UAE Weekly Business News 24/01/22

Gateway Group's weekly business news headlines for Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Welcome to Gateway's 70th 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.

Click the headlines to go directly to the articles. The source is in purple.

Trade licence and visa-related headlines

• Dubai issues 72,152 new business licences in 2021, a growth of 69% compared to 2020 (WAM 18/01/2022)

• UAE ministry platform to ensure workers have proper accommodation (The National 19/01/2022)

• Dubai CommerCity launches New Year incentive package (WAM 20/01/2022)

• UAE to open an economic zone for space companies at Masdar City (The National 20/01/2022)

• Dubai Police fine 18 quad bike rental companies for safety breaches (The National 21/01/2022)

• ‘How can I enforce a court order against my former employer for unpaid dues?’ (The National 23/01/2022)

Bilateral trade-related headlines

• UK, UAE together to tackle shared global challenges (WAM 17/01/2022)

• UAE and South Korean export credit agencies in pact to boost green energy projects (The National 17/01/2022)

• UAE, Germany set priorities for implementing energy activities in 2022 (WAM 18/01/2022)

• Abu Dhabi, South Korea to position emirate as global logistics centre in life science, biotechnology products (WAM 19/01/2022)

• CBUAE, CBRT sign agreement to establish swap agreement for their currencies (WAM 19/01/2022)

• UAE, Jordan and Netherlands unite to grow food in the desert (The National 19/01/2022)

• Abu Dhabi Chamber Chairman, Algerian Ambassador discuss enhancing business relations (WAM 20/01/2022)

• WAM, Mexico media entities discuss media cooperation (WAM 20/01/2022)

• UAE, Canada foster collaboration on hydrogen and decarbonisation (WAM 20/01/2022)

• Abu Dhabi Chamber Chairman, Algerian Ambassador discuss enhancing business relations (WAM 20/01/2022)

• UAE and Turkey expected to sign new agreements in February (The National 21/01/2022)

• UK's Prince William to visit the UAE in February (The National 21/01/2022)

• Maitha Al Shamsi receives Serbian Minister of Labour (WAM 22/01/2022)

UAE economy-related headlines

• Jubail Island to expand its urban green space by supporting UAE's initiative with plans to plant 1 million mangrove trees over next decade (WAM 17/01/2022)

• Empower commences operation of its new district cooling plant in Za’abeel (WAM 17/01/2022)

• DP World launches new digital platform to streamline customs procedures (WAM 18/01/2022)

• Dubai issues 72,152 new business licences in 2021, a growth of 69% compared to 2020 (WAM 18/01/2022)

• 65% of UAE employees plan to look for new job in H1 (The National 18/01/2022)

• UAE shores up cyber infrastructure to thwart hackers (The National 18/01/2022)

• Etihad Rail previews new passenger rail service (The National 18/01/2022)

• UAE ranks among 50 top start-up destinations (The National 18/01/2022)

• UAE job-seekers consider salary and work environment when picking an employer (The National 18/01/2022)

• 250-MW hydroelectric power plant in Hatta is 35% complete (WAM 19/01/2022)

• Cyber Security Council, Masdar join National In-Country Value Programme (WAM 19/01/2022)

• MoIAT partners with Schneider Electric to promote sustainability in UAE’s manufacturing sector (WAM 19/01/2022)

• ADGM becomes first "carbon neutral" International Financial Centre in the world (WAM 19/01/2022)

• UAE tops global industry survey with consumers prioritising sustainability for grocery shopping and food (WAM 19/01/2022)

• Abu Dhabi Department of Energy signs MoU to implement ‘Building Retrofit Programme’, upgrade energy & Water Efficiency in 39 government buildings (WAM 19/01/2022)

• Major private sector companies in UAE pledge to put women in 30% of top roles (The National 19/01/2022)

• How UAE businesses are leading the sustainability charge (The National 19/01/2022)

• Masdar City, Emirates Development Bank to advance UAE’s economic diversification agenda (WAM 20/01/2022)

• Sheikh Hamdan orders start of Hatta development (The National 20/01/2022)

• Dubai luxury property records third strongest price growth among global cities in 2021 (The National 20/01/2022)

• Cyber risks a bigger worry than supply chain and Covid-19 issues for MEA businesses (The National 21/01/2022)

• AED4.1 billion in weeklong real estate transactions in Dubai (WAM 22/01/2022)

• How animals on the brink of extinction are being saved in the Gulf (The National 22/01/2022)

• Travelling to Abu Dhabi on a tourist visa: the latest Covid rules you need to know (The National 22/01/2022)

• Dubai 2040: how the Urban Master Plan will transform the lives of residents (The National 23/01/2022)

• These are some of the UAE’s fastest-growing jobs (The National 23/01/2022)

• Dubai records 10% growth in energy demand in 2021 compared to 2020 (WAM 24/01/2022)

• Exclusive: Inside Dubai's vast solar project leading clean energy drive (The National 24/01/2022)

• Dubai's Arab Health event to tackle pressing global challenges (The National 24/01/2022)

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