UAE Weekly Business News 07/11/22
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 111. 7th November 2022.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade license, employment and visa-related news headlines
'Will my father lose his gratuity if his company shuts down?' (The National 06/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi supermarket shut down for flouting food safety rules (The National 05/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi Dialogue: Officials discuss enhancing temporary employment contracts between countries (WAM 04/11/2022)
Ministry of Economy imposes AED2.25m in fines on three companies operating in gold, real estate sectors (WAM 04/11/2022)
UAE imposes fines of $612,000 on three companies (The National 04/11/2022)
Dubai's FinTech Hive to host flagship start-up investor event in metaverse (The National 04/11/2022)
Everything you need to know about the UAE’s new unemployment insurance scheme (The National 03/11/2022)
KPMG LLP and former audit principal withdraw request for review of DFSA fines (The National 03/11/2022)
MoHRE to launch Unemployment Insurance Scheme in 2023 (WAM 02/11/2022)
Dubai issues first multi-entry visa to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 fans (WAM 02/11/2022)
UAE employees must subscribe to new unemployment insurance scheme in 2023 (The National 02/11/2022)
UAE salaries 2023: which sectors will have the biggest salary rises? (The National 02/11/2022)
Visa issuance for 'Hayya Card Holders' starts in early November (WAM 01/11/2022)
DFSA unveils crypto token regime to foster innovation (The National 01/11/2022)
UAE ministry teams up with Adio to boost incentives for industrial sector (The National 31/10/2022)
UAE bilateral trade news headlines
UAE model to be emulated for peaceful co-existence: Governor of Bukhara Province (WAM 07/11/2022)
UAE delegation to COP27 in Egypt has strong and diverse representation (WAM 0611/2022)
Kazakh Consulate celebrates 30th anniversary of establishment of relations with UAE (WAM 06/11/2022)
UAE, Egypt maximising their efforts to mitigate, adapt to risks of climate change (WAM 06/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Jordanian FM (WAM 06/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives President of Swiss Confederation (WAM 06/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives High Representative of European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (WAM 06/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Parliamentary Secretary to Canadian FM (WAM 06/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed, Greek counterpart review bilateral relations (WAM 06/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Iraqi FM in Abu Dhabi (WAM 06/11/2022)
UAE President to attend COP27 in Egypt (WAM 06/11/2022)
GAL-AMMROC teams up with Indonesia’s PTDI to boost sales CN235, N219 and NC212 aircraft in MEA (WAM 05/11/2022)
GAL signs MoU with Indonesia’s MRO leader GMF AeroAsia (WAM 05/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs (WAM 05/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Lithuanian FM in Abu Dhabi (WAM 05/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Pakistani FM (WAM 05/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and Law (WAM 05/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Turkish FM in Abu Dhabi (WAM 05/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi Ship Building signs MoU with PT PAL Indonesia at Indo Defence 2022 (WAM 04/11/2022)
Joint Committee and political consultations between UAE and Kazakhstan discuss strengthening bilateral relations (WAM 04/11/2022)
Shakhboot bin Nahyan receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea (WAM 04/11/2022)
UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group discuss cooperation with Germany’s parliament (WAM 04/11/2022)
High-level Chilean delegation visits Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai (WAM 04/11/2022)
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children receives high-level Vietnamese delegation (WAM 04/11/2022)
