UAE Weekly Business News 10/11/2025

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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 262 published 10 November 2025.

UAE FREE ZONE NEWS

Dubai Industrial City to host integrated automotive hub worth AED300m (WAM 07/11/2025)

Bentley Reid announces DIFC office opening (WAM 04/11/2025)

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

UAE Golden Visa: Exclusive benefits for long-term residents, support for expats (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

Six types of non-work residency visas available for expats (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

Four types of residency visas that allow expats to work (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

UAE tightens freelance visa review process, official tells Emarat Al Youm (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

Emirates Group hires over 3,700 employees as company continues recruitment drives (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

GPSSA announces 10-year payment plan for merging service periods available to all insured individuals (WAM 05/11/2025)

Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, Publicis Groupe Middle East launch Falcon Tank competition (WAM 04/11/2025)

UAE BUSINESS NEWS

Advisory Committee for Higher Education and Future Skills establishes three new working groups (WAM 09/11/2025)

Adnoc sets sights on global trading dominance with expansion drive (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

UAE app economy shifts to profitability as finance installs surge 700% (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

New rules for electronic devices by airlines: What UAE travellers should know (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

The real future of real estate lies in how we manage it (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

UAE furniture market embraces local innovation as demand for customisation soars (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

Dubai emerges as global magnet for millionaires amid tax reforms in Europe (Khaleej Times 09/11/2025)

SPARK, Boehringer Ingelheim to advance healthcare innovation (WAM 08/11/2025)

Fahad Al Gergawi appointed Ministry of Foreign Trade Undersecretary (WAM 08/11/2025)

Emirati Genome Programme supports development of preventive genetic screening (WAM 08/11/2025)

Abu Dhabi launches Unified Gas Code in line with UAE's Net Zero 2050 targets (Khaleej Times 08/11/2025)

Dubai’s party scene now runs on caffeine, not cocktails (Arabian Business 06/11/2025)

Etihad Airways, Hong Kong Airlines launch codeshare programme (WAM 07/11/2025)

Registration opens for 5th season of Farmers’ Market (WAM 07/11/2025)

MoHRE defines responsibilities, violations, administrative penalties for business centres (WAM 07/11/2025)

Emirates Drug Establishment recalls Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler 'Yadom' due to microbial contamination (WAM 07/11/2025)

Etihad Airport Services rebranded under single identity Velora for enhanced efficiency (Khaleej Times 07/11/2025)

UAE unveils major 2026 tourism projects and data platform as visitor revenues hit $517m (Arabian Business 07/11/2025)

New 10,000-capacity venue coming to the UAE as part of Nigeria’s tourism push (Arabian Business 07/11/2025)

National Anti-Narcotics Authority to launch strategic drug prevention initiatives (WAM 06/11/2025)

DigitalX, Dubai Courts to advance digital transformation (WAM 06/11/2025)

MENA Biofuels strengthens SAF value chain with new partnership at ADIPEC 2025 (WAM 06/11/2025)

ADIPEC 2025 sets bold agenda for future of global energy, delivers US$46b in cross-sector deals (WAM 06/11/2025)

Burjeel Cancer Institute, Avesta Bio to advance cancer research, innovation (WAM 06/11/2025)

‘Unified UAE Numbers’ launch marks new era of smart statistics (WAM 06/11/2025)

DoE, Analog to accelerate AI, ML integration across energy sector (WAM 06/11/2025)

DCT – Abu Dhabi, Expedia Group to drive international visitor growth to emirate (WAM 06/11/2025)

UAEU registers patent for innovative graphitic compound (WAM 06/11/2025)

DoE, Dubai Supreme Council of Energy sign MoU (WAM 06/11/2025)

Dubai International Chamber attracts 44 multinational companies to Dubai in nine months (WAM 06/11/2025)

Space42, Autonomous A2Z JV to accelerate autonomous mobility transformation in UAE (WAM 06/11/2025)

