UAE Weekly Business News 09/02/2026

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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 275 published 09 February 2026.

UAE FREE ZONE NEWS

SAIF Zone, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region explore investment opportunities (WAM 05/02/2026)

Dubai Science Park celebrates two decades of supporting research, innovation (WAM 05/02/2026)

DIFC Governor forecasts 30% growth in 2026 (WAM 05/02/2026)

DIFC announces landmark annual results for 2025 (WAM 05/02/2026)

ADGM Academy, DGE Mawaheb Talent Hub to advance national workforce in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain (WAM 03/02/2026)

TECOM Group reports revenues of AED2.9b in 2025 (WAM 03/02/2026)

DMCC and Sweid & Sweid unveil BAY360, a new lifestyle destination in JLT (Government of Dubai Media Office 03/02/2026)

AmSpec strengthens Middle East F&B sector with new laboratory at Dubai Science Park (WAM 02/02/2026)

DMCC appoints 7 Management to run Uptown Dubai’s new events hub (Arabian Business 02/02/2026)

UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)

Why 5% more companies in UAE are paying bonuses this year (Khaleej Times 09/02/2026)

MoHESR approves Clinical Training Guidelines for health profession students (WAM 08/02/2026)

Will employee or employer pay fine if the visa is not processed in time? (Khaleej Times 08/02/2026)

UAE’s AI-driven labour market policies seen as global model, says ILO chief (WAM 04/02/2026)

UAE to open electronic visa center in Beirut (Khaleej Times 03/02/2026)

UAE BUSINESS NEWS

Ras Al Khaimah records 31.5% rise in new business licences; capital nears AED11b in 2025 (WAM 09/02/2026)

UAE industrial exports reach AED262b in 2025 (WAM 09/02/2026)

DLD launches Phase II of Real Estate Tokenisation Project (WAM 09/02/2026)

ITC, talabat launch pilot project to support electric vehicles in Abu Dhabi (WAM 09/02/2026)

Khazna launches Khazna NexOps to enhance data centre operations (WAM 09/02/2026)

Integrated Transport Centre announces expansion of ‘Robotaxi’ services in Abu Dhabi (WAM 09/02/2026)

India–UAE air corridor may leave 27% of passengers unserved by 2035 (Khaleej Times 09/02/2026)

Dubai property transactions hit record $19.72b in January as off-plan market surges (Arabian Business 09/02/2026)

UAE industrial rents expected to rise in 2026 amid continued supply constraints (Arabian Business 09/02/2026)

Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department launches its 2026–2028 strategy (WAM 08/02/2026)

Emirates Drug Establishment to launch at WHX 2026 (WAM 08/02/2026)

Over 60% of financial attacks starts with stolen login details: Cyber Security Council (WAM 08/02/2026)

Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department launches its 2026–28 strategy (Government of Dubai Media Office 08/02/2026)

UAE cements role as global food logistics hub as Middle East market heads towards $100b (Arabian Business 09/02/2926)

UAE strengthens position as global supply chain hub, bolsters food security (WAM 07/02/2026)

Middle East buildings face a decisive moment on energy efficiency (Khaleej Times 07/02/2026)

World’s first Bundesliga Academy opens in Abu Dhabi (WAM 06/02/2026)

UAE State Security Department launches security reporting service (WAM 06/02/2026)

Aldar, Dubai Holding JV announce AED38b in new developments in Dubai (WAM 06/02/2026)

Tawazun announces strategic technology partnership with Solutions+ (WAM 06/02/2026)

DCT – Abu Dhabi, VERSA Advanced Maritime Services to introduce Seaglider operations across emirate by 2028 (Abu Dhabi Media Office 06/02/2026)

Construction of MGM Resorts’ hotels in Dubai on track; opening in Q3 2028 (Khaleej Times 06/02/2026)

Abu Dhabi real estate posts record year as deals top 20,000 and prices climb (Arabian Business 06/02/2026)

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy (WAM 05/02/2026)

Dubai launches driverless taxi service (WAM 05/02/2026)

ADFD, Orbitworks announce satellite launch (WAM 05/02/2026)

Dubai launches initiative to become world-leading microbiome R&D hub (WAM 05/02/2026)

Emirates Flight Catering commissions large-scale biodigester (WAM 05/02/2026)

Dubai Municipality announces architectural collaboration to advance human-centred urban design, innovation (WAM 05/02/2026)

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure showcases UAE’s leadership in maritime shipping (WAM 05/02/2026)

Canva to establish headquarters in Dubai (WAM 05/02/2026)

ADFD, Inception to advance Artificial Intelligence capabilities (WAM 05/02/2026)

Al Seer Marine, L3Harris to advance maritime unmanned systems (WAM 05/02/2026)

ADFD, IFAD sign partnership agreement (WAM 05/02/2026)

