UAE Weekly Business News 31/08/2026
- Jenny Hunt
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 302 published 31st August 2026.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
DMCC establishes Lab-Grown Diamond Sector as UAE trade hits 76.9m carats (Government of Dubai Media Office 30/08/2026)
Dubai gaming hub grows 30% as DMCC attracts nearly 40 companies in a year (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
RAKEZ welcomes chef-led 'Maison Management' to boost UAE culinary, hospitality sector (WAM 26/08/2026)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, jobs, training and women)
UAE workplace: Can you complain about a toxic boss without risking your job? (Khaleej Times 30/08/2026)
UAE Labour Law 2026: What are the maximum working hours for employees? (Arabian Business 30/08/2026)
New rules for Dubai tourist visa: Key entry requirements revealed (Arabian Business 29/08/2026)
UAE visa rules: How to switch visas without leaving the country (Arabian Business 29/08/2026)
71% of Emiratis working in UAE's private sector are women (Khaleej Times 28/08/2026)
Emirati Women's Day: Meet the women powering the UAE forward (Khaleej Times)
UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day with month-long celebration (WAM 27/08/2026)
Emirati Women’s Day shines spotlight on UAE’s growing creative entrepreneurs (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
UAE employees want health insurance and flexible working hours, not free food (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
Dubai Police warn against fake visa ads used to defraud residents (Khaleej Times 25/08/2026)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
Geological assets drive mining, manufacturing growth in Fujairah (WAM 30/08/2026)
FNRC, JSW Cement expand building materials industry with new 1.65 MTPA grinding unit (WAM 30/08/2026)
Taco Bell to return to UAE after 14 years (Khaleej Times 30/08/2026)
A Dubai broker just closed the agency he named after his daughter. Here’s why (Arabian Business 30/08/2026)
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are rising despite the ongoing war (Arabian Business 29/08/2026)
Dubai broker records AED2b in sales on Bayut as property boom fuels commission bonanza (Arabian Business 29/08/2026)
Dubai’s next big projects: 15 megaprojects to watch (Arabian Business 29/08/2026)
EAD extends fixed-gear fishing season until 31 October2026 (WAM 28/08/2026)
UAE real estate sector records strong first half growth driven by investment demand (WAM 28/08/2026)
Dubai Customs reinforces construction materials partnership for more competitive economy (WAM 28/08/2026)
Tetr business college launches global founder programme across Shanghai, London and Dubai (Arabian Business 28/08/2026)
UAE creators can get up to $100,000 Amazon ad budget: Who qualifies and how to apply (Arabian Business 28/08/2026)
ADRA intensifies field visits to over 400 establishments to strengthen stability of building materials sector (WAM 27/08/2026)
War will not derail UAE renewable ambitions, says energy report (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
EGA restores 25% of Al Taweelah smelter, targets full production in Q1 2027 (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
UAE regulates violations, penalties for higher education institutions, training centres (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
How a UAE restaurant group kept growing despite the regional conflict (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
Dubai flights: Air France returns as British Airways, KLM and Singapore Airlines remain suspended (Arabian Business 27/08/2026)
DXB welcomes 31.5 million guests during H1 2026 (WAM 26/08/2026)
DXB enters stronger second half as capacity returns and investment continues (Government of Dubai Media Office 26/08/2026)
dnata launches cargo integrated command centre to support million-tonne UAE operation (Government of Dubai Media Office 26/08/2026)
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City launches integrated multidisciplinary Lupus Clinic (Abu Dhabi Media Office 26/08/2026)
Gulf ship traffic via Strait of Hormuz hovers below 10-day average, data shows (Khaleej Times 26/08/2026)
Middle East loyalty market set to hit $5.6 billion as firms chase retention (Khaleej Times 26/08/2026)
No slowdown in Al Maktoum airport construction (Khaleej Times 26/08/2026)
Harry Potter Abu Dhabi: What we know so far about the Warner Bros World expansion (Khaleej Times 26/08/2026)
