UAE Weekly Business News 13/02/23
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 123. 13th February 2023.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade license, entrepreneur, employment and visa-related news headlines
UAE salary guide 2023: How much can Emiratis earn in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (The National 13/02/2023)
Mena jobs: More companies plan to hire interns to tap new talent (The National 13/02/2023)
‘Can we wait until December 31 to switch to limited-term contracts?’ (The National 12/02/2023)
RAKEZ to issue business licences in less than 5 minutes (WAM 09/02/2023)
ADJD's Experts Affairs Committee suspends registration of 13 experts (WAM 09/02/2023)
DCD launches services for public interest associations and civil society foundations through TAMM Platform (WAM 09/02/2023)
Dubai enacts new rules for ultra-wealthy and family businesses operations (The National 09/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid issues laws to establish new corporations under Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (WAM 08/02/2023)
MoHRE handles over 30m customer interactions in 2022 (WAM 08/02/2023)
Emirates Development Bank, ADGM to partner on supportive initiatives for business establishment and expansion (WAM 08/02/2023)
Quadruple cooperation agreement to support Emiratisation efforts of 'Special Education Staff' profession profession ZHO (WAM 08/02/2023)
Here's what teachers in UAE earn compared to in their home countries (The National 08/02/2023)
Dubai gets new corporations under Department of Economy and Tourism to boost growth (The National 08/02/2023)
DUBAI’s VARA issues specialised regulations for virtual assets (WAM 07/02/2023)
Ministry of Human Resources announces amendments to mechanism of achieving Emiratisation targets (WAM 07/02/2023)
Abu Dhabi Labour Court helps 14,777 workers to receive dues worth AED317m in 2022 (WAM 06/02/2023)
Emiratis need to spend at least 1 year in entity to receive end-of-service benefits: GPSSA (WAM 06/02/2023)
UAE bilateral trade news headlines
UAE President meets number of world leaders, heads of delegations at WGS 2023 (WAM 13/02/2023)
MoFAIC delegation visits Paris to discuss trilateral cooperation with France, India (WAM 13/02/2023)
UAE, Turkmenistan issue joint statement marking visit of Chairman of People’s Council of Turkmenistan (WAM 13/02/2023)
Egyptian President arrives in Abu Dhabi (WAM 12/02/2023)
Mansour bin Zayed receives Chairman of People's Council of Turkmenistan (WAM 12/02/2023)
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi welcomes delegates from University of Exeter (WAM 12/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with President of Central African Republic (WAM 12/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with IMF Managing Director (WAM 12/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (WAM 12/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Founder of World Economic Forum (WAM 12/02/2023)
UAE, Iraq issue joint statement following Prime Minister's visit (WAM 11/02/2023)
Abu Dhabi Exports Office signs AED445m green finance agreements with Angola (WAM 10/02/2023)
UAE, Japan discuss cooperation in human resources development (WAM 10/02/2023)
Emirates SkyCargo and Air Canada Cargo ink MoU to enhance networks (WAM 10/02/2023)
UAE President, Iraqi PM discuss bilateral cooperation, latest regional and global developments (WAM 09/02/2023)
Ducab Group enhances its footprint in India (WAM 09/02/2023)
World FZO discusses cooperation with WTO, ILO (WAM 09/02/2023)
Dubai Chambers inaugurates new office in Hong Kong (WAM 09/02/2023)
UAE Embassy in Moscow holds reception to mark International Day of Human Fraternity (WAM 09/02/2023)
UAE supports second phase of water supply projects in Sinjar, Iraq (WAM 09/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Prime Minister of Iraq and explores new opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations (WAM 09/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with the Chief Executive of Hong Kong (WAM 09/02/2023)
