UAE Weekly Business News 09/12/2024
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 217 published 09 December 2024.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
Hub71 startups secure AED7b in funding (WAM 06/12/2024)
Hub71, Google partner to accelerate startup growth in UAE (WAM 06/12/2024)
DIFC announces decarbonisation strategy, achieving Net Zero by 2045 (WAM 05/12/2024)
Dubai CommerCity partners with Aramex, QuikBot Technologies to launch autonomous delivery robots trial (WAM 05/12/2024)
dnata Logistics to expand UAE footprint with new 57,000m² facility in Dubai South (Government of Dubai Media Office 05/12/2024)
Future Sustainability Summit 2024 in Dubai (Arabian Business 05/12/2024)
Masdar City unveils tailored business packages (WAM 04/12/2024)
KEZAD Group, Siemens to work together to enhance Industry 4.0 readiness in Abu Dhabi (WAM 04/12/2024)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)
Early retirement proposed for administrative staff whose jobs may be replaced by AI (Khaleej Times 08/12/2024)
Some UAE citizens may be able to retire early; here’s a proposal from FNC (Khaleej Times 05/12/2024)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
Abu Dhabi Investment Office partners with Partanna to decarbonise concrete industry (WAM 08/12/2024)
FCSC participates in first GCC Economic Competitiveness Forum (WAM 08/12/2024)
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment prepares to launch framework for Extended Producer Responsibility in UAE (WAM 08/12/2024)
Zayed Higher Organisation opens food products packaging centre employing People of Determination (WAM 08/12/2024)
RTA opens 3-Lane Bridge to Ease Traffic Flow from Sheikh Rashid Road Towards Infinity Bridge (Government of Dubai Media Office 08/12/2024)
Mohammed bin Rashid announces government reshuffle (Government of Dubai Media Office 08/12/2024)
UAE to gain from Opec+ decision on oil output (Khaleej Times 08/12/2024)
Dubai new order inflows grow fastest since August (Khaleej Times 08/12/2024)
UAE President receives Druze community leader (WAM 07/12/2024)
Apple announces new store in Al Ain, set to open in 2025 (Khaleej Times 07/12/2024)
Dubai Walk: Sheikh Mohammed approves MASSIVE 6,500km pedestrian network (Arabian Business 07/12/2024)
ADIO announces partnerships on retail, education developments (WAM 06/12/2024)
Abu Dhabi Business Week highlights emirate's investment appeal (WAM 06/12/2024)
Abu Dhabi enhances industrial emergency response (WAM 06/12/2024)
UAE global leader in supporting arts, culture (WAM 06/12/2024)
Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses signing of agreement to launch 1st commercial electric air taxi flights in Abu Dhabi (WAM 06/12/2024)
Abu Dhabi to host International Desalination and Reuse Association World Congress 2024 (WAM 06/12/2024)
FADA showcases advanced solutions at Abu Dhabi Space Debate (WAM 06/12/2024)
UAE tops Arab world in TIMSS 2023 (WAM 06/12/2024)
The 30th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival kicks off (Government of Dubai Media Office 06/12/2024)
Dubai south signs agreement with bt properties to develop a unique master community at the golf district (Government of Dubai Media Office 06/12/2024)
Fish & Co brings fresh flavours to Dubai’s Time Square Centre (Khaleej Times 06/12/2024)
Optimising healthcare operations, medication safety, and efficiency through Automation (Khaleej Times 06/12/2024)
Abu Dhabi launches self-driving robot Uber taxis (Arabian Business 06/12/2024)
Abu Dhabi University to host 2nd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures 2024 (WAM 05/12/2024)
MoIAT, LuLu launch initiative to promote UAE-made products (WAM 05/12/2024)
Abu Dhabi Finance Week to host its biggest ever edition next week (WAM 05/12/2024)
DEWA completes 82% of AED290m reservoir in Hassyan (WAM 05/12/2024)
UAE President visits Ruler of Ajman (WAM 05/12/2024)
Khalifa Fund unveils new strategy, launches MZN Hub (WAM 05/12/2024)
Zayed International Airport crowned ‘World’s Most Beautiful Airport’ (WAM 05/12/2024)
Solutions+, MBME Group to advance UAE's sports sector (WAM 05/12/2024)
ADNOC signs 15-Year, 1MPTA SPA with PETRONAS for Ruwais LNG Project (WAM 05/12/2024)
AIM Congress announces launch of AI World Championship in Abu Dhabi (WAM 05/12/2024)
ADNOC partners with local, federal entities to boost local manufacturing capabilities (WAM 05/12/2024)
