UAE Weekly Business News 08/07/2024
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 196 published 08 July 2024.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
Free zone’s Qualifying Commodities Traders can enjoy 0% tax (Khaleej Times 08/07/2024)
RAKEZ, AHK boost Ras Al Khaimah’s business outlook through networking event for German investors (WAM 05/07/2024)
DFZ Council emphasises role of technology in enhancing transaction safety, attracting foreign investments (WAM 02/07/2024)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
Applying for visa? Now get digitally-stamped bank statements for free (Khaleej Times 08/07/2024)
Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation continues reviewing private sector’s compliance with Midday Break (WAM 05/07/2024)
Pakistan envoy urges citizens to abide by UAE visit visa rules or risk being sent home (The National 04/07/2024)
UAE announces 2 companies to offer alternative end of service savings schemes (Arabian Business 04/07/2024)
UAE jobs: Do you really need a university degree to secure a high-paying role? Experts weigh in (Arabian Business 04/07/2024)
UAE jobs: Doctors and teachers versus cold callers and influencers as professions with best reputations revealed (Arabian Business 04/07/2024)
Why the UAE could see a rush to hire talented workers this year (The National 03/07/2024)
UAE jobs: Gen Z workers show climate concern, lack ‘green skills’, have ‘eco-anxiety’, says new LinkedIn report (Arabian Business 03/07/2024)
Jobs in the Middle East: Healthcare and engineering jobs in demand, journalists and copywriters declining while time management and communication are key skills (Arabian Business 03/07/2024)
UAE announces paid holiday for Islamic New Year (Arabian Business 02/07/2024)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launches Satgate project to enhance maritime mapping (WAM 08/07/2024)
Dubai Customs launches blockchain platform for enhanced commercial efficiency and transparency (Government of Dubai Media Office 08/07/2024)
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council partners with Abu Dhabi Global Market on inspections to ensure product safety in the emirate (Abu Dhabi Media Office 08/07/2024)
Sheikh Zayed Mosque among top tourist attractions (The National 08/07/2024)
Dubai residents say new metro stations will help save money (Khaleej Times 08/07/2024)
Dubai businessmen launch low-cost airline Air Kerala, plan to slash prices for expats (Khaleej Times 08/07/2024)
Dubai real estate sector recorded $3.9b of transactions last week (Arabian Business 08/07/2024)
Makyee is leading the way in fast and digital currency-enabled real estate transactions (Arabian Business 08/07/2024)
Dubai’s DAMAC Group bets big on AI with $50m investment in Anthropic (Arabian Business 08/07/2024)
Dubai Customs, Dubai Chambers discuss joint cooperation, support for Dubai Economic Agenda goals (WAM 07/07/2024)
Petroleum Products Trading Regulatory Committee in Abu Dhabi to launch platform for consultation and communication (WAM 07/07/2024)
UAE’s merchandise, services trade reach AED4.61t in 2023 (Khaleej Times 07/07/2024)
Demand for branded residences remains strong amid Dubai property boom (The National 06/07/2024)
UAE travel giant dnata reports 35% increase in summer international bookings (Arabian Business 06/07/2024)
ADIO drives key community projects in Abu Dhabi (WAM 05/07/2024)
Brand Dubai releases new guide as part of latest phase of #DubaiDestinations campaign (WAM 05/07/2024)
UAE ranked 10th best destination to live and work for expats in 2024 (The National 05/07/2024)
Adnoc says it cut 6.2m tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions last year (The National 05/07/2024)
UAE used car market set to double to $48.15b by 2030: Report (Arabian Business 05/07/2024)
Pure Gold’s PG Real Estate announces AED1b investment plan (Arabian Business 05/07/2024)
Taaleem revenue grows 15% as enrolment surge (Arabian Business 05/07/2024)
Food People, UAE Restaurants Group partner to boost F&B recruitment (Arabian Business 05/07/2024)
ADNOC and JBIC sign $3b green financing agreement (WAM 04/07/2024)
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Week to be held next November with wide international participation (WAM 04/07/2024)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce encourages private sector participation in ‘Parent-friendly Label’ programme (WAM 04/07/2024)
