UAE Weekly Business News 14/03/22
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 77. 14th March 2022.
UAE Trade licence and visa-related headlines
Mena jobs: employer demand for freelancers surges (The National 08/03/2022)
UAE salary guide: how much can Emiratis earn in Dubai and Abu Dhabi? (The National 10/03/2022)
'Is it illegal for a manager to verbally abuse employees?' (The National 13/03/2022)
UAE Bilateral trade-related headlines
UAE, France strengthen cooperation in nuclear and radiological aspects (WAM 07/03/2022)
UAE, Austria to collaborate in hydrogen technology (WAM 07/03/2022)
UAE, UK governments launch toolkit to support financial institutions in tackling illicit financial flows in illegal wildlife trade (WAM 07/03/2022)
Dubai signs customs agreement with Dominican Republic (WAM 07/03/2022)
UAE, Croatia discussing advancing economic partnership (WAM 07/03/2022)
Mohamed bin Zayed invites President of Indonesia to visit UAE, witness signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (WAM 07/03/2022)
UAE, Seychelles discuss economic cooperation at Expo 2020 Dubai (WAM 07/03/2022)
Emirates signs MoU with Sri Lanka Tourism (WAM 07/03/2022)
AMF, NIPL facilitate cross-border payments via Buna (WAM 08/03/2022)
UAE Chambers, Indian Ocean Rim Association explore enhancing cooperation (WAM 08/03/2022)
Dubai Chamber launches new guide examining economic potential in Latin America (WAM 08/03/2022)
US looks to boost trade and investment ties with UAE (The National 08/03/2022)
UAE, Slovenia explore ways to enhance investment cooperation, unlock new opportunities (WAM 09/03/2022)
Mohamed bin Zayed, German President discuss bilateral relations during phone call (WAM 09/03/2022)
UAE, Italy sign judicial cooperation agreement (WAM 09/03/2022)
Minister of State receives CDC Group delegation to discuss investment cooperation (WAM 09/03/2022)
UAE and Israel set to sign trade and investment deal this month (The National 09/03/2022)
Emirates Development Bank, Paraguay’s Financial Agency for Development discuss bilateral collaboration (WAM 10/03/2022)
UAE, New Zealand Joint Economic Committee agrees on seven tracks to consolidate partnership (WAM 10/03/2022)
Ghana looking to deepen economic cooperation with UAE (WAM 10/03/2022)
UAE, New Zealand partner to strengthen trade relations (WAM 10/03/2022)
DMCC concludes international roadshows and trade discussions in Istanbul (WAM 11/03/2022)
MoU signed to establish UAE-Bangladesh Business Council (WAM 11/03/2022)
UAE, New Zealand sign MoA to form strategic food security partnership (WAM 12/03/2022)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
Yahsat, EDGE join forces to equip NIMR vehicles with interoperable satellite connectivity solutions (WAM 07/03/2022)
BEEAH Energy, Chinook Sciences commence development of region’s first waste-to-hydrogen plant (WAM 07/03/2022)
UAE determined to lead decarbonisation, sustainability of fossil fuel sector (WAM 07/03/2022)
Tabreed unveils framework for issuance of green bonds and loans (The National 07/03/2022)
Regulatory, supervisory framework to assure AML/CFT compliance across virtual assets to be issued (WAM 08/03/2022)
Al Rawabi to set up AED650m dairy production facility in KIZAD (WAM 08/03/2022)
Yahsat, Al Seer Marine to offer satellite communications capabilities for maritime vessels (WAM 08/03/2022)
Mohamed Al Hussaini meets with Managing Director of IMF (WAM 08/03/2022)
UAE’s focus on female empowerment, innovation will have long-term positive outcomes (WAM 08/03/2022)
Sheikha Fatima congratulates Emirati women on International Women’s Day (WAM 08/03/2022)
UAE women supports country's development as a global community (WAM 08/03/2022)
Gender Balance Strategy to be launched soon in UAE: Manal bint Mohammed (WAM 08/03/2022)
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince reaffirms commitment to gender equality in UAE (The National 08/03/2022)
International Women's Day: 12 businesswomen who have made their mark in the UAE (The National 08/03/2022)
Dubai's luxury home sales hit a record in 2021 (The National 08/03/2022)
Islamic finance industry set for continued growth in 2022 despite challenges (The National 08/03/2022)
Abu Dhabi’s agricultural production hits AED13.7b in 2020 (WAM 09/03/2022)
UAE promotes importance of women’s economic inclusion, partnerships for sustainable peace on International Women's Day (WAM 09/03/2022)
UAE places climate security at the center of the global security agenda (WAM 09/03/2022)
RTA launches two marine lines in cooperation with developers (WAM 09/03/2022)
Over 27,800 new member companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2021 (WAM 09/03/2022)
Dubai adopts first law regulating virtual assets (The National 09/03/2022)
Call to tighten checks on teachers in UAE school recruitment drive (The National 09/03/2022)
Ramadan 2022 in UAE: everything you need to know (The National 09/03/2022)
Dubai's non-oil economy shakes off Omicron jitters to rise sharply in February (The National 09/03/2022)
UAE committed to OPEC+ agreement, its monthly production adjustment mechanism (WAM 10/03/2022)
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City performs milestone kidney transplant on five-year-old patient (WAM 10/03/2022)
DFSA publishes regulatory framework to oversee cryptocurrencies (The National 10/03/2022)
Most Middle East customers prefer digital banking (The National 10/03/2022)
Mena hotels to outpace last year's growth with 'positive' outlook for recovery: Colliers (The National 10/03/2022)
UAE Central Bank adviser appointed as anti-money laundering expert at GCC secretariat (The National 10/03/2022)
Dubai to stockpile 90 days' worth of water for emergencies (The National 10/03/2022)
One in four Uber cars in UAE 'will be electric by 2030' (The National 10/03/2022)
Dubai to recruit taxi drivers as demand outstrips supply (The National 10/03/2022)
How Dubai’s financial services regulation has evolved to keep pace with innovation (The National 10/03/2022)
Oil prices retreat as UAE proposes Opec increase oil production at a faster pace (The National 10/03/2022)
ATLP launches digital airfreight solutions to bolster air cargo (WAM 11/03/2022)
AED13.4b in weeklong real estate transactions in Dubai (WAM 11/03/2022)
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, P&O Marinas collaborate with key partners at Dubai (WAM 11/03/2022)
'Dubai Destinations' campaign continues until mid-April with focus on emirate’s vibrant Dubai Art (WAM 11/03/2022)
SeaBubbles, Al Masaood Power sign MoU to manufacture flying boats in UAE (WAM 12/03/2022)
New Dubai school offers 9am start for pupils (The National 12/03/2022)
DEWA completes construction of 1st stage of world's largest aquifer storage and recovery project (WAM 13/03/2022)
MoF Undersecretary discusses strategic relations with OECD’s Director of the Centre for Tax Policy (WAM 13/03/2022)
Knowledge Summit to examine challenges to building a knowledge society (WAM 13/03/2022)
New report of Department of Economy and Tourism shows impact of Dubai Fitness Challenge on societal well being (WAM 13/03/2022)
International Humanitarian Charity Organisation spends AED218m in local humanitarian projects in 5 years (WAM 13/03/2022)
Global report ranks Dubai’s Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation among top institutions for endowment performance (WAM 13/03/2022)
New cancer book addresses shortfall on medical data in the Arab world (The National 13/03/2022)
Express bus service to connect city center and suburbs in Abu Dhabi (The National 13/03/2022)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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