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Malaysia Secures Strong Investor Interest in Dubai, Concluding High-Impact Special Business Mission 2025

Mission generates 43 qualified leads and AED 56.4 million in potential investments for Malaysian franchise and SME brands

DUBAI,UAE: Malaysia’s Special Business Mission to Dubai has wrapped up with resounding success, generating significant investor interest and reaffirming Malaysia’s position as a rising global player in the franchise and SME ecosystem. Held recently, the four-day mission brought together Malaysian franchisors, SMEs, government agencies, and strategic partners in a high-impact program designed to strengthen Malaysia–UAE business relations and accelerate Malaysia’s entry into the GCC’s fast-growing retail and franchise markets.

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UAE-China Entrepreneurs Forum to boost Startup eco-system to accelerate US$101.8 bn bilateral trade to US$200 bn by 2030

UAE and Chinese entrepreneurship and start-up associations sign series of agreements with Chinese counterparts to boost cross-border cooperation in technology, innovation, AI, Machine Learning, Robotics and investment

Date: Dubai, UAE; December 6, 2025

News Highlights:

Bilateral trade between the UAE and China is expected to double from US$101.8 billion in 2024 to US$200 billion by 2030;

China has over 116,383 startups, making it the seventh-largest startup hub globally. Of these, 32,700 have collectively raised US$1.02 trillion in venture capital and private equity;

China is home to 146 unicorns. A total of 11,277 investors have participated in 30,526 funding rounds, with 5,813 startups securing early-stage funding and 1,670 raising late-stage funding;

The UAE is home to 52,719 startups, as of late 2025. Approximately 2,815 of these start-ups have collectively raised around US$97 billion in venture capital and private equity.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank Launches the First UAE Career Forum

First Abu Dhabi Bank Launches the First UAE Career Forum for Emirati Students Abroad in Partnership with the Education & Technology Sciences Attaché at the UAE Embassy in London

London, 3 December 2025– First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, announces a landmark partnership with the Education & Technology Sciences Attaché UAE Embassy in London, launching their first UAE Career Forum for Emirati students abroad. The event took place on 29 and 30 November 2025 at the InterContinental London Park Lane, coinciding with the National Day celebrations, bringing together cultural engagement and professional development opportunities, targeting Emirati students in Europe

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UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025: The Rise of a New Generation

In 2025, global billionaire wealth reached an all-time high, driven by business innovation and the largest, multi-generational inheritance wave in the history of this report

Dubai/United Arab Emirates, December 4, 2025 – UBS, the leading and truly global wealth manager, today announced the publication of the 11th UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report, which surveyed UBS billionaire clients around the world on the unique challenges and opportunities they face. This year’s report focuses on the forces driving global wealth creation, the increasing role of inheritance, and the evolving ambitions of the world’s most influential families.

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ADGM Reinforces Its Status as Region’s Leading Financial Hub with Robust Q3 2025 Growth

  • Assets Under Management (AUM) within ADGM realised a year-on-year growth of 48% in Q3, 2025 compared to Q3 2024, with 161 asset and fund managers, managing 220 funds.
  • Number of active licences in ADGM reached 11,920 with 2,801 new licences this year alone.
  • Operational entities grow to 3,227, representing a 43% year-on-year increase.
  • Workforce within ADGM’s expanded jurisdiction rises to 39,870 individuals.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 05 December 2025: ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has reported strong Q3 2025 results, reinforcing its standing as the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA).

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