UAE Weekly Business News 24/01/22
Updated: Sep 1
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 70. 24th January 2022.
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 business and 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)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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