Dubai to award $14.8b in contracts for new airport (Arabian Business 26/08/2026)
Dubai’s DXB targets faster journeys with biometrics and remote departures (Arabian Business 26/08/2026)
Finnair cancels Dubai flights for 5 months as Middle East security concerns continue (Arabian Business 26/08/2026)
UAE developer starts reconstruction of Abu Dhabi island left untouched for decades (Arabian Business 26/08/2026)
UAE social media laws: What you can post, potential fines and key rules (Arabian Business 26/08/2026)
Dubai tops global ranking in new FDI projects in cultural, creative industries for fourth consecutive year (WAM 25/08/2026)
Dubai’s private education sector expands with new institutions opening across the emirate (WAM 25/08/2026)
TotalEnergies to invest in new UAE pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz (Arabian Business 25/08/2026)
The double standard of global gold — why disparaging the UAE ignores reality (Khaleej Times 24/08/2026)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
CBUAE, Central Bank of Egypt issue joint statement (WAM 30/08/2026)
Dubai Finance develops 2027–2029 Strategic Plan (WAM 30/08/2026)
UAE, GCC inflation stays subdued in July despite Middle East conflict (Khaleej Times 30/08/2026)
Statement regarding branches of Banque Misr operating in UAE (WAM 29/08/2026)
UAE-based private jet firm explores $1b IPO (Arabian Business 29/08/2026)
Who qualifies for the UAE’s extended 0% corporate tax rate? (Arabian Business 29/08/2026)
Dubai Chambers, Sukoon to expand access to insurance, investment, employee benefit solutions (WAM 27/08/2026)
Taqa to delist from Abu Dhabi bourse after ADPC completes 100% takeover (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
UAE banks poised for resilient growth as credit costs normalise from historic lows (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
Emirati women represent 94% of female-held wealth on ADX (WAM 26/08/2026)
UAE spells out new tax filing rules for multinational firms (Khaleej Times 26/08/2026)
UAE remains major remittance market as outward transfers jump 28% to AED188.8b (Khaleej Times 26/08/2026)
UAE announces new tax rules (Arabian Business 26/08/2026)
ADIB approves proposal for AED1.7b rights issue to support vision 2035 growth ambitions (WAM 25/08/2026)
UAE leads the region into new era of regulated stablecoins (WAM 25/08/2026)
Etihad Credit Bureau strengthens UAE credit reporting framework with micro-loan data (WAM 25/08/2026)
UAE insurance premiums jump 15% to AED74.8b as health and property cover grow (Khaleej Times 25/08/2026)
GCC travel bookings rebound towards pre-war levels as confidence returns (Khaleej Times 25/08/2026)
HSBC launches the UAE’s first instant international bank account (Arabian Business 25/08/2026)
UAE’s biggest banks post AED38.1b profits in H1 2026, but growth is cooling (Khaleej Times 24/08/2026)
Inside Airwallex’s $43m plan to enter the UAE payments market (Arabian Business 24/08/2026)
UAE M&A NEWS
AD Ports board backs ADQ’s Dh6.25-a-share buyout offer (Khaleej Times 26/08/2026)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
Jordanian industrial exports to UAE rise 29% in H1 2026, increasing by around JD45m (WAM 29/08/2026)
FIA strengthens cooperation with Chile across mobility, motorsport (WAM 28/08/2026)
UAE, Germany discuss closer cooperation (WAM 27/08/2026)
MENAFATF, Palestinian delegation discuss strengthening national anti-money laundering, counterterrorism financing framework (WAM 27/08/2026)
Lebanese President, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade stress importance of advancing bilateral relations (WAM 27/08/2026)
UAE-Lebanon Business Forum drives new wave of private-sector partnerships as joint business council holds inaugural meeting in Beirut (WAM 27/08/2026)
DUPHAT 2026 concludes with approximately AED10.3b in trade deals (WAM 27/08/2026)
Air Arabia expands Germany network with Düsseldorf route (WAM 27/08/2026)
UAE-Iran trade suspension: What would it take for ties to resume? (Khaleej Times 27/08/2026)
EDGE, Brazilian Army to establish first-of-its-kind Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Latin America (WAM 26/08/2026)
DP World records highest-ever monthly throughput in Jeddah (WAM 26/08/2026)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Uzbekistan Business Council to strengthen trade, investment ties (WAM 26/08/2026)
UAE-Egypt activate US$500m five-year wheat supply agreement (WAM 26/08/2026)
(WAM 25/08/2026)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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