UAE Weekly Business News 10/03/2025

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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 230 published 10 March 2025.

UAE FREE ZONE NEWS

Metal Park launches AED110m Storage Hub in KEZAD (WAM 10/03/2025)

Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on DIFC Courts (WAM 10/03/2025)

DIFC and leading global hedge fund Verition, launch search for world-class interns (Government of Dubai Media Office 03/03/2025)

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

GPSSA clarifies conditions for Emiratis purchasing service years for early retirement (WAM 10/03/2025)

Female entrepreneurs in the UAE express confidence, using AI to secure growth (Arabian Business 10/03/2025)

Dubai real estate firm reveals 91 agents have earned over $1m in commission, seeks new recruits (Arabian Business 10/03/2025)

Leaving UAE permanently? Credit card dues, visa, rental contract cancellation explained (Khaleej Times 09/03/2025)

UAE tourist permit for Indians: Cost, eligibility, e-visa, visa-on-arrival; all you need to know (Khaleej Times 06/03/2025)

Partner Content: Impact of Trump's policy on visa issues: Key changes for expats from the UAE (Khaleej Times 06/03/2025)

Golden Visa puts UAE among top 10 countries that offer best opportunities for the next generation (Khaleej Times 05/03/2025)

MENA HR trends 2025: AI recruitment, automation, gamified training, employee wellness and more (Arabian Business 05/03/2025)

Women in the UAE look to launch businesses and confident of success despite obstacles (Arabian Business 05/03/2025)

Abu Dhabi’s IHC signs MoU with Lunate to explore Ghaf Benefits for employees (Arabian Business 05/03/2025)

DGHR Signs MoU with SHL to Launch Talent Intelligence Training Program for 100 HR Professionals within Dubai Government (Government of Dubai Media Office 04/03/2025)

SAIF Zone receives high-level Indian delegation to boost investments in gold & jewellery sector (WAM 03/03/2025)

UAE BUSINESS NEWS

UAE Cabinet approves National Investment Strategy 2031; National Policy for Combating Health Risks (WAM 10/03/2025)

AIQ announces $340m contract for large-scale deployment of agentic AI across ADNOC operations (WAM 10/03/2025)

Dubai ranked world’s top destination for attracting Greenfield FDI for fourth successive year (WAM 10/03/2025)

Emirati doctors position UAE as global healthcare destination (WAM 10/03/2025)

Emirati Doctors strengthen UAE’s global competitiveness in health indicators (WAM 10/03/2025)

Emirates Health Services enhances Pulmonary Tuberculosis detection with AI technologies (WAM 10/03/2025)

UAE home-grown perfumes expand business globally on higher demand (Khaleej Times 10/03/2025)

Dubai real estate sector gets tech boost as DLD partners with REACH (Arabian Business 10/03/2025)

UAE digital trade exports hit $47.91b in 2023, driven by CEPAs and AI innovation (Arabian Business 10/03/2025)

Dubai office rents surge 9.1% amid supply shortage, says Knight Frank report (Arabian Business 10/03/2025)

UAE property developers face rising costs (Arabian Business 10/03/2025)

UAE key player in shaping future of digital trade (WAM 09/03/2025)

UAE is global hub for FDI as 200,000 economic licences issued last year; new laws and legislation boost economy (Arabian Business 09/03/2025)

Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.7b of transactions last week (Arabian Business 09/03/2025)

Emirati seeds make historic entry into Svalbard Global Seed Vault (WAM 08/03/2025)

Investopia's fifth edition to take place on March 31 in Abu Dhabi (WAM 07/03/2025)

Abu Dhabi’s Visiting Physician Programme supports over 3,200 patients (WAM 07/03/2025)

RTA introduces ‘Takamul Permit’ to enhance integration between luxury transport, car rental sectors (WAM 07/03/2025)

Abu Dhabi Customs establishes new customs centre at Sir Bani Yas Airport (Abu Dhabi Media Office 07/03/2025)

Dubai launches region’s first drive-thru lab (Arabian Business 07/03/2025)

Dubai real estate transactions top $13.9b in February (Arabian Business 07/03/2025)

Digital ticketing innovations reduce over 50% paper consumption in MENA region (Arabian Business 07/03/2025)

