UAE Weekly Business News 07/03/22
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 76. 7th March 2022.
Trade licence and visa-related headlines
UAE launches ground-breaking artificial intelligence and coding license (WAM 01/03/2022)
Dubai Silicon Oasis launches ‘SANDBOX’ programme to support early-stage startups (WAM 01/03/2022)
Dubai’s Al Khawaneej thrives as business centre with 592 operating companies (WAM 02/03/2022)
Ministry of Human Resources sets new regulations for domestic worker placement offices (WAM 02/03/2022)
Private recruitment agencies replace government-run Tadbeer centres (The National 03/03/2022)
'Can my employer sack me while I am on annual leave?' (The National 06/03/2022)
Bilateral trade-related headlines
4th Emirati-French Business Engagement Summit (WAM 28/02/2022)
UAE, Saudi Arabia sign joint cooperation agreement in internal auditing (WAM 28/02/2022)
Brazil, UAE to strengthen agribusiness at ‘Brazil-UAE Agri Talks’ (WAM 01/03/2022)
Romania-UAE Business Forum calls for establishing joint economic partnerships (WAM 02/03/2022)
Ministry of Finance meets with IMF Article IV Consultations’ Mission (WAM 02/03/2022)
UAE announces March priorities as UN Security Council presidency begins (WAM 02/03/2022)
ADGM highlights Abu Dhabi investment potential during 2nd Abu Dhabi Israel (WAM 02/03/2022)
Mohamed bin Zayed receives President of Paraguay (WAM 03/03/2022)
European diplomat hails 'strong partnership' between EU, UAE for advancing women’s empowerment (WAM 03/03/2022)
Business ForumUAE, Latvia launch six-track economic cooperation programme (WAM 03/03/2022)
UAE-US relations going through a 'stress test', says Emirati envoy (The National 03/03/2022)
Dubai Chamber shares smart transformation practices with Tanzania Chamber delegation (WAM 04/03/2022)
Federation of UAE Chambers, Kyrgyz counterpart discuss accelerating cooperation (WAM 04/03/2022)
Ethnically rich Ethiopia wants to learn from UAE’s unity (WAM 04/03/2022)
UAE to chair Gulf Association for Metrology for three years (WAM 04/03/2022)
UK and UAE join forces to fight illegal trade in wildlife (The National 04/03/2022)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Vice President of Dominican Republic, Croatian Prime Minister (WAM 05/03/2022)
11th ASSECAA Conference explores expanding Arab-African cooperation (WAM 05/03/2022)
DAFZ welcomes delegation from Senate of Economy Europe (WAM 06/03/2022)
Mohamed bin Zayed, Austrian Chancellor deliberate strengthening bilateral relations (WAM 06/03/2022)
European Parliament praises UAE’s success in advancing gender balance (WAM 06/03/2022)
Mohamed bin Zayed, Croatian Prime Minister discuss advancing cooperation (WAM 06/03/2022)
Dubai signs customs agreement with Dominican Republic (WAM 07/03/2022)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
Dubai sees marked decrease in commercial complaints, demonstrating rise in business (WAM 28/02/2022)
‘ADAFSA’ develops model for UAE Food and Animal Feed Import Prediction (WAM 28/02/2022)
My City Expert launches in Dubai, offering a new way to experience the city (WAM 28/02/2022)
DEWA completes 100% of short-term goals of its AED7b Smart Grid Strategy (WAM 28/02/2022)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces new private sector Emiratisation drive (The National 28/02/2022)
UAE's seasonal ban on shark fishing begins (The National 28/02/2022)
Doctors at Tawam Hospital successfully perform revolutionary non-surgical therapy to treat BPH (WAM 01/03/2022)
Employers must pay their employees on time: Ministry of Human Resources (WAM 01/03/2022)
Abu Dhabi sees 26.4% reduction in realty service fees in development projects during 2020-2021 (WAM 01/03/2022)
Ministry of Culture and Youth launches UAE Reading Month 2022 (WAM 01/03/2022)
AD Ports Group to establish Metal Park at Kizad (The National 01/03/2022)
Dubai private school tuition fees frozen for next academic year (The National 01/03/2022)
Dubai luxury home prices jump 44% in 2021 (The National 01/03/2022)
CBUAE approves creation of 5,000 jobs for UAE Nationals in banking, insurance sectors by 2026 (WAM 02/03/2022)
Dubai Derma 2022 concludes with deals worth over AED2b (WAM 02/03/2022)
EAD expanded its air quality monitoring programme in 2021 (WAM 02/03/2022)
Green Hydrogen, one of DEWA’s solutions to diversify energy sources (WAM 02/03/2022)
Dubai International Arbitration Centre launches new 2022 arbitration rules (WAM 02/03/2022)
DIFC announces proposed amendments to Real Property Law for consultation (WAM 02/03/2022)
Hamdan bin Mohammed approves launch of ‘Savings Scheme for Foreign Employees in the Government Of Dubai' (WAM 02/03/2022)
Dubai economy well-positioned for next phase of growth, Emirates NBD says (The National 02/03/2022)
Middle East’s travel and tourism sector likely to reach $246bn this year (The National 02/03/2022)
US$1.048 billion worth of anti-money laundering, terrorism financing penalties collected in 2021 (WAM 03/03/2022)
Etihad Cargo posts 49% revenue growth for 2021 (WAM 03/03/2022)
UAE non-oil trade over 10 years totalled AED16.14t (WAM 03/03/2022)
EWEC issues request for proposals for development of Shuweihat S4 Reverse Osmosis Independent Water Project (WAM 03/03/2022)
Khalifa Fund publishes ‘Future Market Trends Report 2022’ (WAM 03/03/2022)
Business activity in the Arab world's largest economies improves sharply in February (The National 03/03/2022)
UAE updates Covid rules for those entering through its land borders (The National 03/03/2022)
Why demand for golden passports and visas is booming (The National 03/03/2022)
Human rights depend on empowering women, UAE official tells UN council (The National 03/03/2022)
Abu Dhabi offers exclusive benefits to golden visa holders (The National 03/03/2022)
AED7b in weeklong real estate transactions in Dubai (WAM 04/03/2022)
Ministry of Climate Change unveils National Red List of threatened species (WAM 04/03/2022)
Technology Innovation Institute launches MENA’s first Impact Lab in Abu Dhabi (WAM 04/03/2022)
UAE affirms commitment to strengthening AML/CFT efforts following FATF decision (WAM 04/03/2022)
Dubai's foreign worker pension fund will boost the economy and attract top talent (The National 04/03/2022)
UAE unveils 'know your rights' guide for labourers (The National 04/03/2022)
UAE bank lending set to grow in 2022 amid strong economic recovery, S&P says (The National 04/03/2022)
Senior officials reaffirm UAE’s commitment and continued efforts to combat financial crime (WAM 05/03/2022)
UAE reinforces support for reprographic rights with launch of ERRA (WAM 06/03/2022)
Almost half of all mammals in the country are endangered (The National 06/03/2022)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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