UAE Weekly Business News 21/04/2025
- Jenny Hunt
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 235 published 21 April 2025.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
SRTIP, RDME partner to drive sustainability, healthcare innovation (WAM 21/04/2025)
ADGM launches ‘Virtual Sell and Purchase’ real estate service (WAM 17/04/2025)
Dubai Internet City highlights Dubai's digital economy in Singapore (WAM 17/04/2025)
Dubai South inaugurates JAS Middle East’s new regional headquarters (WAM 17/04/2025)
ADIO, DoH, Hub71 to position Abu Dhabi as global epicenter for life sciences investment (WAM 17/04/2025)
Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub completes first phase of its aerospace supply chain zone (WAM 16/04/2025)
DMCC calls to deepen UAE-UK tech trade at London roadshow (WAM 16/04/2025)
DoH, ADIO, Masdar City establish health, life sciences hub (WAM 16/04/2025)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
UAE among top countries to attract, retain AI talent (Khaleej Times 21/04/2025)
G42 survey highlights what AI experts want from job; security, hybrid work and salary important (Arabian Business 21/04/2025)
90% of Dubai property brokers could face job losses in the next year, warns industry veteran (Arabian Business 21/04/2025)
Can residents continue using bank account after visa cancellation? (WAM 20/04/2025)
(WAM 19/04/2025)
HRE Development and Dubai Land Department join forces to champion a new era of women's economic contribution (Khaleej Times 18/04/2025)
UAE aviation sector accounted for $92b and 1 million jobs in 2023 (Arabian Business 16/04/2025)
Women invest AED118b in Dubai real estate sector (WAM 15/04/2025)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
Dubai Chamber of Commerce presents overview of targets of D33 agenda to Business Councils (WAM 21/04/2025)
AI reshaping business future in Dubai (WAM 21/04/2025)
EVIS Abu Dhabi 2025 opens, showcasing future of electric mobility (WAM 21/04/2025)
Department of Health, Microsoft to create AI-powered Population Health Intelligence framework (WAM 21/04/2025)
G42 unveils AI talent report: What AI experts want from employers (WAM 21/04/2025)
Noatum Maritime acquires 100% electric tug, pilot boats (WAM 21/04/2025)
ICJR Middle East to convene in Dubai with over 1,000 global experts (WAM 21/04/2025)
Global tech companies reaffirm Dubai’s position as world’s driver of AI innovation at Dubai AI Week (WAM 21/04/2025)
Europe’s leading travel boards unite in Dubai for Discover Europe meets Marhaba 2025 (WAM 21/04/2025)
Burjeel Cancer Institute launches dedicated Breast Centre (WAM 21/04/2025)
Etihad grows footprint in Africa as flights to Nairobi double (WAM 21/04/2025)
UAE global model in digital transformation (WAM 21/04/2025)
UAEV, AW Rostamani Group sign agreement to expand charging access for Zeekr, smart EV drivers (WAM 21/04/2025)
Skywards Everyday partners with EmCan to offer UAE customers more rewards (Government of Dubai Media Office 21/04/2025)
UAE among few places in world where businesses want to relocate, say AI startup founders (Khaleej Times 21/04/2025)
Dubai wants every future digital company to be AI-first (Khaleej Times 21/04/2025)
GCC faces indirect but significant risks from trade war (Khaleej Times 21/04/2025)
Dubai inflation cools on softer transport and food costs (Khaleej Times 21/04/2025)
Dubai Taxi Company deploys 200 BYD SEAL EVs in major fleet expansion (Arabian Business 21/04/2025)
KKR among asset managers vying for Abu Dhabi’s district cooling business (Arabian Business 21/04/2025)
Pistachio spread sales spike across UAE (Arabian Business 21/04/2025)
Dubai SME helped launch 3,461 new Emirati businesses last year (Arabian Business 21/04/2025)
UAE foreign trade reaches AED5.23t in 2024 (WAM 20/04/2025)