Emirates introduces second service to Tokyo Narita (Government of Dubai Media Office 05/02/2026)

UAE features high in Network Readiness Index top 50 (WAM 04/02/2026)

Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Khazna, Agility announce pilot to implement Phaidra AI (WAM 04/02/2026)

Dubai Municipality launches ‘Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030’ (WAM 04/02/2026)

UAE launches 'national industrial transformation track' focused on digital readiness, technology-driven, globally competitive industrial sector (WAM 04/02/2026)

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Co-CEO of Waymo (WAM 04/02/2026)

Review of Dubai Loop, Glydways projects (WAM 04/02/2026)

WGEO, AmCham Dubai forge strategic partnership to advance green economy (WAM 04/02/2026)

Abu Dhabi sees 42% surge in F&B business registrations with 24,594 active licenses (WAM 04/02/2026)

Dubai SME, talabat launch ‘Emirati Chef’s Table Plus' (WAM 04/02/2026)

RTA, Glydways to launch first automated transit network programme (WAM 04/02/2026)

Burjeel Medical City launches Eye Institute (WAM 04/02/2026)

Sanad, Rolls-Royce to expand global Trent 700 collaboration (WAM 04/02/2026)

Aldar awards AED66b worth of contracts in the UAE in 2025 (WAM 04/02/2026)

Codex adopts UAE-led initiative to develop first international standard for pasteurised camel milk (WAM 04/02/2026)

Novartis deepens commitment to the UAE as pharmaceutical market set to double by 2033 (Khaleej Times 04/02/2026)

Airport retail enters new era as Gen Z and Millennials overtake Boomers in spending (Arabian Business 04/02/2026)

UAE chicken farm hatches a plan to meet soaring protein demand from gymgoers (Arabian Business 04/02/2026)

Saif bin Zayed meets with Gallup CEO (WAM 03/02/2026)

RTA contracts The Boring Company to implement Dubai Loop passenger tunnel (WAM 03/02/2026)

Khalifa University researchers achieve breakthrough in soil improvement (WAM 03/02/2026)

UAE biodiversity efforts witness qualitative leap (WAM 03/02/2026)

Aldar, Mubadala complete joint venture to establish AED10b retail champion in Abu Dhabi (WAM 03/02/2026)

UAE’s First Robotic SEEG Procedure Performed at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (WAM 03/02/2026)

Tensor gets go-ahead to test Level-4 autonomous vehicles in the UAE (Arabian Business 03/02/2026)

UAE lifestyle ecosystems drive new phase of real estate growth (Arabian Business 03/02/2026)

Ministry of Culture launches first national study on culture sector’s role in climate action (WAM 02/02/2026)

World’s Coolest Winter campaign concludes with AED12.5b in hotel revenues over six weeks (WAM 02/02/2026)

EWEC, Khalifa University to develop advanced grid technologies (WAM 02/02/2026)

Aldar adds AED23 billion in gross development value to its strategic landbank in Abu Dhabi (WAM 02/02/2026)

Dubai health insurance system achieves record growth in 2025 (WAM 02/02/2026)

DMT launches Mussafah redevelopment study to enhance status as a premier industrial and investment hub (Abu Dhabi Media Office 02/02/2026)

UAE has the right environment for startups to thrive (Arabian Business 02/02/2026)

UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS

Banking assets rise AED780b in 2025 to AED5.34t (WAM 09/02/2026)

Aldar’s reports net profit of AED8.8 billion in 2025 (WAM 10/02/2026)

Abu Dhabi’s GDP expands 7.7%, non-oil economy grows 7.6% in Q3 2025 (WAM 09/02/2026)

AED57million in aid for financially distressed cases over two years: ADJD (WAM 09/02/2026)

PureHealth reports AED2b net profit for 2025 (WAM 09/02/2026)

ADNOC Gas reports $5.2b net income in 2025 (WAM 09/02/2026)

Remittance‑driven digital growth accelerates as consumers shift behaviour amid currency volatility (Khaleej Times 08/02/2026)

DFSA fines Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited $504,000 (WAM 06/02/2026)

2PointZero Group reports AED3.6b net profit in 2025 (WAM 06/02/2026)

ADIB Capital launches ADIB Digital Infrastructure Fund (WAM 05/02/2026)

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes The Arab Energy Fund’s $500m Sukuk listing (WAM 05/02/2026)

Cyber Security Council collaborates with Mastercard to safeguard UAE’s digital ecosystem (WAM 05/02/2026)

NMDC Group’s net profits up 29%, surpassing AED4b (WAM 05/02/2026)

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise reports $702.2m profit in 2025 (WAM 04/02/2026)

UAE forecast to lead regional growth at 5.6% (WAM 04/02/2026)

Borouge reports $1.1b net profit in 2025 (WAM 04/02/2026)

