UAE Weekly Business News 17/05/22
Our condolences on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. President Khalifa passes away (WAM 13/05/2022)
Our congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the new President of the UAE. Federal Supreme Council elects Mohamed bin Zayed as UAE President (WAM 14/05/2022).
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UAE trade licence and visa-related headlines
UAE Cabinet increases Emiratisation rate to 2% annually (WAM 09/05/2022)
UAE Cabinet approves redundancy payments for unemployed Emiratis (The National 09/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi Global Market's sandbox programme opens applications for decentralised finance (The National 11/05/2022)
Hub71 welcomes 16 new startups to its dynamic tech ecosystem (WAM 12/05/2022)
UAE introduces unemployment pay for Emiratis and residents under new scheme (The National 12/05/2022)
Unemployment insurance 'safety net'; increasing Emiratisation rate motivates national talent (WAM 13/05/2022)
UAE's new unemployment insurance scheme will give employees vital protection (The National 13/05/2022)
‘Can my employer refuse to pay me as I recover from a work injury?’ (The National 16/05/2022)
UAE bilateral trade-related headlines
UAE, Greece trade exchange increase by 67% in 2021 (WAM 09/05/2022)
UAE-Greece Joint Statement reaffirms determination of two countries to further deepen and widen relationship (WAM 09/05/2022)
WAM signs cooperation agreements with three Uruguayan media outlets (WAM 09/05/2022)
Emirates signs MoC with Malaysia Tourism Board (WAM 10/05/2022)
UAE a source of pride for all Arabs: CEO Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board (WAM 10/05/2022)
Sultan Al Jaber, German Vice-Chancellor discuss strengthening strategic relations (WAM 10/05/2022)
Ahmed bin Saeed receives Jamaican tourism delegation (WAM 10/05/2022)
UAE delegation to visit India to explore joint investment within framework of CEPA agreement (WAM 10/05/2022)
UAE to begin reducing tariffs on India's goods by 90%: Minister of Economy Emirates, South African Tourism Board sign MoU to boost tourism (WAM 11/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi DoE partners with Saskatchewan's trade ministry on sustainable energy initiatives (WAM 12/05/2022)
UAE delegation familiarises Indian business community with UAE-India CEPA facets (WAM 12/05/2022)
UAE, Cameroon accelerating sports cooperation programmes (WAM 12/05/2022)
CEPA to increase UAE imports from India by $14.3b by 2030 (WAM 13/05/2022)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
Dubai receives 630,000 health tourists in 2021 (WAM 09/05/2022)
UAE develops strategy to become number one in Global Food Security Index by 2051 (WAM 09/05/2022)
DEWA completes 98.83% of its AED266m water pipeline project (WAM 09/05/2022)
DCT Abu Dhabi and Miral launch new destination vision and strategy for Saadiyat Island (WAM 09/05/2022)
Government of Dubai establishes a Debt Management Office (WAM 09/05/2022)
UAE’s industrial success key to robust national food security (WAM 09/05/2022)
UAE’s National Human Rights Institution announces completion of its accelerated 100-day plan to set up it's operations (WAM 09/05/2022)
Middle East travel and tourism sector to create 3.6m jobs in 10 years (The National 09/05/2022)
Dubai ranks No. 1 globally in hotel occupancy in first quarter of 2022 with 82% (WAM 10/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi’s Building Retrofit Programme to save up to 40% power consumption (WAM 10/05/2022)
Investments in new desalination plants in UAE valued at AED7.63b (WAM 10/05/2022)
Empower provides district cooling services to 17% of the hotels in Dubai (WAM 10/05/2022)
Al Ameen Service launches "WeGotYourBack" campaign in cooperation with Digital Dubai (WAM 10/05/2022)
UAE is ahead of curve in powering Net Zero through ensuring energy security, sustainability (WAM 10/05/2022)
Investment in new ideas, technology and inclusivity to drive Middle East tourism sector (WAM 10/05/2022)
Majority of Middle East’s wealthy plan to increase sustainable investments (The National 10/05/2022)
Dubai government to restructure Land Department and Municipality (The National 10/05/2022)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid says Dubai leads the world in its return to normality (The National 10/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Etihad Airways sign MoU (WAM 11/05/2022)
Emirates partners with DCT Abu Dhabi to encourage more visits and boost tourism to the emirate (WAM 11/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade totalled AED61.5b in Q1 2022 (WAM 11/05/2022)
Over 2.56m passengers pass through Abu Dhabi Airport in Q1, growth of 218% (WAM 11/05/2022)
First auction of dirham treasury bonds oversubscribed 6.3 times amid strong demand (The National 11/05/2022)
Dubai prime property prices soar by almost 60% in past 12 months (The National 11/05/2022)
Metacon in Dubai to showcase the metaverse in the physical world (The National 11/05/2022)
More than 400 teaching jobs in UAE on offer ahead of new academic year (The National 11/05/2022)
Emirates concludes busy ATM with Premium Economy focus, partnerships to drive travel recovery (WAM 12/05/2022)
TA'ZIZ, Reliance partner with UAE’s Shaheen on $2b chemicals project in Ruwais (WAM 12/05/2022)
DXB records busiest quarter since 2020 with 13.6m passengers (WAM 12/05/2022)
Emirates inks MoU with Jafza to attract new businesses to Dubai (WAM 12/05/2022)
TAQA's green hydrogen projects in advanced techno-feasibility stage (WAM 12/05/2022)
Dubai Airport Show to set future momentum for aviation industry's growth(WAM 12/05/2022)
RTA ramps up power-saving, recycling, waste management initiatives (WAM 12/05/2022)
Dubai International Airport raises 2022 passenger traffic forecast to 58.3m (The National 12/05/2022)
GCC consulting market crosses $3b for first time on economic transformation push (The National 12/05/2022)
UAE expanded economic reach, growing strategic weight under Khalifa's leadership: Report (WAM 13/05/2022)
OPEC highlights positive expectation for UAE economy (WAM 13/05/2022)
Masdar, National Petroleum Construction Company to explore renewable energy opportunities (WAM 13/05/2022)
Dubai's non-oil economy improves in April as new business continues to rise sharply (The National 13/05/2022)
Dubai seeks new markets to surpass 2021 overseas visitor numbers (The National 13/05/2022)
UAE Banking Sector: Great strides under leadership of Khalifa bin Zayed (WAM 14/05/2022)
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's lead role in UAE’s economic transformation (The National 14/05/2022)
The UAE economy's transformation under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership (The National 14/05/2022)
Sheikh Mohamed's vision has made Adnoc a key pillar of UAE economic strength (The National 14/05/2022)
Mohamed bin Zayed: Ambitious economic vision for UAE Centennial 2071 (WAM 15/05/2022)
UAE enters 'new era of growth and prosperity' under President Sheikh Mohamed's leadership (The National 15/05/2022)
UAE saw surge in progress in these six areas during Sheikh Khalifa's years in office (The National 15/05/2022)
UAE spent AED40b in development projects under the late Sheikh Khalifa (WAM 16/05/2022)
GCC banks minimize cyber risks with strong investment in digital security, S&P says (The National 17/05/2022)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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