Abu Dhabi Chamber launches Roadmap 2025-2027 to support private sector growth, enhance economic diversification (WAM 05/12/2024) Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed calls for incentives for leading firms to boost autonomous sector (Khaleej Times 05/12/2024)
Dubai’s AED1,070 e-trader licence: Guide for freelancers, home businesses and entrepreneurs – all you need to know (Arabian Business 05/12/2024)
Ministry of Economy signs MoU with ADNOC to integrate data, enhance digital transformation of National Economic Register (WAM 04/12/2024)
FNC adopts recommendations on AI (WAM 04/12/2024)
UAE ranks among world's most prosperous societies: GCC-Stat (WAM 04/12/2024)
Empower starts operations of ‘Jumeirah Beach Hills’ district cooling plant (WAM 04/12/2024) Dubai Chambers, HSBC to support expansion of companies locally, globally (WAM 04/12/2024)
Mangrove Conservation and Restoration Conference to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 10 (WAM 04/12/2024)
Abu Dhabi Business Week attracts over 10,000 participants (WAM 04/12/2024)
UAE’s Aldar acquires tower in Dubai DIFC for $626m (Arabian Business 04/12/2024)
Dubai real estate: Gen Z tipped to be majority buyers as market sees major shift in investor profiles (Arabian Business 04/12/2024)
Dubai real estate market maintains momentum with 13,502 sales in November (Arabian Business 04/12/2024)
UAE Holidays 2025 (Arabian Business 04/12/2024)
Branded real estate sector in Dubai leads world with 140 premium projects expected by 2031 (Arabian Business 04/12/2024)
UAE marks 53rd Eid Al Etihad with economic milestones (WAM 03/12/2024)
UAE is home to over 1.5 million trade licenses (WAM 03/12/2024)
Middle East retailers shore up cyber defences as shopping season begins (Khaleej Times 03/12/2024)
More than four in five UAE businesses have a ‘clear, shared vision’ for AI (Khaleej Times 03/12/2024)
UAE SME sector set for major boost as no-code platforms drive innovation (Arabian Business 03/12/2024)
Dubai real estate: How 3D printing in construction could support $272bn property transaction targets (Arabian Business 03/12/2024)
UAE economy booming with $817b trade target, thriving tourism sector and advancing global reputation (Arabian Business 03/12/2024)
Bolt launches operations in UAE on Eid Al Etihad (WAM 02/12/2024)
Air France-KLM’s frequent flyer programme announces status match offer in UAE (Arabian Business 02/12/2024)
UAE TENDER OPPORTUNITY NEWS
ADIO announces tender for events arenas in Abu Dhabi (WAM 04/12/2024)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
Dubai equity benchmark set to rise 20% this year (Khaleej Times 08/12/2024)
Dubai real estate: Tokinvest and YallaValue to support fractional property investments (Arabian Business 05/12/2024)
Gross banks’ assets reach AED4,378b by end-August (WAM 04/12/2024)
Dubai Duty Free’s 11-month sales hit $1.94b (WAM 04/12/2024)
UAE economy set to grow 4.5% next year (Khaleej Times 04/12/2024)
FTA urges persons subject to Corporate Tax to file returns, settle payables within legal timeframes (WAM 03/12/2024)
UAE M&A NEWS
Aliph Capital strikes deal to acquire 25% stake in UAE-based lifestyle products supplier Sanipex Group (Arabian Business 06/12/2024)
Mubadala announces strategic investment in Zelis (WAM 05/12/2024)
Saudi Venture Capital invests in UAE private equity Aliph Capital (Arabian Business 05/12/2024)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make UAE, Saudi Arabia visit (Arabian Business 08/12/2024)
UAE, Tanzania deepen bilateral cooperation (WAM 06/12/2024)
UAE, Cypriot Presidents discuss cooperation (WAM 06/12/2024)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives FM of Ecuador (WAM 06/12/2024)
India SADC Trade Commission officially launched in UAE (Khaleej Times 06/12/2024)
UAE, Senegalese Presidents explore ways to deepen cooperation (WAM 05/12/2024)
Abu Dhabi launches 'Golden Vendor List' to boost local industries (WAM 05/12/2024)
EDGE to provide advanced secure communications system for Brazilian Ministry of Defence’s CENSIPAM Agency (WAM 05/12/2024)
Sheikha Fatima receives U.S. First Lady Jill Biden (WAM 05/12/2024)
United Arab Emirates inaugurates 10 maternity centres in Afghanistan as part of UAE’s comprehensive development programme (WAM 05/12/2024)
ENOC commemorates completion of Horizon JPUT Pipeline Connectivity project in Singapore (WAM 04/12/2024)
UAE, Korea boost cooperation in water management (WAM 03/12/2024)
UAE participates in third team meeting for development of joint Arab economic, social work (WAM 02/12/2024)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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