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In today’s newsletter:

  • New rules and fines for veterinary service in Abu Dhabi: All such establishments need to be licensed by ADAFSA, and all new recruitments need approvals  
  • Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant makes the UAE proud: The largest single source of clean electricity in the Arab world is recognised for successful delivery and operation
  • iPhones and bananas are what UAE shoppers want: Delivery service company Careem and dubizzle reveal what their customers are buying in 2025
  • Everything you needed to know about Dubai NYE fireworks: The emirates will welcome 2026 in style, with 48 firework displays lighting up the skies
  • Largest construction contract of the year in Abu Dhabi: Modon awards contract worth $1.36 billion is for two of its developments on Hudayriyat Island

Stay informed with the latest updates from Arabian Business. Here’s what you missed over the weekend:

Pet owners in Abu Dhabi should be aware of new regulatory changes. Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority said obtaining a licence is now mandatory for every establishment and prior authorisation is needed before appointing staff. Violators to be fined.

Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is the pride of the nation as the critical green energy infrastructure won the prestigious ‘Excellence in Energy – Power’ category at the 2025 Platts Global Energy Awards in New York for Emirates Nuclear Energy Company and the UAE.

Bananas, burgers and iPhones top the list of what UAE shoppers want. This comes from two year-end data maps – one from Careem’s data on UAE consumer habits, and the other by dubizzle on what consumers want for their festive shopping.

Trump administration gets nine major pharmaceutical company onboard for TrumpRx.gov website distribution and for them to lower prescription drug prices for American users in line with the lowest prices paid by other developed nations.


THE LONGER READ:

Twenty-one national, regional and international financial institutions come together to monetise Hail and Ghasha’s midstream future gas production.

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