UAE Weekly Business News 14/02/22
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 73. 14th February 2022.
Trade licence and visa-related headlines
36% YoY growth in business licenses issued in RAK in 2021 (WAM 12/02/2022)
'Are pregnant employees protected under the new UAE labour law?' (The National 13/02/2022)
UAE labour laws: can a prospective employer force you to provide salary history? (The National 14/02/2022)
Relaxed jobseeker rules a radical shift for UAE employment market (The National 14/02/2022)
Bilateral trade-related headlines
UAE, Belgium sign MoU to step up cooperation in security fields (WAM 07/02/2022)
Mohammed Al Bowardi meets Japanese Ambassador (WAM 07/02/2022)
DFSA signs MoU with IFSCA (WAM 08/02/2022)
UAE signs agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments with Mozambique (WAM 08/02/2022)
Event celebrates 50 years of UAE - Dutch Friendship (WAM 08/02/2022)
FNC delegation visits UK to enhance parliamentary relations (WAM 08/02/2022)
US to help UAE improve air defence system, stop drones before launching (WAM 08/02/2022)
Expo 2020 Dubai will introduce Emirati companies to available opportunities in Montenegro (WAM 08/02/2022)
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, Indonesian Ambassador discuss potential strategic investment (WAM 09/02/2022)
WAM signs agreements with four Latin American, Caribbean media organisations at Expo Dubai 2020 (WAM 09/02/2022)
FCCI Secretary-General receives Minister of Industrial Development of Mauritius (WAM 09/02/2022)
Abu Dhabi Chamber, Ambassador of Oman discuss economic and trade cooperation (WAM 09/02/2022)
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Prince William at Expo 2020 Dubai (WAM 10/02/2022)
UAE, Israel issue joint call for environmental research proposals based on space satellite data (WAM 10/02/2022)
UAE, Canada to cooperate on culture and creativity (WAM 10/02/2022)
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Prince William discuss sustainability agenda (WAM 10/02/2022)
UAE teams up with Spain to boost industry and advanced technology (The National 10/02/2022)
UAE, Malta discuss economic cooperation (WAM 11/02/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed, Finnish counterpart discuss fostering ties (WAM 11/02/2022)
UAE, Israel sign MoU to strengthen tourism, economic cooperation (WAM 11/02/2022)
British Parliamentarians Visit the UAE (WAM 13/02/2022)
UAE welcomes President Erdogan as relations growing steadily (WAM 13/02/2022)
Bangladesh in talks with UAE on seaport operations, direct shipping line (WAM 13/02/2022)
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Bangladesh Minister of Foreign Affairs at Expo 2020 (WAM 14/02/2022)
UAE Foreign Minister, Brazilian counterpart discuss promoting ties (WAM 14/02/2022)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
Executive Council of Dubai approves policy to limit single-use bags (WAM 07/02/2022)
New powers for environmental inspectors to issue AED1m fines (The National 07/02/2022)
UAE not as affected by inflationary pressures as some developed economies (The National 07/02/2022)
Jobs in UAE and Saudi Arabia: hiring activity in GCC to strengthen in 2022 (The National 07/02/2022)
UAE climbs to 3rd globally in Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index (WAM 08/02/2022)
DP World reports strong volume growth of 9.4% in 2021 (WAM 08/02/2022)
Seven Emirati women named among Forbes' most influential businesswomen in MENA (WAM 08/02/2022)
ADGM FSRA enhances regulatory framework to broaden participation in private capital markets (WAM 08/02/2022)
Aldar awarded over AED8.5 billion in development project contracts in 2021 (WAM 08/02/2022)
E-commerce in F&B industry is projected to reach USD71.62 billion by 2028 (WAM 08/02/2022)
Mindset change crucial to advance entrepreneurship in Mena region, ministers say (The National 08/02/2022)
Sheikh Mohamed's grant to further diabetes research (The National 08/02/2022)
What is underground aquafarming and how can it benefit the UAE? (The National 08/02/2022)
