UAE Weekly Business News 27/07/2026

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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 297 published 27th July 2026.

UAE FREE ZONE NEWS

Masdar City Free Zone expands across China with new offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen (WAM 23/07/2026)

ADGM RA strengthens Commercial Permits framework with new sales, promotions regulations (WAM 23/07/2026)

Dubai CommerCity, NQuBator to launch Digital Commerce Startup Incubation Programme (WAM 22/07/2026)

RAKEZ, Fazaa launch exclusive benefits for employees of RAKEZ-registered companies (WAM 22/07/2026)

UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, jobs, training and women)

GPSSA says GCC insurance scheme contributions follow home-country pension laws

1,000 work experience opportunities offered via National Work Experience Platform (WAM 27/07/2026)

Why foreign companies keep getting UAE hiring wrong – and how to avoid costly mistakes (Arabian Business 27/07/2026)

How much money do you need to bring friends and family on a Dubai visit visa? (Arabian Business 26/07/2026)

Who can apply for the UAE events visit visa? (Arabian Business 25/07/2026)

UAE health insurance for workers: Cost, coverage, cancellation, all you need to know (Khaleej Times 23/07/2026)

UAE healthcare providers step up credential checks as demand for qualified medical staff grows (Khaleej Times 22/07/2026)

UAE's 5-year multi-entry tourist visa: Fees, nationality-wise requirements and rejection explained (Khaleej Times 22/07/2026)

Emiratisation in UAE: Over 190,000 nationals employed in private sector (Khaleej Times 21/07/2026)

UAE midday work ban: Delivery riders capped at 3 orders during peak heat hours (Khaleej Times 21/07/2026)

UAE BUSINESS NEWS

Aster Clinics plan to expand to over 100 facilities across UAE by 2030 (WAM 27/07/2026)

MOCCAE conducts 30 inspection campaigns targeting 269 establishments in H1 2026 (WAM 27/07/2026)

flydubai resumes flights to Budapest from July 31 (WAM 27/07/2026)

Gas Turbine Intelligent Controller boosts power generation by 29 MW (WAM 27/07/2026)

UAE shuts down 31 firms, refers 104 for legal action over environmental violations (Khaleej Times 27/07/2026)

UAE fines 42 domestic worker agencies for 135 violations in six months (Khaleej Times 27/07/2026)

UAE announces 90-day grace period for space sector firms to regularize operations (Khaleej Times 27/07/2026)

Abu Dhabi Police warn of surge in online fraud scams during salary payment period (Khaleej Times 27/07/2026)

UAE flight updates (Khaleej Times 27/07/2026)

Dubai is now home to more than 80,000 millionaires (Arabian Business 27/07/2026)

Dubai Customs harnesses AI to strengthen customs readiness, support future of trade (WAM 26/07/2026)

GCC states lead global competitiveness indicators (WAM 26/07/2026)

84% of global investors back Dubai off-plan property market (Khaleej Times 26/07/2026)

Investors fret that spiking oil prices and rising yields could threaten stock rally (Khaleej Times 26/07/2026)

Oil markets brace for prolonged squeeze as Hormuz blockag (Khaleej Times 26/07/2026)

Dubai tailor offers free bespoke suits to help job seekers rebuild confidence

Dubai designer launches ‘Longevity Design Method’ as demand grows for healthier buildings (Arabian Business 26/07/2026)

Dubai shapes unique sporting landscape to boost tourism, investment, global appeal (WAM 25/07/2026)

Etihad Airways, Africa World Airlines sign strategic partnership agreement (WAM 25/07/2026)

Dubai Police search and rescue teams carry out 4,870 missions in H1 2026 (WAM 25/07/2026)

EAD launches mangrove observatory to advance restoration efforts (WAM 25/07/2026)

UAE cracks down on illegal weight-loss products, targets 71 violators (Khaleej Times 25/07/2026)

From ‘tech neck’ to ‘bio banking’: Why Dubai’s aesthetics industry is shifting to longevity (Arabian Business 25/07/2026)

PureHealth, NMSS to strengthen MS care in UAE (WAM 24/07/2026)

AED200,000 fine: UAE authority cracks down on unauthorised online fatwa accounts (Khaleej Times 24/07/2026)

Wellness tourism boom creates new opportunities for hotel spa operators in the Middle East (Arabian Business 24/07/2026)

Etihad Airways, Air Peace sign interline agreement to expand connectivity across Nigeria, West Africa (WAM 23/07/2026)

FANR launches UAE's first National Environmental Radiation Measurements Portal (WAM 23/07/2026)

Dubai Holding Community Management, PlusX Electric to expand flexible EV charging access (WAM 23/07/2026)

AMMROC, Airbus Defence and Space to enhance military aircraft sustainment capabilities (WAM 23/07/2026)

Sentient cities shape future of urban development (WAM 23/07/2026)

UAE approves National Programme for Developing Statistics System (WAM 23/07/2026)

National Reference Laboratory, Abbott to advance early cancer detection capabilities (WAM 23/07/2026)

DP World to expand UAE gateway network with new Fujairah terminals (WAM 23/07/2026)

Dubai property sales reach Dh87.9b in Q2 2026 (Khaleej Times 23/07/2026)

UAE ranks 17th globally, leads Middle East for AI readiness and future skills (Khaleej Times 23/07/2026)

Abu Dhabi authority shuts down Noble catering company for food safety violations (Khaleej Times 23/07/2026)

Swiss sports brand On opens first UAE store (Arabian Business 23/07/2026)

Burjeel Sports Medicine Centre launched in Al Ain (WAM 22/07/2026)