Dubai Metro Blue Line reaches 10% completion milestone (WAM 06/11/2025)

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supports 582 startups in Dubai during 9M 2025 (WAM 06/11/2025)

ADNOC Distribution earmarks $300m annually for organic growth in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt (WAM 06/11/2025)

DCT Abu Dhabi, Amadeus unveil next-gen collaboration to drive tourism (WAM 06/11/2025)

Luxury retail in the UAE embraces omnichannel future amid tourism boom and digital shift (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

UAE sets regional benchmark in ESG integration (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

UAE shifts to smart manufacturing with AI, semiconductors focus (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

EV charging network to be rolled out across UAE (Arabian Business 06/11/2025)

Solar-eMobility integration can drive GCC’s next phase of decarbonisation (Arabian Business 06/11/2025)

Abu Dhabi Chamber, 1X Technologies to advance AI, robotics innovation in industrial, energy sectors (WAM 05/11/2025)

EMSTEEL, e& to launch first-of-its-kind advanced private 5G network pilot in manufacturing (WAM 05/11/2025)

Anwar Gargash: UAE becomes leading soft power shaping region & world's future (WAM 05/11/2025)

Space42 announces global availability of Thuraya-4 (WAM 05/11/2025)

AED170b investment by 2030 in roads & transport projects to ease congestion (WAM 05/11/2025)

UAE businesses lead EMEA in AI-driven productivity gains: IBM study (WAM 05/11/2025)

7X, Zelostech launch AutoLogiX for autonomous transport (WAM 05/11/2025)

ADNOC announces AED54b worth of contract awards to UAE suppliers in H2 2025 (WAM 05/11/2025)

ADIPEC 2025 urges faster investment, sound policy in energy sector (WAM 05/11/2025)

UAE achieves 67% of ‘We the UAE 2031’ targets (WAM 05/11/2025)

ADRA shuts 2 businesses, issues 61 warnings for tobacco sale violations (WAM 05/11/2025)

M42, 10X Health, REVIV Global to launch '10XREVIV' for precision health (WAM 05/11/2025)

Schneider Electric enters new phase of industrial expansion in UAE (WAM 05/11/2025)

Microsoft, G42 accelerate UAE’s digital future with major data centre expansion (WAM 05/11/2025)

TA’ZIZ awards $1.9b EPC contract to build one of world’s largest PVC complexes (WAM 05/11/2025)

Borouge launches first made-in-UAE healthcare low-density polyethylene solution (WAM 05/11/2025)

UAE businesses maintain growth trajectory as activity expands (Khaleej Times 05/11/2025)

Your phone as passport: Flyers now book flights, check in, clear immigration on mobile (Khaleej Times 05/11/2025)

Dubai: 44,000 new homes to be ready in 2025; highest in 5 years (Khaleej Times 05/11/2025)

ADNOC unveils $24.5b local manufacturing plan (Arabian Business 05/11/2025)

Dubai’s real estate market isn’t crashing, it’s correcting (Arabian Business 05/11/2025)

Al Masaood Energy unveils used tyre refining project at ADIPEC 2025 (WAM 04/11/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed approves strategies to make Dubai world’s best city (WAM 04/11/2025)

Ducab unveils next-generation nuclear power cables with 120-year lifespan (WAM 04/11/2025)

Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investments, Honeywell to build new gasoline refinery in Fujairah (WAM 04/11/2025)

DoE advances digital integration, regulatory cooperation with new agreements at ADIPEC 2025 (WAM 04/11/2025)

Abu Dhabi Media signs strategic partnership with STARZPLAY (WAM 04/11/2025)

Etihad Airways launches four new routes, driving 45% of UAE aviation growth in 2025 (WAM 04/11/2025)

Dubai Traders accelerates business growth in first year with over 2,400 new e-commerce sellers (WAM 04/11/2025)

AD Ports Group, Nimex Terminals to establish LNG, LPG terminal hubs at Khalifa Port (WAM 04/11/2025)

