UAE Weekly Business News 13/04/2026
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 284 published 13th April 2026.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
Shams launches ‘Enta Al Sanad’ to empower Emirati entrepreneurs (WAM 13/04/2026)
Dubai Healthcare City Authority launches measures to support its partners, strengthen opportunities for sustainable growth (WAM 13/04/2026)
DIFC introduces package of relief measures to support clients (WAM 09/04/2026)
DFSA announces temporary regulatory relief measures to support DIFC financial services community (WAM 09/04/2026)
Creative City Fujairah expands global reach across 180 countries (WAM 09/04/2026)
DMCC launches Maritime Centre to tap shipping, logistics sectors (Khaleej Times 09/04/2026)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
Jobs in GCC: Hiring grows 1% in Q1, but regional conflict hits activity in March (Khaleej Times13/04/2026)
Can UAE Golden Visa holders work remotely while living abroad? (Khaleej Times 12/04/2026)
UAE employees among the most optimistic about job market (Khaleej Times 09/04/2026)
Some UAE firms shifting towards basic insurance plans for employees to cut costs (Khaleej Times 08/04/2026)
'Is my job safe?' How UAE companies are responding to employment security concerns (Khaleej Times 07/04/2026)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
EWEC opens Q2 2026 clean energy certificates auction (WAM 13/04/2026)
DoH Abu Dhabi advances healthcare regulation, standards and community engagement in 2025 (Abu Dhabi Media Office 13/04/2026)
Sobha Realty launches AED40b Abu Dhabi project (Khaleej Times 13/04/2026)
Abu Dhabi, Dubai named world’s best cities for entrepreneurs in 2026 (Arabian Business 13/04/2026)
Emirates schedules more flights from Dubai in April (Arabian Business 13/04/2026)
UAE delivery orders rise 18% even as restaurant numbers fall (Arabian Business 13/04/2026)
UAE supermarkets join forces to keep shelves stocked during downturn (Arabian Business 13/04/2026)
UAE construction firms could unlock tax credits of up to 50% under new R&D regime (Arabian Business 13/04/2026)
Dubai Municipality completes Phase 1 of project to develop sewerage, stormwater network in Al Quoz Creative Zone (WAM 12/04/2026)
MoEI launches microgrid project for federal government buildings (WAM 12/04/2026)
‘UAE continues its journey forward with confidence,’ says ENOC CEO (Arabian Business 12/04/2026)
UAE President and Mohammed bin Rashid: The UAE has overcome the crisis through the unity of its society and effectiveness of its institutions (WAM 11/04/2026)
NAMA convenes UAE entities to strengthen Women Councils as drivers of institutional change (WAM 10/04/2026)
El Nas Lel Nas campaign brings top UAE voices to support homegrown businesses (Khaleej Times 10/04/2026)
Dubai hotels and restaurants turn to premium storage as refurbishments drive demand (Arabian Business 10/04/2026)
Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre launches eleven guidelines to enhance safety, sustainability (WAM 09/04/2026)
Dubai’s real estate transactions up 31% to AED252b in Q1 2026 (WAM 09/04/2026)
DAE, Blackstone Credit & Insurance announce global aviation leasing investment programme (WAM 09/04/2026)
Dubai becomes world’s first jurisdiction to establish dedicated guidance on virtual asset issuance (WAM 09/04/2026)
Business Group members say proactive government efforts have helped maintain efficient flow of goods despite global challenges (Government of Dubai Media Office 09/04/2026)
UAE manufacturers ramp up production, fill import gaps during global shocks (Khaleej Times 09/04/2026)
Ceasefire to help UAE businesses plan short term, but backlog to take weeks to clear (Khaleej Times 09/04/2026)
Traveller confidence expected to rebound in 2-3 months if ceasefire holds (Khaleej Times 09/04/2026)
SoSocial launches Abu Dhabi dining app with up to 100% cashback and ‘global-first’ technology (Arabian Business 09/04/2026)
Parkin launches ‘Spots for Shops’ in Dubai for small businesses to turn parking fees into cashback (Arabian Business 09/04/2026)
UAE leads regional logistics sector transformation to bolster supply chain resilience (WAM 08/04/2026)
Etihad launches Dhaka services (WAM 08/04/2026)
ENOC, 7X to expand logistics, retail services across UAE (WAM 08/04/2026)
Some Dubai businesses get up to 50% off renewal fees (Khaleej Times 08/04/2026)
‘We’re confident in a sound and full recovery,’ Dubai tourism chief says as airline operations scale back up (Arabian Business 08/04/2026)
Choithrams pressing ahead with expansion plans in the UAE (Arabian Business 08/04/2026)
