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Japan's largest eel chain, Unagi no Naruse, to expand into Dubai
On February 20th, Franchise Business Incubation (headquarters: Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture), operator of Unagi Naruse, a restaurant chain specializing in unaju (eel and rice bowls) with approximately 400 stores both in Japan and overseas, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Japanese investment company EXGROW INVESTMENT LLC. (CEO: Shio […]
Kuraray Establishes New Base in Dubai to Expand Business in the Middle East
On February 13, chemical manufacturer Kuraray (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hitoshi Kawahara) opened a local subsidiary, Kuraray Products Middle East Trading LLC, in Dubai, UAE, as a sales and market development base in the Middle East. […]
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Not just ships, but land and digital transformation as well. NYK Line is embarking on a next-generation global shipping strategy based in Dubai.
Desert Icons Vol. 22 by Nobuyuki Jigami, NYK Group Country Representative for the UAE and Middle East. From a desert city to a global hub. We interview key figures driving Dubai's development and explore the secrets of their innovation and success. [...]
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Dubai boosts free zone competitiveness through public-private partnership
On February 26, the Dubai government announced a three-way strategic partnership between the Dubai Economic and Security Centre (ESCD), the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC), and Emirates NBD, the country's largest bank, to promote investment and strengthen the business environment in free zones.
Dubai to host biggest gaming festival ever in May
On February 24, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Authority (DFRE), a division of the Dubai Economy and Tourism Department (DET), announced that the Dubai Esports & Gaming Festival (DEF) 2026, one of the Middle East's largest gaming and esports festivals, will be held from May 8 to 24.
"A Journey into Architecture, Where Engineering Meets Art" Interview with Fadi Jabri, CEO of Nikken Sekkei Dubai
Executive Dialogue Vol. 22: Fadi Jabri, CEO of Nikken Sekkei Dubai. Nagasugi, CEO of Gates Dubai, talks with leading figures from the UAE and Japan to explore the current state of affairs in the UAE, including Dubai.
UAE Ministry of Finance releases guidelines for introducing e-invoicing
On February 23, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued official guidelines for the country's planned electronic invoicing system. The guidelines outline the system's objectives, overall picture, and policy intentions behind its introduction, and also clarify the transactions and businesses that will be subject to the system, exemptions, and a gradual implementation schedule.
Dubai's Ramadan Souq sees record number of visitors
On February 23, the Dubai Municipality announced that the annual Ramadan Souq 2026 event, held at the Grand Souq in the old city of Deira, saw a record high of 182 million visitors. This represents an increase of approximately 200,000 (12.4%) from the previous year. This […]
BizEasy solves Dubai business problems. "A Strategy & Operations Consulting Firm in MEA"
The UAE: The Importance of Strategic Base Design for Expanding into the Middle East and Africa The number of companies operating in the UAE is expected to reach approximately 140 million by the end of 2025. As a single country, the number of companies in the UAE is approaching that of Japan, and is likely to surpass it by 2026. Rapid expansion […]
Dubai's commercial transport sector to grow by over 40% by 2025
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced on February 18 that the number of registered businesses in the commercial transport sector in Dubai will increase by more than 40% in 2025 compared to the previous year. The number of licensed businesses will increase from 12,100 in 2024 to 16,000 in 2025.