UAE Weekly Business News 14/11/21
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 62. 14th November 2021.
Bilateral trade-related headlines
Abu Dhabi Chamber discusses cementing economic partnerships with Azerbaijan (WAM 07/11/2021)
UAE, Serbia Ministers of Education discuss cooperation (WAM 07/11/2021)
CBUAE, Bank Indonesia to promote cooperation in payment systems, digital financial innovation (WAM 08/11/2021)
Zayed University, Israel's University of Haifa embark on academic partnership (WAM 08/11/2021)
UAE, Pakistan sign agreement to boost joint efforts in climate, environment at COP26 (WAM 08/11/2021)
DEWA CEO, German State Secretary discuss cooperation in clean energy (WAM 08/11/2021)
2040 master plan will bring big wins for Dubai housing market (The National 08/11/2021)
Dubai Chamber's analysis identifies high-potential UAE-Indonesia trade opportunities (WAM 09/11/2021)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets President of Syria (The National 09/11/2021)
President of Comoros says relations with the UAE becoming stronger (The National 09/11/2021)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets President of Cyprus (The National 09/11/2021)
New programme to support US companies women-owned businesses seeking expansion to Abu Dhabi (WAM 10/11/2021)
UAE, Jersey sign agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments (WAM 10/11/2021)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with President of Burundi at Expo 2020 Dubai (WAM 10/11/2021)
South Africa-UAE trade bouncing back to pre-COVID growth trajectory (WAM 11/11/2021)
Dubai external trade with Italy grows 69% to AED15.84 billion in H1 2021 (WAM 11/11/2021)
Ireland trade trip to UAE and Saudi Arabia largest overseas mission since 2019 (The National 11/11/2021)
France aims to boost investment co-operation with Dubai as ties strengthen (The National 11/11/2021)
UAE, Ukraine advancing cooperation on development of sports (WAM 13/11/2021)
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with President of Brazil at Expo 2020 Dubai (WAM 13/11/2021)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
UAE President issues Personal Status Law for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi (WAM 07/11/2021)
UAE ranks first globally in three indexes related to ‘Quality Education’ objective (WAM 07/11/2021)
Mohammed bin Rashid approves formation of Dubai International Arbitration Centre (WAM 07/11/2021)
UAE property market to see 'true rebound' in next 18 months (The National 07/11/2021)
Abu Dhabi launches sustainable agriculture plan to boost local farming (The National 07/11/2021)
AD Ports Group enters construction logistics, acquires 31 new tipper trucks (WAM 08/11/2021)
Abu Dhabi wins four World Travel Awards for its diversity as tourist destination (WAM 08/11/2021)
Dubai's roads and transport infrastructure projects saved AED220bn (WAM 08/11/2021)
Etihad Rail completes 50% of construction work of marine rail bridge in UAE (WAM 08/11/2021)
UAE says low fossil fuel investment detrimental to energy transition (The National 08/11/2021)
Remote job postings more than double in the UAE, LinkedIn says (The National 08/11/2021)
Etihad Rail, EDGE and Shurooq Join the National In-Country Value Program (WAM 09/11/2021)
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange proposes region’s first SPAC regulatory framework (WAM 09/11/2021)
Abu Dhabi awarded Official ‘City of Music’ Status by the UNESCO Creative City Network (WAM 09/11/2021)
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to construct first federal facility using 3D printing (WAM 09/11/2021)
UAE announces enhanced target to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030 at COP26 (WAM 09/11/2021)
UAE salaries and hiring to increase in 2022 (The National 09/11/2021)
Dubai's business conditions hit two-year high in October on Expo 2020 boost (The National 09/11/2021)
Oracle expands in Middle East with new cloud region in Abu Dhabi (The National 09/11/2021)
Working from home drives new villa communities in Dubai desert (The National 09/11/2021)
UAE Cabinet approves plan to test self-driving vehicles (The National 09/11/2021)
More than 40% of parents in Dubai pay less than AED18,000 in school fees (The National 09/11/2021)
EDB, NBF to offer credit guarantee and co-lending for SMEs in UAE (WAM 10/11/2021)
UAE calls for inclusive climate action that drives sustainable economic growth (WAM 10/11/2021)
UAE endorses policy action agenda for transition to sustainable food and agriculture (WAM 10/11/2021)
What to expect at the Dubai Airshow (The National 10/11/2021)
UAE aims to be home to 20 unicorns by 2031 as part of programme to back start-ups and SMEs (The National 10/11/2021)
Bike City label recognises Abu Dhabi's healthier lifestyle focus (The National 10/11/2021)
Five UAE schools win global climate award for green projects (The National 10/11/2021)
Green hydrogen: promising opportunity for the fuel of the future in Abu Dhabi (WAM 11/11/2021)
Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates 4th anniversary and UAE’s Golden Jubilee with programming for all (WAM 11/11/2021)
ADGM set to double cryptocurrency exchanges (The National 11/11/2021)
Fitch affirms credit ratings of FAB, Emirates NBD and ADCB (The National 11/11/2021)
UAE hosting COP28 signifies its great position globally (WAM 12/11/2021)
We look forward to working with international community to create sustainable future: Mohamed bin Zayed (WAM 12/11/2021)
UAE remains committed to global climate action: Mohammed bin Rashid (WAM 12/11/2021)
What Cop28 in the UAE will offer a planet in crisis (The National 12/11/2021)
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology launches national guide for measurement of R&D (WAM 13/11/2021)
RTA launches trial operation of electric buses fitted with Opportunity Charging technology (WAM 13/11/2021)
UAE ministries launch guide to measuring research and development spending (The National 13/11/2021)
Adipec to explore challenges faced by the energy industry on the cusp of change (The National 14/11/2021)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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