UAE Weekly Business News 30/05/22
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 88. 30th May 2022.
UAE trade licence and visa-related headlines
‘Will my gratuity include the notice period if I am on gardening leave?’ (The National 29/05/2022)
UAE salaries: which healthcare jobs are in demand and how much do they pay? (The National 26/05/2022)
UAE jobs: employees prefer hybrid and remote working models (The National 25/05/2022)
MoHRE announces new classification for companies starting 1st June (WAM 24/05/2022)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce reports 55% membership growth in April 2022 (WAM 23/05/2022)
Emiratisation not a burden for private sector, UAE hiring official says (The National 23/05/2022)
UAE bilateral trade headlines
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus partners with Italia-Arab Chamber of Commerce for knowledge sharing (WAM 29/05/2022)
Industrial partnership among UAE, Egypt and Jordan enhances sustainable growth (WAM 29/05/2022)
Three phases for Industrial partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth with UAE, Jordan (WAM 29/05/2022)
UAE, Egypt and Jordan sign Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth (WAM 29/05/2022)
Egypt’s Prime Minister arrives in Abu Dhabi to launch industrial partnership initiative (WAM 28/05/2022)
UAE President receives phone call from President of Zambia (WAM 28/05/2022)
Turkish President receives Abdullah bin Zayed (WAM 28/05/2022)
US-UAE Business Council president identifies 'tremendous potential' for further growth (WAM 27/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi’s delegation showcases Emirate’s healthcare model in Tel Aviv (WAM 27/05/2022)
President of Poland receives UAE Foreign Minister (WAM 27/05/2022)
UAE, India strengthen bilateral ties across trade, industry, low carbon growth and economic opportunities (WAM 26/05/2022)
'EDGE' receives high level Brazilian delegation (WAM 26/05/2022)
Mohamed bin Zayed receives phone call from Canadian Prime Minister (WAM 26/05/2022)
UAE, France discuss defence cooperation (WAM 26/05/2022)
UAE, Turkmenistan discuss cooperation relations (WAM 26/05/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed discusses boosting ties with German Finance Minister in Berlin (WAM 26/05/2022)
Davos 2022: trade between UAE and Israel exceeds $1bn in first quarter of this year (The National 26/05/2022)
Emirati, Cuban officials discuss strengthening bilateral relations (WAM 25/05/2022)
UAE Government signs sustainable global strategic partnership agreement with World Economic Forum (WAM 25/05/2022)
Gargash meets with delegation of Danish Ambassadors in MENA (WAM 25/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi Chamber discusses trade relations with Ambassador of Portugal to UAE (WAM 24/05/2022)
ADFD, Mauritius explore prospects for expansion of partnership in diverse areas (WAM 23/05/2022)
New Zealand’s Governor General says Sheikh Mohamed will continue UAE’s prosperous, tolerant march (WAM 23/05/2022)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
Adnoc Drilling buys two offshore jack-up rigs to expand its drilling fleet (The National 30/05/2022)
How a Dubai company is helping other start-ups to scale amid the pandemic (The National 30/05/2022)
UAE public holidays: when is the next day off? (The National 30/05/2022)
Three new cases of monkeypox detected in UAE (The National 30/05/2022)
UAE leads launch of new industrial era in MENA region (WAM 29/05/2022)
Dubai ranks first regionally, second globally in attracting FDI projects in creative economy in 2021 (WAM 29/05/2022)
UAE represents successful model of moderate Islam: British writer (WAM 29/05/2022)
Family is UAE Government’s top priority (WAM 29/05/2022)
Hamdan bin Mohammed opens Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Project (WAM 29/05/2022)
More than 1,200 analyses conducted by PCFC's Central Laboratory to check environmental safety (WAM 29/05/2022)
Tobacco Atlas 2022: call for tighter controls to stub out smoking in Middle East (The National 29/05/2022)
Demand for mental health treatment in UAE rises six-fold in three years (The National 29/05/2022)
Women’s empowerment is reflected in UAE’s publishing industry (WAM 28/05/2022)
Half of all UAE residents consider switching to electric vehicles, survey finds (The National 28/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi tops list of capitals with least traffic congestion for 2021 (WAM 27/05/2022)
UAE's non-oil foreign trade surged to AED527.5b by end of Q1-22 (WAM 27/05/2022)
AED8.7b of weeklong real estate transactions in Dubai (WAM 27/05/2022)
GPP 2022 concludes on high note with over AED25m worth of deals signed (WAM 27/05/2022)
Al Seer Marine acquires AED246m LPG tankers to meet fast-growing global demand (WAM 27/05/2022)
UAE launches region’s first waste-to-feed project (WAM 27/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi to host key maritime sector event amid global supply disruptions (The National 27/05/2022)
UAE's first Spac begins trading on ADX (The National 27/05/2022)
Industrial rents in Dubai continue to recover on rising demand (The National 27/05/2022)
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed inspects new community arena in Abu Dhabi (The National 27/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi's first traditional Hindu temple takes shape as project gathers pace (The National 27/05/2022)
UAE education group completes Dh233m purchase of Dubai non-profit school (The National 27/05/2022)
New species of soft-winged flower beetle discovered in the UAE (The National 27/05/2022)
