UAE Weekly Business News 20/06/22
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 91. 20th June 2022.
UAE trade licence and visa-related headlines
‘Can my employer change my time sheet to reduce actual hours worked?’ (The National 19/06/2022)
UAE officials warn private sector bosses to follow the new labour laws (The National 19/06/2022)
Nine licences issued over 13 years for Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (WAM 17/06/2022)
FANR issues Operating Licence for Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (WAM 17/06/2022)
UAE jobs: 49% of companies budget for higher salaries (The National 17/06/2022)
CBUAE imposes administrative sanction on insurance company operating in country (WAM 16/06/2022)
Which UAE banking jobs are in demand and how much do they pay? (The National 16/06/2022)
Dubai establishes Salik as public joint stock company before potential IPO (The National 15/06/2022)
UAE jobs: Emirates ranks first globally for workforce business skills (The National 14/06/2022)
Etihad Airways to take cabin crew job search to more countries (The National 14/06/2022)
Etihad Airways begins recruitment drive in Dubai as air travel rebounds (The National 13/06/2022)
UAE bilateral trade headlines
UAE joins 'International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy' (WAM 20/06/2022)
UAE-Japan Women’s Friendship Committee holds 14th Forum in Ruwais (WAM 20/06/2022)
Abu Dhabi Chamber discusses economic cooperation with Mexico (WAM 20/06/2022)
Dubai Customs Consultative Council reviews benefits of UAE-India free trade deal (WAM 19/06/2022)
President of Somalia arrives in UAE (WAM 19/06/2022)
Economy Minister meets with WIPO, UNCTAD & WEF officials at MC12; explores ways to develop cooperation (WAM 17/06/2022)
UAE President’s participation at MEF reflects international recognition of UAE as an active partner of the global community (WAM 17/06/2022)
UAE President at Major Economies Forum: Peace and Collaboration Essential for Sustainable Economic and social development (WAM 17/06/2022)
UAE discusses military co-operation with French Army (The National 17/06/2022)
UAE participates in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (WAM 16/06/2022)
Dubai International Chamber expands Latin America presence with opening of Mexico office (WAM 16/06/2022)
Abu Dhabi Chamber discusses boosting cooperation with UNDP in Afghanistan (WAM 16/06/2022)
UAE president receives Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs (WAM 16/06/2022)
WAM delegation visits media establishments in Italy and Switzerland, signs two cooperation agreements (WAM 16/06/2022)
ADFD and Masdar to support Irena’s $1bn energy transition financing platform (The National 16/06/2022)
President Sheikh Mohamed meets Rwandan leader Paul Kagame (The National 16/06/2022)
Abu Dhabi Chamber, Costa Rica discuss boosting economic cooperation (WAM 15/06/2022)
Ministry of Economy issues ministerial decision prohibiting Indian wheat exports for 4 months (WAM 15/06/2022)
Gargash receives EU Special Representative for Afghanistan (WAM 15/06/2022)
President Sheikh Mohamed receives phone call from Tunisia's Kais Saied (The National 15/06/2022)
UAE-Germany non-oil trade hit AED478b in 10 years (WAM 14/06/2022)
ADEX signs financing agreement with Capital Bank of Jordan to boost national exports (WAM 14/06/2022)
UAE delegation drives global food security agenda during visit to Netherlands (WAM 14/06/2022)
UAE Ambassador, Governor of Tierra del Fuego Province discuss cooperation (WAM 14/06/2022)
UAE joins WTO's Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation (WAM 13/06/2022)
UAE participates in 116th meeting of GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee (WAM 13/06/2022)
Germany, UAE joint investments in ‘new economy’ can tackle climate change: German envoy (WAM 13/06/2022)
Japanese Ambassador to UAE visits Noor Abu Dhabi (WAM 13/06/2022)
Tahnoun bin Zayed concludes official visit to UK (WAM 13/06/2022)
UAE-Tajikistan relations steadily developing (WAM 13/06/2022)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
DoE adopts innovative policies to achieve Abu Dhabi's vision for more sustainable future (WAM 20/06/2022)
IMI announces groundbreaking partnership with CNN to launch 'CNN Business Arabic'(WAM 20/06/2022)
DEWA launches Smart Grid Report 2022 (WAM 20/06/2022)
Abu Dhabi AI university ranked among world's top computer science institutions (The National 20/06/2022)
Tobacco industry looks to win over Gulf regulators in vaping debate (The National 20/06/2022)
Emirates Development Bank to showcase industrial impact at 'Make it in the Emirates Forum' (WAM 19/06/2022)
RTA’s digital platforms revenues hit AED3.5b in 2021 (WAM 19/06/2022)
ADJD raises awareness of employers' Rights and Obligations under new labour law (WAM 19/06/2022)
FANR’s inspectors at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant will oversee process to ensure it is completed according to regulatory requirements (WAM 19/06/2022)
Fuel Load commences at Unit 3 of Barakah Plant after receipt of Operating License from FANR (WAM 19/06/2022)
Ministry of Finance announces second auction of federal treasury bonds (WAM 18/06/2022)
IT workers in Middle East more 'confident' about handling hybrid systems than elsewhere (The National 18/06/2022)
