UAE Weekly Business News 11/12/23
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 166. 11th December 2023.
UAE free zones news
DMCC Welcomes 'Mercer House' by Ellington Properties in Uptown Dubai (Government of Dubai Media Office 11/12/2023)
DAFZ reinforces its position as key driver of national sustainability strategies (WAM 11/12/2023)
ADIO, GRIDSERVE to power the future of mobility (WAM 09/12/2023)
ADGMA forges strategic collaborations to advance financial education and national development (WAM 09/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi Airports announce new development plans for free zone arm (WAM 06/12/2023)
UAE employment, visa and Emiratisation news
UAE adopts integrated climate-conscious policies to enhance job opportunities, economic prosperity in labour market (WAM 06/12/2023)
Pension contributions for new Emirati employees to rise by 6% (The National 06/12/2023)
UAE looks to Vietnam to boost workforce (Arabian Business 06/12/2023)
UAE business and trade news
UAE's Hydro Wind Energy seeks to provide low-cost clean power (The National 11/12/2023)
MoEI, EAD launch hydrogeological map of UAE (WAM 10/12/2023)
DCD launches Quality Assessment Framework to enhance Abu Dhabi’s social care services (WAM 10/12/2023)
RTA unveils revamped Strategic Plan 2024-2030 (WAM 10/12/2023)
BEEAH Group, LOHUM establish nation’s first recycling plant for end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles (WAM 10/12/2023)
Ministry of Education launches new global framework to promote climate education, empower educators (WAM 10/12/2023)
EAD, Ajyal Holding sign MoU to collaborate on environmental initiatives (WAM 10/12/2023)
Mubadala ACCESS Centre awarded $1 million grant for research from Dalio Philanthropies (WAM 10/12/2023)
Green trade a major driver for promoting sustainable, resilient global economy: Al Zeyoudi (WAM 10/12/2023)
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi marks its first flight to Colombo (WAM 10/12/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid chairs UAE Cabinet meeting in Expo City Dubai (Government of Dubai Media Office 10/12/2023)
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi signs letter of collaboration with Foundation of Environmental Education (WAM 09/12/2023)
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi launches its Institute for Oceans (WAM 09/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi to host global consultation on comprehensive surveillance of respiratory viruses (WAM 09/12/2023)
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launches EARTH platform at COP28 (WAM 09/12/2023)
UAE Built Environment Sustainability Blueprint is vital to achieve net zero by 2050 (WAM 09/12/2023)
Big 5 Global welcomes over 81,000 construction professionals from 166 countries (WAM 09/12/2023)
Mansoor bin Mohammed meets with the President of International Boxing Association (WAM 08/12/2023)
UAE announces first Women in Nuclear Middle East chapter (WAM 08/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre participates in international clinical trial for Multiple Sclerosis (WAM 08/12/2023)
ADDED partners with Abu Dhabi’s business community to advance ‘Falcon Economy’ concept (WAM 08/12/2023)
Dubai announces ambitious plan to achieve 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 (WAM 08/12/2023)
MoIAT unveils roadmap and initiatives for climate neutrality at COP28 (WAM 08/12/2023)
UAE leads arab world in trade resilience, tops Whiteshield Index (WAM 08/12/2023)
MBZUAI, e& partner to bolster AI talent, innovation and start-ups (WAM 08/12/2023)
Masdar signs agreement with OMV to produce green hydrogen (WAM 08/12/2023)
ADNOC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to develop global low carbon ammonia and hydrogen markets (WAM 08/12/2023)
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chairman of Milken Institute (Abu Dhabi Media Office 08/12/2023)
Enoc opens first green hydrogen fuel station in Dubai (The National 08/12/2023)
Adnoc and Masdar sign green hydrogen deals (The National 08/12/2023)