Dubai marketing firm Sociabl launches campaign to provide free video production to UAE businesses (Arabian Business 08/04/2026)
Abu Dhabi promotes proactive, precision healthcare model (WAM 07/04/2026)
National Rehabilitation Centre highlights leadership vision driving UAE healthcare system (WAM 07/04/2026)
UAE advances global healthcare innovation (WAM 07/04/2026)
Dubai sees growth in international legal consultancy firms in Q1 2026 (Government of Dubai Media Office 07/04/2026)
UAE customers lose 83 million hours a year to poor customer service (Khaleej Times 07/04/2026)
Mazda forced to stop production for the UAE as Strait of Hormuz remains closed (Arabian Business 07/04/2026)
Pakistan Airlines cancels flights to UAE after rise in jet fuel price (Arabian Business 07/04/2026)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, HSBC to accelerate investment, capital inflows (WAM 13/04/2026)
Al Ansari Exchange launches individual credit report service (WAM 13/04/2026)
Capital Market Authority issues Virtual Assets Framework (WAM 13/04/2026)
CBUAE, Vermeg develop central securities depository solution (WAM 13/04/2026)
Social media micro-scams emerge as key challenge for UAE banks (Khaleej Times 13/04/2026)
e& money launches digital gold trading with AED10 entry point (Arabian Business 13/04/2026)
ADX lists two new ETFs (WAM 12/04/2026)
Bernstein initiates coverage of MENA’s energy sector, names ADNOC Gas and Fertiglobe as 'Best Picks' (WAM 12/04/2026)
Lombard Odier sees limited market fallout from Middle East conflict, keeps portfolios neutral (Khaleej Times 12/04/2026)
UAE banks steady as central bank support cushions impact of regional tensions (Khaleej Times 12/04/2026)
UAE banks’ relief packages prove effective, boost SMEs and economy (Khaleej Times 12/04/2026)
XTB secures key CMA UAE licenses for regional expansion (Khaleej Times 12/04/2026)
Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with CEO of Brookfield Corporation (WAM 11/04/2026)
ADX reinforces market integrity with 98% disclosure compliance rate, sustained profit growth (WAM 10/04/2026)
UAE instant payments platform 'Aani' tops 12.5 million users (WAM 10/04/2026)
UBF CEOs Advisory Council reaffirms commitment to reinforce banking sector’s resilience (WAM 10/04/2026)
CBUAE Governor convenes CEOs of banks operating in UAE (WAM 10/04/2026)
GCC markets: Panic phase may be over, recovery story still being written (Arabian Business 10/04/2026)
UAE Central Bank reports 5.6% GDP growth in 2025 with 1.3% rise in inflation (Arabian Business 10/04/2026)
Salik reports AED1.55b profit for 2025, up 33.4% (WAM 09/04/2026)
Gross banks’ assets increased to AED5,472.5b at end of February 2026 (WAM 09/04/2026)
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets CEO of Brookfield Corporation (WAM 09/04/2026)
Mubadala strengthens global presence via strategic investments, international partnerships (WAM 09/04/2026)
Mubadala assets under management grow 17% to AED1.4t (WAM 09/04/2026)
UAE can absorb spending pressure, recover quickly from short conflict, says World Bank (Khaleej Times 09/04/2026)
CBUAE, CBB sign AED20b Currency Swap Agreement (WAM 08/04/2026)
AD Ports refinances AED9.1b loan, reduces borrowing costs (Khaleej Times 08/04/2026)
FTA conducted 176,000 market inspection visits in 2025, up 89% (WAM 07/04/2026)
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets CEO of Nubank for digital banking and financial services (WAM 07/04/2026)
Emirates NBD launches Business Support Package to help SMEs (Government of Dubai Media Office 07/04/2026)
UAE seizes AED608m of goods for tax violation, administrative penalties (Khaleej Times 07/04/2026)
UAE M&A NEWS
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Premier of China discuss strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership, expanding cooperation (WAM 13/04/2026)
UAE President and King of Bahrain discuss fraternal relations and regional developments (WAM 13/04/2026)
UAE-China Business Promotion Conference explores strengthening strategic partnerships in trade & investment (WAM 13/04/2026)
UAE President receives Indian Minister of External Affairs (WAM 12/04/2026)
Dubai Chambers, CCPIT Shanghai discuss expanding economic ties (WAM 12/04/2026)
UAE President and Japanese Prime Minister discuss Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (WAM 07/04/2026)
ADFD highlights key projects strengthening global healthcare access (WAM 07/04/2026)
340 teachers join UAE Digital School programme in Mauritania (WAM 07/04/2026)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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