UAE Weekly Business News 30/03/2026

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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 282 published 30 March 2026.

UAE VISA NEWS

ADGM celebrates decade of operations with 36% surge in Assets Under Management (WAM 30/03/2026)

DMT, ADGM launch unified engineering classification system for Abu Dhabi (WAM 25/03/2026)

SPARK records over 7,500 licensing transactions in January, February (WAM 25/03/2026)

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

UAE launches worker safety guide covering debris, alerts and misinformation risks (Arabian Business 27/03/2026)

UAE jobs: Firms face skilled cybersecurity staff shortage (Khaleej Times 24/03/2026)

'People come first': Top official explains why UAE's response amid Iran attacks got high praise (Khaleej Times 24/03/2026)

UAE financial job market active despite Iran conflict (Arabian Business 24/03/2026)

UAE BUSINESS NEWS

Burjeel Medical City launches Neuro-Oncology Centre in Abu Dhabi (WAM 30/03/2026)

DMT issues regulatory decisions to enhance real estate sector in Abu Dhabi (WAM 30/03/2026)

Dubai South awards AED2b contract for development of multiple phases of Hayat project (WAM 30/03/2026)

EWEC receives four proposals for development of Al Nouf 1 Independent Power Producer Project (WAM 30/03/2026)

Empower signs district cooling agreement to supply over 17,500RT to City Walk Phase 3 and Verve Building (Government of Dubai Media Office 30/03/2026)

UAE’s top developers say liquidity is sufficient to complete projects (Khaleej Times 30/03/2026)

UAE airlines expand flights to over 250 destinations (Khaleej Times 30/03/2026)

UAE bans trans fats (Khaleej Times 30/02/2026)

Dubai gold district launches ‘work-from-hotel’ staycation deals from AED169 (Khaleej Times 30/03/2026)

Dubai restaurant’s ‘relationship discount’ turns heads as F&B players experiment to drive footfall (Arabian Business 30/03/2026)

Why Dubai business founders choose to stay amid the confict, affirming trust in UAE response (Arabian Business 30/03/2026)

Business group leaders: Dubai’s economic model redefining competitiveness in face of global challenges (WAM 29/03/2026)

UAE real estate sector shines with major projects, strong March sales (WAM 29/03/2026)

UAE Cabinet approves over 120 agreements, adopts space and healthcare strategies (Arabian Business 29/03/2027)

Spike in camel milk buying as consumers look to local produce (Arabian Business 29/03/2027)

Mubadala bets on ‘opportunity from disruption’ amid tensions (Khaleej Times 29/03/2026)

Dubai's economic model can withstand external shocks, say top businessmen (Khaleej Times 29/03/2026)

Dubai Police respond to 56,608 emergency calls with 97% answered within 10 seconds (WAM 28/03/2026)

Zayed International Airport ensures passenger safety and operational continuity (Abu Dhabi Media Office 28/03/2026)

Building a Trillionaire brand on the streets of Dubai (Arabian Business 28/03/2026)

Dubai off-plan property market holds steady as investors eye long-term gains, transactions hit $6.26b (Arabian Business 28/03/2026)

Presight, NodeShift to scale sovereign AI solutions globally (WAM 27/03/2026)

DCT Abu Dhabi launches Hotel Refurbishment Scheme in Al Ain Region (Abu Dhabi Media Office 27/03/2026)

Ulta Beauty opens second store in Dubai Mall, expanding UAE footprint within months of debut (Khaleej Times 27/03/2026)

Ramadan in UAE: Why are UAE shoppers spending more after Iftar? (Khaleej Times 27/03/2026)

UAE retail resilience: Al-Futtaim malls record 8 per cent Ramadan, Eid sales growth (Arabian Business 27/03/2026)

Careem reports surge in Ramadan orders, remittances amid regional uncertainty (Arabian Business 27/03/2026)

Dubai’s Primark debut: 10,000 shoppers, 15,000 pyjamas and underwear sold (Arabian Business 27/03/2026)

Ferrari resumes Middle East shipments (Arabian Business 27/03/2026)

Economic Integration Committee propels national business climate as active companies exceed 1.4 million (WAM 26/03/2026)

UAE supply, transport system maintains high efficiency supporting market stability (WAM 26/03/2026)

Aldar on track to handover more than 3,500 units in 2026 (Khaleej Times 26/03/2026)

Dubai luxury home market thrives, defying regional jitters (Khaleej Times 26/03/2026)

Dubai Residential Reit adds AED241m villas in yield-boosting expansion (Khaleej Times 26/03/2026)

Dubai property market unlikely to see '2008-style' crash (Khaleej Times 26/03/2026)

Cosco Shipping resumes UAE bookings (Khaleej Times 26/03/2026)

How MSC’s Gulf shuttle works and why it matters for regional trade amid Strait of Hormuz restrictions (Arabian Business 26/03/2026)

Brands For Less steps in to support UAE small businesses during downturn (Arabian Business 26/03/2026)

Dubai records strong performance in construction sector with more than 10,700 building permits issued in Q1 2026 (WAM 25/03/2026)

