UAE Weekly Business News 14/03/21
14th March 2021
Welcome to Gateway's 27th weekly roundup of business headlines in the UAE. This resource aims to help you quickly and conveniently keep in touch with business in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Trade license-related headlines
Dubai International Financial Centre records highest number of annual registrations (WAM 09/03/2021)
Tasjeel.ae sees record growth in online startups during pandemic (Khaleej Times 09/03/2021)
Dubai Economy issued 4,796 new licenses in February 2021, YoY growth of 3.4% (WAM 10/03/2021)
UAE bilateral trade relationship headlines
UAE ambassador reviews bilateral relations with Namibian deputy premier (WAM 08/03/2021)
Nordic envoys say they share UAE’s commitment for gender equality (WAM 08/03/2021)
UAE, Tunisia discuss relations, efforts to contain COVID-19 impact (WAM 08/03/2021)
EU envoy says UAE ‘at forefront of women’s empowerment in Arab world’ (WAM 08/03/2021)
Abu Dhabi Chamber, Israeli Embassy discuss supporting business (WAM 09/03/2021)
Emirati-Russian relations are profound, growing steadily (WAM 09/03/2021)
Mohammed bin Rashid, Malaysian PM discuss advancing partnerships (WAM 10/03/2021)
UAE, Africa to boost trade relations through export credit alliance (WAM 10/03/2021)
UAE, Israel discuss establishing quarantine-free travel corridor (WAM 10/03/2021)
UK trade minister backs more collaboration with UAE on clean energy (The National 10/03/2021)
Rwanda, Dubai discuss business, trade and investment opportunities (WAM 11/03/2021)
Mohamed bin Zayed, President of Serbia discuss advancing ties (WAM 11/03/2021)
US Consul General in Dubai visits Dubai Silicon Oasis (WAM 13/03/2021)
Mohamed bin Rashid receives Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (WAM 14/03/2021)
UAE economy-related headlines
UAE telecom subscribers pegged at 21.9 million by end of 2020 (WAM 07/03/2021)
Dubai Tourism steps up inspections to ensure compliance with precautionary measures (WAM 08/03/2021)
Middle East social media users to be able to add music to their Instagram and Facebook stories (The National 08/03/2021)
How Dubai airport's new facial-recognition smart gates work (The National 08/03/2021)
Dubai Customs, U.S. Consulate discuss cooperation in protecting intellectual property (WAM 09/03/2021)
UAE to launch 10-year strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries (WAM 09/03/2021)
FANR issues Operating License for Unit 2 of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (WAM 09/03/2021)
Dubai extends freeze on government fees until 2023 (The National 09/03/2021)
Dubai SME to support entrepreneurs with training to deal with post-pandemic recovery (The National 09/03/2021)
Dubai’s non-oil economy edges up in February on rapid vaccination campaign (The National 09/03/2021)
Emerging Economies Universities Rankings 2021: Khalifa in top 20 (The National 09/03/2021)
Nearly 60% of UAE consumers are planning to buy an affordable car in 2021 (The National 09/03/2021)
Abu Dhabi airport to offer free PCR tests on arrival with results in 90 minutes (The National 09/03/2021)
Dubai realty making a dramatic transition to a seller’s market? (Khaleej Times 09/03/2021)
Food and safety solutions gain spotlight amid Covid-19 (Khaleej Times 09/03/2021)
Arab Health and Medlab Middle East generated over AED756 million for the Dubai economy in 2020 (WAM 10/03/2021)
Dubai Customs, JAFZA sign e-commerce cooperation agreement (WAM 10/03/2021)
Businesses, DNFBP's reminded to register in anti-money laundering systems before March 31st (WAM 10/03/2021)
Retail Summit 2021 examines changing dynamics of Dubai’s e-commerce market (WAM 10/03/2021)
Ensuring availability of food, water at all times is my mission: Minister Almheiri (WAM 10/03/2021)
Dubai Municipality, MBRSC to launch region’s first environmental nanometric satellite on 20 March (WAM 10/03/2021)
RTA issues 49,000 permits for passenger transport in 2020 (WAM 10/03/2021)
Women in Diplomacy Index 2021 underlines UAE progress (Gulf News 10/03/2021)
Robust rise in capital spending, consumption to spur mild UAE rebound (Khaleej Times 10/03/2021)
UAE food packaging industry set for steady growth (Khaleej Times 10/03/2021)
AED4.3 bn in credit facilities to UAE quarrying & mining sector in 2020 (WAM 11/03/2021)
UAE’s economy shows remarkable ability to overcome repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic (WAM 11/03/2021)
Dubai reinforces commitment to economy in need (WAM 11/03/2021)
UAE women blazing trails in tech fields (Khaleej Times 11/03/2021)
UAE Covid-19: five charts that capture the fight against the pandemic (The National 12/03/2021)
Gulf states must speed up foreign fund inflows (Gulf News 12/03/2021)
Diversity, inclusion add zest to how Dubai F&B spots operate (Khaleej Times 12/03/2021)
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology explores boosting defense sector (WAM 13/03/2021)
Dubai to be 60% nature reserves as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid unveils 2040 urban plan (The National 13/03/2021)
Dubai Islamic Economy Centre unveils 2021 plan (Gulf News 13/03/2021)
With UAE economy recovering, expats could send more money home (Khaleej Times 13/03/2021)
Services sector to drive UAE recovery in 2021 (The National 14/03/2021)
FNC panel discusses MoE's plans for development and promotion of tourism sector (WAM 14/03/2021)
Sheikh Mohammed issues decree to dissolve tribunal that deals with property-related cheque disputes (The National 14/03/2021)
Megaprojects 'will help shape future of Middle East' (The National 14/03/2021)
Regional co-operation can boost the Middle East’s economic recovery and transformation (The National 14/03/2021)
Dubai 2040: A plan to redefine what the Middle East expects from cities (The National 14/03/2021)
Goldman predicts plunge in Gulf borrowing needs (Gulf News 14/03/2021)
How GCC countries survive economic shocks (Gulf News 14/03/2021)
Why Dubai is the preferred medical tourism destination (Gulf News 14/03/2021)
Dubai, Abu Dhabi are among the top 5 most preferred cities to work globally (Khaleej Times 14/03/2021)
Tax Conversations: Understanding VAT de-registration, an obligation or an option? (Khaleej Times 14/03/2021)
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