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar commends UAE efforts in spreading values of brotherhood and tolerance (WAM 04/11/2022)
Al Sayegh discusses strengthening UAE-Georgia cooperation with Georgian FM (WAM 04/11/2022)
UAE, Indonesia to develop cooperation in energy sector (WAM 03/11/2022)
China-UAE bilateral trade rises 28% to exceed $64 bn during 1st 8 months of 2022: Chinese Envoy (WAM 03/11/2022)
UAE President receives written message from President of Kazakhstan (WAM 03/11/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed, Lavrov discuss UAE-Russia strategic partnership (WAM 03/11/2022)
Al Bowardi meets with Indonesian Minister of Defence (WAM 03/11/2022)
UAE participates in International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2022 meetings (WAM 03/11/2022)
German industrial companies explore investment opportunities in UAE (WAM 03/11/2022)
Analysis: Bahrain Dialogue Forum, Abu Dhabi Human Fraternity Document consolidate values of peaceful co-existence, tolerance (WAM 03/11/2022)
Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister lauds country’s partnership with UAE in tourism, aviation (WAM 02/11/2022)
Presidents of UAE, US meet virtually to discuss joint initiative to accelerate energy transition (WAM 02/11/2022)
UAE President receives VP of Indonesia (WAM 02/11/2022)
EDCC organises UAE pavilion at SOFEX2022 in Jordan (WAM 02/11/2022)
Mohammed bin Rashid attends 31st Arab League Summit as head of UAE delegation (WAM 02/11/2022)
DP World partners with Lin-Gang Special Area to develop Chinese trade zone (WAM 02/11/2022)
DMCC, South Korea strengthen ties to boost global blockchain, Web3 industries (WAM 01/11/2022)
UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs meets IMF Director of Middle East, Central Asia Department (WAM 01/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi Exports Office signs 'Line of Credit' agreement with National Bank of Iraq (WAM 01/11/2022)
ENEC, Atlantic Council sign three-year agreement for nuclear energy collaboration (WAM 01/11/2022)
UAE, US sign partnership to catalyse $100b of investment in renewable energies, clean technologies (WAM 01/11/2022)
UAE President meets with US National Security Council Coordinator for Middle East, North Africa (WAM 01/11/2022)
Joint MoIAT-UK roundtable explores industrial investment opportunities (WAM 01/11/2022)
Thani Al Zeyoudi attends Turkish embassy's celebration for National Day (WAM 01/11/2022)
UAE President receives Georgian PM (WAM 31/10/2022)
UAE President receives phone call from UK PM (WAM 31/10/2022)
ADNOC, GAIL of India to explore LNG supply and decarbonisation opportunities (WAM 31/10/2022)
CBUAE, National Bank of Kyrgyzstan sign MoU on banking sector supervision (WAM 31/10/2022)
UAE business and economy-related news headlines
Hub71, Yahsat to advance innovative technologies supporting satellite operations from Abu Dhabi (WAM 07/11/2022)
One year to COP28: Expo City Dubai kicks off diverse calendar of events in support of climate-secure future (WAM 07/11/2022)
DEWA appoints consultant for implementing 6th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (WAM 07/11/2022)
Inclusive Workplaces and Untapping of Human Potential: UAE’s Keyword for Prosperity (WAM 07/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi and Dubai 'well positioned' to quickly achieve advanced smart city status (The National 07/11/2022)
Swiss electric seaplane maker Jekta makes debut in Abu Dhabi (The National 07/11/2022)
How Adipec has transitioned to 'maximum energy, minimum emissions' (The National 07/11/2022)
COVID-19 Media Briefing: UAE to further relax COVID-19 restrictions from tomorrow (WAM 06/11/2022)
Maktoum bin Mohammed announces Dubai FinTech Summit (WAM 06/11/2022)
Implementation pathway of UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative to be revealed at COP27 (WAM 06/11/2022)
Dubai challenges engineers to build driverless bus to ease congestion (The National 06/11/2022)
