UAE Weekly Business News 15/06/2026
- Jenny Hunt
- Jun 15
- 7 min read
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 293 published 15th June 2026.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
Elevate Global BPM launches in ADGM to strengthen audit and AML services (Khaleej Times 12/06/2026)
Finance House launches Dhabi Bank in ADGM (WAM 11/06/2026)
DIFC announces consultation on amended DIFC Arbitration Law (WAM 11/06/2026)
KEZAD Group announces AED112m SME Hub in Abu Dhabi (WAM 11/06/2026)
DIFC proposes major arbitration law reforms to strengthen Dubai’s position as global dispute resolution hub (Arabian Business 11/06/2026)
DMCC Gaming Centre surpasses 150 companies as Dubai targets global gaming hub status (Arabian Business 10/06/2026)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, jobs, training and women)
UAE advances worker safety, well-being standards to new heights (WAM 15/06/2026)
Golden Visa in Dubai through property: Here's what happens to your work permit (Khaleej Times 14/06/2026)
Dubai Police calls for hiring licensed domestic workers, issues safety guidelines (Khaleej Times 13/06/2026)
Alhind to begin Indian consular services in UAE from July 2026 (Khaleej Times 12/06/2026)
Emiratisation June 2026: Fines, penalties and compliance rules UAE businesses need to know (Arabian Business 11/06/2026)
300,000 jobs: Mena countries face severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals (Khaleej Times 10/06/2026)
Dubai reveals 48-hour visa application process (Arabian Business 10/06/2026)
'In UAE, job means visa, schooling': Are expenses making you stay in current role? (Khaleej Times 09/06/2026)
UAE's private firms race beyond Emiratisation quotas as demand grows for local talent (Khaleej Times 09/06/2026)
UAE exceeds target of 5,000 industrial jobs for Emiratis a year ahead of schedule (Khaleej Times 08/06/2026)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
EDGE Group, Safran seal strategic agreement in aerospace, defence (WAM 15/06/2026)
Dubai real estate sector recorded $3.1b of transactions last week (Arabian Business 15/06/2026)
UAE Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority approved to unify AI, data and digital government (Arabian Business 14/06/2026)
Etihad Airways launches direct flights to Kraków, Palma de Mallorca (WAM 12/06/2026)
Etihad, DCT Abu Dhabi launch complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to or through Abu Dhabi (WAM 12/06/2026)
Dubai Municipality launches advanced GMO food testing service (WAM 12/06/2026)
How Barakah nuclear plant gave UAE a head start in powering AI infrastructure (Khaleej Times 12/06/2026)
Dubai's Al Maktoum airport remains 'firmly on track' (Khaleej Times 12/06/2026)
OMODA & JAECOO build full automotive ecosystem in UAE (Khaleej Times 12/06/2026)
OMODA & JAECOO brings AiMOGA robotics vision to the UAE's hospitality and events industry (Khaleej Times 12/06/2026)
ADCAN Pharma, Menarini partner to strengthen UAE’s pharmaceutical manufacturing industry (WAM 11/06/2026)
Etihad, Condor deepen strategic partnership with new Bangkok service, loyalty agreement (WAM 11/06/2026)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, MOCCAE strengthen ESG reporting practices (WAM 11/06/2026)
UAE developers sharpen focus on construction and delivery of projects (Khaleej Times 11/06/2026)
UAE firms ramp up resilience spending as cyber threats expose gaps (Khaleej Times 11/06/2026)
Healthcare and logistics draw Gulf capital as investors reassess risk after Iran war (Arabian Business 11/06/2026)
Dubai will become the world’s leading hub for longevity and advanced healthcare (Arabian Business 11/06/2026)
Business leaders back UAE growth despite regional uncertainty (Arabian Business 11/06/2026)
Accor executive highlights confidence, resilience and diversification as keys to growth (Arabian Business 11/06/2026)
Alshaya Group CEO says business leaders must ‘look after your people’ (Arabian Business 11/06/2026)
SMA launches Private Museums Licensing Service (WAM 10/06/2026)
Emirates SkyCargo launches new with freighter service to Almaty (WAM 10/06/2026)
Al Bayader International invests AED180m in food packaging hub at National Industries Park (WAM 10/06/2026)
UAE leads in adoption of AI shopping (WAM 10/06/2026)
DEWA adopts advanced smart system to enhance reliability in electricity distribution networks (WAM 10/06/2026)
Dubai property thrives despite regional crisis: What investors need to know (Khaleej Times 10/06/2026)
Dubai remains a magnet for global entrepreneurs as billionaire backs emirate’s business appeal (Khaleej Times 10/06/2026)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce announces new business group for contractors (Arabian Business 10/06/2026)
Emirates offers $115m annual investment to launch Berlin and Stuttgart flights (Arabian Business 10/06/2026)
Space42 expands Earth observation capabilities as three foresight satellites enter full operation (WAM 09/06/2026)
85% of UAE consumers use AI for online shopping (Khaleej Times 09/06/2026)
Gulf countries lose AED550b in energy revenue (Khaleej Times 09/06/2026)
Oil market braces for post-Hormuz reality as Fitch predicts oversupply, lower prices (Khaleej Times 09/06/2026)
UAE’s 50% agentic AI goal explained: What it means and who it will affect (Khaleej Times 09/06/2026)
