The Central Bank of the UAE has cut its Base Rate to 3.90%, potentially making business borrowing more affordable.

A new agreement between JAFZA and DIFC allows businesses to combine financial structuring with industrial operations under one coordinated framework in Dubai.

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced updated trademark service fees with new fast-track options and discounts for small businesses.

The International Monetary Fund projects Abu Dhabi’s economy to grow by 6% and Dubai’s by 3.4% in 2025, making the UAE the fastest-growing economy in the Gulf region.

A new federal decree-law grants the Central Bank of the UAE expanded authority to oversee, regulate, and intervene in financial and insurance institutions, strengthening market stability, transparency, and consumer protection nationwide.

Dubai has enacted a new law regulating engineering consultancy practices, introducing stricter licensing, classification, and compliance standards to enhance quality, transparency, and governance.

Dubai has launched the Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit, a new system that allows free zone companies to legally conduct business in Dubai’s mainland without setting up a separate mainland entity.