UAE maintains global trade leadership, competitiveness: Al Zeyoudi (WAM 20/04/2025)
11th World Green Economy Summit to be held in October 2025 (WAM 20/04/2025)
Dubai SME achieves remarkable milestones, transforms entrepreneurial landscape in 2024 (WAM 20/04/2025)
6.6% increase in wildlife reserves across GCC countries (WAM 20/04/2025)
General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai launches 8th ICEQ International Conference (WAM 20/04/2025)
UAE International Nuclear Medicine Conference recommends expanding use of modern technologies in cancer treatment (WAM 20/04/2025)
Dubai's Radiology Conference discusses role of Artificial Intelligence in stroke, breast cancer (WAM 20/04/2025)
Hamdan bin Mohammed: AI is cornerstone in designing Dubai’s future (WAM 20/04/2025)
Dubai to launch self-driving taxi trials before expanding fleet to 1,000 vehicles (Arabian Business 20/04/2025)
Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.9bn of transactions last week (Arabian Business 20/04/2025)
RTA opens key bridge linking Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street (WAM 19/04/2025)
Head of UAE’s Cybersecurity emphasises importance of international partnerships in strengthening digital security (WAM 19/04/2025)
3rd International Autism Conference Research & Practice to take place in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Media Office 19/04/2025)
How DP World became major player in India’s port cargo sector with 26% market share (Arabian Business 19/04/2025)
Dubai fine dining boom drives record demand for local UAE oyster producer Dibba Bay (Arabian Business 19/04/2025)
DCT Abu Dhabi's tourism sector targets AED62b to economy (WAM 18/04/2025)
Ministry of Defence to organise conference on physical readiness of GCC land forces (WAM 18/04/2025)
DLD signs 11 agreements at IPS 2025 (WAM 18/04/2025)
'Declaration on Longevity and Precision Medicine' launched at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (WAM 18/04/2025)
Absence of a UAE will: The hidden risk UAE property owners face (Khaleej Times 18/04/2025)
Dubai rents continue to spike, but these neighbourhoods have seen prices fall (Arabian Business 18/04/2025)
Abu Dhabi eyes $24.5b tourism GDP boost by 2030 (Arabian Business 18/04/2025)
UAE to see highest jump in consumer spending this year as Gulf region becomes new global wellness hub (Arabian Business 18/04/2025)
Dubai property market shifts as global investors seek permanent homes (Arabian Business 18/04/2025)
Dubai’s prime real estate market shifts to meet tech professionals’ demands (Arabian Business 18/04/2025)
Dubai property sales hit $39b in Q1 2025 (Arabian Business 18/04/2025)
Industry-first travel content creator college launched in Dubai (WAM 17/04/2025)
IFF opens Dubai Creative Centre with perfumery art studio (WAM 17/04/2025)
DEWA’s 'OWNEK' supports 6,395 accredited contractors, consultants (WAM 17/04/2025)
Emirates SkyCargo invests in hydrogen-powered trucks (WAM 17/04/2025)
DP World’s latest vessel makes maiden call at Jebel Ali Port (WAM 17/04/2025)
Abu Dhabi’s top innovation centres partner to boost AI-powered life science discovery (WAM 17/04/2025)
King’s College Hospital London in Dubai complestes UAE's first paediatric liver transplant (WAM 17/04/2025)
ADIO, DoH, ADSCC, NYU Abu Dhabi, UAEU to advance life sciences R&D (WAM 17/04/2025)
DoH, STRAC to strengthen health systems resilience, sustainability (WAM 17/04/2025)
Daman launches nationwide health insurance literacy campaign (WAM 17/04/2025)
Burjeel Holdings, Hippocratic AI partner to advance generative AI healthcare agents (WAM 17/04/2025)
IPS 2025 concludes with record global attendance (WAM 17/04/2025)
Fintech & Innovation Summit 2025 kicks off April 24 (WAM 17/04/2025)
'EKTIFA' signs MoU with Alpha Aviation Services for distribution of its products on Air Arabia flights (WAM 17/04/2025)
