UAE Weekly Business News 24/11/2025
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 264 published 24 November 2025.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, Atherion Aerospace to establish manufacturing facility at Dubai South (WAM 21/11/2025)
Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, Al Burj Holding to facilitate access for global investors (WAM 19/11/2025)
TIM Aerospace inaugurates ’s new facility at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (WAM 19/11/2025)
DIFC Family Wealth Centre launches several benefits and partnerships (Arabian Business 19/11/2025)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
Atlantis Dubai is hiring full-time mermaids for its Lost Chambers Aquarium (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
DWE, J.P. Morgan to support women’s professional development (WAM 23/11/2025)
Lost passport abroad? UAE Golden Visa holders can replace it in 30 minutes (Khaleej Times 23/11/2025)
Nafis programme on track to surpass 170% of its targets (WAM 20/11/2025)
Dubai South, Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai to enhance Emiratisation across strategic sectors (Government of Dubai Media Office 20/11/2025)
UAE jobs: Flydubai hires nearly 90% staff from Dubai; how to apply (Khaleej Times 20/11/2025)
Etihad Engineering, Lufthansa Technik Middle East, GE Aerospace partner to train Emiratis in aviation (WAM 19/11/2025)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
ENEC, Framatome successfully fabricate fuel assemblies for Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant (WAM 24/11/2025)
Etihad Airways to operate A380 to Narita, Tokyo in Summer 2026 (WAM 24/11/2025)
Air Arabia adds London to its expanding network (WAM 24/11/2025)
SEHA introduces CyberKnife technology at Tawam Hospital, a first for the UAE (Abu Dhabi Media Office 24/11/2025)
470 new residents, only 150 homes a day: Dubai's population outpaces supply (Khaleej Times 24/11/2025)
Dubai's prime property market to grow 3% in 2026; 331,000 new homes in 5 years (Khaleej Times 24/11/2025)
Dubai real estate sector recorded $5.1b of transactions last week (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
79% of travellers risk data theft through unsafe charging ports, UAE Cyber Security Council warns (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
UAE retail rents surge in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as demand outpaces supply (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
Buildroid AI secures $2m to deploy AI-powered construction robots in UAE (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
Dubai set for first private terminal for helicopters, jets and eVTOL aircraft (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
'Low-cost doesn't work here': Flydubai chief blames border restrictions, flight caps (Khaleej Times 23/11/2025)
Dubai’s off-plan office boom drives commercial realty surge (Khaleej Times 23/11/2025)
Gulf steel industry accelerates green transition amid global supply chain shifts (Khaleej Times 23/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi announces truck ban on key roads from December 1 (Arabian Business 23/11/2025)
UAE strengthens climate leadership, rallies global efforts to finance climate action at COP30 (WAM 22/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, Maximus Air to enhance aerial capabilities for rescue operations (WAM 22/11/2025)
Petrofac's downfall: From financial strain to mass layoffs, what went wrong? (Khaleej Times 22/11/2025)
Vogue Business’ 2025 Watch Index, Dubai Design District, reveal dynamics driving luxury watch market (WAM 21/11/2025)
ITC bans trucks on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid, Al Raha Beach roads (WAM 21/11/2025)
Finvasia Group joins UAE’s NextGen FDI initiative to establish regional headquarters for five brands (WAM 21/11/2025)
UAEU maintains top national position, improves global standing in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026 (WAM 21/11/2025)
SteerAI prepares to launch autonomous off-road vehicle (WAM 21/11/2025)
