UAE Weekly Business News 08/01/24
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 170. 8th January 2024.
UAE free zones news
UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah makes business licensing easier for investors through new Emirates Post deal (Arabian Business News 05/01/2024)
UAE employment, visa and Emiratisation news
Middle East jobs market more competitive in 2024, survey finds (The National 05/01/2024)
Gratuity system no substitute for retirement pension, survey finds (The National 04/01/2024)
UAE small businesses can face fines if failing to adhere to Emiratisation rules (Arabian Business News 02/01/2024)
UAE business and economy news
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority to supply recycled water to 1,600+ farms in the emirate (Abu Dhabi Media Council 08/01/2024)
ADQ appoints new Chairman of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (Abu Dhabi Media Council 08/01/2024)
Nomad Homes aims to simplify the process for property buyers (The National 08/01/2024)
Dubai airport could join '100 million passenger club' this year (Khaleej Times 08/01/2024)
RTA awards AED332m contract for Improvement of Umm Suqeim Street Project (Government of Dubai Media Office 07/01/2024)
Dulsco enters pact with Assured Aviation on airport ground services (Khaleej Times 07/01/2024)
Dubai: What are investor’s rights if off-plan property is not handed over on time? (Khaleej Times 07/01/2024)
All UAE airlines ranked among the world’s 20 safest (Khaleej Times 07/01/2024)
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed announces UAE astronaut to land on moon, build lunar station (Arabian Business News 07/01/2024)
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed announces UAE cabinet reshuffle (Arabian Business News 07/01/2024)
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi partners with PureHealth to research impact of climate challenges on public health (Abu Dhabi Media Council 06/01/2024)
Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi launches Household Income and Expenditure survey 2024 (Abu Dhabi Media Council 05/01/2024)
UAE Cabinet approves 2024 plan with sustainability as a pillar (The National 05/01/2024)
India announces plan for Dragon Mart-style ‘Bharat Park’ in UAE to boost trade (Arabian Business News 05/01/2024)
Dubai couples are getting married faster than the rest of the world (Arabian Business News 05/01/2024)
Dubai real estate: When is the best time to buy property in 2024? (Arabian Business News 05/01/2024)
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development partners with XMILE Group to enhance sustainability in industrial sector (Abu Dhabi Media Council 04/01/2024)
UAE megaprojects: 20 developments that are on their way (The National 04/01/2024)
Top 10 software development companies in Dubai, UAE (Khaleej Times 04/01/2024)
Dubai real estate: What are the requirements to become an agent (Arabian Business News 04/01/2024)
Emirates offers over 1,000 additional seats to Seoul with three new flights (Arabian Business News 04/01/2024)
Tata Group enters UAE packaged food market with millet-based snacks and breakfast products (Arabian Business News 04/01/2024)
Dubai construction sector is growing, but city needs mid-market properties (Arabian Business News 04/01/2024)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 18 years of Dubai leadership (Arabian Business News 04/01/2024)
Dubai Centre for Family Businesses issues ‘Sample Article of Association for Family Businesses’ (Arabian Business News 04/01/2024)
Abu Dhabi Customs strengthens customs inspection ecosystem with AI-powered technology (Abu Dhabi Media Council 03/01/2024)
Ma’an outlines plans for how businesses can care for others (The National 03/01/2024)
UAE in 2024: New laws, national achievements and major events you need to know (Arabian Business News 03/01/2024)
AI-powered scanners speed up UAE-Oman border crossings (Arabian Business News 03/01/2024)
Alabbar reveals Emaar plan to ‘expand’ Dubai Mall (Arabian Business News 03/01/2024)
Burj Khalifa sees $2.7b home sales since launch, deals up 22% last year (Arabian Business News 03/01/2024)
Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed announces Parkin PJSC for city’s parking operations (Arabian Business News 03/01/2024)
Dubai early years education: 23,779 children enrolled, 27 new centres, 15% growth (Arabian Business News 03/01/2024)
Dubai real estate: Agents reporting over AED150,000 in commission per deal as property market booms (Arabian Business News 03/01/2024)
Abu Dhabi Investment Office to host DRIFTx event for smart and autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Media Council 02/01/2024)
6th UMEX and SimTEX exhibitions to take place in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Media Council 02/01/2024)
Dubai rents set to climb 20% in 2024 (Khaleej Times 02/01/2024)
Abu Dhabi’s IHC announces formation of $27.2b 2PointZero holding company (Arabian Business News 02/01/2024)
Arada buys AED600m plot in Zaabeel (Arabian Business News 02/01/2024)
UAE travel trends 2023: Cheapest flight, hotels, popular destinations (Arabian Business News 02/01/2024)
Dubai announces $76m street light project in 40 streets and districts (Arabian Business News 02/01/2024)
Daily flights from Abu Dhabi to two new destinations in Kerala commence (Khaleej Times 01/01/2024)
UAE Financial News
UAE corporate tax: Why you must take note of deferred taxation (The National 08/01/2024)
Dubai Duty Free logs all-time record annual sales of $2.15b (Arabian Business News 05/01/2024)
Dubai stocks up; healthcare index top performer at ADX (Arabian Business News 05/01/2024)
UAE’s non-oil business activity hits highest level in four years (The National 04/01/2024)
Where are GCC stock markets headed in 2024? (The National 02/01/2024)
UAE Mergers & Acquisitions news
AD Ports to boost Egypt tourism with investment in cruise terminals (The National 05/01/2024)
AD Ports Group announces Noatum’s acquisition of Spain-based APM terminals Castellón (Arabian Business News 03/01/2024)
UAE bilateral trade news
Dubai's Dragon Oil expands Turkmenistan investment (The National 06/01/2024)
AD Ports Group to develop and operate cruise terminals in Egyptian Red Sea Ports (Arabian Business News 05/01/2024)
President Sheikh Mohamed receives leader of Turkmenistan (The National 04/01/2024)
UAE and Jordan discuss economic ties following $2b H1 2023 trade flows (Arabian Business News 03/01/2024)
Dragon Oil starts production from Egypt’s Al Wasl field (The National 02/01/2024)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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