Dubai Police secure 92.3 million travellers, 2.88 million tonnes of cargo in 2024 (WAM 04/11/2025)

Over 53,000 new companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce during first nine months of 2025 (WAM 04/11/2025)

Dubai Holding, Palantir launch 'Aither' to lead AI transformation (WAM 04/11/2025)

ADNOC signs 15-year, 1 mtpa supply deal with Shell for Ruwais LNG project (WAM 04/11/2025)

PureHealth, Dorchester Collection Academy partner to elevate patient experience (WAM 04/11/2025)

Construction begins on UAE’s first Commercial Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant in Fujairah (WAM 04/11/2025)

Abu Dhabi to develop integrated regulatory framework for hazardous, petroleum materials (WAM 04/11/2025)

EVOTEQ, PublisHer to develop digital platform to empower women in publishing (WAM 04/11/2025)

DCT renews strategic partnership with WebBeds (Abu Dhabi Media Office 04/11/2025)

Tabreed settles its $500m Trust Certificates due in 2025 (Arabian Business 04/11/2025)

UAE health group teams up with luxury hotels to redefine patient care (Arabian Business 04/11/2025)

UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS

Bank of Sharjah co-leads $550m Ittihad International sukuk (WAM 09/11/2025)

Dubai’s GDP surges 4.7% to reach AED122b in Q2 2025 (WAM 09/11/2025)

UAE committed to implementing updated CRS 2.0 (WAM 08/11/2025)

Family businesses contribute 60% to UAE GDP (WAM 07/11/2025)

Parkin reports Q3 2025 revenues up 43% (Government of Dubai Media Office 07/11/2025)

UAE sovereign investments reflect its vision for economic resilience, international cooperation (WAM 06/11/2025)

ADNOC, Comera Financial Holdings to empower UAE suppliers, SMEs with smart financing solutions (WAM 06/11/2025)

Empower reports Q3 2025 revenue of AED2.5b (WAM 06/11/2025)

Space42 reports 9 months earnings of US$363m (WAM 06/11/2025)

Emirates Group reports half-year profit of AED10.6b (WAM 06/11/2025)

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes Binghatti Holding's debut $500m green Sukuk (WAM 06/11/2025)

Lunate launches new AI Data, Power & Infrastructure ETF (WAM 06/11/2025)

ADNOC L&S to join MSCI Emerging Markets Index (WAM 06/11/2025)

UAE inflation holds steady amid global uncertainty (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

UAE corporate tax season 2024–25: Key developments, trends, and lessons for businesses (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

UAE Islamic finance market poised for major expansion amid global momentum (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

Digital gold rush in UAE: Most residents invest Dh500 amid 0.1g ownership schemes (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

Dubai emerges as a global wealth nexus, bridging Asia and the Middle East (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

How UAE became a global haven for crypto migration (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

Emirates NBD’s open offer for stake in RBL Bank to launch on December 12 (Arabian Business 06/11/2025)

UAE’s new retail sukuk programme set to benefit islamic banks (Arabian Business 06/11/2025)

IHC reports AED19.5b net profit in first 9 months of 2025 (WAM 05/11/2025)

Burjeel Holdings' net profit up 27.5% in Q3 2025 (WAM 05/11/2025)

Sharjah Islamic Bank successfully issues $500m Sukuk (WAM 05/11/2025)

'Professional Compliance Committee' issues 20 disciplinary decisions in one year (WAM 05/11/2025)

Deyaar posts 23.7% profit surge on strong development revenue (Khaleej Times 04/11/2025)

MENA M&A deals jump 23% to $69.1bn in 2025 as UAE and Saudi lead record cross-border growth (Arabian Business 04/11/2025)

GCC insurers set for stable growth, but smaller players under pressure (Arabian Business 04/11/2025)

MERGER & AQUISITION NEWS

AD Ports Group to acquire minority stake in Latakia International Container Terminal in Syria (WAM 06/11/2025)