Falling gold rates bring UAE jewellery shoppers back (Khaleej Times 09/06/2026)
Heart attacks, strokes account for 41% of UAE death claims (Khaleej Times 09/06/2026)
UAE outpaces global peers in AI governance adoption as businesses prepare for AI at scale (Arabian Business 09/06/2026)
Dubai-based Seatsy hits $370,000 in ticket sales as demand for premium sports experiences surges (Arabian Business 09/06/2026)
Europe’s largest privately-owned tech provider launches UAE headquarters to drive Middle East expansion (Arabian Business 09/06/2026)
UAE real estate sector projected to reach $811b by 2031 (Arabian Business 09/06/2026)
Etihad Airways signs TAROM codeshare deal ahead of new Abu Dhabi-Bucharest route launch (Arabian Business 09/06/2026)
Etihad doubles Abu Dhabi-Kabul flights after demand exceeds expectations (Arabian Business 09/06/2026)
DFF and IBM global study shows UAE ahead of peers in AI governance adoption (Government of Dubai Media Office 09/06/2026)
Dubai real estate sustains rising transactions, investor inflows (Khaleej Times 08/06/2026)
UAE midday break starts June 15; work under direct sunlight banned during peak afternoon hours (Khaleej Times 08/06/2026)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
IFFCO's $2b debt crisis: 2 court rulings that could reshape a Dubai giant (Khaleej Times 14/06/2026)
Space42 generates $116m in revenue in Q1 2026 (Arabian Business 13/06/2026)
UAE investors can now buy gold from $27 as PRYPCO Mint launches digital platform (Arabian Business 13/06/2026)
CBUAE strengthens leadership in financial inclusion through strategic partnership with World Bank Group (WAM 12/06/2026)
ADDED encourages private sector to benefit from Sharaka platform (WAM 11/06/2026)
BlackRock report identifies workplace savings as key driver for retirement readiness, economic growth in UAE (WAM 11/06/2026)
UAE, World Bank Group explore opportunities to advance financial, development cooperation (WAM 11/06/2026)
UAE, GCC economies to bounce back in 2026-27 after slower growth in 2026: World Bank (Khaleej Times 11/06/2026)
UAE eyes $600t tokenisation opportunity as real-world assets move on-chain (Khaleej Times 11/06/2026)
DP World launches UAE e-invoicing solution ahead of 2027 rollout (Khaleej Times 11/06/2026)
Iran war accelerated Gulf fintech demand (Arabian Business 11/06/2026)
Gulf to remain ‘standout’ region after conflict as crisis accelerates local investment push (Arabian Business 11/06/2026)
UAE industrial exports hit AED262b, sector’s GDP contribution up 70% (Khaleej Times 10/06/2026)
DIB raises $1b in landmark sukuk deal (Khaleej Times 10/06/2026)
GCC financial committee introduces new initiative to attract investors (Arabian Business 10/06/2026)
59% of UAE organisations have lost more than $500,000 in the last two years (Arabian Business 10/06/2026)
How Keeta and ASK Group plan to modernise global finance from the UAE (Khaleej Times 09/06/2026)
UAE M&A NEWS
IHC launches second share buyback programme with AED1.8b first tranche (Khaleej Times 12/06/2026)
2PointZero Group completes strategic exit from TAQA Investment through sale to L’IMAD (WAM 11/06/2026)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
In Denmark, delegation of Dubai government leaders explores best practices in vital, future-oriented sectors (WAM 15/06/2026)
In London, Dubai Chambers showcases Dubai’s competitive advantages as global business hub (WAM 15/06/2026)
Noura Al Kaabi, Speaker of Morocco’s House of Representatives review bilateral relations (WAM 13/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi Chamber, Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board sign MoU to strengthen economic, trade cooperation (WAM 12/06/2026)
Abu Dhabi Chamber leads private sector delegation to Shanghai to strengthen international partnerships (WAM 11/06/2026)
Masdar, Repsol to partner in €849m renewables portfolio in Spain (WAM 11/06/2026)
UAE President receives US Ambassador to the United Nations (WAM 11/06/2026)
EDGE launches 'EDGE Europe' in Paris (WAM 11/06/2026)
Aster DM Healthcare expands Saudi presence with acquisition of ProCare Hospital (Khaleej Times 11/06/2026)
Sri Lanka tea exports to UAE grow 3.3% to 18.32m kilograms in 2025 (Khaleej Times 11/06/2026)
UAE defence giant EDGE launches European company headquartered in Paris (Khaleej Times 11/06/2026)
Latifa bint Mohammed witnesses signing of two cooperation agreements in digital transformation, AI, healthcare (WAM 10/06/2026)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Foreign Minister of Sweden (WAM 10/06/2026)
Reem Al Hashimy meets Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade (WAM 10/06/2026)
Etihad Credit Insurance, Export Finance Australia sign MoU to strengthen trade ties (WAM 10/06/2026)
Abdullah bin Zayed, Egyptian Foreign Minister discuss ties (WAM 10/06/2026)
AD Ports Group launches trial operations at Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt (WAM 09/06/2026)
In Paris, Dubai Chambers showcases Dubai’s investment opportunities to French investors (WAM 09/06/2026)
DFM recognised by Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority as Foreign Trading Venue (WAM 09/06/2026)
UK clamps down on overseas companies as expats returning from Gulf trigger hidden tax traps (Arabian Business 09/06/2026)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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