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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Dubai has reached its highest ever position in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), rising to seventh place globally among 137 assessed centres – the only Middle East financial hub to rank in the top 10, according to Z/Yen Group.

The Saudi Ports Authority has launched a new trade bridge linking Sharjah in the UAE with Saudi Arabia, aimed at improving cross-border cargo movement and strengthening regional logistics integration.