UAE Weekly Business News 28/07/2025

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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 247 published 28 July 2025.

UAE FREE ZONE NEWS

DIFC records best ever performance for H1 2025 (WAM 28/07/2025)

ADGM’s FSRA publishes 2024 annual report, reflecting growth, innovation (WAM 24/07/2025)

RAKEZ, Pioneer Asset Management to expand wealth planning support (WAM 24/07/2025)

Masdar City-registered companies can own land and property in Dubai via DLD's freehold ownership system (Government of Dubai Media Office 24/07/2025)

New DIFC-licensed platform allows anyone to invest in property from $137 (Arabian Business 24/07/2025)

DIFC Courts claims rise 38% in first half of 2025 as Dubai legal hub strengthens (Arabian Business 23/07/2025)

DFZ Council, DWTC Free Zone welcome Louis Vuitton as first corporate member under Dubai's One Freezone Passport Initiative (WAM 22/07/2025)

Gordian Capital plans expansion to DIFC (Government of Dubai Media Office)

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

‘Identity and Citizenship’ warns against online accounts misleading customers with promises of fast-track services (WAM 28/07/2025)

Visa waiver for some Pakistani passport holders comes into effect at all airports (Khaleej Times 27/07/2025)

UAE Golden Visa: 8 easy steps for real estate investors to get 10-year residency (Khaleej Times 27/07/2025)

How to change UAE visit visa to residency permit after receiving job offer? (Khaleej Times 27/07/2025)

6 types of non-work UAE residency visas available for expats (Khaleej Times 27/07/2025)

4 types of UAE residency visas that allow expats to work (Khaleej Times 27/07/2025)

UAE Golden Visa for employees earning Dh30,000: Eligibility criteria, application process (Khaleej Times 27/07/2025)

Dubai links visa renewal to traffic fine payments in pilot phase (Khaleej Times 23/07/2025)

Why thousands of illegal UAE residents, who ignored visa amnesty, are now being deported (Khaleej Times 23/07/2025)

GCC tourist visa approved, to be rolled out 'soon' (Khaleej Times 23/07/2025)

Over 32,000 apprehended in six months for violating entry, residency laws (WAM 22/07/2025)

Emirates Group to recruit over 17,000 (WAM 22/07/2025)

UAE BUSINESS NEWS

AD Ports Group signs 50-year land lease agreement at Khalifa Port with Emirates Food Industries Group (WAM 28/07/2025)

Emerge, Misk City sign landmark solar agreement (WAM 28/07/2025)

ENEC, Hyundai E&C to advance global nuclear energy collaboration (WAM 28/07/2025)

Abu Dhabi Chamber members exceed 158,000 in H1-2025 (WAM 28/07/2025)

DAE announces purchase, leaseback agreement with United for 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft (WAM 28/07/2025)

Dubai Municipality, BiOD Technology to convert waste oils into renewable biodiesel (Government of Dubai Media Office 28/07/2025)

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre records transactions worth AED51.7b in H1 2025 (Abu Dhabi Media Office 28/07/2025)

Arada awards $16.3m mega project to Masaar Central for retail hub (Arabian Business 28/07/2025)

Dubai commercial property sales up 50% to $8.4b in Q2 2025 (Arabian Business 28/07/2025)

Dubai’s real estate market recorded 42,000 transactions at AED3.23b in H1 2025 (WAM 27/07/2025)

UAE a regional leader in fighting hepatitis (WAM 27/07/2025)

UAE family businesses strengthen growth, contribution to national economy (WAM 27/07/2025)

RTA reports 395 million journeys on Dubai public transport in H1 2025 (Government of Dubai Media Office 27/07/2025)

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Creators HQ, Snapchat to empower creative economy (WAM 25/07/2025)

Galadari Engineering Adapts to Shifts in the UAE Steel Market (Khaleej Times 25/07/2025)

ENEC and Framatome sign nuclear fuel supply agreement to support long-term operational security at Barakah (Abu Dhabi Media Office 25/07/2025)

Dubai Health publishes first Arab Pangenome Reference for precision medicine (WAM 24/07/2025)

DCT Abu Dhabi announces 14th Terra World Congress partners (WAM 24/07/2025)

Hard Rock Hotel & Residences Ras Al Khaimah announces 2028 opening with 300 rooms (Arabian Business 24/07/2025)

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi expands operations in Multan, Faisalabad (WAM 23/07/2025)

Arada awards AED678m contract to build Armani Beach Residences (WAM 23/07/2025)

Etihad Airways targets 21.5 million passengers, 18 new aircraft in 2025 (WAM 23/07/2025)

Dubai Business Events drives continued growth with bid wins in H1 2025 (WAM 23/07/2025)

Abu Dhabi delivers ‘Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Environment Sector' (WAM 23/07/2025)

RTA, e& to provide free Wi-Fi on all intercity buses (Government of Dubai Media Office 23/07/2025)

Why world's wealth is flowing into the UAE, and what that means for the next generation  (Khaleej Times 23/07/2025)

Chinese retail apps drive nearly three-quarters of UAE eCommerce ad spend (Khaleej Times 23/07/2025)

Gulf Craft Group becomes first MENA shipyard to accept crypto payment (Arabian Business 23/07/2025)

UAE’s ‘Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace’ institutionalised as ICAO annual event (WAM 22/07/2025)