Presidents, thought leaders, international organisations, entrepreneurs to showcase their visions for future at WGS2023 (WAM 09/02/2023)
DEWA discusses cooperation with German State of Saxony (WAM 09/02/2023)
UAE, Qatar announce linkage of traffic systems (WAM 08/02/2023)
Abu Dhabi, Singapore deepen cooperation with smart city pilot projects (WAM 08/02/2023)
Bahraini King receives UAE President at his residence in Abu Dhabi (WAM 08/02/2023)
UAE, Singapore explore cooperation at 14th Abu Dhabi-Singapore Joint Forum (WAM 08/02/2023)
UAE, Thailand launch 1st Emirati-Thai Business Council (WAM 07/02/2023)
Etihad cargo signs MOU with Astral Aviation to expand African network (WAM 07/02/2023)
UAE, Italy review advancing defence cooperation (WAM 07/02/2023)
World Government Summit UAE holds Seventh Annual Arab Fiscal Forum (WAM 06/02/2023)
Modi praises utilisation of UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (WAM 06/02/2023)
Masdar opens an office in Azerbaijan amid plans to boost its renewable portfolio (The National 06/02/2023)
UAE business and economy-related news headlines
International Atomic Energy Agency conference begins in Abu Dhabi (WAM 13/02/2023)
Dubai Islamic Bank raises $1b from sustainable sukuk issuance (The National 13/02/2023)
Abu Dhabi Chamber signs three MoUs to support private sector (WAM 12/02/2023)
Hatta Customs Centre deals with 78,600 trucks and 587,000 vehicles in 2022 (WAM 12/02/2023)
CBUAE launches a Financial Infrastructure Transformation Programme to accelerate the digital transformation of the financial services sector (WAM 12/02/2023)
Moonshot MENA’ report launched in partnership with PwC’s Strategy& Middle East (WAM 12/02/2023)
The future belongs to those employing data to drive progress and innovation: Ohood Al Roomi (WAM 12/02/2023)
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy engages industry players in shaping future Gig Economy landscape in Dubai (WAM 11/02/2023)
International Property Show to focus on investment opportunities (WAM 10/02/2023)
Dubai Chamber encourages Dubai Companies to apply for parent-friendly label (WAM 10/02/2023)
Dubai records AED10.3b in weeklong real estate transactions (WAM 10/02/2023)
Breakbulk Middle East 2023 unites top decision-makers through Breakbulk Global Shippers Network (WAM 10/02/2023)
Abu Dhabi's FAB says it is not considering bid for Standard Chartered (The National 10/02/2023)
Bunkering supply operations saw 30% growth in 2022: DMCA Executive Director (WAM 09/02/2023)
QCC adopts Abu Dhabi Technical Specifications for Active Workplaces (WAM 09/02/2023)
DIFC announces enactment of new DIFC family arrangements regulations (WAM 09/02/2023)
DIFC Courts settles over 860 cases in 2022, with total value of AED4.4b (WAM 09/02/2023)
Etihad Cargo expands European capacity (WAM 09/02/2023)
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation launches its 2023-2026 Strategy (WAM 09/02/2023)
Abu Dhabi Airports announce 15.9m total passenger traffic for 2022 (WAM 09/02/2023)
AEEDC Dubai 2023 concludes with $4.7b worth of deals (WAM 09/02/2023)
Dubai Culture and Art Jameel announce Jaddaf Playscape Commission programme (WAM 09/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid presides over the swearing-in ceremony of new judges (WAM 09/02/2023)
COP28 UAE Higher Committee highlights presidential action agenda, progress updates (WAM 09/02/2023)
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi '#BestBeach destination' in ME for 11th consecutive year (WAM 09/02/2023)
EWEC to conduct its Q1 2023 Clean Energy Certificates Auction (WAM 09/02/2023)
Dubai's non-oil private economy stays robust on demand boost (The National 09/02/2023)
Abu Dhabi connects islands with 11km bridge (The National 09/02/2023)
'Strong pipeline' of green bonds likely from Middle East in 2023, S&P says (The National 09/02/2023)
UAE shares continue their upward streak (WAM 08/02/2023)
‘Innovation Talks’ charts Dubai’s path to sustainable future (WAM 08/02/2023)
Emirates Islamic first bank in UAE to issue Dirham Sukuk (WAM 08/02/2023)
Dubai Customs inspectors screened 111,000 bags daily in 2022 (WAM 08/02/2023)