Al Rostamani Travel, Cutting Edge announce partnership in global sports travel (Khaleej Times 08/12/2023)
Dubai Duty Free sees influx of Chinese travellers (Arabian Business 08/12/2023)
Dubai real estate sector records $3b of transactions this week (Arabian Business 08/12/2023)
Integrated Transport Centre launches fleet of state-of-the-art electric buses (WAM 07/12/2023)
Ministry of Economy reviews Law on Commerce through Modern Means of Technology (WAM 07/12/2023)
International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR) taking place in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Media Office 07/12/2023)
New taxis and tighter rules could cut Abu Dhabi emissions by 90% (The National 07/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi announces new shopping mall (Arabian Business 07/12/2023)
Gaming Countdown: Meet the speakers at the UAE’s first gaming conference (Arabian Business 07/12/2023)
Dubai warehouse shortage moving businesses to Abu Dhabi (Arabian Business 07/12/2023)
UAE announces new laws to licence, regulate e-commerce sector (Arabian Business 07/12/2023)
Etihad announces non-stop flights to Bali from 2024 (Arabian Business 07/12/2023)
MBRSC hosts NASA Administrator Bill Nelson for a unique session on future of space exploration (WAM 06/12/2023)
Dubai Health Authority develops first accredited medical education system in private sector (WAM 06/12/2023)
DBWC report outlines opportunities, challenges and trends in fintech (WAM 06/12/2023)
Masdar and TotalEnergies demonstrate Methanol-to-SAF pathway with successful test flight (WAM 06/12/2023)
MBRGI launches Food Innovation Hub UAE (WAM 06/12/2023)
Dubai’s Food Tech Valley partners with ReFarmTM to build ‘GigaFarm’ (WAM 06/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre and M42 join forces to enhance public health measures (WAM 06/12/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurates world's largest CSP project, as part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (WAM 06/12/2023)
DoE, ADIO, Masdar sign agreement to support Abu Dhabi's low-carbon hydrogen economy (WAM 06/12/2023)
Implementation plans for hydrogen, energy strategies to be finalised by early 2024: MoEI (WAM 06/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi Investment Office partners with Faraday Future to explore opportunities for electric vehicle production (Abu Dhabi Media Office 06/12/2023)
Global casino bosses heading to Dubai for major gaming conference (Arabian Business 06/12/2023)
Dubai’s Ossiano serves most expensive $13.3K champagne, new Gault&Millau UAE Champagne Index reveals (Arabian Business 06/12/2023)
Aldar Education launches new school in Abu Dhabi, enrolment starts January 2024 (Arabian Business 06/12/2023)
Dubai attracts 101 digital startups as city becomes hub for tech companies (Arabian Business 06/12/2023)
Dubai real estate: 60% property seekers eye apartments says new report (Arabian Business 06/12/2023)
EHS implements several sustainable projects across its facilities (WAM 05/12/2023)
ADDED, MBZUAI, Wio Bank partner to support SMEs (WAM 05/12/2023)
M42 partners with Siemens to advance energy efficiency in UAE health industry (WAM 05/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi Airports crowned 'World's Leading Airport Operator of 2023' (WAM 05/12/2023)
Brand Dubai guide spotlights unique homegrown businesses promoting sustainability in the city (WAM 05/12/2023)
UAE launches Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap at COP28 (WAM 05/12/2023)
Etihad and Tap Air Portugal codeshare opens up exciting new destinations (WAM 05/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development unveils new circular economy framework to drive sustainable industrial growth (Abu Dhabi Media Office 05/12/2023)
Etihad adds new destinations with easy one-stop access to Tap Air Portugal network (The National 05/12/2023)
UAE financial news
UAE corporate tax: Can you be charged VAT on top of the printed price? (The National 11/12/2023)
ADIB lists world’s first USD-denominated green Sukuk on ADX (WAM 08/12/2023)