UAE consolidates leadership in aviation, space technologies (WAM 21/11/2025)
Dubai Health, Boston Children's Hospital to advance pediatric care (WAM 21/11/2025)
Sanad awards full turnkey test cell-project to Safran Test Cells for its GTF Engine MRO Center in Al Ain (WAM 21/11/2025)
108.5 million passengers reinforce UAE airports’ global leadership (WAM 21/11/2025)
Emirates Group, OpenAI to accelerate AI adoption, innovation (WAM 21/11/2025)
Calidus, Safran to strengthen aerial delivery capabilities in UAE (WAM 21/11/2025)
Lulu opens 17th store of the year with a mini market in Oud Metha (Arabian Business 21/11/2025)
ADNOC Distribution launches Hubs, its enhanced roadside retail concept (Arabian Business 21/11/2025)
Sanad, Strata, Sindan partner to advance AI in UAE (WAM 20/11/2025)
EDGE reinforces UAE’s aerospace capabilities with Etihad Engineering (WAM 20/11/2025)
Tawazun, Saab UAE ink joint drone detection R&D programme (WAM 20/11/2025)
Hanwha, EDGE to expand strategic defence cooperation (WAM 20/11/2025)
Tawazun, FANR to enhance joint cooperation (WAM 20/11/2025)
EDGE, Magnaghi Aerospace Group pave way for future cooperation across aerospace systems (WAM 20/11/2025)
Dubai Air Navigation Services, Emirates Airline, Thales sign Collaborative Research Agreement (WAM 20/11/2025)
flydubai, Dubai Airports to strengthen financial efficiency (WAM 20/11/2025)
Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub signs agreement with Tariq Al Futtaim Group to develop new aviation facility (WAM 20/11/2025)
Rolls-Royce to conduct engine MRO on Emirates' A380 fleet from 2027 (WAM 20/11/2025)
Emirates, flydubai partnership expands network, loyalty benefits (WAM 20/11/2025)
'UAE Global Centre of Trade' programme launches (WAM 20/11/2025)
Technology Innovation Institute, Thales to advance quantum, qutonomy, directed energy research (WAM 20/11/2025)
Masdar, Tadweer Group to develop Abu Dhabi’s first commercial waste-to-sustainable aviation fuel project (WAM 20/11/2025)
UAE to build its first space-to-ground quantum communication network (WAM 20/11/2025)
Drydocks World breaks ground on smart, sustainable head office in Dubai (Government of Dubai Media Office 20/11/2025)
Dubai's Al Maktoum International is not just an airport, it's a city; here's why (Khaleej Times 20/11/2025)
No more flight delays: Dubai working on a new plan for faster landings (Khaleej Times 20/11/2025)
Dubai gets a Škoda showroom (Khaleej Times 20/11/2025)
Where Indians, Brits, and Russians rent homes in Dubai: New data reveals cultural hotspots (Khaleej Times 20/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi seeks $54b in infrastructure projects over 5 years (Khaleej Times 20/11/2025)
Tawazun, GAL, Augustus to enhance aerial refuelling cooperation (WAM 19/11/2025)
Ministry of Foreign Trade affirms UAE’s robust regulatory framework for gold sector (WAM 19/11/2025)
AMMROC, Avionics Services to explore cooperation in aviation maintenance, modernisation (WAM 19/11/2025)
Dubai Municipality signs five MoUs to enhance food safety practices (WAM 19/11/2025)
flydubai signs MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes (WAM 19/11/2025)
GE Aerospace, MBRSC to empower UAE talent, advance innovation (WAM 19/11/2025)
Emirates orders eight additional Airbus A350-900s worth $3.4b (WAM 19/11/2025)
Strata Syensqo Advanced Material produces 25,000 pounds of advanced composite rolls in Al Ain (WAM 19/11/2025)
talabat UAE, K2 sign MoU on commercial drone delivery service (WAM 19/11/2025)
Emirates, Air Canada extend codeshare partnership until 2032 (WAM 19/11/2025)
Dubai Sports Council targets 2.6 million people actively involved in sports in Dubai (WAM 19/11/2025)
flydubai, GE Aerospace to elevate flight safety, pilot performance (WAM 19/11/2025)
flydubai selects Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova inflight entertainment (WAM 19/11/2025)
Calidus, Airbus to establish A400M MRO centre in UAE (WAM 19/11/2025)
flydubai to implement comprehensive Boeing training solutions (WAM 19/11/2025)
