UAE Weekly Business News 25/08/2025
- Jenny Hunt
- Aug 25
- 5 min read
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 251 published 25 August 2025.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
Chinese supply chain major sets up major warehouse at Jebel Ali (Khaleej Times 24/08/2025)
ADGM launches real estate advertising permit to curb fake listings (Arabian Business 22/08/2025)
Railbus’ crucial development hub in Dubai Silicon Oasis to be ready by May 2026 (Arabian Business 20/08/2025)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
Emirati women: Leading journey in political empowerment (WAM 23/08/2025)
UAE serves as model in advancing women’s leadership (WAM 20/08/2025)
GEMS Education welcomes 1,700 new teachers in Dubai (Arabian Business 20/08/2025)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
EMX launches integrated card issuance, fulfilment service (WAM 25/08/2025)
GCC countries accounted for 48.6% of Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ exports, re-exports in H1 2025 (WAM 25/08/2025)
'EMSTEEL' delivers first hydrogen-based rebar to 'Aldar' (WAM 25/08/2025)
Awqaf Dubai completes 4four real estate projects worth AE23m in H1 2025 (Government of Dubai Media Office 25/08/2025)
UAE is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in the Web3 ecosystem (Khaleej Times 25/08/2025)
Dubai to deliver 140 branded residence projects by 2031 (Arabian Business 25/08/2025)
Abu Dhabi attracts AI start-ups as global hubs stumble (Arabian Business 25/08/2025)
RTA awards contract to widen bridge leading to Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport (WAM 24/08/2025)
UAE Cyber Security Council: Over 12,000 Wi-Fi breaches recorded in UAE since start of year (WAM 24/08/2025)
Creators HQ attracts 2,415 active members from 147 countries (WAM 24/08/2025)
Abu Dhabi real estate market shows resilience and growth amid global uncertainty (Khaleej Times 24/08/2025)
How Gulf ports are managing cyber risk amid increasing automation (Khaleej Times 24/08/2025)
Al Huzaifa expands from interiors to UAE real estate (Khaleej Times 24/08/2025)
Dubai real estate sector recorded $5.2b of transactions last week (Arabian Business 24/08/2025)
76% of Middle East retailers already use AI (Arabian Business 24/08/2025)
UAE tourism hits $70b as AI and smart tech transform hospitality (Arabian Business 23/08/2025)
Smart and Autonomous Systems Council organises inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week in November (WAM 22/08/2025)
Al Seer Marine unveils AI transformation strategy (WAM 22/08/2025)
Al Ain University establishes emirate’s first College of Dentistry (Abu Dhabi Media Office 22/08/2025)
How Etihad Rail cutting travel time will reshape UAE property markets (Khaleej Times 22/08/2025)
DMA launches visitors’ license to operate pleasure marine vessels (Government of Dubai Media Office 22/08/2025)
Dubai luxury real estate boom: 9,800 millionaires to move in 2025 as record $116m villa sells (Arabian Business 22/08/2025)
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 bets big on AI as healthcare becomes next frontier (Arabian Business 22/08/2025)
Amanat sells a Dubai-based education real estate for $123.35m (Arabian Business 22/08/2025)
Abu Dhabi’s ready property continues to outperform off-plan market (Khaleej Times 21/08/2025)
Emarat and Wasl sign agreement to supply LPG services across 70+ properties (Khaleej Times 21/08/2025)
How the UAE is using public-private partnerships to transform services, boost investment and create sustainable growth (Arabian Business 21/08/2025)
‘Masdar’ achieves record portfolio growth of 62% in 2024 (WAM 20/08/2025)
Presight launches AI-Startup Accelerator in Abu Dhabi (Arabian Business 20/08/2025)
Dubai real estate hits $17.3bn in July 2025 sales as off-plan demand soars (Arabian Business 20/08/2025)
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supports establishment, expansion of 308 digital startups in H1 (WAM 19/08/2025)
Parkin&charge&go by e& announce rollout of 200 Ultra-Fast EV Chargers in Dubai (Government of Dubai Media Office 19/08/2025)
Dubai set to welcome one millionaire every hour this year (Khaleej Times 19/08/2025)
UAE's Fujairah marine fuel sales hit three-month high in July (Khaleej Times 18/08/2025)
Big-ticket events set the stage for tourism growth in the Middle East (Khaleej Times 18/08/2025)
RPM, Austability to deliver operational support and pre-hospital, emergency care services to international defence and security agencies (Khaleej Times 18/08/2025)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
MoFR announces OECD Transitional Qualified Status for its Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (WAM 25/08/2025)
Gold prices in UAE: Will precious metal dip to $2,200 or hit $4,600? Experts reveal trend (Khaleej Times 25/08/2025)
UAE gold reserves surge as global uncertainty fuels bullish outlook (Khaleej Times 258/08/2025)
TAQA secures AED8.5b term loan to advance growth strategy (WAM 21/08/2025)
SCA warns investors against unlicensed firms, individual in Dubai (Khaleej Times 21/08/2025)
CBUAE gold reserves rise 26% in Jan-May 2025 (WAM 20/08/2025)
CBUAE revokes licence of Malik Exchange, imposes AED2m fine (WAM 20/08/2025)
Tokio Marine Insurance UAE simplifies claims with Kodak Alaris’ AI-driven automation (Khaleej Times 19/08/2025)
85% of UAE retail investors back local stocks (WAM 19/08/2025)
Banking sector financial transfers exceed AED9.5t in 5 months (WAM 19/08/2025)
Invest Bank returns to strong profitability in H1 2025 (WAM 19/08/2025)
DOF records AED66m of government savings in 2024 (Government of Dubai Media Office 19/08/2025)
du Pay launches ‘Salary in the Digital Wallet’ feature to boost financial inclusion in UAE (Arabian Business 19/08/2025)
UAE issues tax deadline warning (Arabian Business 19/08/2025)
ADIB Capital launches Sharia-compliant trade opportunities (Arabian Business 19/08/2025)
UAE money supply tops AED1t in May (Khaleej Times 18/08/2025)
MERGER & AQUISITION NEWS
ALGT acquires Early Learning Centre franchise, expands presence in GCC toy market (Khaleej Times 25/08/2025)
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Prime Minister of Montenegro in Podgorica (WAM 23/08/2025)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
UAE’s maritime-medical venture DOCKTOUR extends vital support to Angola with donation of 800,000 essential medicines (WAM 25/08/202
UAE, Angolan Presidents witness exchange of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, numerous memoranda of understanding (WAM 25/08/2025)
UAE President discusses strengthening bilateral relations to foster shared development with Angolan President (WAM 25/08/2025)
Cognita expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar with 5 new school partnerships (Arabian Business 25/08/2025)
Spinneys enters Kuwait with Alshaya joint venture, first store to open in 2026 (Arabian Business 22/08/2025)
UAE President receives written message from President of Egypt (WAM 20/08/2025)
India’s VVDN to open electronics manufacturing plant in UAE in global push (Arabian Business 20/08/2025)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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