UAE telecom services trade up 4.3% to AED10.2b in 2024 (WAM 22/07/2025)

Dubai announces new ‘One Freezone Passport’ system (Arabian Business 22/07/2025)

GSK Regional Vaccine Distribution Hub in Abu Dhabi receives first shipments (Abu Dhabi Media Office 21/07/2025)

UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS

Modon Holding posts AED2.1b net profit in H1 2025 (WAM 28/07/2025)

GCC countries record $587.8b in nominal GDP in 2024 (WAM 27/07/2025)

Stablecoin regulations encourage more users explore digital assets safely (Khaleej Times 26/07/2025)

Emirates Stallions Group achieves strong H1 2025 performance (WAM 25/07/2025)

Total capital of mainland Ras Al Khaimah businesses up 14.5% in H1 2025 (WAM 25/07/2025)

Standard Chartered launches first sustainable escrow, account bank solution (WAM 25/07/2025)

du's Q2 2025 net profit up 25.1% yoy (WAM 24/07/2025)

AED774b+ UAE bank investments by end-April 2025 (WAM 24/07/2025)

Amlak Finance announces early, full settlement of outstanding financing facilities (WAM 24/07/2025)

SCA refers company to prosecution, imposes AED5m fine for misleading clients (WAM 24/07/2025)

CBUAE, Mercury launch JV to strengthen UAE’s financial market infrastructure (WAM 24/07/2025)

Emirates NBD reports AED12.5b profit in H1 2025 (WAM 24/07/2025)

Emirates Islamic reports AED1.8b net profit in H1 2025 (WAM 24/07/2025)

UAB, Lune to deliver AI-powered, personalised banking experiences (WAM 23/07/2025)

CBD assets surpass AED150b (WAM 23/07/2025)

ADIB reports AED4b pre-tax profit in H1 2025 (WAM 23/07/2025)

UAE banking sector assets exceed AED4.7 at end-April 2025 (WAM 23/07/2025)

DP World mobilizes $1b to boost trade flow (WAM 23/07/2025)

Space42 secures $695.5m funding for next-generation UAE satellites (WAM 23/07/2025)

Wio Invest surpasses US$1b in Assets Under Administration (WAM 23/07/2025)

NMDC Energy H1 2025 net profit up 16% to AED583m (WAM 23/07/2025)

DGCX reports strong H1 2025 performance with over 1 million contracts (WAM 23/07/2025)

FAB net profit surpasses AED10b (WAM 23/07/2025)

CBUAE, Presight launch joint venture to support Financial Infrastructure Transformation programme (WAM 23/07/2025)

Emirates SkyCargo first airline to partner with PayCargo for digital payments in the UAE (Government of Dubai Media Office 23/07/2025)

Bank of Sharjah posts net profit of AED268m in H1 2025 (WAM 22/07/2025)

Dubai Land Department, Emirates NBD to advance real estate ecosystem (WAM 22/07/2025)

Dubai leads gold into digital age with tokenised revolution (Khaleej Times 22/07/2025)

Why more UAE investors are using AI trading bots in the stock market (Khaleej Times 22/07/2025)

UAE leads key markets in HNW allocation to sustainable investments (Khaleej Times 22/07/2025)

Middle East sovereign investors recalibrate strategies amid geopolitical uncertainty and market shifts (Khaleej Times 22/07/2025)

Dubai e-hailing service Hala reports 12% trip growth in H1 2025 

Binghatti reports 172% net profit increase in H1 2025 (Arabian Business 22/07/2025)

RAKBank profit after tax up 26.1% in H1 2025 (Khaleej Times 21/07/2025)

MERGER & AQUISITION NEWS

Adnoc contests EC probe into Covestro takeover bid (Khaleej Times 28/07/2025)

EHC Investment acquires Tamouh Fire and Safety (WAM 23/07/2025)

ADQ’s voluntary tender offer for Aramex becomes unconditional (Arabian Business 22/07/2025)

UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS

DIB executes first Islamic finance deal with Turkish Airlines (Khaleej Times 28/07/2025)

ADFD advances Maldives aviation sector through inauguration of Velana International Airport project (WAM 27/07/2025)

Noura Al Kaabi receives Papua New Guinea’s Minister of International Trade and Investment (WAM 27/07/2025)

UAE delegation discusses enhancing aviation cooperation with China (WAM 26/07/2025)

ENEC, Westinghouse to accelerate nuclear energy deployment in US (WAM 25/07/2025)

AD Ports Group opens first office in China (WAM 24/07/2025)

Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, France’s Manufactures Nationales to advance cultural exchange (WAM 23/07/2025)

ADFD finances strategic housing project in Somaliland (WAM 23/07/2025)

EDGE, Pavo Group launch joint venture 'KEY4' (WAM 23/07/2025)

National Media Office receives Kuwaiti Ministry of Information delegation (WAM 22/07/2025)

UAE, EU explore ways to enhance trade, investment relations (WAM 22/07/2025)

943,000+ people benefit from Suqia’s projects in Tanzania (WAM 22/07/2025)

ADSE, Budapest Stock Exchange commence partnership, collaboration (WAM 22/07/2025)

Dubai Chambers to host Dubai Business Forum – USA in New York this November (WAM 22/07/2025)

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Written by Jenny Hunt

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

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