DXB handles 70.1 million passengers in first nine months (WAM 19/11/2025)
UAE emerging as global hub for advanced aviation technology (WAM 19/11/2025)
Tawazun, Edge, GA-ASI to manufacture Electronic Brake Control Units (WAM 19/11/2025)
UAE prepares for flying taxis: Over 100 heliports upgraded to hybrid vertiports (Khaleej Times 19/11/2025)
6-second entry: Dubai to extend 'red carpet' biometric service to arrivals in 2 months (Khaleej Times 19/11/2025)
94% of UAE enterprises hit by damaging cyberattacks (Khaleej Times 19/11/2025)
Gulf cybersecurity spend to top AED120b by 2030 (Khaleej Times 19/11/2025)
Dubai shines light on $2t space-based solar power market (Arabian Business 19/11/2024)
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, MBDA announce strategic projects to support localisation of defence technology (WAM 18/11/2025)
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, Thales collaborate to advance air traffic flow management innovation in UAE (WAM 18/11/2025)
EDGE marks regional first in certified aerospace surface treatment capability in collaboration with Raytheon (WAM 18/11/2025)
AMMROC, Lockheed Martin to strengthen cooperation in MRO capabilities, regional support (WAM 18/11/2025)
Pfizer introduces novel treatment option in UAE against Gram-negative bacterial infections (WAM 18/11/2025)
Emirates, South African Airways enhance codeshare agreement (WAM 18/11/2025)
Dubai Auto Market development project launches (WAM 18/11/2025)
AD Ports Group signs agreement with CMA CGM Group to expand terminal at Khalifa Port (WAM 18/11/2025)
PHI-1 satellite ready for launch under MBRSC–UNOOSA partnership (WAM 18/11/2025)
UAE continuously strengthening its position as best destination for adopting future technologies (WAM 18/11/2025)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce awards ESG Label to 56 companies (WAM 18/11/2025)
EtihadWE transitions to Esri Utility Network (WAM 18/11/2025)
Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new Airbus aircraft (WAM 18/11/2025)
flydubai signs agreement for 150 A321neo aircraft (WAM 18/11/2025)
Dubai Ports Authority launches AI-powered smart permit system (Government of Dubai Media Office 18/11/2025)
No passports, queues: Dubai plans 'red carpet' airport experience at Al Maktoum (Khaleej Times 18/11/2025)
Dubai flights: Emirates 'happy' to add more seats to Indian cities (Khaleej Times 18/11/2025)
Dubai real estate market holds strong amid shifting dynamics (Khaleej Times 18/11/2025)
UAE’s property market is closing 2025 on a high note (Khaleej Times 18/11/2025)
Calidus, Indra sign agreement to establish first Integrated Regional Pilot Training Centre in UAE (WAM 17/11/2025)
Mohammed bin Rashid highlights strategic partnerships as integral part of UAE’s efforts to shape better future (WAM 17/11/2025)
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, Rosoboronexport to cooperate in defense, security (WAM 17/11/2025)
EDGE, Viettel establish future cooperation framework across strategic defence capabilities (WAM 17/11/2025)
Dubai’s land market skyrockets 403% as strategic planning redefines urban growth (Khaleej Times 17/11/2025)
Radia and Maximus Air collaborate to pioneer next-generation global air cargo solutions (Khaleej Times 17/11/2025)
Dubai tops world as a haven for luxury retail spending (Khaleej Times 17/11/2025)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
Progressive regulations, effective enforcement deliver Dubai as world’s largest licensed Virtual Assets market (WAM 24/11/2025)
FAB successfully issues $1b Additional Tier 1 instrument (WAM 24/11/2025)
UAE banks’ assets rise to AED5.2t at end of September 2025 (WAM 24/11/2025)
70.8% of UAE investors trust AI to manage investments (WAM 24/11/2025)
Gold prices in Dubai start week on weaker note, dropping AED2.5/g (Khaleej Times 24/11/2025)
Aster DM Healthcare secures AED265m in financing from EDB (Khaleej Times 17/11/2025)
73% of UAE investors trust AI over human advisors (Khaleej Times 24/11/2025)
Foreign investment in GCC countries reaches $523.4b (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