How urban growth has made UAE desert greener (The National 18/06/2022)
Empowering people of determination, ensuring their integration into society integral part of UAE government's vision (WAM 17/06/2022)
MoIAT, MBZUAI launch training programme on AI industry applications (WAM 17/06/2022)
Ten business districts across Dubai within 'Tecom' Group, great addition to DFM (WAM 17/06/2022)
8.9% growth in number of women on board of Emirati companies (WAM 17/06/2022)
UAE business leaders receive AI training for industry application (The National 17/06/2022)
Adnoc awards $173m contract to boost production at Asab oil field (The National 17/06/2022)
Everything you need to know about tipping in the UAE (The National 17/06/2022)
When do the UAE school holidays begin? (The National 17/06/2022)
Eight best private schools in Dubai with tuition fees under Dh35,000 per year (The National 17/06/2022)
Global Village invites bids to bring innovative F&B concepts to life in Season 27 (WAM 16/06/2022)
Abu Dhabi Department of Health collaborates with Johnson & Johnson (WAM 16/06/2022)
Dubai records decade-high sales transactions in May (WAM 16/06/2022)
Abu Dhabi Ports, National Marine Dredging Company sign agreement (WAM 16/06/2022)
Abu Dhabi Airports reveal cutting edge tarmac lighting & guidance system at AUH (WAM 16/06/2022)
Dubai to host AICE of World Free Zones Organisation in 2023 (WAM 16/06/2022)
ENOC Group announces robust expansion plans for its innovative eLink stations (WAM 16/06/2022)
WOAH designated ADAFSA’s veterinary labs as first Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases in Middle East (WAM 16/06/2022)
EDB highlights its role as key financial enabler of 4IR Transformation (WAM 16/06/2022)
Dubai Culture, RTA collaborate to determine mobility path in Al Quoz Creative Zone (WAM 16/06/2022)
Nahyan bin Mubarak praises Sheikha Fatima’s support for Emirati, Arab women (WAM 16/06/2022)
UAE collaborates with '4IR champions' to boost tech adoption in industrial sector (The National 16/06/2022)
What does the US Federal Reserve's interest rate rise mean for UAE residents? (The National 16/06/2022)
Tecom IPO: Dubai company may raise as much as $455m from DFM listing (The National 16/06/2022)
Dubai ranked 14th-most expensive city in the world for ultra-wealthy (The National 16/06/2022)
Listed UAE companies more than double number of female board members (The National 16/06/2022)
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed launches mobile services for animal and plant health (The National 16/06/2022)
CBUAE raises the Base Rate at 75 basis points (WAM 15/06/2022)
Insiders’ Trading Prohibition period starts on June 16th: ADX (WAM 15/06/2022)
Dubai Maritime City Authority approves operational controls for remotely-operated marine crafts and vessels (WAM 15/06/2022)
EWEC receives 4 proposals for new Mirfa 2 Reverse Osmosis Independent Water Project (WAM 15/06/2022)
DEWA, Huawei organise 2nd strategic summit to discuss digital transformation strategies (WAM 15/06/2022)
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology launches 'Make it in the Emirates Forum' (WAM 15/06/2022)
Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law establishing Salik Company as Public Joint Stock Company (WAM 15/06/2022)
Tadweer, Al Ain Municipality partner to develop slaughterhouse waste, fallen stock treatment services (WAM 15/06/2022)
First images of Dubai airport's revamped runway (The National 15/06/2022)
Dubai property prices: where they are rising and falling — May 2022 (The National 15/06/2022)
Industry Development Council discusses strategic initiatives, recommends launching unified platform for industrial data (WAM 14/06/2022)
UAE supports multilateral trade to help WTO deliver positive, meaningful change (WAM 14/06/2022)
DFM successfully concludes its international investor roadshow 2022 in London (WAM 14/06/2022)
ADX’s London roadshow showcases strength of Abu Dhabi capital markets (WAM 14/06/2022)
Dubai Business Women Council highlights women's empowerment (WAM 14/06/2022)
MoHaP hosts workshop on 'Tatmeen' platform to track pharmaceutical products from production to end-use (WAM 14/06/2022)
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre resumes 'Safety in Heat' Programme (WAM 14/06/2022)
RTA launches new metro link service (WAM 14/06/2022)
UAE plans to increase 2022 federal budget spending by $334.9m (The National 14/06/2022)
Mena energy investments to hit $879b in next five years (The National 14/06/2022)
Are Dubai properties near the Etihad Rail line set for a price boost? (The National 14/06/2022)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce members' exports, re-exports grow 28.3% to AED23.1b in May (WAM 13/06/2022)
Remarkable progress in DEWA’s 30 MIG water reservoir in Hatta (WAM 13/06/2022)
Abu Dhabi bourse aims to top 2021's record listings this year, CEO says (The National 13/06/2022)
EV company NWTN to set up manufacturing base in Kizad (The National 13/06/2022)
UAE to strictly enforce mask rule as Al Hosn green pass validity reduced (The National 13/06/2022)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FORBES' Top 100 Most Influential Women in the Middle East
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