Strata Manufacturing, Embraer partner to support commercial aircraft aerostructures (WAM 22/07/2026)

UAE National Aircraft Registry surpasses 1,000 aircraft for first time (WAM 22/07/2026)

Dubai office rents stabilise as demand for Grade A space stays strong (Khaleej Times 22/07/2026)

Etihad Rail's Liwa, Zayed City passenger train stations to open on November 30 (Khaleej Times 22/07/2026)

UAE firms using SMS for OTPs, alerts must switch to Direct Model by December 31 (Khaleej Times 22/07/2026)

Sphere Abu Dhabi appoints design and construction partners (Arabian Business 27/07/2026)

Mubadala, Embraer to strengthen UAE's position in global aerospace (WAM 21/07/2026)

DEWA’s transmission investments exceed AED10b (WAM 21/07/2026)

Abu Dhabi Mobility activates Waterway Monitoring and Control Centre (WAM 21/07/2026)

ADNOC accelerates gas growth strategy with $6.2b FID for Umm Shaif Gas Cap (WAM 21/07/2026)

Etihad Airways, Abra Group to strengthen connectivity between Latin America, ME, key global markets (WAM 21/07/2026)

One of UAE’s leading real estate firms predicts massive long-term growth for Abu Dhabi’s residential market (Arabian Business 20/07/2026)

UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS

Yalla receives CBUAE In-Principle Approval for Retail Payment Services Category II License (WAM 27/07/2026)

Khalifa Fund, Hub71 award Emirati startup founders up to AED100,000 (WAM 27/07/2026)

'Checkout.com' receives CBUAE in-principle approval for Stored Value Facilities licence (WAM 27/07/2026)

DET and Julius Baer to advance Dubai's position as a global hub for private wealth (Government of Dubai Media Office 27/07/2026)

DP World’s Fujairah expansion seen boosting UAE trade resilience: Moody’s (Khaleej Times 27/07/2026)

Binghatti H1 2026 profit up 64% to AED3b (Khaleej Times 27/07/2026)

Investors fret that spiking oil prices and rising yields could threaten stock rally (Khaleej Times 26/07/2026)

Oil markets brace for prolonged squeeze as Hormuz blockage deepens (Khaleej Times 26/07/2026)

Fallen victim to bank scam in UAE? Here’s how to get your money back (Khaleej Times 26/07/2026)

EasyLease reports AED44.9m net profit in H1 2026 (WAM 24/07/2026)

UAE's Jaywan card explained: Benefits, banks, travel perks and how to apply (Khaleej Times 24/07/2026)

ADCB posts H1 2026 profit before tax of AED7.6b (WAM 23/07/2026)

11 financial institutions ready to issuing Jaywan cards (WAM 23/07/2026)

ADIB first globally to adopt Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (WAM 23/07/2026)

FAB delivers AED10.7b net profit in H1 2026 (WAM 23/07/2026)

Lost money to online scam? Dubai Police urges banks, tech firms to respond faster (Khaleej Times 23/07/2026)

Emirates NBD reports H1 2026 profit of AED16.2b; up 5% (Khaleej Times 23/07/2026)

Gold prices ease in Dubai as safe-haven demand persists (Khaleej Times 23/07/2026)

UAB reports net profit of AED201m for H1 2026 (WAM 22/07/2026)

du reports 12.6% net profit growth during H1 2026 (WAM 22/07/2026)

RUWAD signs AED3.3m in government deals in H1 2026 (WAM 22/07/2026)

Over 60 SMEs receive support via Sheraa’s AED5m fund (WAM 22/07/2026)

Middle East dividends hit $29.2b in Q1 2026 as payouts remain resilient (Khaleej Times 22/07/2026)

UAE well-placed to navigate regional uncertainty: S&P (Khaleej Times 22/07/2026)

UAE e-commerce defies regional slowdown as shoppers make fewer but bigger purchases (Khaleej Times 22/07/2026)

War-risk insurance demand rises in UAE (Khaleej Times 21/07/2026)

UAE rolls out new payment system so small businesses can cut costs and red tape (Arabian Business 21/07/2026)

UAE M&A NEWS

AIP, MGX, BlackRock's GIP close $40b acquisition of Aligned Data Centres (WAM 21/07/2026)

UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS

DP World completes dredging ahead of schedule at Senegal’s Port of Ndayane (WAM 27/07/2026)

Abdullah bin Zayed, Canadian Foreign Minister discuss bilateral ties, CEPA agreement (WAM 26/07/2026)

UAE President and UK Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations by phone (WAM 26/07/2026)

DEWA International strengthens global partnerships, expands operations in UK (WAM 26/07/2026)

CBUAE Governor, Indonesian Ambassador discuss advancing cross-border payments (WAM 26/07/2026)

UAE-Canada Business Roundtable reinforces bilateral trade momentum (WAM 25/07/2026)

DEWA International explores cooperation with French energy companies (WAM 25/07/2026)

UAE President and President of Uzbekistan discuss bilateral relations (WAM 25/07/2026)

UAE, Canada successfully conclude negotiations for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (WAM 25/07/2026)

UAE, Jordan to establish Joint Consular Committee (WAM 24/07/2026)

Redington to distribute AIREV’s OnDemand AI platform across Middle East, Africa (WAM 22/07/2026)

Dubai International Chamber opens new representative office in Luanda (WAM 22/07/2026)

Arada advances AED12b Thameside West in East London (WAM 21/07/2026)

DP World, EBRD sign €25m green loan for Constanța Terminal (WAM 21/07/2026)

Dubai Chambers, Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce discuss trade ties (WAM 21/07/2026)

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Written by Jenny Hunt

Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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