UAE Weekly Business News 23/05/22
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 87. 23rd May 2022.
UAE trade licence and visa-related headlines
32,564 instant licences issued by DET since launch of the initiative in August 2017 (WAM 18/05/2022)
‘Can I demand compensation for arbitrary dismissal?’ (The National 22/05/2022)
(The National 21/05/2022)
Benefits for Emiratis in private sector jobs: all you need to know (The National 20/05/2022)
UAE bilateral trade headlines
Dubai Customs discusses more cooperation with Uzbek delegation (WAM 22/05/2022)
Australian businesses grow sixfold, community fourfold in UAE since 2004 (WAM 20/05/2022)
Australian Governor-General says Sheikh Mohamed would make UAE global technology leader (WAM 20/05/2022)
Minister of Economy, Indian officials discuss economic cooperation under CEPA (WAM 19/05/2022)
UAE, Turkey export credit agencies sign MoU to bolster trade and business (WAM 19/05/2022)
ADX, Bahrain Bourse discuss high-level strategic partnership in Abu Dhabi (WAM 19/05/2022)
UAE trade mission visits Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (WAM 19/05/2022)
Oil-rich Azerbaijan wants to be net exporter of renewables with UAE’s support (WAM 19/05/2022)
UAE-German non-oil trade rises 10.5% to $9.5b in 2021 (WAM 19/05/2022)
CII India UAE Economic Partnership Summit takes place in Mumbai (WAM 18/05/2022)
MoIAT hosts virtual tour for Singaporean business and science communities (WAM 18/05/2022)
UAE, Turkmenistan discuss bilateral cooperation (WAM 18/05/2022)
‘Mohamed bin Zayed a beacon of hope,’ Maldives President says (WAM 17/05/2022)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
Borouge to raise $2b from Abu Dhabi IPO (The National 23/05/2022)
Dubai to build new cycling paths in Barsha 1 and 2 (The National 22/05/2022)
UAE fully prepared to deal with monkeypox, Ministry of Health says (The National 22/05/2022)
UAE among world's top tea exporting countries (WAM 21/05/2022)
UAE enhances its stature as capital of business tourism under Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed' leadership (WAM 20/05/2022)
AED7.2b in weeklong real estate transactions in Dubai (WAM 20/05/2022)
UAE participates in 7th annual meeting of Board of Governors of New Development Bank (WAM 20/05/2022)
UAE's concern over environment continues to intensify: Nahyan bin Mubarak (WAM 20/05/2022)
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi celebrates continued success of world’s largest mammal reintroduction programme (WAM 20/05/2022)
Middle East assets under management set to grow further after 52% gain (The National 20/05/2022)
Supermodel Tyra Banks explores Abu Dhabi business opportunities (The National 20/05/2022)
Aggregate Q1 profit of UAE's 10 largest banks climbs 24% amid economic recovery (The National 20/05/2022)
UAE plans world-class national library (The National 20/05/2022)
AI to be UAE's top sector over next decade, survey finds (The National 20/05/2022)
Dubai green tariff to apply to all single-use bags including paper and biodegradable (The National 20/05/2022)
Dubai hotel opens eco-friendly vertical farm on site (The National 20/05/2022)
Dubai Customs launches 'Training Doses' initiative to raise inspection efficiency (WAM 19/05/2022)
Dubai sees increased trade through commercial wooden dhows in Q1 2022 (WAM 19/05/2022)
Etihad Rail signs three MoUs with European railway operators to exchange knowledge, expertise (WAM 19/05/2022)
Hamdan bin Mohammed, Maktoum bin Mohammed issue directives to set up task force to track digital economy (WAM 19/05/2022)
EGA’s Al Taweelah site recertified to Aluminium Stewardship Initiative responsibility standards (WAM 19/05/2022)
UAE tourism sector performance in Q1 2022 exceeds pre-pandemic growth rates (WAM 19/05/2022)
Dnata to convert its vehicles and equipment to electric in sustainability push (The National 19/05/2022)
Adnoc makes new oil discoveries at Bu Hasa, Onshore Block 3 and Al Dhafra (The National 19/05/2022)
Engineering and tech employers in UAE struggling to find right job candidates (The National 19/05/2022)
UAE home cancer test aims to boost early detection and save lives (The National 19/05/2022)
MoFAIC launches new system to streamline attestation services across business and trade sectors (WAM 18/05/2022)
Economic partnerships earning UAE increased global confidence under Mohamed bin Zayed (WAM 18/05/2022)
ECI named Best Export Credit Agency at 2022 GTR Leaders in Trade Awards (WAM 18/05/2022)
Airports need to invest more in innovative technology, say experts at Dubai's 2022 Airport Show (WAM 18/05/2022)
ADDED, SAP sign MoU to accelerate digital transformation in Abu Dhabi (WAM 18/05/2022)
ADX facilitates access to growing market opportunities for investors registered in other UAE capital markets (WAM 18/05/2022)
UAE registers 19,000 radiocommunication stations at International Telecommunication (WAM 18/05/2022)
Dubai reinforces its status among world’s most open cities in post-pandemic world (WAM 18/05/2022)
Dubai’s Museum of the Future, Binance NFT launch their first-ever NFT collection (WAM 18/05/2022)
ADNOC launches listing process of Borouge on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (WAM 18/05/2022)
Etihad Rail: UAE train could change 'where we live, work and study' (The National 18/05/2022)
Dubai Airport on right track, retains position as world’s busiest international airport (WAM 17/05/2022)
Mubadala: A partner in making UAE a force for progress and prosperity (WAM 17/05/2022)
Etihad Rail is committed to foster vision of country's leadership (WAM 17/05/2022)
UAE’s economy advances to achieve sustainable growth (WAM 17/05/2022)
Dubai's proactive initiatives to deal with pandemic enable rapid recovery of travel and tourism sector (WAM 17/05/2022)
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed: key moments in his own words (The National 17/05/2022)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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