One million passengers benefit from ‘on-demand bus service’ (WAM 04/07/2024)
10th World Green Economy Summit to be held on October 2 (WAM 04/07/2024)
Dubai to develop world's largest, most advanced car market (WAM 04/07/2024)
Dubai announces MASSIVE 20m square foot car market, targets $3.8b sales (Arabian Business 04/07/2024)
Loyalty programmes drive online shopping in UAE to hit $5.5b till half-way 2024 (Arabian Business 04/07/2024)
Middle East airline traffic up 9.7% in May: IATA (Arabian Business 04/07/2024)
ADEK, Khalifa University launch STEM programme (WAM 03/07/2024)
FANR showcases UAE’s capacity building in nuclear regulatory sector at IAEA’s international conference (WAM 03/07/2024)
Dubai Chambers partners with Aramex to enhance services offered to business community (WAM 03/07/2024)
7X unveils expansion plans to strengthen global network (WAM 03/07/2024)
ADU partners with Burjeel Holdings to advance clinical research (WAM 03/07/2024)
Abu Dhabi airports recorded 22.4 million travellers in 2023 (WAM 03/07/2024)
UAE shoppers use Snapchat for buying on social platforms, says new DHL report (Arabian Business 03/07/2024)
Dubai Centre for Family Businesses discusses ‘Uses of Waqf, Foundations, and Trusts in Family Businesses’ (WAM 02/07/2024)
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council launches UAE’s first Honey Quality Laboratory (WAM 02/07/2024)
Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi, TotalEnergies to partner on conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems (WAM 02/07/2024)
flydubai touches down in Islamabad, Lahore (WAM 02/07/2024)
SEC forms medical committee for home nursing service (WAM 02/07/2024)
Dubai real estate: Property sales volume surges 30% due to strong demand (Arabian Business 02/07/2024)
New Dubai nature-inspired mall will open in 2026 (Arabian Business 02/07/2024)
Dubai updates energy demand strategy to push efficiency savings (Arabian Business 02/07/2024)
Dubai’s Taaleem gets exclusive rights to open Harrow Schools in the region (Arabian Business 02/07/2024)
Gulf space revenues worth $10b says GCC chief (Arabian Business 02/07/2024)
GCC sovereign investors lead global deal-making in H1 with focus on green deals (The National 02/07/2024)
(WAM 01/07/2024)
UAE FINANCIAL NEWS
ADX welcomes secondary listing of inaugural ADQ $2.5b bond (WAM 04/07/2024)
Lunate, Daman Investments first investment funds authorised under voluntary Savings Scheme (WAM 04/07/2024)
Sixth EU-UAE Structural Dialogue on AML/CFT concludes in Brussels (WAM 02/07/2024)
FTA urges Resident Juridical Persons with licences issued in May to register for Corporate Tax by 31 July 2024 (WAM 02/07/2024)
ADIB's sustainable finance amounts to AED5.56b in 2023 (WAM 02/07/2024)
UAE crypto firms welcome ‘stability’ as CBUAE approves stablecoin licensing system (Arabian Business 02/07/2024)
UAE SCA launches new regulations to boost competitiveness of private debt bond offerings (Arabian Business 02/07/2024)
UAE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS NEWS
Alpha Dhabi to list companies as it goes ‘shopping’ for assets (The National 05/07/2024)
Ghitha Holding acquires KSA-based Arabian Farms for $65.3m (Arabian Business 04/07/2024)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
(WAM 07/07/2024)
UAE Pavilion announces its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan (WAM 05/07/2024)
UAE, Japan discuss latest developments in comprehensive strategic partnership, sign MoUs (WAM 05/07/2024)
Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates UK Foreign Secretary, discusses bilateral relations (WAM 05/07/2024)
Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates new Egyptian Foreign Minister (WAM 04/07/2024)
Protocol of amendment to agreement signed to establish Embassy of Republic of Uzbekistan in UAE (WAM 04/07/2024)
Al Zeyoudi launches Burjeel Institute for Global Health in New York (WAM 03/07/2024)
Latifa bint Mohammed meets with Japanese Consul-General (WAM 03/07/2024)
(WAM 02/07/2024)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mali (WAM 01/07/2024)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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