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Dubai Chamber welcomes 2,709 new member companies in March 2026

Dubai Chamber of Commerce added 2,709 new member companies in March 2026, reflecting continued investor confidence in Dubai as a business destination despite regional uncertainty.

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UAE enters global top 10 exporters for first time with USD 1.64tn trade milestone

The UAE ranked 9th globally in goods exports in 2025, entering the world's top 10 for the first time according to the World Trade Organization's latest World Trade Prospects and Statistics report.

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UAE Ministry of Economy and DFSA sign MoU to strengthen financial oversight

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance regulatory cooperation and information sharing across auditors and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) within their respective jurisdictions.

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UAE Ministry of Finance amends tax procedure regulations effective 1 April

The UAE's Ministry of Finance has introduced amendments to the executive regulations governing tax procedures, effective 1 April 2026, aligned with the updated Tax Procedures Law that came into force on 1 January 2026.

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Emirates NBD raises $2.25bn in tightest-ever syndicated loan pricing

Emirates NBD has secured $2.25 billion in long-term financing, comprising a $1.75 billion five-year syndicated loan – nearly doubled from its $1 billion launch size – and a separate $500 million Sharia-compliant Murabaha facility.

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AD Ports Group net profit rises 16% to AED 21bn on double-digit revenue growth

AD Ports Group closed 2025 with revenue up 20 percent year-on-year to AED 21 billion, driven by expansion across its ports, economic cities, free zones, and maritime and shipping clusters.

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Dubai launches AED 1bn support package for conflict-hit businesses

Dubai has unveiled an AED 1 billion incentive package to ease financial pressure on businesses and individuals affected by the Iran conflict, effective 1 April and running for three to six months.

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Aldar reports AED 30bn active tenders and 3,500 unit handovers targeted for 2026

Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties has 172 active tenders valued at AED 30 billion (USD 8.2 billion) across its development portfolio, with construction underway across 141 sites spanning Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.

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HEISCO to acquire 50% stake in Pure Works & Services for USD 24m

Kuwait-listed Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding (HEISCO) has received board approval to acquire a 50% stake in Pure Works & Services Company for KD 7.3 million (USD 24 million).

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Blackstone makes AED 918m UAE debut with payments firm ADGT

US investment giant Blackstone has committed AED 918m to Advanced Digital Gaming Technology (ADGT), a UAE-headquartered payments and data-intelligence company – marking its first regional investment since the onset of the Iran conflict.

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