Department of Community Development reveals results of 3rd round of Abu Dhabi Sports and Physical Activity Survey (Abu Dhabi Media Office 17/04/2025)
UAE cloud computing market to grow at 28.75% during the next five years (Khaleej Times 17/04/2025)
Abu Dhabi shuts down restaurant over public health risk (Arabian Business 17/04/2025)
UAE business leaders banking on AI to drive growth; 49% expect returns within 2 years (Arabian Business 17/04/2025)
India, Middle East can step in to reshape global trade amid Trump tariff war, expert says (Arabian Business 17/04/2025)
Analysis: Will Gulf economies feel the heat from Trump’s tariffs? (Arabian Business 17/04/2025)
Dubai Derma ends with $681m of deals (Arabian Business 17/04/2025)
Aviation sector contributes 18.2% to UAE's GDP (WAM 16/04/2025)
UAE leader in development of Low Carbon Aviation Fuel (WAM 16/04/2025)
FNC adopts recommendations to enhance role of national media through government policy (WAM 16/04/2025)
DoH, ADIO, Unilabs to establish advanced analytical laboratory for clinical research (WAM 16/04/2025)
ADQ, IHC, Modon form new infrastructure platform ‘Gridora’ to accelerate development of strategic projects (WAM 16/04/2025)
Dubai Derma concludes with deals exceeding AED2.5b (WAM 16/04/2025)
RTA launches pilot operation of next-generation electric bus (WAM 16/04/2025)
AD Ports Group expands sustainable fuel solutions with first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering at Khalifa Port (WAM 16/04/2025)
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure reveals details of Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (WAM 16/04/2025)
Emirates SkyCargo signs preferred partnership with Teleport (WAM 16/04/2025)
Dubai to host GOTECH 2025 conference next week (WAM 16/04/2025)
Ministry of Defence organises 2nd Annual Communications & Information Technology Conference 2025 (WAM 16/04/2025)
Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with President, COO of Crypto.com (WAM 16/04/2025)
M42’s NRL and Neurocode International launch first-in-region Center for Advanced Neuro Biochemical Diagnostics (Abu Dhabi Media Office 16/04/2025)
Majid Al Futtaim announces $1.3b Mall of the Emirates upgrade (Arabian Business 16/04/2025
UAE President receives Mohammed bin Rashid (WAM 15/04/2025)
Emirates SkyCargo to double freighter fleet by end of 2026 (WAM 15/04/2025)
IKT Congress 2025 concludes in Abu Dhabi (WAM 15/04/2025)
Dubai Derma 2025 highlights importance of integrating mental, dermatological health (WAM 15/04/2025)
Mediclinic launches AED120m hospital expansion in Abu Dhabi (WAM 15/04/2025)
Department of Health - Abu Dhabi launches strategic partnership to advance precision medicine in Emirate (WAM 15/04/2025)
dnata handles over 1 million tonnes of cargo in Dubai in one year (WAM 15/04/2025)
Burjeel Holdings to provide cheaper cancer care (WAM 15/04/2025)
Aramex, Shipsy to transform last-mile delivery (Arabian Business 15/04/2025)
Cruise giant Celestyal inks three-year tourism deal with Abu Dhabi (Arabian Business 15/04/2025)
UAE Cabinet reviews tax system, sport strategy, industrial progress, tree-planting scheme and more (Arabian Business 15/04/2025)
UAE approves plan to develop new laws with AI (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
CBUAE imposes financial sanction on bank operating in UAE (WAM 21/04/2025)
Dubai: Gold prices hit new record high, 24k crosses AED405/g (Khaleej Times 21/04/2025)
RAKBank profits rise 22.7% in first quarter of 2025 (Khaleej Times 21/04/2025)
Fuze secures retail payment and card schemes license from UAE Central Bank (Arabian Business 21/04/2025)
Ajman Bank posts a Q1 2025 AED145m pre tax profit, up 24% (Khaleej Times 20/04/2025)
