Burj Khalifa and Dubai Hills properties frozen in AED 750 million international money laundering sting
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UAE Business Rules, Economy & Policy Updates
This section covers the regulatory and economic environment shaping business activity in the UAE. It is written for SME owners, professionals, investors, and readers tracking policy impact.
Coverage includes corporate tax, VAT compliance, inspections, penalties, Emiratisation targets, and enforcement actions. We also report on economic policy, banking developments, trade initiatives, and large-scale infrastructure projects influencing growth.
Rather than promotional content, this section focuses on compliance, risk, and real-world impact—helping businesses understand how regulations affect operations and decision-making.
RAK Sustainability Strategy 2050 sets new roadmap for low-carbon growth in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah has formally set out the Ras Al Khaimah Integrated Sustainability (RIS) Strategy 2050, a multi-sector roadmap that
Most Millionaires Around The World Now Prefer UAE and Dubai for Relocation
The UAE is once again the world’s top destination for millionaire migration. Fresh global wealth reports show thousands of high-net-worth
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Azizi Developments Plans 151 Hotels in UAE with Dh75 Billion Investment and 75000 Jobs
Dubai — Dubai-based Azizi Developments on Tuesday unveiled a Dh75 billion hospitality investment plan to build 151 hotels across the
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UAE Price Hike Fines Hit Dh207,250 After Nationwide Market Inspections
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has stepped up market inspections and imposed Dh207,250 in penalties on businesses for unjustified
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Dubai Retains World’s Cleanest City Title for Sixth Consecutive Year
Dubai has been named the world’s cleanest city for the sixth straight year after recording a 100 per cent satisfaction
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UAE Price Hike Warning Issued to 449 Firms as Authorities Impose Dh176,000 Fines
The UAE’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism said it has carried out 4,468 market inspections and detected 554 violations, issuing
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Emirates NBD ATM Fee Waiver Announced for ATM Withdrawals and Debit Cards Across UAE and GCC
Dubai — Emirates NBD has announced a temporary waiver of several customer charges, removing fees for ATM withdrawals and for
MoHRE Unveils UAE Labour Services AI System, Cutting Work Permit Processing Time By 95%
The United Arab Emirates’s labour ministry said on 9 February 2026 it has delivered major reductions in paperwork, in-person visits
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Nearly 13,000 Flights Cancelled Across Middle East Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Nearly 13,000 flights scheduled into and out of the Middle East have been cancelled since February 28, aviation data show,
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UAE Rejects Bloomberg Defence Report Over ‘False and Misleading’ Defence Claims
Abu Dhabi — March 3, 2026. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal statement on Tuesday rejecting a
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Nasdaq Dubai Temporary Closure Announced as UAE Regulators Pause Trading
DUBAI, UAE — The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai on Monday, 2
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Dubai Global Wealth Hub Expands as Investment and Private Capital Rise
Dubai has quietly but firmly established itself as a serious global wealth centre. As capital shifts across borders and high-net-worth
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UAE Financial Regulator Warns Investors About Unlicensed Firm Ethr.trading
Dubai, Feb 26, 2026: The Capital Market Authority has issued a public advisory stating that Ethr.trading is not licensed to
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boAt UAE Expansion, Launches at Lulu Hypermarkets Across the Emirates
Indian audio brand boAt has expanded its UAE retail footprint with a placement across Lulu Hypermarkets, bringing true-wireless earbuds, speakers,
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India to Build AI Supercomputer in Partnership with UAE
NEW DELHI / ABU DHABI — India and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to jointly develop a national-scale artificial
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Burj Khalifa Lights up India AI Impact Summit 2026 with Tricolour Display and PM Modi Portrait
Dubai’s skyline became a live bulletin when the Burj Khalifa lit up in India’s tricolour — and briefly displayed a
RAK Apartment Prices Hit Record Dh2,428 Per Sq Ft
Ras Al Khaimah’s housing market hit a new peak in 2025 as RAK apartment prices climbed to Dh2,428 per square
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Ajman Real Estate Valuation Reaches AED 1.06 Billion in January 2026
Ajman’s real-estate valuation totalled AED 1.06 billion in January 2026, driven mainly by commercial assets and a wave of valuation
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Kuwaiti Investment in Sharjah Real Estate Surges to Dh1.049 Billion Amid 2026 Property Boom
Kuwaiti investment in Sharjah real estate climbed to Dhs1.049 billion in 2025, a clear sign that Gulf buyers are looking
DFSA Fines Ark Capital Management $504,000 Over Regulatory Breaches
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has hit Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited with a $504,000 (Dh1.85 million) fine after finding
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Dubai Tourism 2025 Hits Record 19.59 Million International Visitors, Marking Third Straight Year of Growth
Dubai’s rebound in travel gathered pace in 2025 as the city welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors, a 5% rise
Burj Khalifa Losing Its Crown? Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower Advances in Race for World’s Tallest Building
Dubai’s skyline icon still stands at 828 metres, but the chatter is real: Burj Khalifa losing its crown looks increasingly
Waymo $16 Billion Investment Signals Rapid Robotaxi Global Expansion in 2026
Waymo’s fresh capital — the Waymo $16 Billion Investment — could mark the moment robotaxis leave test zones and start
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UAE Ranks First in UAE Public Satisfaction Global Ranking as Most Trusted Government in the World 2026
Multiple global surveys released this month place the UAE’s public satisfaction global ranking at the top worldwide. Residents’ high marks
Save In Gold UAE Platform Expansion 2026 Drives Real-Time Gold Trading and Digital Ownership
Dubai, UAE – Save In Gold UAE platform expansion 2026 rolls out a set of upgrades that let users buy,
India Budget 2026 NRIs: UAE Expats Assess Impact on Housing, Taxes, Trade and Jobs
India Budget 2026 NRIs grabbed headlines across the Gulf as Dubai-based investors and professionals parsed the numbers. For many in
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Quality of Emiratisation Nafis 2026: UAE Introduces Five AI-Driven Priorities to Strengthen Private Sector Employment
The UAE has launched a targeted upgrade to Emiratisation policy with a fresh Quality of Emiratisation Nafis 2026 framework. It
Food and Food Processing UAE Emerges as Top Strategic Investment Priority for 2026
The UAE has moved decisively to make Food and food processing a headline investment theme for 2026. Officials say the
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CBUAE Interest Rate Decision 2026: Central Bank Keeps Base Rate Unchanged at 3.65% in First Policy Move of The Year
The CBUAE interest rate decision 2026 kept the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility at 3.65% in its first