EmCoin launches as UAE’s first Capital Market Authority–regulated multi-asset investment platform (Khaleej Times 04/02/2026)

UAE set to lead global growth in 2026 as capital allocation resets (Arabian Business 04/02/2026)

Dubai Residential REIT reports AED1.28b net profit in 2025 (WAM 03/02/2026)

ADNOC Distribution announces results for 2025 (WAM 03/02/2026)

Mohammed bin Rashid, IMF Managing Director, discuss global economic developments, avenues of cooperation (WAM 02/02/2026)

Mashreq delivers profit before tax of AED8.3b in 2025 (WAM 02/02/2026)

Emirates NBD announces global investment outlook for 2026 (WAM 02/02/2026)

Ministry of Investment launches new whitepaper highlighting UAE’s evolving role as forward-looking global financial hub (WAM 02/02/2026)

DFSA fines reinsurance broker US$455,176 for engaging in misleading, deceptive conduct (WAM 02/02/2026)

Dubai Duty Free records highest-ever January sales of AED858.21m (WAM 02/02/2026)

Standard Chartered raises $170m in DIFC deal (Khaleej Times 02/02/2026)

UAE adopts regulated stablecoin as a mode of payment for the government services (Khaleej Times 02/02/2026)

UAE non-oil trade tops $1t as exports surge 45.5% ahead of 2031 targets (Arabian Business 02/02/2026)

UAE M&A NEWS

Sunset Hospitality Group acquires majority stake in Solutions Group (Arabian Business 04/02/2026)

XRG acquires Equity Stake in Southern Gas Corridor (WAM 02/02/2026)

UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS

UAE and Egyptian Presidents review bilateral ties (WAM 09/02/2026)

UAE praised for boosting date industry, expanding cultivation in Egypt (WAM 09/02/2026)

Saqr Ghobash receives Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate (WAM 09/02/2026)

UAE, Switzerland to launch Joint Economic Committee to promote cooperation (WAM 09/02/2026)

UAE President receives Egyptian President (WAM 09/02/2026)

G42, Vietnamese consortium to build national AI infrastructure, develop Southeast Asia’s intelligence capacity (WAM 09/02/2026)

ADIS International Roadshow 2025 in Türkiye advances bilateral infrastructure cooperation (Abu Dhabi Media Office 09/02/2026)

GCAA clarifies developments regarding Air Services Agreement with Algeria (WAM 08/02/2026)

UAE and Russian Presidents discuss ties (WAM 08/02/2026)

98 French companies to participate in World Health Expo Dubai 2026 (WAM 08/02/2026)

Dubai Customs explores cooperation with New Zealand delegation (WAM 08/02/2026)

UAE holds first Strategic Financial Dialogue with Bahrain (WAM 07/02/2026)

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (WAM 07/02/2026)

CEPA with Gabon strengthens UAE presence in West Africa (WAM 07/02/2026)

UAE President receives President of Burundi (WAM 06/02/2026)

UAE and Gabon sign CEPA (WAM 06/02/2026)

UAE and Gabon Presidents discuss strengthening bilateral ties (WAM 06/02/2026)

Masdar, RWE to support energy transformation in Germany, Europe (WAM 06/02/2026)

UAE, Paraguay issue joint statement on official visit of President Santiago Peña (WAM 06/02/2026)

UAE, Germany deepen energy ties as German Chancellor visits ADNOC HQ (WAM 06/02/2026)

UAE President and German Chancellor discuss bilateral ties and witness exchange of MoUs (WAM 06/02/2026)

Saeed Al Hajeri receives Deputy Foreign Minister of Laos as MoU signed between two countries (WAM 06/02/2026)

DEWA, Italian delegation discuss strengthening collaboration in renewable energy, advanced technologies (WAM 06/02/2026)

Saeed Al Hajeri receives Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan (WAM 06/02/2026)

Saeed Al Hajeri receives First Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs of Mongolia (WAM 06/02/2026)

UAE, US sign framework on securing supply of critical minerals, rare earths (WAM 06/02/2026)

Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed, President of Dominican Republic to explore economic, investment cooperation (WAM 05/02/2026)

UAE largest foreign investor in Armenia; bilateral trade at $4.5b (WAM 05/02/2026)

UAE President receives Chairman of the Senate of Kazakhstan (WAM 05/02/2026)

Emirates Red Crescent, Republic of Fiji sign strategic development agreement (WAM 05/02/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Panamanian FM; MoU signed (WAM 05/02/2026)

UAE and Kosovo Presidents discuss strengthening bilateral ties (WAM 05/02/2026)

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Prime Minister of Montenegro (WAM 05/02/2026)

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region of Iraq (WAM 05/02/2026)

Montenegro, UAE expanding partnership in energy, tourism, data sectors (WAM 05/02/2026)