Abu Dhabi makes fourth doses of Pfizer and Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines available (The National 08/02/2022)
Middle East megaprojects to usher in new era of public transport (The National 08/02/2022)
UAE ranks 'among top three logistics centres in emerging markets' (The National 08/02/2022)
Emerging technologies play a critical role in safeguarding the UAE's financial integrity (The National 08/02/2022)
Dubai Customs resolves 390 IP disputes, recycles counterfeit goods for 221 brands in 2021 (WAM 09/02/2022)
UAE taking seriously threat of organised crime, fraud, money laundering, corruption (WAM 09/02/2022)
Dubai International Chamber approves 3-year strategy to position Dubai as a global trade hub (WAM 09/02/2022)
EGA plans to build its first aluminium recycling facility in UAE (WAM 09/02/2022)
DEWA completes upgrade of Jebel Ali Habab Pumping Station (WAM 09/02/2022)
Trakhees completes more than 43,000 transactions in 2021 (WAM 09/02/2022)
Dubai International Chamber seeks to attract 50 multinationals to emirate by 2024 (The National 09/02/2022)
AD Ports Group to develop food trading and logistics centre at Kizad (The National 09/02/2022)
UAE to lift capacity limits in many venues in easing of Covid-19 rules (The National 09/02/2022)
Dubai approves feasibility test for trackless trams (The National 09/02/2022)
Five fascinating facts about the UAE’s Hope Probe Mars Mission (The National 09/02/2022)
Business conditions in Dubai continued to improve in January despite Omicron headwinds (The National 09/02/2022)
UAE ranks 1st in Global Entrepreneurship Index 2022 (WAM 10/02/2022)
EGA to build pilot plant to convert bauxite residue into greenery soil products (WAM 10/02/2022)
UAE hosts global conference on export and investment innovation for first time (WAM 10/02/2022)
ADDED, ADES cooperate to enhance electricity and water consumption efficiency in industrial facilities (WAM 10/02/2022)
Hamdan bin Zayed witnesses ground-breaking ceremony of $6.2 Borouge 4 plant in Ruwais (WAM 10/02/2022)
RTA opens 16 km cycling track at Jumeirah Beach (WAM 10/02/2022)
Dubai records thumping AED1.5 bn worth of realty transactions Thursday (WAM 10/02/2022)
UAE leaders meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss future plans (The National 10/02/2022)
Abu Dhabi announces major mangrove conservation project (The National 10/02/2022)
UAE mask rules stay in place as Covid-19 restrictions ease (The National 10/02/2022)
Abu Dhabi's healthcare system emerged from pandemic stronger (The National 10/02/2022)
UAE hosts forum on trade credit insurance amid global supply chain disruptions (The National 10/02/2022)
ADIO’s Innovation Programme builds capabilities, diversifies Abu Dhabi’s economy with AED1bn now allocated to 37 companies (WAM 11/02/2022)
ALC, TRENDS Research & Advisory sign MoU to promote Arabic language (WAM 11/02/2022)
Department of Municipalities and Transport launches ‘DARI’ real estate digital ecosystem (WAM 11/02/2022)
'Wio,' a next-generation banking platform to launch in Abu Dhabi (WAM 11/02/2022)
UAE Minister of Climate Change vows to protect marine resources (The National 11/02/2022)
Robust economy, quality of life drives UAE’s real estate demand (WAM 12/02/2022)
Jafza’s AED3.5bn food valley set to attract companies at Gulfood 2022 (WAM 13/02/2022)
Tickets go on sale to Dubai’s first fully immersive Museum of the Future (WAM 13/02/2022)
DEWA supports its smart infrastructure by expanding 394km with fibre optic ducts (WAM 13/02/2022)
DEWA’s Hassyan Power Complex adds 1,200 MW to Dubai’s capacity (WAM 14/02/2022)
Electrical thermal energy storage system technology launched at Masdar City (WAM 14/02/2022)
Free doorstep recycling service expands to Dubai (The National 14/02/2022)
Deepening the Gulf's industrial base will buttress economic diversification efforts (The National 14/02/2022)
UAE jobs: Majority of employers plan to hire new staff in 2022 (The National 14/02/2022)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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