UAE Weekly Business News 14/11/21
Welcome to Gateway's 62nd 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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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 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)
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