UAE Weekly Business News 18/07/21
Updated: Sep 1
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 45. 18th July 2021.
Visa-related headlines
UAE sets out plan to provide 100,000 golden visas for world's best coders (The National 11/07/2021)
More than 2,000 top pupils eligible for UAE golden visa (The National 15/07/2021)
Bilateral trade-related headlines
UAE Banks Federation discuss financial crime countermeasures with US Treasury official (WAM 13/07/2021)
Abu Dhabi Chamber Chairman, Argentinean Ambassador discuss trade cooperation (WAM 13/07/2021)
Emirati delegation discusses enhancing cooperation with Estonian officials (WAM 13/07/2021)
UAE holds dialogue with EU on stamping out financial crime (The National 13/07/2021)
Denmark supports UAE, US initiative on Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (WAM 14/07/2021)
UAE, Hungary sign agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments (WAM 15/07/2021)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
RTA publishes Dubai Delivery Services Management Manual (WAM 11/07/2021)
Dubai Chamber survey points to improving business confidence in Dubai (WAM 11/07/2021)
Arab Health and Medlab Middle East generates over AED767m deals in four days (WAM 11/07/2021)
Sharaka supports private sector in Abu Dhabi settle undisputed payments with public sector (WAM 11/07/2021)
Business confidence in Dubai at seven-year peak ahead of Expo (The National 11/07/2021)
10 good reasons for businesses to migrate to Dubai (Khaleej Times 11/07/2021)
ADNOC joins Hydrogen Council (WAM 12/07/2021)
DEWA completes 79.6% of Lusaily water reservoir to increase water storage capacity in Dubai to 1002 MIG (WAM 12/07/2021)
Abu Dhabi's foodstuffs trade valued at AED 7.51 billion in five months (WAM 12/07/2021)
Dubai leads the way for global tourism recovery (WAM 12/07/2021)
Dubai office rents stabilise amid economic recovery and job creation (The National 12/07/2021)
Cash-on-delivery down 75% in UAE since start of the pandemic (The National 12/07/2021)
Why higher oil prices are unlikely to change GCC government spending plans (The National 12/07/2021)
EGA starts up second phase of Al Taweelah smelter expansion ahead of schedule (WAM 13/07/2021)
FTA intensifies inspections in local markets, uncovers tax violations worth AED71.48 million (WAM 13/07/2021)
Funding to Mena start-ups rises 64 per cent to $1.2bn in first half of 2021 (The National 13/07/2021)
74% of Gulf employers expect to step up hiring this year (The National 13/07/2021)
More than half of all Emiratis trust banks with their personal data (The National 13/07/2021)
UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security and Start-Up Nation Central to cooperate on promoting innovation (Khaleej Times 13/07/2021)
Dubai facilitates smooth investment journey for global FDIs (Khaleej Times 13/07/2021)
Abu Dhabi hotel occupancy hits highest since Feb 2020 (Khaleej Times 13/07/2021)
ADNOC invests over US$750 million in drilling-related services to support production capacity growth (WAM 14/07/2021)
Dubai South VIP Terminal records over 346% increase in private-jet movements in H1 2021 (WAM 14/07/2021)
Al Ain International Airport welcomes two new weekly flights operated by Nile Air (WAM 15/07/2021)
Dubai's weeklong real estate transactions valued at AED5.3bn (WAM 15/07/2021)
New border entry rules for Abu Dhabi announced (The National 15/07/2021)
UAE on path to become a leading digital economy (Khaleej Times 15/07/2021)
VC does it for startups in the UAE (Khaleej Times 16/07/2021)
Dubai Custom, DP World introduce automation of Exit/Entry Certificates (WAM 17/07/2021)
CBUAE issues Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation (WAM 17/07/2021)
UAE speeds up global broadband index (Khaleej Times 17/07/2021)
UAE's dark kitchen revolution takes a bite from traditional restaurants (The National 18/07/2021)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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