Ministry of Economy inks MoUs with key national entities to boost cooperation in combating money laundering, financial crimes (WAM 18/04/2025)
UBF discusses plans to develop banking, financial industry (WAM 17/04/2025)
MoF announces issuance of Ministerial Decision adopting OECD guidance, commentary on Global Minimum Tax Rules (WAM 16/04/2025)
Dubai Maritime Authority reports outstanding performance in 2024 (WAM 16/04/2025)
Etihad Credit Insurance promotes strategic solutions to enhance national exports' access to global markets (WAM 16/04/2025)
UAE updates tax rules (Arabian Business 16/04/2025)
Ford Middle East moves up a gear with 23% sales surge (Arabian Business 16/04/2025)
Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with CEO of Barclays Group (WAM 15/04/2025)
Dubai listed companies buck wider declining GCC trend (Khaleej Times 15/04/2025)
Al Etihad Payments signs global co-badging deals for Jaywan cards with major payment giants (Arabian Business 15/04/2025)
Real estate tokenisation: Dubai predicted to see $16b market for digital fractional ownership (Arabian Business 15/04/2025)
UAE M&A AND INVESTMENT NEWS
Mubadala announces $600m investment in Nord Anglia Education (WAM 17/04/2025)
Dubai Investments aims to sell stake in 4 firms through IPOs (Khaleej Times 16/04/2025)
Goldman Sachs Alternatives acquires majority stake in UAE HR firm PeopleStrong (Arabian Business 16/04/2025)
Dubizzle acquires Property Monitor (Arabian Business 15/04/2025)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
Mansour bin Zayed attends first meeting of UAE-China Investment Cooperation Committee (WAM 21/04/2025)
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister & FM, sigining two MoUs, agreement between two countries (WAM 21/04/2025)
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Pakistan's Prime Minister in Islamabad (WAM 21/04/2025)
Egypt’s ORA Developers accelerates UAE growth with new headquarters (Arabian Business 21/04/2025)
Blacklane expands into Saudi Arabia (Arabian Business 21/04/2025)
Abu Dhabi enhances cooperation with Singapore, Japan in water resource management, sustainable energy (WAM 20/04/2025) DP World: Strategic expansion in India, enhancing trade connectivity, economic growth (WAM 19/04/2025)
UAE President receives Iraqi Foreign Minister (WAM 19/04/2025)
UAE initials Record of Discussions with South Africa (WAM 18/04/2025)
UAE, Chad Presidents discuss bilateral ties (WAM 18/04/2025)
Gratuso Group announces strategic collaboration with Softowell to strengthen global expansion (Khaleej Times 18/04/2025)
President of Chad arrives in UAE on official visit (WAM 17/04/2025)
Tadweer Group, China’s SFECO to explore green building materials facility in Abu Dhabi (WAM 17/04/2025)
UAE, Kenya discuss enhancing bilateral relations, regional security (WAM 17/04/2025)
Legend Holding Group strengthens UAE-China partnership ties, future-forward innovation (WAM 17/04/2025)
UAE, Russia discuss judicial, legal cooperation (WAM 17/04/2025)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Deputy PM, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Tourism of Malta (WAM 17/04/2025)
Abdullah bin Zayed, European Parliament’s delegation discuss strengthening cooperation (WAM 16/04/2025)
Mansour bin Zayed receives Bahraini Ambassador to UAE (WAM 16/04/2025)
UAE, Chad sign agreement to build Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Hospital; dialysis centre in N'Djamena (WAM 16/04/2025)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives North Macedonia FM, signs MoUs (WAM 15/04/2025)
UAE’s Quiqup expands e-commerce logistics services into Saudi Arabia (Arabian Business 15/04/2025)
General Civil Aviation Authority announces resumption of air flights between UAE and Syria (WAM 14/04/2025)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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