IHC: No plans to sell its stake in Aldar Properties, defying market speculation (WAM 06/11/2025)

ADNOC Drilling to acquire 80% stake in MB Petroleum Services (WAM 05/11/2025)

UAE TENDERS AND OPPORTUNITIES NEWS

DEWA invites proposals for 7th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (WAM 04/11/2025)

UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS

Etihad Credit Insurance strengthens UAE-China trade ties (WAM 09/11/2025)

UAE, South Africa explore boosting bilateral trade, investment ties (WAM 09/11/2025)

Calidus showcases advanced defence solutions at Defence & Security 2025 in Bangkok (WAM 09/11/2025)

Al Hajeri, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation (WAM 09/11/2025)

Drydocks World delivers FPSO Emem to power Nigeria’s offshore energy growth (WAM 08/11/2025)

Nahyan bin Mubarak receives Kerala Chief Minister in Abu Dhabi (WAM 08/11/2025)

Abu Dhabi advances urban planning innovation in visit to Shanghai, Hangzhou (WAM 08/11/2025)

UAE President, Prime Minister of Montenegro discuss bilateral cooperation (WAM 07/11/2025)

Abu Dhabi Forum discusses future investment prospects with Chinese delegation (WAM 07/11/2025)

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends China-UAE Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference in Shanghai (WAM 07/11/2025)

Saeed Al Hajeri holds bilateral meetings in Colombo on sidelines of second session of UAE-Sri Lanka Joint Committee (WAM 06/11/2025)

UAE, Sri Lanka hold Second Session of Joint Committee in Colombo (WAM 06/11/2025)

First UAE–Azerbaijan Business Council meeting held (WAM 06/11/2025)

Masdar, OMV to develop, operate 140MW green hydrogen plant in Austria (WAM 06/11/2025)

Jawaher Al Qasimi launches new development projects in Morocco, inaugurates school rehabilitation for 500+ students (WAM 06/11/2025)

ECI, Sinosure to strengthen UAE-China economic cooperation (WAM 06/11/2025)

TA’ZIZ signs agreement with India’s Sanmar, securing major export deal from Ruwais (WAM 06/11/2025)

Shurooq unveils sustainable tourism projects at WTM London 2025 (WAM 06/11/2025)

Pantheon joins hands with India’s NBCC for AED3b UAE real estate push (Khaleej Times 06/11/2025)

UAE, Fiji Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation (WAM 05/11/2025)

Noatum Maritime, Bapco Upstream sign five-year agreement for marine services at Bahrain LNG Terminal (WAM 05/11/2025)

Dubai Chamber helps PEIMAR expand into Georgia, Armenia (WAM 05/11/2025)

45% annual increase in oil, gas technology exports to UAE: Italian Trade Commissioner (WAM 05/11/2025)

UAE participates in Singapore International Energy Week (WAM 05/11/2025)

Mubadala Energy reports significant momentum in key Indonesian development project (WAM 05/11/2025)

UAE Embassy in Canberra organises third anuual 'UAE Investment showcase' (WAM 05/11/2025)

GFH Partners announces acquisition of Riyadh logistics asset (Khaleej Times 05/11/2025)

Dubai Chocolate: Fix Dessert Chocolatier announces pop-up store at Singapore’s Changi Airport (Arabian Business 04/11/2025)

UAE, Liberian Presidents discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations (WAM 04/11/2025)

XRG, YPF, Eni sign framework agreement on Argentina LNG project (WAM 04/11/2025)

Emirates Drug Establishment explores enhancing pharmaceutical cooperation with South Korea (WAM 04/11/2025)

Jawaher Al Qasimi launches university grants to aid women in Morocco (WAM 04/11/2025)

DXB LIVE to organise Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 in Manama (WAM 04/11/2025)

UAE, Austria discuss strategies for increasing trade, investment (WAM 04/11/2025)

Dragon Oil signs MoU with State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (WAM 04/11/2025)

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Written by Jenny Hunt

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