ADCB introduces region’s first Mastercard Carbon Calculator during COP28 (WAM 08/12/2023)
Dubai Taxi debuts listing on DFM (WAM 07/12/2023)
UAE's Ministry of Investment plans unified FDI strategy (The National 07/12/2023)
PureHealth IPO fully subscribed on first day (WAM 06/12/2023)
UAE non-oil business activity continued to grow in November (The National 06/12/2023)
UAE corporate tax 2024: Details, registration, requirements (Arabian Business 06/12/2023)
UAE National Banks’ sustainable finance pledge reaffirms leadership’s goals (WAM 05/12/2023)
UAE mergers and acquisitions news
UAE's e& concludes acquisition of majority stake in Careem Technologies (The National 08/12/2023)
Mubadala to shift focus to Asia while continuing to invest in the US (The National 07/12/2023)
ADNEC Group acquires French tour and holiday operator Karavel Group (Abu Dhabi Media Office 06/12/2023)
EasyLease enhances green mobility portfolio with 60% stake in Fully Charged LLC (WAM 05/12/2023)
Mubadala invests in Zenobē reinforcing commitment to sustainable infrastructure (WAM 05/12/2023)
Sancta Capital announces $43m RSS acquisition (Arabian Business 05/12/2023)
UAE bilateral trade news
WAM participates in 6th China-Arab States Broadcasting & Television Cooperation Forum in Hangzhou (WAM 10/12/2023)
Georgia government delegation gains insights from UAE modernisation prowess (WAM 10/12/2023)
‘Trends’ and ‘Atlantic Council – Türkiye’ explore prospects of GCC-Turkish cooperation in energy transition (WAM 10/12/2023)
UAE, Co-Operative Republic of Guyana agree to strengthen bilateral ties in key fields of development (WAM 10/12/2023)
UAE and Azerbaijan Presidents discuss bilateral relations (WAM 09/12/2023)
Shakhboot bin Nahyan announces $220m pledge to support health sector in Africa (WAM 09/12/2023)
ENEC, Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority sign MoU at COP28 (WAM 09/12/2023)
BEEAH Group, ACUD form joint venture to revolutionise waste management in Egypt (WAM 09/12/2023)
UAE General Civil Aviation Authority signs cooperation agreements with Brazil, Switzerland (WAM 09/12/2023)
President of UAE receives President of Belarus (WAM 09/12/2023)
SEE Holding, EnerTech to develop Sustainable City in Kuwait (WAM 08/12/2023)
UAE and Barbados sign Promotion and Protection of Investment Agreement (WAM 08/12/2023)
Regulators and industry bodies forge carbon trading framework at Cop28 (The National 08/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi DoE partners with University of Arizona and IRENA to advance clean energy innovation (WAM 07/12/2023)
Masdar advances 10GW Africa growth plan to unlock energy transition in six Sub-Saharan nations (WAM 07/12/2023)
Masdar, VERBUND to explore developing large-scale green hydrogen production in Spain (WAM 07/12/2023)
Masdar signs MoU with Netherlands to create green hydrogen supply chain (Arabian Business 07/12/2023)
Abu Dhabi Customs hosts US Customs and Border Protection delegation in Masdar City (Abu Dhabi Media Office 07/12/2023)
UAE, Philippines explore avenues to strengthen work-related collaboration (WAM 06/12/2023)
Sirius International Holding to drive digital transformation and foster technological innovation in Vietnam (WAM 06/12/2023)
UAE and Russian Presidents discuss bilateral relations and regional and international issues (WAM 06/12/2023)
UAE and Kingdom of Tonga sign promotion and protection of investment agreement (WAM 06/12/2023)
Sultan bin Ahmed visits South Korean SK Telecom Company (WAM 06/12/2023)
UAE’s Amea Power to help build $600m wind farm in Ethiopia (The National 06/12/2023)
Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation meets Vietnamese PM to explore cooperation (WAM 05/12/2023)
Partnership Arrangement for renewable energy signed between UAE, New Zealand and Fiji (WAM 05/12/2023)
CBUAE, Bank Indonesia agree to expand joint cooperation (WAM 05/12/2023)
FAB partners with ENGIE to advance decarbonisation solutions for corporate clients (WAM 05/12/2023)
Ali Al Nuaimi receives French parliamentary delegation (WAM 05/12/2023)
UAE participates in Extraordinary Meeting of BRICS Sherpas (WAM 05/12/2023)