Dubai Police issues scam investment warning over platforms promising 10% monthly returns (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
Julius Baer gets in-principle approval to open advisory office in Abu Dhabi (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
Revolut steps up UAE build-out as launch nears, pending full licence (Arabian Business 24/11/2025)
Dubai Government’s General Budget Cycle for 2026-2028 approved (WAM 23/11/2025)
Calidus, LIG Nex1 to manufacture missiles in UAE (WAM 23/11/2025)
UAE economy to see ‘smaller’ impact from global slowdown (Khaleej Times 23/11/2025)
Dubai’s Secure.com secures $4.5m to launch AI agents amid soaring cyber threats (Khaleej Times 23/11/2025)
(WAM 22/11/2025)
CBUAE discusses development initiatives with insurance CEOs, brokers to enhance competitiveness (WAM 21/11/2025)
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes US$500m Sukuk listing by Islamic Corporation for Development of Private Sector (WAM 20/11/2025)
Emirates Islamic Bank to close five branches amid rationalizing network (Khaleej Times 20/11/2025)
Zand launches UAE’s first AED-Backed stablecoin on public blockchain (Khaleej Times 20/11/2025)
Dubai’s Invictus Investment secures strategic financing package from MCB (Arabian Business 20/11/2025)
UAE establishes national fund to promote global investments in UAE (WAM 19/11/2025)
Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with CEO of SWIFT (WAM 19/11/2025)
Mastercard launches agentic payments in UAE (WAM 19/11/2025)
Digital readiness and e-commerce surge drive Buy Now, Pay Later adoption in UAE (Khaleej Times 19/11/2025)
US Fed rate cut to help boost UAE’s real estate market (Khaleej Times 19/11/2025)
Dubai sets the benchmark for next-generation financial cities (Government of Dubai Media Office 18/11/2025)
'Scam-demic': Fraud biggest threat to banking (Khaleej Times 18/11/2025)
Pay with AI: Dubai unveils world's first AI-powered payment system (Khaleej Times 18/11/2025)
UAE bank customers want tech that 'feels human'; how firms are redesigning services (Khaleej Times 18/11/2025)
GCC debt market hits $1.1t in Q3 2025 as sukuk gain momentum (Arabian Business 18/11/2024)
Parkin appoints BHM Capital as liquidity provider on DFM (Arabian Business 18/11/2024)
UAE National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2026–2030 launched (WAM 17/11/2025)
MERGER & AQUISITION NEWS
XRG secures all regulatory clearances for Covestro acquisition (WAM 21/11/2025)
AD Ports Group acquires SEIC’s equity stake in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company (WAM 20/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi's IHC plans to exit minority investments worth up to $25b (Khaleej Times 20/11/2025)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
UAE, Nigeria launch strategic partnership to equip youth with digital skills for future economy (WAM 24/11/2025)
UAE Government Leaders Programme partners with Airbus Beyond (WAM 24/11/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister of Vietnam discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation (Abu Dhabi Media Office 24/11/2025)
16th Abu Dhabi-Singapore Joint Forum advances cooperation across strategic sectors (Abu Dhabi Media Office 23/11/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation (WAM 22/11/2025)
UAE launches US$1b 'AI for Development' initiative to advance digital infrastructure across Africa (WAM 22/11/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi attends G20 Summit in South Africa (WAM 22/11/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets Chancellor of Germany (WAM 22/11/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister of Vietnam discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation (WAM 22/11/2025)
UAE–Korea relations deep, strategic (WAM 22/11/2025)
UAE President, Prime Minister of Canada to deepen bilateral engagement, economic cooperation (WAM 22/11/2025)
United Arab Emirates, Republic of Finland issue joint statement (WAM 22/11/2025)
UAE President begins working visit to Bahrain (WAM 22/11/2025)
