UAE Weekly Business News 23/03/2026
- Jenny Hunt
- Mar 23
- 4 min read
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 281 published 23 March 2026.
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
UAE labour law: What to do if you have been unfairly dismissed (Khaleej Times 22/03/2026)
Most Middle East employees remain connected to work outside office hours, Kaspersky says (Arabian Business 18/03/2026)
Emergency support for UAE golden visa holders: How to get help abroad (Khaleej Times 17/03/2026)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
ADNOC L&S confirms early delivery of LNG carrier ‘Arada’ (WAM 23/03/2026)
Dubai Chambers, Dubai Customs, DP World discuss enhancing supply chain efficiency with 100 companies (WAM 23/03/2026)
Abu Dhabi launches UAE’s first gene therapy clinical trial targeting MerTK-related retinitis pigmentosa (WAM 23/03/2026)
Dubai real estate stands firm as 85% of landlords resist selling (Khaleej Times 23/03/2026)
In the UAE, confidence is not declared, it is lived (Khaleej Times 23/03/2027)
talabat UAE offers 100 rent-free cloud kitchens to support homegrown restaurants (Arabian Business 23/03/2027)
Dubai strengthens global resilience hub status as business councils back economic model amid regional challenges (Arabian Business 23/03/2027)
Abu Dhabi drives water sustainability through innovative initiatives (WAM 22/03/2026)
UAE Cybersecurity Council warns remote work drives 40% surge in home network attacks (WAM 22/03/2026)
Business council leaders highlight Dubai’s resilience, investor confidence amid global developments (WAM 22/03/2026)
UAE enjoys robust food security system, strong global market links (WAM 22/03/2026)
Dubai strengthens reputation for resilience and agility (Khaleej Times 22/03/2026)
'Not slowing down': UAE business signals continued expansion despite regional conflict (Khaleej Times 22/03/2026)
Etihad Airways launches Charlotte route, expanding US connectivity from UAE (Arabian Business 22/03/2026)
UAE maintains advanced cybersecurity ecosystem to address any potential cyber threats (WAM 21/03/2026)
Dubai extends truck movement permit until further notice (Khaleej Times 21/03/2026)
Free services, discounts: How UAE businesses are helping residents amid regional tensions (Khaleej Times 21/03/2026)
How a homegrown UAE business is aiming to rival Dubai chocolate as the next global food phenomenon (Arabian Business 21/03/2026)
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service debuts in the UAE (Arabian Business 20/03/2026)
Primark presses ahead with Dubai Mall flagship store marking its UAE debut (Arabian Business 20/03/2026)
McGettigan’s CEO: ‘This will be survival of the fittest’ as F&B consolidation accelerates (Arabian Business 20/03/2026)
DHL redraws its logistics map as Middle East crisis tests global supply chains (Arabian Business 20/03/2026)
Trading in fireworks without licence punishable by law (WAM 19/03/2026)
PCFC holds high-level coordination meeting with representatives of global shipping companies, freight associations (WAM 19/03/2026)
ADNOC, OMV advance formation of Borouge Group International AG (WAM 19/03/2026)
UAE retail activity surges ahead of Eid Al Fitr (WAM 19/03/2026)
Ministry of Economy and Tourism denies claims of capital movement restrictions in UAE (WAM 19/03/2026)
UAE micro-businesses lean on local supply and solidarity as Eid demand surges (Khaleej Times 19/03/2026)
Lamborghini flags strong Middle East demand as luxury market weathers volatility (Arabian Business 19/03/2026)
ADNEC Group, Presight to implement AI-powered smart venue management (WAM 18/03/2026)
ADNEC Group, EWEC to power ADNEC Centre Al Ain with clean energy (WAM 18/03/2026)
DMT launches Al Ain Survey: The Future of Urban Development (Abu Dhabi Media Office 18/03/2026)
Dubai Airports will bounce back very quickly from regional conflict (Khaleej Times 18/03/2026)
Dubai announces Green Corridor with Oman for sea and air cargo shipments (Khaleej Times 18/03/2026)
Dubai Airports CEO says aviation hub ‘will bounce back quickly’ from Iran crisis (Arabian Business 18/03/2026)
UAE drug stockpile secure, sufficient to meet local demand: Emirates Drug Establishment (WAM 17/03/2026)
Dubai’s real estate services sector continues to record strong growth, reinforcing transparency, market efficiency (WAM 17/03/2026)
Abu Dhabi developer Ohana records AED6b sales in 72 hours (Khaleej Times 17/03/2026)
Al-Futtaim Health launches free mental health consultations in UAE (Arabian Business 17/03/2026)
Dubai hotel market expands to 158,700 rooms as luxury segment dominates (Arabian Business 17/03/2026)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
Conflict puts $50b Gulf-India remittance lifeline at risk (Khaleej Times 22/03/2026)
No more OTPs: UAE bank says ready to roll out app verification (Khaleej Times 22/03/2026)
FAB launches financial support programme for UAE frontline personnel (Arabian Business 20/03/2026)
Don't panic, don't capitulate: Investors try to see beyond Iran war (Khaleej Times 19/03/2026)
CBUAE maintains Base Rate at 3.65% (WAM 18/03/2026)
CBUAE measures strengthen financial stability, resilience (WAM 18/03/2026)
UAE launches Phase 1 of R&D Tax Incentives Programme (WAM 18/03/2026)
UAE Banks Federation affirms Central Bank’s resilience package strengthens sector stability (WAM 18/03/2026)
GCC insurers' credit conditions remain stable, S&P says (WAM 18/03/2026)
UAE launches 50% R&D tax incentive under new corporate tax regime (Arabian Business 18/03/2026)
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Chairman of Accor Group (WAM 17/03/2026)
Wio Bank reports revenue of AED1.2b in 2025 (WAM 17/03/2026)
Gulf banks remain resilient but face pressure as war risks cloud outlook, S&P says (Arabian Business 17/03/2026)
UAE M&A NEWS
Owners of McGettigan’s acquire Bla Bla Dubai at The Beach, JBR (Arabian Business 19/03/2026)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss bilateral relations (WAM 22/03/2026)
UAE President receives Turkish Foreign Minister (WAM 20/03/2026)
UAE President receives Envoy of President of Republic of Korea (WAM 17/03/2026)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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