UAE Weekly Business News 28/03/21
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 29. 28th March 2021.
UAE bilateral trade relationship headlines
Abu Dhabi, Singapore explore strategic cooperation in Space, 5G and AI (WAM 22/03/21)
‘Emirati-Korean Festival’ to be launched virtually on 31st March (WAM 22/03/21)
Abu Dhabi Chamber Chairman, Vietnamese Ambassador discuss joint trade cooperation (WAM 23/03/21)
Dubai FDI signs MoU with Israeli manufacturers’ association to promote cross-border investment (WAM 23/03/21)
UAE-Korea Supreme Military Joint Committee discusses defence cooperation (WAM 23/03/21)
Foreign Ministry organises workshop with European Commission on trade (WAM 23/03/21)
UAE, UK launch sovereign investment partnership with initial ₤1 billion in life sciences (WAM 24/03/21)
Mohamed bin Zayed, Chinese FM review bilateral relations, regional developments (WAM 27/03/21)
Abu Dhabi Chamber Director-General, Ugandan Ambassador discuss trade cooperation (WAM 28/03/21)
UAE, Tunisia discuss trade cooperation (WAM 28/03/21)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
Ministry targets 40 per cent efficiency in energy consuming sectors (WAM 22/03/21)
Launch of ‘Operation 300bn’ a strong boost for national industries (WAM 22/03/21)
Industrial strategy 'Operation 300bn' will boost UAE's global competitiveness (WAM 22/03/21)
Top corporate executives welcome launch of industrial strategy 'Operation 300bn' (WAM 22/03/21)
Mubadala, Snam to explore potential opportunities to foster hydrogen development in UAE (WAM 22/03/21)
Hydrogen vehicle strategy to help UAE achieve its clean energy targets (The National 22/03/21)
How Operation 300bn and 'Make it in the Emirates' will turn the UAE into a manufacturing powerhouse (The National 22/03/21)
UAE’s membership to boost EBRD and NDB's scope of work (The National 22/03/21)
Compulsory PCR tests for Abu Dhabi private-sector workers in vital sectors and services (The National 22/03/21)
Dubai Cruise Terminal welcomes first ocean liners (The National 22/03/21)
RTA carries out inspections at delivery services (Gulf News 22/03/21)
ABB technology to power world’s largest seawater desalination project (Khaleej Times 22/03/21)
Covid-19 accelerates growth in digital entertainment (Khaleej Times 22/03/21)
Dubai shares model for recovery of international business events sector (WAM 23/03/21)
ADNOC commits to ‘Make it in the Emirates’ through growth of downstream, industry operations (WAM 23/03/21)
UAE’s industrial exports valued at AED84.2 billion over 10 months (WAM 23/03/21)
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Etihad Rail partner to issue safety permits for UAE rail (WAM 23/03/21)
Nawah completes fuel assembly loading at Unit 2 of Barakah Plant (WAM 23/03/21)
Industrial strategy, roadmap to make UAE a global hub (WAM 23/03/21)
UAE’s industrial strategy to help attract investment and create new jobs (The National 23/03/21)
Majority of home loan borrowers in Dubai in 2020 were end-users (The National 23/03/21)
Make it in the Emirates: From diving beneath the sea to flying with the stars - a short history of UAE industry (The National 23/03/21)
Make it in the Emirates brand can deliver sizeable returns, experts say (The National 23/03/21)
British universities link up with UAE industries to create jobs for graduates (The National 23/03/21)
Unvaccinated employees in five industries must take a PCR test every fortnight (The National 23/03/21)
Driverless taxis to be launched in Abu Dhabi this year as part of pilot scheme (The National 23/03/21)
UAE's office landlords need to think new ways to rent (Gulf News 23/03/21)
AED3 billion of weeklong real estate transactions in Dubai (WAM 24/03/21)
Abu Dhabi's Taqa to invest Dh40bn and expand its push into renewables as part of 2030 strategy (The National 24/03/21)
10 things that are made in the UAE, from perfume to airline parts (The National 24/03/21)
UAE Al Hosn app updated to act as e-register for Covid-19 vaccine (The National 24/03/21)
Trust remains strong in UAE Government, new data shows (Khaleej Times 24/03/21)
Middle East growth to speed up in second half on higher oil prices and vaccine rollouts (The National 25/03/21)
UAE climbs four spots in the latest global FDI Confidence Index (The National 25/03/21)
UAE comes with new technical tools on financial crimes (Gulf News 25/03/21)
WTO holds online discussion on COVID-19 impact on trade issues in Arab and Middle Eastern region (WAM 26/03/21)
UAE hotels still doing much better than elsewhere (Gulf News 26/03/21)
Dubai targets May liftoff for its travel and tourism (Gulf News 26/03/21)
F&B brands are back to testing their luck at DFF (Gulf News 26/03/21)
UAE businesses boost green economy (Khaleej Times 27/03/21)
UAE Ramadan 2021: Full list of Covid safety rules (Khaleej Times 27/03/21)
UAE ranked among top 20 in 16 competitiveness indexes related to foreign trade (WAM 28/03/21)
Start of trading in Abu Dhabi's Murban Futures a 'new era' for global oil markets (The National 28/03/21)
Lack of finance delays progress on emission targets for Middle East companies (The National 28/03/21)
UAE study shows a third have battled mental health during pandemic (The National 28/03/21)
Big shift in supermarket shopping trends in the UAE (Gulf News 28/03/21)
No dustbin? Dh1,000 fine for Abu Dhabi shops (Gulf News 28/03/21)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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