Italian manufacturers to showcase advanced construction technologies at Big 5 Global 2025 (WAM 21/11/2025)
Canada-UAE Investment Summit strengthens bilateral ties as trade relations surpass AED260b (WAM 21/11/2025)
UAE to participate in Global Investors Forum 2025 in Georgia (WAM 21/11/2025)
Space42, Hisdesat lay groundwork for UAE–Spain partnership (WAM 21/11/2025)
UAE-Canada CEPA negotiations to begin soon (WAM 21/11/2025)
UAE, Finland Presidents explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties (WAM 21/11/2025)
UAE, EU advance cooperation on sustainable aviation fuels (WAM 21/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi–Singapore Joint Forum highlights expanding cooperation across strategic sectors (WAM 21/11/2025)
UAE launches $50b investment framework with Canada (WAM 21/11/2025)
Easy Lease expands into Malaysia (WAM 21/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi hosts UAE-Finland Dialogue to expand bilateral ties (WAM 20/11/2025)
First Lady of Pakistan reviews UAE’s programmes, initiatives for women’s empowerment (WAM 20/11/2025)
UAE President, Canadian Prime Minister discuss bilateral ties, witness signing of agreement to promote investment (WAM 20/11/2025)
UAE, Montenegro discuss enhancing economic cooperation, partnerships (WAM 20/11/2025)
UAE hosts major Syrian heritage event in Dubai (WAM 20/11/2025)
CEPA with Japan, EU reach advanced stages (WAM 20/11/2025)
G42 receives US approval for advanced AI chip exports (WAM 20/11/2025)
UAE, Germany co-host energy forum to drive collaboration (WAM 20/11/2025)
Korea’s Innospace developing strategic space partnership with UAE (WAM 20/11/2025)
StandardAero eyes expanded partnerships in UAE, wider region as business surges to $5b (WAM 20/11/2025)
Dragon Oil announces new well discovery in Egypt (WAM 19/11/2025)
SIATT signs contract to deliver integrated anti-tank solution for Brazilian Marine Corps (WAM 19/11/2025)
EDGE Group explores cooperation with Korea Aerospace Industries (WAM 19/11/2025)
DEWA, UK Space Agency explore space tech collaboration to enhance utility infrastructure (WAM 19/11/2025)
EDGE Group strengthens ties with Italy’s Federation of Aerospace, Defence and Security Companies (WAM 19/11/2025)
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, President of Republic of Korea attend roundtable to enhance economic cooperation between two countries (WAM 19/11/2025)
UAE-Korea CEPA to take effect by end of 2025 (WAM 19/11/2025)
Dubai Chambers, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce to expand trade, investment cooperation (WAM 19/11/2025)
President of Angola receives Shakhboot bin Nahyan (WAM 18/11/2025)
United Arab Emirates, Republic of Korea issue joint declaration on state visit to UAE by President Lee Jae Myung (WAM 18/11/2025)
Tawazun Quality and Conformity signs Government Quality Assurance Agreement with Korea’s DTaQ (WAM 18/11/2025)
UAE, Korean Presidents witness exchange of multiple memoranda of understanding, agreements between two countries (WAM 18/11/2025)
EDGE, Republikorp announce $7b cooperation to establish localised defence manufacturing in Indonesia (WAM 18/11/2025)
UAE, Korean Presidents discuss strengthening strategic ties (WAM 18/11/2025)
ADNOC deepens energy partnerships with Chinese companies at CIIE (WAM 18/11/2025)
President of DR Congo receives Shakhboot bin Nahyan (WAM 18/11/2025)
ADFD opens Seychelles West Coast Road after AED86.6m upgrade (Arabian Business 18/11/2025)
Dubai’s Rove Hotels set to enter Saudi with Rafal Real Estate partnership (Arabian Business 18/11/2025)
UAE explores aviation cooperation and innovation opportunities with Saudi Arabia, Morocco, France (WAM 17/11/2025)
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Armenian Defence Minister (WAM 17/11/2025)
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Montenegro’s Minister of Defence (WAM 17/11/2025)
Abu Dhabi, Brisbane mark 15 years of friendship (WAM 17/11/2025)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FORBES' Top 100 Most Influential Women in the Middle East