COP27: 33 years of climate actions by UAE to protect planet Earth (WAM 05/11/2022)
UAE to showcase climate achievements at COP27, prepares to host COP28 (WAM 05/11/2022)
Emirates boosts Latin American network with return to Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires (WAM 05/11/2022)
Multiple nationalities, diverse denominations, one faith: How Abu Dhabi accommodates diversity (WAM 05/11/2022)
flydubai adds six new destinations to its network (WAM 05/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi welcomes visitors to discover experiences at their own pace (WAM 04/11/2022)
FANR highlights its robust Nuclear Safeguards Regime (WAM 04/11/2022)
50 days of festivities: Expo City Dubai’s ‘Winter City’ to celebrate most wonderful time of the year (WAM 04/11/2022)
Emirates resumes flights to Argentina (WAM 04/11/2022)
Dubai's real estate market records over AED12.9b in weeklong transactions (WAM 04/11/2022)
Sheikh Zayed Festival opens on 18th November at Al Wathba (WAM 04/11/2022)
Ministry of Finance discusses UAE’s economic and financial developments with IMF Article IV Consultations' Missions Chief (WAM 04/11/2022)
UAE: Unity in diversity (WAM 04/11/2022)
Dubai raises Empower's IPO size to 20% on strong investor demand (The National 04/11/2022)
A Closer Look: what next for the UAE's private education market? (The National 04/11/2022)
Olive Rock Partners takes majority stakes in two UAE-based dental chains (The National 04/11/2022)
Dubai schools consider whether to raise fees next year if freeze is lifted (The National 04/11/2022)
‘NextGen Talent’ forum delivers critical future industry skills guidance to 5,000 UAE students (WAM 03/11/2022)
ADIPEC 2022 consolidates UAE’s leading position in global energy sector: ADCCI Chairman (WAM 03/11/2022)
General Pension and Social Security Authority approves draft annual budget for 2023 (WAM 03/11/2022)
'Future Leaders Programme' launched at ADIPEC 2022 (WAM 03/11/2022)
UAE Flag a symbol of nation's unity: Hamdan bin Mohammed (WAM 03/11/2022)
ADNOC Refining secures new international partners, further enabling UAE’s Industrial Growth (WAM 03/11/2022)
UAE President, Rulers raise UAE flag nationwide (WAM 03/11/2022)
MBRCGI partners with Cambridge University to forge next generation of Emirati government innovators (WAM 03/11/2022)
Gulf central banks hike interest rates as US Fed continues to fight inflation (WAM 03/11/2022)
UAE stocks end in green (WAM 03/11/2022)
'Al Ittihad', WAM to hold forum on 'National Media in the Era of Digitalisation' (WAM 03/11/2022)
Adnoc signs agreements worth up to $9.5b to boost the UAE manufacturing sector (The National 03/11/2022)
AD Ports buys majority stake in Dubai-based global container shipping company for $800m (The National 03/11/2022)
UAE's non-oil private sector economy improves in October on demand boost and new business (The National 03/11/2022)
Dubai's billionaire investor Mohamed Alabbar focuses on succession planning (The National 03/11/2022)
Adnoc teams up with Baker Hughes to develop new technologies (The National 03/11/2022)
Dubai tenants downsize and move to cheaper areas as rents rise (The National 03/11/2022)
Adnoc Refining to sell waste management plants to consortium (The National 03/11/2022)
UAE seeks to play pioneering role in development of 6G (The National 03/11/2022)
CBUAE raises Base Rate by 75 Basis Points (WAM 02/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi Airports gears up to launch advanced biometric technology with touchless boarding (WAM 02/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi Airports gears up to launch advanced biometric technology (WAM 02/11/2022)
ADIPEC 2022 explores latest smart industries in energy sector (WAM 02/11/2022)
Smart manufacturing will be cornerstone of future societies, Sarah Al Amiri tells ADIPEC 2022 (WAM 02/11/2022)
MoIAT unveils first 13 Technology Transformation Programme projects at ADIPEC 2022 (WAM 02/11/2022)
Borouge, ADNOC Logistics & Services inaugurate Borouge Global Gateway (WAM 02/11/2022)