Dubai consolidates its status as preferred hub for global high-tech firms (WAM 26/05/2022)
Supermodel Tyra Banks chooses Abu Dhabi for her brand's global expansion (WAM 26/05/2022)
New policy for UAE nationals home finance (WAM 26/05/2022)
Steel Manufacturers Business Group established under Dubai Chamber of Commerce (WAM 26/05/2022)
EGA, AUS to research food waste re-use for soils made with bauxite residue (WAM 26/05/2022)
Mubadala to expand UAE companies' operations to compete globally (The National 26/05/2022)
Road accidents in UAE caused 381 deaths last year (The National 26/05/2022)
World Cup 2022: charter aircraft from Dubai to Doha likely to cost upwards of $18,000 (The National 26/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi can attract the 'brightest entrepreneurs' with funding, tech founders say (The National 26/05/2022)
Supermodel Tyra Banks picks Abu Dhabi as first market to expand her ice cream brand (The National 26/05/2022)
MBZUAI and IBM to open AI research centre in Abu Dhabi (The National 26/05/2022)
British universities report shows UK still a top destination for UAE students (The National 26/05/2022)
UAE space centre chief hails successful Boeing test flight to ISS (The National 26/05/2022)
Middle East needs European Union-style integration to boost growth, report says (The National 26/05/2022)
DLD Mo’asher: April 2022 witnessed highest number of sales transactions (WAM 25/05/2022)
Emirates Transport, NEV Investment partner to set up New Energy Vehicle Project (WAM 25/05/2022)
DET launches 'Service Ambassador' programme to enhance shopping experience (WAM 25/05/2022)
Ministry of Economy reviews Implementing Regulation of Rules and Certificates of Origin Law (WAM 25/05/2022)
Key partnerships, collaborations signed during Global Aerospace Summit 2022 (WAM 25/05/2022)
UAE maintains global lead in Fibre to Home penetration (WAM 25/05/2022)
Dubai Customs issues eight customs policies, strengthens global leadership (WAM 25/05/2022)
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Equiti Group discuss ways to boost digital economy (WAM 25/05/2022)
e& launches region’s first Telco NFT collection (WAM 25/05/2022)
Government of Dubai announces DubaiPay as new payment method on Al Ansari Exchange Mobile App (WAM 25/05/2022)
Emirates Development Bank addresses its role in financing UAE’s key infrastructure projects (WAM 25/05/2022)
UAE non-oil foreign trade close to AED500 billion in Q1 2022 (WAM 25/05/2022)
ADDED launches 'Abu Dhabi Innovates', a general framework of innovation Ecosystem (WAM 25/05/2022)
Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security signs MoU with IATA (WAM 25/05/2022)
EGA welcomes global aluminium leaders to Dubai for industry meet (WAM 25/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy releases policy for electric vehicle charging infrastructure (WAM 25/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair explores growth opportunities for UAE’s publishing sector (WAM 25/05/2022)
UAE begins waste-to-energy era (WAM 25/05/2022)
UAE reaffirms commitment to strengthening AML/CFT regulations and measures to combat financial crime (WAM 25/05/2022)
Google helps to drive more than $6.3bn into UAE and Saudi Arabia economies in 2021 (The National 25/05/2022)
Davos 2022: UAE's Moon mission can 'inspire the nation' (The National 25/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi to build three charter schools free for Emirati pupils (The National 25/05/2022)
Three new school campuses to be developed as part of Abu Dhabi’s PPP programme (WAM 24/05/2022)
Dubai's commercial transport sector records 37% growth during Q1 2022 (WAM 24/05/2022)
National Biosecurity Committee convenes first meeting of 2022 (WAM 24/05/2022)
UAE keen to promote global peace, stability: Nahyan bin Mubarak (WAM 24/05/2022)
AASTMT, Arab Women in Maritime Association join hands to enhance women’s role in the industry (WAM 24/05/2022)
GCC economies set to reap $1.4tn in additional oil windfall in 5 years, IMF says (The National 24/05/2022)
UAE records largest increase in renewable energy capacity globally in the past decade (The National 24/05/2022)
Dubai property rents: where are they rising and falling in Q1 2022? (The National 24/05/2022)
Facebook owner Meta starts augmented reality hackathon in Dubai (The National 24/05/2022)
Sheikh Hamdan reveals Dubai Future Forum event for October (The National 24/05/2022)
AECB to score over 90% of individuals, companies present in its credit registry (WAM 23/05/2022)
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy launches targeted capacity building programme in preparation for COP28 (WAM 23/05/2022)
Major retail outlets in Abu Dhabi support implementation of Single-Use Plastics Policy (WAM 23/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi International Airport reopens Terminal 2 (The National 23/05/2022)
Abu Dhabi's Al Masaood Group launches first UAE-built charging solution for EVs (The National 23/05/2022)
Middle East EV market 'needs more infrastructure to support electric shift' (The National 23/05/2022)
Why menstrual leave could be on the agenda for UAE employers (The National 23/05/2022)
Upgraded Dubai road boosting access to Al Qudra lakes opens on Tuesday (The National 23/05/2022)
Who are the UAE's new education ministers? (The National 23/05/2022)
Global collaboration key to advancing scientific research, says Sarah Al Amiri (The National 23/05/2022)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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