/10/2025)
RTA, DP World to develop smart, integrated logistics ecosystem (WAM 28/10/2025)
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chair and CEO of Cisco (WAM 28/10/2025)
Strong economic fundamentals reinforce Dubai resilience (Khaleeej Times 28/10/2025)
UAE construction market shows strong growth and sustainability focus (Arabian Business 28/10/2025)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
PureHealth posts AED1.5b profit for first nine months (WAM 03/11/2025)
Ministry of Finance signs first agreement under 'Retail Sukuk' initiative with ADIB (WAM 03/11/2025)
Careem expands corporate services in UAE with new all-in-one business payments platform (Arabian Business 03/11/2025)
Dubai and Abu Dhabi equities rebound in October amid global optimism (Khaleej Times 02/11/2025)
Alaan launches one of the region’s first equity buyback programmes (Khaleej Times 02/11/2025)
UAE tax compliance grows as FTA sees 651,000 corporate registrants and VAT refund surge (Arabian Business 02/11/2025)
Dubai Duty Free hits AED805.6m in October sales (WAM 01/11/2025)
UAE strengthens national AI vision with banking innovation led by EIF Innovation Hub, UBF, KPMG (WAM 31/10/2025)
ADNOC Distribution posts $579m net profit in first 9 months (WAM 31/10/2025)
Aqua Labs backs UAE’s Vision 2030 with launch of $20m startup fund (Arabian Business 31/10/2025)
DFM reports 212% increase in net profit before tax to AED930.8m for first nine months (WAM 30/10/2025)
Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Chairman of Eldridge Industries (WAM 30/10/2025)
Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Group CEO of HSBC Holdings (WAM 30/10/2025)
NMDC Group posts AED2.8b net profit in first nine months (WAM 30/10/2025)
UAE cuts key interest rate by 25 basis points (WAM 29/10/2025)
FTA clarifies new 'Tiered Volumetric Model' for applying excise tax on sweetened drinks (WAM 29/10/2025)
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise profits jump 100% to $653m in 9 months (WAM 29/10/2025)
Borouge posts $769m net profit in first 9 months (WAM 29/10/2025)
HDFC Bank puts senior staff on gardening leave after DFSA restricts Dubai operations (Khaleej Times 29/10/2025)
Multiply Group registers AED1.95b net profit in Q3 2025 (WAM 28/10/2025)
Aldar delivers 30% net profit growth to AED6b in first nine months (WAM 28/10/2025)
United Arab Bank’s net profit up 49% to AED316m in first nine months (WAM 28/10/2025)
Tabreed secures AED1.8b new debt facility to support investment (WAM 28/10/2025)
Ghitha Holding revenue up 9.2% to AED4b in first nine months (WAM 28/10/2025)
NMDC Energy posts AED951m net profit for first nine months (WAM 28/10/2025)
ADNOC Drilling net profit up 17% to $1b in first nine months (WAM 28/10/2025)
Tabby announces completion of secondary share sale (Khaleej Times 29/10/2025)
MERGER & AQUISITION NEWS
XRG to acquire stake in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC (WAM 03/11/2025)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
Emirates launches Emirates World store in Riyadh (Government of Dubai Media Office 03/11/2025)
EU hails UAE as reliable trade partner as ties deepen (Arabian Business 03/11/2025)
UAE-Philippines Consular Committee holds second session (WAM 31/10/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets Chief Executive of Hong Kong (WAM 31/10/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets Prime Minister of Singapore (WAM 31/10/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets Prime Minister of New Zealand (WAM 31/10/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi discusses bilateral cooperation with President of Republic of Korea (WAM 31/10/2025)
Suqia UAE’s Tanzania projects surpass goals, benefitting more than one million people (WAM 30/10/2025)
DP World pledges $5b infrastructure investment in India (WAM 30/10/2025)
RAK Ports, Jianhua Holdings Group, PHC Technologies to launch AED120m PHC Piles facility (WAM 30/10/2025)
ADIO, Australian Arab Chamber to deepen investment ties (WAM 30/10/2025)
UAE reiterates commitment to GCC economic cooperation (WAM 30/10/2025)
TAQA announces sale of 250MW Lignite-Based Power Plant in India (WAM 30/10/2025)
Abdulla Al Hamed meets Syrian Minister of Information (WAM 29/10/2025)
Dubai Chambers unveils agenda for Dubai Business Forum – USA (WAM 29/10/2025)
Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard Limited to enhance India’s first ship repair cluster in Kerala (WAM 29/10/2025)
40 Italian companies showcase latest technologies at ADIPEC 2025 (WAM 29/10/2025)
UAE President, European Council President discuss UAE–EU cooperation (WAM 29/10/2025)
Mohammed bin Rashid emphasises UAE’s commitment to expand economic ties with African nations (WAM 28/10/2025)
Mansoor bin Mohammed meets President of Chinese Olympic Committee (WAM 28/10/2025)
252 Italian companies participate at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 (WAM 28/10/2025)
Abu Dhabi expands its presence in infrastructure projects from Singapore to Shanghai (WAM 28/10/2025)
Abu Dhabi Chamber, Italy’s National Promotional Institution to support private sector (WAM 28/10/2025)
Abu Dhabi’s XRG reportedly in talks to invest in Argentinian LNG project (Arabian Business 28/10/2025)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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