Dubai Health, Dubai Future District Fund to build global healthtech launchpad in Dubai (WAM 25/03/2026)

Khalifa Fund, Keeta to empower Emirati homegrown concepts, SMEs in F&B sector (WAM 25/03/2026)

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, Lufthansa Technik Middle East inaugurate new facility (WAM 25/03/2026)

Abu Dhabi’s ADRA says it is investigating ‘unjustified price increases’ (Khaleej Times 25/03/2026)

AED300,000 in debt to a multi-million business: How UAE resident built a successful brand (Khaleej Times 25/03/2026)

UAE restaurant evening revenue rises up to 40% during Ramadan (Arabian Business 25/03/2026)

Plans for the region’s first indoor surf park in Dubai moving ahead (Arabian Business 25/03/2026)

Emirates launches UAE pet travel service with dedicated SkyCargo team (Arabian Business 25/03/2026)

Ministry of Economy and Tourism issuss 729 warnings, 216 penalties following 8,168 inspection visits to markets (WAM 24/03/2026)

UAE ranks first Arab, 21st globally in World Happiness Index (WAM 24/03/2026)

UAE’s delivery sector resilient amid regional conflict (Arabian Business 24/03/2026)

Restaurant owners push ahead with new opening in Dubai despite ongoing conflict in region (Arabian Business 24/03/2026)

Fortress of the sands: Resilience, resolve, and the unyielding spirit of the UAE (Khaleej Times 23/03/2026)

UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS

Etihad Credit Bureau strengthens credit reports with non-banking financial data from government entities (WAM 30/03/2026)

Sharjah Islamic Bank launches strategic rights issue to raise AED2.5b (WAM 30/03/2026)

UAE proves safe-haven status as swift policy moves steady markets and investment (Khaleej Times 30/03/2026)

Dubai approves AED1b business support package as GDP grows 5.4%, says Sheikh Hamdan (Arabian Business 30/03/2026)

Diesel prices jump nearly 100% as Iran conflict drives record oil market surge (Arabian Business 30/03/2026)

Relm secures full VARA licence for UAE crypto trading (Arabian Business 30/03/2026)

“Strategic masterstroke”: Blackstone’s $250m UAE fintech praised as first post-war investment (Arabian Business 30/03/2026)

Response Plus Holding revenue grows 13% to AED516m in 2025 (WAM 27/03/2026)

Julphar reports 2025 results with accelerated growth, improved profitability (WAM 27/03/2026)

CBUAE gold reserves exceed AED43b (WAM 26/03/2026)

Dubai advances to 7th place in Global Financial Centres Index, highest-ever ranking (WAM 26/03/2026)

Index Conferences and Exhibitions contributes AED1.3b to UAE’s GDP (Khaleej Times 26/03/2026)

UAE banks investments reach AED872.3b by end of January (WAM 25/03/2026)

Dubai warns of rising fraud attempts using fake QR codes (WAM 25/03/2026)

Dubai Investments’ annual profit jumps 31% as diversified portfolio lifts earnings (Khaleej Times 25/03/2026)

Investors double down on UAE resilience as stocks jump amid ceasefire hopes (Khaleej Times 25/03/2026)

Why the UAE’s economy gets stronger in times of regional uncertainty (Khaleej Times 25/03/2026)

UAE R&D tax credit explained: How businesses can claim up to 50% relief (Arabian Business 25/03/2026)

CBUAE’s foreign assets crossed AED1t at end of January 2026 (WAM 24/03/2026)

DHA appoints Almadallah Healthcare Management to manage ‘Enaya’ programme (WAM 24/03/2026)

Gross banks’ assets up 1.4% to AED5,413.6b at end of January 2026 (WAM 24/03/2026)

DAE signs $2.8b of unsecured revolving credit facilities (WAM 24/03/2026)

What is the global economic fallout of the Middle East war (Khaleej Times 24/03/2026)

UAE M&A NEWS

Uber to acquire Blacklane in push to expand premium travel offering (Arabian Business 30/03/2026)

Mubadala agrees to sell minority stake in CoolIT to Ecolab in KKR-led $4.7b transaction (WAM 26/03/2026)

Network International completes acquisition of RAKBANK’s merchant acquiring business (Arabian Business 24/03/2026)

UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS

UAE and Ukrainian Presidents discuss cooperation (WAM 29/03/2026)

UAE President receives written message from Syrian President (WAM 29/03/2026)

UAE President receives written message from President of Uganda (WAM 28/03/2026)

Dubai Chambers develops action plan with Confederation of Indian Industry to boost trade, investment flows (WAM 26/03/2026)

Mubadala Energy secures Southwest Andaman exploration block (WAM 26/03/2026)

US Vice President welcomes Sultan Al Jaber to White House (WAM 25/03/2026)

DP World adds three quay cranes at Jeddah to support Red Sea trade (WAM 25/03/2026)

Dubai Chambers discusses trade, investment opportunities with Prague Chamber of Commerce (WAM 24/03/2026)

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Written by Jenny Hunt

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

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