Serbia, UAE partnership advancing infrastructure, technology (WAM 05/02/2026)

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets President of Dominican Republic (WAM 05/02/2026)

Dubai Customs discusses cooperation with senior Omani delegation (WAM 05/02/2026)

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Prime Minister of Montenegro (WAM 05/02/2026)

AD Ports Group signs 30-year agreement to manage, operate Aqaba Multipurpose Port in Jordan (WAM 05/02/2026)

UAE-Bermuda relations built on cooperation, mutual benefit (WAM 05/02/2026)

UAE President and Armenian Prime Minister review bilateral ties (WAM 05/02/2026)

Mansour bin Zayed meets Central African Republic President (WAM 05/02/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Azerbaijani Foreign Minister (WAM 05/02/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed, Foreign Minister of Armenia discuss bilateral ties (WAM 05/02/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed meets President of Paraguay (WAM 05/02/2026)

Ghana seeks to deepen strategic investment, innovation ties with UAE (WAM 05/02/2026)

Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed, President of Paraguay discuss strengthening economic, investment cooperation (WAM 04/02/2026)

Saif bin Zayed meets with Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region of Iraq (WAM 04/02/2026)

Saif bin Zayed meets with Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan (WAM 04/02/2026)

Saif bin Zayed discusses security cooperation with Moldovan Minister of Internal Affairs (WAM 04/02/2026)

ADFD signs two agreements to finance Rogun Hydroelectric Power Station in Tajikistan; social housing projects in Seychelles (WAM 04/02/2026)

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with President of Tanzania (WAM 04/02/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Swiss Confederation President (WAM 04/02/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed receives North Macedonia FM (WAM 04/02/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Turkmenistan Deputy PM (WAM 04/02/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Duke of Edinburgh, Bhutan PM, Benin FM (WAM 04/02/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Lebanese Prime Minister (WAM 04/02/2026)

UAE President meets Kuwaiti Prime Minister (WAM 04/02/2026)

UAE President receives Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (WAM 04/02/2026)

UAE, Sierra Leone issue joint statement on visit to UAE by President Julius Maada Bio (WAM 03/02/2026)

Mansour bin Zayed, Mauritanian PM explore prospects for joint cooperation (WAM 03/02/2026)

Mansour bin Zayed receives Jordanian PM (WAM 03/02/2026)

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Prime Minister of Spain (WAM 03/02/2026)

UAE President meets with President of Paraguay to discuss bilateral ties (WAM 03/02/2026)

Mohammed bin Rashid reaffirms to President of Estonia, UAE’s commitment to expanding global partnerships (WAM 03/02/2026)

Dubai Municipality signs strategic agreement with Shenzhen’s Urban Planning and Design Institute (WAM 03/02/2026)

Presidents of UAE and Ecuador discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation (WAM 03/02/2026)

AD Ports Group secures US$115 million financing led by IFC, NBK – Egypt to advance Safaga Terminal in Egypt (WAM 03/02/2026)

UAE, Ecuador sign two MoUs to strengthen audit, integrity, anti-corruption cooperation (WAM 03/02/2026)

Presidents of UAE and Swiss Confederation discuss strengthening bilateral relations (WAM 03/02/2026)

Abu Dhabi Customs, 'Italian Customs' to advance digital trade facilitation (WAM 03/02/2026)

UAE partnership key to advancing climate resilience in Greater Caribbean (WAM 03/02/2026)

UAE-Vietnam CEPA comes into force (WAM 03/02/2026)

CEPA with Democratic Republic of Congo boosts UAE economic presence in Africa (WAM 03/02/2026)

AD Ports Group to develop, operate multipurpose terminal in Matadi Port, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAM 03/02/2026)

UAE–Kuwait Economic Forum: Banking partnerships drive growth in both economies (WAM 03/02/2026)

UAE–Kuwait non-oil trade hit AED54.5b in 2025, up 9.1%

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Egyptian FM (WAM 03/02/2026)

UAE, Democratic Republic of Congo strengthen economic ties with Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (WAM 02/02/2026)

UAE, Democratic Republic of Congo Presidents discuss strengthening bilateral ties (WAM 02/02/2026)

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Prime Minister of Bhutan (WAM 02/02/2026)

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Prime Minister of Latvia (WAM 02/02/2026)

UAE, Azerbaijan discuss enhancing defence cooperation (WAM 02/02/2026)

UAE President, King of Jordan discuss bilateral ties (WAM 02/02/2026)

UAE, Sierra Leone enhance economic relations through CEPA (WAM 02/02/2026)

Presidents of UAE and Sierra Leone discuss bilateral cooperation (WAM 02/02/2026)

CEPA signing with Sierra Leone strengthens UAE presence in West Africa (WAM 02/02/2026)

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Written by Jenny Hunt

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