Masdar signs agreements for 1GW wind and potential green hydrogen plant in Jordan (WAM 05/12/2023)
Iberdrola, Masdar sign global alliance to co-invest up to €15b in offshore wind, green hydrogen projects (WAM 05/12/2023)
ENEC, Westinghouse sign MoU for advanced nuclear reactor technologies (WAM 05/12/2023)
Happening Now: COP28 in the UAE
30th November-12th December 2023
UN launches ground-breaking plan to transform world’s agrifood systems (WAM 10/12/2023)
ENEC to collaborate with US’ Idaho National Laboratory on delivering its Net-Zero roadmap (WAM 10/12/2023)
COP28 Presidency is focused on achieving balanced package in negotiations: COP28 Director-General (WAM 10/12/2023)
Majra, HyveGeo sign MoU to provide seed funding for climate and food security solutions in UAE (WAM 10/12/2023)
COP28’s Nature, Land Use and Ocean Day sees over $186 million in commitments (WAM 10/12/2023)
ne'ma unveils results in hospitality sector trial on food waste reduction at COP28 (WAM 10/12/2023)
Dubai highlights global model for encouraging sustainable urban development at COP28 (WAM 10/12/2023)
ITFC ups green financing commitment to 30% (WAM 10/12/2023)
Too few skilled workers to power green transition (The National 10/12/2023)
M42: Healthcare sector responsible for 5% of global emissions (WAM 09/12/2023)
ACSAD working with MOCCAE to deliver UAE's climate neutrality vision (WAM 09/12/2023)
COP28 focuses on inclusive dialogue with climate industries, energy stakeholders: EIC Regional Director (WAM 09/12/2023)
Dubai Municipality, Dulsco Group sign MoU to manage waste at COP28 (WAM 09/12/2023)
MoHAP showcases results of carbon emissions analysis of healthcare facilities at COP28 (WAM 09/12/2023)
COP28 Presidency, International Energy Agency reaffirm 1.5°C-aligned energy transition (WAM 09/12/2023)
Dubai Global Framework a strong push to reduce carbon emissions in international aviation sector (WAM 09/12/2023)
COP28's first week outcomes demonstrate how consensus is carrying us forward: COP28 Director-General (WAM 08/12/2023)
etisalat by e& unveils first net-zero and zero-footprint 5G mobile sites deployment in MENA region (WAM 07/12/2023)
Chinese company announces plans to commit $5b to create integrated solar power chain in UAE (WAM 07/12/2023)
Tadweer launches integrated sustainability initiative to promote textile circularity in UAE (WAM 07/12/2023)
UAE Armed Forces' Climate Change Strategy launched at COP28 (WAM 07/12/2023)
New report identifies transformational role financial institutions play in accelerating GCC’s food security and climate goals globally (WAM 07/12/2023)
UAE Alliance for Climate Action launches two groundbreaking initiatives (WAM 07/12/2023)
Dragon Oil signs a charter to decarbonise oil and gas (WAM 07/12/2023)
Voluntary Recycling Credits Initiative launched at COP28 (WAM 06/12/2023)
COP28 announces new partnerships and initiatives to advance sustainable urban development (WAM 06/12/2023)
National Centre of Meteorology signs international cooperation agreements with three countries during COP28 (WAM 06/12/2023)
MoHAP unveils updated UAE National Framework on Climate Change and Health at COP28 (WAM 06/12/2023)
NYUAD’s research centre on climate and environment renamed Mubadala ACCESS Centre (WAM 06/12/2023)
Organised by Abu Dhabi Global Market, 6th Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum held at COP28 UAE (Abu Dhabi Media Office 06/12/2023)
MoHAP showcases results of carbon emissions analysis of healthcare facilities at COP28 (WAM 05/12/2023)
TII unveils blockchain-powered carbon emissions tracking and trading platform to accelerate net-zero journey (WAM 05/12/2023)
UAE puts trade at centre of climate debate during COP28’s Trade Day (WAM 05/12/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with climate policy and space sector decision makers attending Space Agencies Leaders’ Summit at COP28 (WAM 05/12/2023)
How Cop28 is setting the stage for the global hydrogen trade (The National 05/12/2023)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
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