Dubai steps up cashless ambitions as Department of Finance and Free Zones Council sign deal to advance digital payments by 2026
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US investment in Dubai doubles as New York office opens; $21.7bn FDI and 3,690 US firms power new expansion wave
Dubai deepens US ties as investment doubles, FDI hits $21.7bn and 3,690 American firms expand key sectors in 2025
DMCC
Dubai free zone DMCC targets 2,000 new companies in 2025
Dubai free zone DMCC aims to attract over 2,000 companies in 2025, as Chairman Dr. Hamad Buamim says registrations surpass 26,000
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Dubai to launch new financial centre powering fintech and digital asset growth
DMCC announces plans for a new financial centre in Dubai to drive fintech, trade finance, and digital asset innovation
Coffee
Dubai developer launches $27bn project; massive UAE Lottery win; RAK merger; $980 coffee – 10 things you missed this week
From Emaar’s $27bn project and the UAE’s first $27m jackpot to a RAK merger and a Dubai $980 coffee, here are 10 stories you may have missed
China
DMCC reports 16% growth in Chinese businesses as Dubai–China trade ties deepen
DMCC has recorded a 16% rise in Chinese companies joining Dubai district, reaching over 1,000 firms as UAE–China trade passes $102bn
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Dubai Free Zone Guide 2025: The ultimate handbook for entrepreneurs
Compare 30 Dubai free zones — from DIFC to DMCC — with setup costs, visa packages, facilities and key sectors for startups in 2025
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Dubai launches new permit giving 10,000 free zone firms access to mainland markets
Dubai unveils a new $1,361 permit allowing free zone firms to operate onshore, boosting cross-jurisdiction business by up to 20 per cent
DMCC
Dubai free zone announces 2 new business categories
DMCC introduces Special Purpose Vehicle and Holding Company licenses in Dubai
Al Fardan Exchange
UAE announces Eid holiday; Dubai Metro station renamed; $1m real estate saving guide; New free zone rules – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid holiday dates, Dubai Metro station renamed, real estate analysis, free zone rules updated and more top news stories this week
Dubai Executive Council
Dubai announces major new rule for free zone businesses
Dubai has introduced new rules to allow free zone businesses to expand across the emirate
DMCC
Dubai freezone home to over 500 Italian companies as trade between Italy and UAE hits $9bn
Dubai freezone woos Italian businesses as UAE trade with European nation rises to $9bn
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DWTCA: Dubai free zone sees tenants increase 21% in H1 as businesses seek simplified visas zero tax offers
Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone sees sharp rise in number of tenants and jobs
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Tecom Group reports net profit up 20 percent YoY in the first nine months of 2023
The group’s consolidated revenue reached AED1.6 billion for the nine-month period, with a net profit of AED768 million
Dubai free zones
Cultivating a sustainable future to grow from Dubai
Over the years, the emirate has emerged as an international trade hub and a leader in today’s economic and commercial landscape
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Dubai free zone sees 250% licence renewal boost
Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone registered 322 new companies in H1 2023
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Meydan Free Zone: Empowering businesses to grow from Dubai’s dynamic landscape
This award-winning Free Zone, envisioned by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been dubbed the largest and most advanced digital free zone worldwide
