UAE Weekly Business News 17/10/22
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 108. 17th October 2022.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai trade license, employment and visa-related news headlines
Dubai Customs issues authorisation certificates to free zone companies to enhance (WAM 16/10/2022)
UAE Golden, Green visas: Should employers provide health insurance to self-sponsored residents? (Khaleej Times 16/10/2022)
UAE labour law: Lost your job? Here are your rights and entitlements (Khaleej Times 16/10/2022)
Are companies still offering work-from-home, hybrid options to employees? (Khaleej Times 16/10/2022)
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi launches Kawader platform (WAM 14/10/2022)
Golden Pension in UAE: Registered employees get chance to win AED1m reward (Khaleej Times 13/10/2022)
NAFIS signs MoU with du to hire 500 Emiratis in the private sector (WAM 12/10/2022)
New Domestic Helper Law safeguards rights of all parties, MoHRE says (WAM 11/10/2022)
'Unemployment Insurance Scheme' comes into force, provides coherent social security: MoHRE (WAM 11/10/2022)
Now, expats can get ‘golden pension’ with AED100 monthly contribution (Khaleej Times 11/10/2022)
UAE bilateral trade news headlines
Indian Institute of Technology team to visit Abu Dhabi this month (WAM 17/10/2022)
Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini meets with Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs (WAM 16/10/2022)
India flights: Dubai investor-backed Jet Airways ready to start operations within weeks (Khaleej Times 16/10/2022)
UAE: Filipino community plants mangroves to mark 48 years of bilateral ties (Khaleej Times 14/10/2022)
HUB71, GetFundedAfrica to increase international expansion, fundraising support for startups (WAM 13/10/2022)
UAE Ambassador discusses strengthening bilateral cooperation with Egyptian Minister of Health and Population (WAM 13/10/2022)
Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports emphasises strong ties between Egypt, UAE (WAM 13/10/2022)
Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Spanish Embassy's National Day ceremony (WAM 13/10/2022)
Bahrain praises UAE President's efforts to reach peaceful solution to Ukrainian crisis (WAM 12/10/2022)
MoFAIC attends Uganda Embassy's National Day celebration (WAM 12/10/2022)
UAE, Russia discuss cooperation and issues of mutual concern (WAM 12/10/2022)
Aldar allocates AED25mn to reduce energy consumption across its residential communities (WAM 12/10/2022)
Dubai Internet City to welcome Intel’s first AI software R&D centre in GCC (WAM 12/10/2022)
DoH, ADQ unite efforts to advance life sciences and research in Abu Dhabi (WAM 11/10/2022)
DEWA strengthens cooperation with Canadian companies at GITEX Global 2022 (WAM 11/10/2022)
Ministry of Finance discusses means of enhancing UAE-Seychelles strategic partnership (WAM 10/10/2022)
53 companies from PAKISTAN participating at GITEX (WAM 10/10/2022)
ENOC Group announces partnership with QMF Energy of Nigeria (WAM 10/10/2022)
UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss bilateral relations in Belgrade (WAM 10/10/2022)
UAE: Ugandan expats celebrate Independence Day (Khaleej Times10/10/2022)
UAE business and economy-related news headlines
Bayanat AI planning to list shares on ADX (WAM 16/10/2022)
Lecture on future of space travel to be held at Museum of the Future (WAM 16/10/2022)
RTA announces operation of e-scooters in 11 new areas starting 2023 (WAM 16/10/2022)
DEWA’s Jebel Ali Power Plant and Water Desalination Complex enters Guinness World Records for second time (WAM 16/10/2022)
UAE tackles challenges and opportunities of the international maritime sector (Khaleej Times 16/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi: AED3b worth of cases handled by foreign experts court in 3 years (Khaleej Times 16/10/2022)
Fifa World Cup: It’s more economical to watch matches in Dubai than in Qatar (Khaleej Times 16/10/2022)
Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi signs partnership agreement with Institute for Certification of Computing (WAM 15/10/2022)
Dubai Police records 65% drop in criminal reports during Q3 (WAM 15/10/2022)
Dubai Islamic Bank to facilitate remote account opening through Ministry of Interior's facial recognition portal (WAM 15/10/2022)
Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree appointing new director of Judicial Inspection Department (WAM 14/10/2022)
Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi signs data collaboration agreement with Majid Al Futtaim (WAM 14/10/2022)
Digital Dubai launches data maturity framework at GITEX 2022 (WAM 14/10/2022)
PureHealth unveils future of healthcare through science of longevity (WAM 14/10/2022)
Al Dahra Holding and Valmont Industries sign MoU to cooperate in agriculture (WAM 14/10/2022)
ADAFSA launches Food Import and Export Management Information System (WAM 14/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi's Environment Agency kicks off training programme for facilities across industrial sectors (WAM 14/10/2022)
How Dubai is trying to predict the future (WAM 14/10/2022)
ADIO launches AWS Cloud Innovation Centre to advance transformative technology in Abu Dhabi (WAM 14/10/2022)
Dubai's real estate market reocrds over AED7.3b in weeklong transactions (WAM 14/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy signs agreement with Association of Corporate Treasurers (WAM 14/10/2022)
Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi, Mastercard join to identify consumer spending trends (WAM 14/10/2022)
Digital innovation brings healthcare to remote areas (Khaleej Times 14/10/2022)
Lulu Group International forging ahead with listing plan on ADX 2023 (WAM 13/10/2022)
UAE: New decade of industrial development, leadership in future industries (WAM 13/10/2022)
ENEC MD & CEO appointed President of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WAM 13/10/2022)
TAQA announces 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets as part of new ESG strategy (WAM 13/10/2022)