CEPSA, Etihad join forces to accelerate decarbonisation of air transport (WAM 02/11/2022)
AD Ports Group, Fugro to expand remote and autonomous capabilities of maritime industry in Middle East (WAM 02/11/2022)
Americana offers 30% of its shares for subscription through dual listing in Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia (WAM 02/11/2022)
ADNOC Drilling confirms $1.6 billion Integrated Drilling Fluids Services award (WAM 02/11/2022)
Borouge opens logistics unit at Khalifa Port to boost its exports (The National 02/11/2022)
NPCC signs pipe deal with Al Gharbia for main gas line at Adnoc's Lower Zakum field (The National 02/11/2022)
Adnoc and Siemens Energy to jointly develop blockchain-based technology (The National 02/11/2022)
Sharif Al Olama announces completion of phase one of UAE’s National Hydrogen Strategy (WAM 01/11/2022)
Tawazun celebrates 30 years of continued success (WAM 01/11/2022)
ADIPEC spotlights technology, collaboration, government policy as key energy transition drivers (WAM 01/11/2022)
DCT Abu Dhabi announces 'Abu Dhabi Fanzone – FIFA World Cup Viewing Experience' (WAM 01/11/2022)
ADNEC, WAM organise virtual meeting with heads of operating local media institutions in country (WAM 01/11/2022)
‘Mother of the Nation Festival’ to return to UAE Capital in December (WAM 01/11/2022)
Activation of electronic link with Dubai Airports: MoFAIC (WAM 01/11/2022)
SEHA opens Disease Prevention and Screening Centre in Al Mushrif Mall (WAM 01/11/2022)
Youth Netball Academy for Girls to open in Abu Dhabi (WAM 01/11/2022)
NYUAD hosts UAE’s 1st Indoor triathlon & aquathlon to further promote public health, fitness (WAM 01/11/2022)
IAEA experts conclude UAE made significant improvements towards occupational (WAM 01/11/2022)radiation protection (WAM 01/11/2022)
President issues Federal Decree appointing Tareq Al Hosani as Secretary-General of Tawazun (WAM 01/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre waives fees for publishers taking part in 2022 book fairs (WAM 01/11/2022)
Department of Municipalities and Transport signs Twinning Agreement with Bishkek City (WAM 01/11/2022)
Dubai's share of clean energy at 12.8% of total installed capacity: DEWA (WAM 01/11/2022)
Sharjah Executive Council issues decision allowing all nationalities to own real estate (WAM 01/11/2022)
EDGE partners with Enekom to expand regional railway capability, scope (WAM 01/11/2022)
World Bank expects UAE's real GDP to grow by 5.9% in 2022 (WAM 01/11/2022)
Emirates and Air Canada begin codeshare pact covering 46 destinations (The National 01/11/2022)
Dubai property rents: where they rose and fell in third quarter of 2022 (The National 01/11/2022)
Dozens of tech firms to announce UAE move by end of year, minister says (The National 01/11/2022)
Abu Dhabi Customs shares its digital systems experience globally (WAM 31/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi stock market up 1.2% (WAM 31/10/2022)
Dubai retains its position as world’s top FDI destination in H1-22 (WAM 31/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council announces 3Q 2022 performance index of operating sectors (WAM 31/10/2022)
MBRSC announces launch date of Emirates Lunar Mission (WAM 31/10/2022)
Dubai Chambers trains 1000 executives from 300 global chambers on CMI framework (WAM 31/10/2022)
Special Olympics UAE awards 15 medical institutions Unified Healthcare Provider Status in Abu Dhabi (WAM 31/10/2022)
Dubai Culture presents self-development skills as part of ‘School of Life’ (WAM 31/10/2022)
Theyab bin Mohamed launches Parent-friendly Label at UAE Level (WAM 31/10/2022)
MoIAT, Abu Dhabi Investment Office sign MoU to boost incentives and support for the industrial sector (WAM 31/10/2022)
Dubai solar park reaches 1,800MW capacity (The National 31/10/2022)
Bayanat shares surge on ADX trading debut (The National 31/10/2022)
Taaleem IPO: education group to open new schools in Jumeirah, Mira and Abu Dhabi (The National 31/10/2022)
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