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Dubai free-zone authority rolls out rent and fee relief for 5,000 companies

Dubai free-zone authority rolls out rent and fee relief for 5,000 companies

DIEZ has frozen rents and waived selected fees for firms in Dubai’s three major free zones, easing cash-flow pressures for more than 5,000 expatriate-heavy businesses. The move should reduce visa-renewal bottlenecks and shore up Dubai’s appeal as a regional HQ location.

Apr 11, 2026
Binance offers UAE staff temporary relocation to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok

Binance offers UAE staff temporary relocation to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok

Binance is allowing its UAE workforce to work temporarily from Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, citing staff welfare during ongoing regional conflict. The move highlights growing use of contingency relocation plans by multinational employers in the UAE.

Apr 11, 2026
UAE airlines publish fresh re-booking waivers as British Airways keeps Dubai and Abu Dhabi services grounded

UAE airlines publish fresh re-booking waivers as British Airways keeps Dubai and Abu Dhabi services grounded

On 9 April the UAE’s major carriers widened fee-free re-booking windows as the country’s airports continued a phased return to service after weeks of conflict-related airspace closures. Emirates, flydubai and Etihad are all operating reduced schedules, while British Airways is still cancelling Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights. Corporate mobility managers should expect longer routings, rolling timetable updates and higher ancillary costs throughout April.

Apr 10, 2026

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