Zayed University and Oracle to collaborate on education innovation (WAM 13/10/2022)
EDGE signs agreement with UAE Cybersecurity Council (WAM 13/10/2022)
Ma’an announces launch of Social Enterprise Accreditation in Abu Dhabi (WAM 13/10/2022)
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi signs agreement with AbbVie Biopharmaceuticals (WAM 13/10/2022)
Positive mental health guide in workplace launched (WAM 13/10/2022)
MoHAP combines all smart apps into one to improve customers’ experience (WAM 13/10/2022)
SCAD signs service agreements with government entities to provide statistical insights predicting future of Abu Dhabi (WAM 13/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi University ranks third place nationwide in “Times Higher Education World University (WAM 13/10/2022)
ADNOC Drilling awarded close to $1b contract to further unlock UAE’s offshore energy resources (WAM 13/10/2022)
Pioneering drone logistics services set to fly high in Abu Dhabi (WAM 13/10/2022)
du signs MoU with Masdar City to build 5G Centre of Excellence, deploy IoT technology (WAM 13/10/2022)
UAE's Executive Office of AML/CTF signs MoU with UN Office on Drugs and Crime in fight against financial crime (WAM 13/10/2022)
Rents in Dubai: Where to get an apartment for around AED30,000 a year (Khaleej Times 13/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi creates ‘digital twin’ of communities to speed up emergency response, support urban planning (Khaleej Times 13/10/2022)
New alcohol rules announced in Abu Dhabi (Khaleej Times 13/10/2022)
EWEC receives three proposals for development of Shuweihat 4 RO Independent Water Project (WAM 12/10/2022)
DIEZ, du partner to expand free zone’s portfolio of competitive features and incentives (WAM 12/10/2022)
Burjeel Holdings to use proceeds from new shares to further strengthen balance sheet, deliver strategic priorities (WAM 12/10/2022)
Sustainalytics upgrades ADCB’s ESG risk score, making it highest-ranked diversified bank in GCC (WAM 12/10/2022)
ADDED expands energy incentives programme to enhance manufacturers productivity and efficiency (WAM 12/10/2022)
Etihad Rail completes tracklaying works for main line in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah (WAM 12/10/2022)
Wio Bank announces partnership with Stripe (WAM 12/10/2022)
Mohammed bin Rashid launches national programme to accelerate technological transformation (WAM 12/10/2022)
UAE’s educational and entertainment family station -360 Radio launched (WAM 12/10/2022)
Dubai’s Museum of the Future to house Global Futurist Society (WAM 12/10/2022)
TDRA launches white paper on industrial applications of 5G mobile networks in UAE (WAM 12/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches Disease Registry Electronic Platform (WAM 12/10/2022)
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Emirates RDF sign agreements with four cement (WAM 12/10/2022)
EAD launches 1st Digital Environmental Educational Platform for Schools in Middle East (WAM 12/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi's Department of Health, Malaffi launch 'Malaffi Health Portal' (WAM 12/10/2022)
ADNIC partners with Jafza to provide exclusive medical and property insurance (WAM 12/10/2022)
Real estate bubble risk lowest in Dubai: UBS (Khaleej Times 12/10/2022)
Dubai flights: Budget airline launches daily service to popular Asian holiday destination (Khaleej Times 12/10/2022)
UAE flights: Emirates launches A380 to Japan to meet demand surge (Khaleej Times 12/10/2022)
UAE most targeted in Mena for M&A deals (Khaleej Times 12/10/2022)
UAE: Access all your medical records as app, health portal launched (Khaleej Times 12/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi to offer discount, support investors applying for Golden Visa after purchasing property over AED2m (Khaleej Times 12/10/2022)
Access to over 6,000 govt services: Why UAE Pass is a must-have app (Khaleej Times 12/10/2022)
EAD launches new App to track sightings of species (WAM 11/10/2022)
ADIO, Siemens Energy partner to launch Abu Dhabi-based innovation centre to accelerate UAE’s net-zero drive (WAM 11/10/2022)
EDGE announces local, international contracts for homeland security solutions (WAM 11/10/2022)
UAE Federal Tax Authority to launch new integrated platform ‘EmaraTax’ (WAM 11/10/2022)
DMCC Crypto Centre to provide members with access to US$150m accelerator fund (WAM 11/10/2022)
India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments holds 10th meeting (WAM 11/10/2022)
Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to China's Guangzhou (WAM 11/10/2022)
No Green Pass required for cruise passengers in Abu Dhabi (Khaleej Times 11/10/2022)
UAE Cabinet approves Federal General Budget 2023-2026 with total estimated expenditures of AED252.3b (WAM 10/10/2022)
UAE Banks Federation reviews enhanced contributions to development of banking sector (WAM 10/10/2022)
EDGE unveils next-gen network encryption solution at ISNR 2022 (WAM 10/10/2022)
Dubai hosts maiden public test flight of eVTOL flying car (WAM 10/10/2022)
Federal Budget subject to continuous reviews to keep pace with all changes: Maktoum bin Mohammed (WAM 10/10/2022)
Burjeel shares up15.5% after AED1.1b IPO (WAM 10/10/2022)
ADJD launches digital negotiation and dispute resolution platform (WAM 10/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority launches its Internal Audit Platform for emirate’s government entities at GITEX 2022 (WAM 10/10/2022)
66,000 visitors to Watch & Jewellery Show Golden Jubilee (WAM 10/10/2022)
Unit 3 grid connection enhances energy security, adds over gigawatt of clean electricity capacity to UAE grid (WAM 10/10/2022)
Surplus budget to propel UAE growth, social sector development (Khaleej Times 10/10/2022)
Abu Dhabi: Free driverless bus service announced (Khaleej Times 10/10/2022)
UAE jobs: Largest school network in the Emirates to hire more Emiratis (Khaleej Times 10/10/2022)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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