UAE industry leaders discuss path to equitable, sustainable future (WAM 08/02/2023)
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy addresses challenges faced by fintechs (WAM 08/02/2023)
Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy, EDGE sign MoU to strengthen UAE’s knowledge economy (WAM 08/02/2023)
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology highlights achievements of 2022 (WAM 08/02/2023)
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children takes part in UAE Innovates 2023 (WAM 08/02/2023)
dans, MBRSC sign MoU for Aerospace Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (WAM 08/02/2023)
'Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue' opens in Yas Island (WAM 08/02/2023)
UAE plans to ease doing business expected to boost FDI inflows (The National 08/02/2023)
UAE industry strengthens with Operation 300b and In-Country Value programme (The National 08/02/2023)
The UAE's corporate tax law explained: Business Extra (The National 08/02/2023)
Integrate Middle East 2023 launches in Dubai on May 16 (WAM 07/02/2023)
Dubai Land Department to showcase its 2026 plan at International Property Show (WAM 07/02/2023)
UAE President receives Mohammed bin Rashid (WAM 07/02/2023)
UAE COP 28 President Designate begins his 1st international tour, calls all parties to achieve tangible progress in climate action (WAM 07/02/2023)
UAE to host IAEA Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems Conference (WAM 07/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid announces cabinet reshuffle (WAM 07/02/2023)
Sheikh Maktoum appoints new executive directors of Financial Audit Authority in Dubai (The National 07/02/2023)
EGX chairman says state IPO programme will spur capital inflows (The National 07/02/2023)
Demand for plastic surgery doubles in Dubai (The National 07/02/2023)
Mohammed bin Rashid witnesses the signing of a new series of performance agreements for ministers and government officials (WAM 06/02/2023)
UAE foreign trade achieved AED2.233t in 2022 with growth rate of 17%: Mohammed bin Rashid (WAM 06/02/2023)
Dubai Taxi to become fully eco-friendly by 2027 (WAM 06/02/2023)
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi issues marine water quality policy (WAM 06/02/2023)
Local Press: UAE's arts scene is experiencing a full-throttle return to form (WAM 06/02/2023)
DP World fourth-quarter container volumes rise 2.4% (The National 06/02/2023)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reflects on 'unprecedented' UAE property boom (The National 06/02/2023)
Financial Results
Empower announces revenues of AED2.8b in 2022 (WAM 13/02/2023)
ADNOC Drilling reports $802m net profit, up 33% y-o-y (WAM 13/02/2023)
Emirates Steel Arkan’s 2022 net profit increases to AED508.5m, buoyed by strong global sales (WAM 13/02/2023)
Adnoc Drilling's Q4 net income surges 61% on record revenue (The National 13/02/2023)
Burjeel Holdings records AED355m in net profit (WAM 10/02/2023)
Waha Capital reports net profit of AED449m for 2022 (WAM 10/02/2023)
ADNEC Group delivers strong 2022 performance, contributes to economic development in Abu Dhabi (WAM 10/02/2023)
TECOM Group reports AED2b in revenues in 2022, highest in 22 years (WAM 10/02/2023)
Aldar posts net profit of AED3.1b in 2022 (WAM 10/02/2023)
Salik’s 2022 revenue climbs 12% to $514m (The National 10/02/2023)
Alpha Dhabi's net profit more than doubles on higher revenue (The National 10/02/2023)
Yahsat posts 6% increase in revenue in 2022 (The National 10/02/2023)
ADNOC Distribution reports strong earnings for 2022 (WAM 09/02/2023)
RAK Ceramics' net income in 2022 climbs 23% on revenue boost (The National 09/02/2023)
Aramex posts 42% rise in Q4 normalised profit on freight-forwarding unit growth (The National 09/02/2023)
DEWA announces AED11.1 bn in record standalone 2022 net profit (WAM 08/02/2023)
Dana Gas reports 53% rise in 2022 adjusted net profit on higher oil prices (The National 08/02/2023)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
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