30% surge in luxury car rentals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi amid rise in business, event-related travel (Arabian Business 07/03/2025)

Dubai’s Emirates expands Boeing 777 service to Seoul, London Stansted (Arabian Business 07/03/2025)

du partners with AWS, Nokia to launch cloud-based 5G network innovation (Arabian Business 07/03/2025)

Dubai Wood Show kicks off 14th April (WAM 06/03/2025)

DCT Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways partner to launch New Abu Dhabi Pass (WAM 06/03/2025)

Renewable generation in Middle East forecast to grow approx 14%pa 2025-2027 (WAM 06/03/2025)

DWTC, Informa Group to create first-of-its-kind global MICE powerhouse (WAM 06/03/2025)

Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling of 10.8 million counterfeit items in 2024 (WAM 06/03/2025)

DEWA invites expressions of interest for 7th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (WAM 06/03/2025)

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque welcomed over 6.5 million visitors in 2024 (WAM 06/03/2025)

Emirates and Costa Cruises extend strategic partnership through 2027 (Government of Dubai Media Office 06/03/2025)

Emirates and Trip.com take partnership to next level (Government of Dubai Media Office 06/03/2025)

ADAFSA launches comprehensive programme for early detection of plant diseases and pests (Abu Dhabi Media Office 06/03/2025)

DMT study outlines Mina Zayed Tunnel’s significant enhancement to Abu Dhabi road network (Abu Dhabi Media Office 06/03/2025)

UAE to see increase in renewable energy as solar power use surges (Arabian Business 06/03/2025)

Dubai International Property Show 2025 to showcase top real estate developments (Arabian Business 06/03/2025)

Pfizer recalls bacteria-fighting antibiotic Zithromax from UAE market (Arabian Business 06/03/2025)

du climbs global telco rankings, brand value surges to $3b (Arabian Business 06/03/2025)

Sanad, Lion Air sign 5-year MRO agreement for V2500 engines (WAM 05/03/2025)

Dubai prepares to launch IPS 2025 (WAM 05/03/2025)

Abu Dhabi to host 4th Skift Global Forum East (WAM 05/03/2025)

Emirates and TUI Cruises renew partnership, working closely to deliver seamless air-sea experiences (Government of Dubai Media Office 05/03/2025)

GDIFA Announces Signing of MoU with the SLC (Government of Dubai Media Office 05/03/2025)

Asia accounts for 62.7% of multinational companies attracted by Dubai International Chamber in 2024 (WAM 04/03/2025)

Ministry of Industry launches inaugural 'Make it in the Emirates Ramadan Market' (WAM 04/03/2025)

China Eastern Airlines to launch direct flights between Shanghai, Abu Dhabi (WAM 04/03/2025)

Al Seer Marine adds 'Tabit', 'Rigel' MR tankers, bringing fleet to 16 (WAM 04/03/2025)

EWEC, Burjeel Holdings to power 22 healthcare facilities with clean energy (WAM 04/03/2025)

ADNOC to create AED220+ billion global chemicals powerhouse - Borouge Group International (WAM 04/03/2025)

Borouge updates investors on proposed creation of $60bln global petrochemical champion (WAM 04/03/2025)

UAE affirms commitment to full conformity with additional voluntary production adjustments approved by OPEC+ (WAM 04/03/2025)

EDGE, MEXT to drive innovation, capability development (WAM 04/03/2025)

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi kicks off April 27 (WAM 04/03/2025)

AIM Congress 2025 hosts TradeTech Forum on April 8 (WAM 04/03/2025)

Arabian Travel Market 2025 to open April 28 in Dubai (WAM 04/03/2025)

Airbus planning to manufacture A400M components in UAE (WAM 04/03/2025)

Dubai approves new urban initiatives to boost infrastructure, mobility under 2040 master plan (Arabian Business 04/03/2025)

UAE automotive market posts over 15% growth, 77% surge in inquiries for Chinese brands in 2024 (Arabian Business 04/03/2025)

Virgin Mobile UAE rolls out electric motorcycles for delivery riders in market first (Arabian Business 04/03/2025)

Dubai South and UPS sign agreement to launch a new facility in the logistics district (WAM 03/03/2025)

UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS

Al Etihad Payments, Visa announce 'Jaywan- Visa' co-badging partnership (WAM 10/03/2025)

National Bank of Fujairah leads in arranging $100m syndicated financing deal (WAM 10/03/2025)

Alpha Dhabi, Mubadala’s Credit joint venture reaches US$1b portfolio milestone (WAM 10/03/2025)

CEO of Abu Dhabi-based Phoenix Group hikes stake in the company (Arabian Business 10/03/2025)

ADNOC eyes international listing of XRG (Khaleej Times 10/03/2025)

FTA urges Natural Persons to promptly register for Corporate Tax before end of March 2025 (WAM 09/03/2025)

GCC inflation stood at 1.7% at end of October 2024 (WAM 08/03/2025)

S&P projects 20% growth in UAE's insurance sector in 2025 (WAM 07/03/2025)

Gulf-Asia corridor: The $578b economic powerhouse reshaping global investment flows  (Arabian Business 07/03/2025)

Deem Finance, J.P. Morgan ink $400mn securitisation deal to boost UAE lending (Arabian Business 07/03/2025)

Emirates NBD, Visa introduce mobile payment solution for UAE businesses (Arabian Business 06/03/2025)

German millionaires flock to UAE (Arabian Business 06/03/2025)

CBUAE adheres to FX Global Code (WAM 05/03/2025)

Tabreed issues US$700m inaugural green sukuk (WAM 05/03/2025)

UAE’s real GDP up 3.8% during first nine months of 2024 (WAM 05/03/2025)

Nod for stablecoins USDC and EURC to accelerate UAE’s emergence as a crypto powerhouse (Arabian Business 05/03/2025)

UAE app introduces gold leasing and fractional ownership as alternative metal investment (Arabian Business 05/03/2025)

Salik reports AED2.3b of revenue in 2024 (WAM 04/03/2025)

Khalifa Fund offers new financial package for entrepreneurs (WAM 04/03/2025)

UAE M&A NEWS

Mubadala completes sale of its stake in Calisen (WAM 10/03/2025)

Tanmiah, Griffith Foods partners to boost Halal culinary innovation across Middle East

UAE’s IFFCO announces strategic split from Griffco Foods JV (WAM 07/03/2025)

talabat acquires online grocery platform InstaShop in $32m deal (WAM 06/03/2025)

UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS

DEWA explores strengthening cooperation with US Electric Power Research Institute (WAM 10/03/2025)

Emirates forges 11 strategic agreements at ITB Berlin 2025 (WAM 07/03/2025)

UAE, EU strengthen cooperation on energy, climate, water in lead-up to COP30 (WAM 07/03/2025)

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi strengthens global healthcare ties with Russia (WAM 06/03/2025)

COP30 President highlights UAE-Brazil-Azerbaijan alliance as key to strengthening climate governance (WAM 06/03/2025)

INDEX signs two agreements to expand reach of AEEDC Dubai, Dubai Derma in Central Asian markets (WAM 06/03/2025)

UAE and Central African Republic Presidents witness CEPA signing (WAM 06/03/2025)

UAE, Central African Republic Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation (WAM 06/03/2025)

UAE, Central African Republic CEPA to boost trade beyond AED3.67b (WAM 06/03/2025)

Emirates, Malta Tourism Authority forge partnership to enhance inbound tourism (WAM 05/03/2025)

UAE, UK strengthen collaboration to combat illicit financial flows (WAM 04/03/2025)

Sandbox Dubai strikes first global partnership with AI Centre Hamburg (WAM 04/03/2025)

AD Ports Group prepares to receive Panamax cranes for new terminal in Egypt (WAM 04/03/2025)

EAD explores waste recycling, water management, nature-based solutions in Singapore (WAM 04/03/2025)

UAE, Senegal officially kick-off 2026 UN Water Conference multilateral process (WAM 04/03/2025)

Abdulla Al Hamed attends Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (WAM 04/03/2025)

Mansour bin Zayed leads UAE delegation to Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo (WAM 04/03/2025)

Over 15,000 Chinese companies operating in UAE markets (WAM 03/03/2025)

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Written by Jenny Hunt

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

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