WeThrive is a single online platform where UAE professionals and SMEs can apply for residency, register a business at a subsidised rate, or access CV referral support – all in one place. Dubai, UAE – [Date] – Creative Zone, in partnership with a number of stakeholders, has launched WeThrive, a new UAE-based initiative designed to
Global trade has always demanded nerve. You identify an opportunity, build a relationship, and move goods across borders in the hope that everything arrives intact, both commercially and legally. But over the last few years, the calculus has shifted.
Let’s not pretend the past few weeks have been business as usual. They haven’t, not for the region, not for global markets, and not for the businesses and individuals who have built their lives and livelihoods here.
New amendments to UAE tax regulations have come into force, with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirming reduced administrative penalties under Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has partnered with Norbloc AB to build a nationwide e-KYC platform, streamlining customer verification across the financial sector.
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic partnership with HSBC Bank Middle East Limited to attract international corporates, institutional investors, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals to Dubai.
Companies listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) reported a 17% year-on-year increase in net profits, exceeding AED 200 billion ($54.46 billion) in FY2025, reinforcing the link between strong governance and financial performance.
A unit of International Holding Company (IHC) has acquired a majority stake in British businessman Richard Caring’s hospitality empire in a deal valued at over USD 1.4 billion, according to the Financial Times.
Dubai-based Sobha Realty has launched a AED 40 billion residential project in Abu Dhabi, signalling sustained confidence in the emirate’s long-term property market.
The UAE has secured hosting rights for the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF, marking a major milestone for its global financial standing.
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