UAE Weekly Business News 29/09/2025

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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 256 published 29 September 2025.

UAE FREE ZONE NEWS

DMCC reveals 10% rise in UK and Swiss companies (Government of Dubai Media Office 26/09/2025)

KHDA, DIAC, Dubai Knowledge Park to reaffirm city’s global education standing (WAM 25/09/2025)

SAIF Zone highlights gold investment at Hong Kong fair (WAM 23/09/2025)

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

New amendments, additions to entry visa regulations (WAM 29/09/2025)

1 tourist visa for 6 GCC countries set for pilot launch this year (Khaleej Times 28/09/2025)

UAE announces four new visit visa categories, amendments to entry permit (Khaleej Times 28/09/2025)

UAE visit visa rules: New minimum salary requirement to sponsor family, friends (Khaleej Times 28/09/2025)

UAE emerging as regional benchmark for innovative and inclusive social care systems (Khaleej Times 28/09/2025)

UAE citizens to get visa-free entry to Trinidad and Tobago (Khaleej Times 27/09/2025)

UAE visa ban rumours: Bangladeshis asked to be 'careful' when sharing news online (Khaleej Times 26/09/2025)

Dubai cracks down on visa fraud: 161 accused fined AED152m and deported (Khaleej Times 25/09/2025)

Some UAE employers increase housing allowance by 4% amid soaring residential rents (Khaleej Times 23/09/2025)

UAE BUSINESS NEWS

MoI, Keeta sign MoU to establish Keeta’s UAE headquarters (WAM 29/09/2025)

Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator launched (WAM 29/09/2025)

Etihad Airways inaugurates first flight to Peshawar (WAM 29/09/2025)

National Railway Programme economic, development benefits exceed AED200b (WAM 29/09/2025)

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority launches digital reference for engineering plans to enhance efficiency of projects (Abu Dhabi Media Office 29/09/2025)

What makes UAE an investment magnet for global corporates? (Khaleej Times 29/09/2025)

Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.5b of transactions last week (Arabian Business 29/09/2025)

The 150 Most Influential Arabs (Arabian Business 29/09/2025)

First UAE air taxi service to connect Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah by 2027 (Arabian Business 29/09/2025)

UAE among top Arab destinations for energy investment in 2025 (WAM 28/09/2025)

RTA adopts comprehensive regulatory framework for operation of autonomous heavy vehicles (WAM 28/09/2025)

UAE President receives OpenAI CEO (WAM 27/09/2025)

Abdulla Al Hamed explores future of technology, media with Elon Musk (WAM 27/09/2025)

39,546 tourism, hospitality, aviation licences issued until mid-September (WAM 27/09/2025)

UAE expands tourism sector with landmark leisure projects (WAM 27/09/2025)

DMT launches comprehensive Abu Dhabi Beach Guideline (WAM 26/09/2025)

UAE solidifies role as key player in global tourism (WAM 26/09/2025)

MoEI begins AED750m Emirates Road enhancement project (WAM 26/09/2025)

RTA grants airst autonomous driving test permits (Government of Dubai Media Office 26/09/2025)

How mixed-use developments redefine city living (Khaleej Times 26/09/2025)

Sustainability, creative design: This is what's trending in home design in UAE (Khaleej Times 26/09/2025)

From private spas to car museums: Dubai’s underground real estate boom (Khaleej Times 26/09/2025)

UAE tourism sector reaches $70.1b GDP contribution with record growth in 2024 (Arabian Business 26/09/2025)

Dubai Chamber of Commerce reviews 27 laws as five new Business Councils launched in H1 2025 (Arabian Business 26/09/2025)

Space42 to provide HD map data to GM’s Super Cruise in the UAE (Arabian Business 26/09/2025)

UAE regulators inspire confidence in green autonomous logistics (WAM 25/09/2025)

UAEU launches Desert Environment Research Centre (WAM 25/09/2025)

Using AI to depict national symbols without prior approval violates media content standards (WAM 25/09/2025)

MoHAP launches comprehensive national plan to promote health of elderly people (WAM 25/09/2025)

UAE showcases strategic role in expanding economic zones, enhancing digital trade (WAM 25/09/2025)

Tadweer Group launches 'Tajmee’e' to transform waste collection in Abu Dhabi (WAM 25/09/2025)

UAE real estate nears $700b milestone as services arm surges (Khaleej Times 25/09/2025)

How highly regulated industries can confidently embrace an AI-native future (Khaleej Times 25/09/2025)

Abu Dhabi real estate market hits record $14.7b in H1 2025 (Arabian Business 25/09/2025)

Abu Dhabi’s e7 to bolster identity and printing solutions with new collaboration (Arabian Business 25/09/2025)

Efforts intensified to make Dubai world’s most beautiful, advanced city (WAM 24/09/2025)

ne’ma signs MoUs with Nestlé UAE, House of Pops to boost private sector role in building sustainable food system (WAM 24/09/2025)

Dubai Taxi Company, Kabi by Al Ghurair join forces to shape future of mobility in UAE (WAM 24/09/2025)

Al Ain Farms Group, Food Tech Valley to launch 260,000 sq.ft. logistics hub to advance UAE food security (WAM 24/09/2025)

Arabian Travel Market to launch dedicated Travel Tech show in 2026 (WAM 24/09/2025)

World’s largest, greenest vehicle carrier makes first call at Jebel Ali (WAM 24/09/2025)

New report highlights UAE’s roadmap to advance Alzheimer’s disease care (WAM 24/09/2025)

New 100-year drainage system gets green light (Khaleej Times 24/09/2025)

Robotic construction set to disrupt GCC construction sector (Khaleej Times 24/09/2025)

Middle East rotating machinery market surges to $15b (Khaleej Times 24/09/2025)

UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid discuss national priorities (WAM 23/09/2025)

Real estate key driver of UAE economic growth (WAM 23/09/2025)

Dubai Courts, UAE Sports Arbitration Centre forge agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation (WAM 23/09/2025)

Dubai SME, Deliveroo to empower Emirati-owned SMEs (WAM 23/09/2025)

Dubai property prices up 50% in 5 years: Is bubble risk rising? (Khaleej Times 23/09/2025)

UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS

CBUAE, Dubai Finance sign MoU to develop UAE’s capital markets (WAM 29/09/2025)

Two New Ministerial Decisions Clarify Electronic Invoicing System (WAM 29/09/2025)

Surge in Q2 bank lending signals robust UAE economic growth (Khaleej Times 29/09/2025)

UAE to launch electronic invoicing system in July 2026 with phased rollout to 2027 (Arabian Business 29/09/2025)

UAE banking sector sets global model in AI-driven digital banking security (WAM 28/09/2025)

Binghatti Holding’s inaugural $500m green sukuk oversubscribed (Khaleej Times 28/09/2025)

HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch promises to comply with DFSA after sanctions (Arabian Business 28/09/2025)

ADX to launch Global Investor Roadshow and Conference in New York (WAM 26/09/2025)

Dubai named one of world’s top four FinTech hubs (WAM 25/09/2025)

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes Arada’s $450m sukuk oversubscribed (Government of Dubai Media Office 25/09/2025)

Deadline looms for UAE firms' first corporate tax returns, marking economic shift (Khaleej Times 25/09/2025)

UAE residents selling old jewellery to cash in on record high gold prices in Dubai (Khaleej Times 25/09/2025)

General Budget Committee discusses draft budget for fiscal year 2026 (WAM 24/09/2025)

FTA urges submission of corporate tax returns, settlement of corporate tax liabilities (WAM 24/09/2025)

Aldar strengthens liquidity with $290m dual tranche green Sukuk tap (WAM 24/09/2025)

PayPal to invest $100m in Middle East and Africa digital economy (Arabian Business 24/09/2025)

Led by UAE and Saudi Arabia, GCC economy to outpace global growth (Khaleej Times 25/09/2025)

Bank investments in UAE reach AED817.5b by July-end (WAM 23/09/2025)

ALEC Holdings announces offer price range, IPO subscription period on DFM (WAM 23/09/2025)

Presight, Shorooq launch $100m global fund to accelerate AI innovation (WAM 23/09/2025)

ClearTax announces plans to invest $50m in the UAE (Khaleej Times 23/09/2025)

MERGER & AQUISITION NEWS

XRG completes Rio Grande LNG deal (WAM 25/09/2025)

UAE’s GSU acquires 51% of Uzbekistan solar developer Yashil Energiya (WAM 24/09/2025)

Aldar increases its stake in Aldar Estates to 82.55% (WAM 23/09/2025)

UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS

UAE President, Australian Prime Minister discuss strengthening bilateral ties under CEPA (WAM 29/09/2025)

UAE, Eswatini launch ‘SHE Powers Africa’ initiative to empower women (WAM 29/09/2025)

UAE concludes participation in China’s Global Digital Trade Expo (WAM 29/09/2025)

UAE tops destinations for Egyptian engineering exports in 2025 (WAM 28/09/2025)

General Women’s Union, Bahrain’s Supreme Council for Women, to promote women’s empowerment  (WAM 28/09/2025)

UAE firm provides clean electricity to over quarter million homes in Chad (WAM 28/09/2025)

Abu Dhabi-India Business Forum to deepen trade, investment ties (WAM 27/09/2025)

MOE, Canada's Alberta Premier discuss expanding economic cooperation (WAM 27/09/2025)

Abu Dhabi, Malaysia cooperate on developing next-generation autonomous platforms (WAM 27/09/2025)

UAE, Greece strengthen cooperation in oversight, anti-corruption (WAM 26/09/2025)

'Investopia Global – Alberta' launched to strengthen UAE–Canada economic partnerships (WAM 26/09/2025)

UAE participates in GCC Railway Authority Council meeting in Riyadh (WAM 26/09/2025)

Dubai Chambers, Confederation of Indian Industry to strengthen economic relations (WAM 26/09/2025)

ADJD delegation explores Serbia’s experience in developing public prosecution system (WAM 26/09/2025)

UAE-Zhejiang trade hits $16.75b in 2024 (WAM 26/09/2025)

UAE, Iraqi supreme courts sign MoU (WAM 25/09/2025)

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam (WAM 25/09/2025)

Dubai Ports Authority, Maritime Authority of Singapore discuss advancing excellence in ports industry (WAM 24/09/2025)

UAE President receives written message from President of Mauritania (WAM 24/09/2025)

CARACAL awarded contract to supply advanced sniper rifles to India’s CRPF (WAM 24/09/2025)

Dubai Chambers explores boosting economic cooperation with Australia (WAM 24/09/2025)

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chairman of Eurasian Economic Commission Board (WAM 24/09/2025)

UAE, US explore ways to advance trade, investment ties (WAM 24/09/2025)

UAE President receives Arab Parliament delegation (WAM 23/09/2025)

ADFD inaugurates Agricultural Production Systems Development Project in Uzbekistan (WAM 23/09/2025)

Dubai Chambers introduces 25 Korean companies to Dubai’s advanced business ecosystem (WAM 23/09/2025)

Abu Dhabi Chamber, Korea International Trade Association usher in new era of collaboration (WAM 22/09/2025)

1,300 Korean companies operate in UAE, marking 16% growth (WAM 22/09/2025)

DP World and eCitizen join forces to transform customs clearance in Kenya (Government of Dubai Media Office 25/09/2025)

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Written by Jenny Hunt

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

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