Jenny Hunt
UAE Weekly Business News 24/04/23
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 133. 24th April 2023.
UAE free zones news headlines
DIFC announced amended Data Protection Regulations for Consultation (DIFC 18/04/2023)
UAE employment, visa and Emiratisation news
Did you work during Eid holidays or overtime during Ramadan? Here's what you need to know (Khaleej Times 24/04/2023)
'Am I entitled to lieu days if I work over the Eid holidays?' (The National 23/04/2023)
Dubai jobs: Can I be fired for not meeting unrealistic targets at work? (Khaleej Times 23/04/2023)
Why tech jobs are in demand in the Middle East (The National 21/04/2023)
(WAM 20/04/2023)
Dubai jobs: Crypto exchange Bybit opens global headquarters in UAE, will recruit 100 people (Khaleej Times 18/04/2023)
Dubai Airports and Enova partner to drive Emiratisation efforts (WAM 17/04/2023)
Seafarers warned against rogue recruitment agents charging fees (The National 17/04/2023)
UAE business and economy news
Local Press: A significant week for the UAE in space (WAM 24/04/2023)
Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City receive international accreditation (Abu Dhabi Media Office 24/04/2023)
Time to buy? Gold prices drop further in Dubai (Khaleej Times 24/04/2023)
Dubai, Abu Dhabi busiest international destinations for Mumbai airport (Khaleej Times 24/04/2023)
UAE: Tenants increasingly move to higher quality buildings, push up rents in new properties (Khaleej Times 23/04/2023)
ADX, DFM account for 20% of Arab exchanges' liquidity last week (WAM 21/04/2023)
UAE best-placed in region for food security, report finds (The National 21/04/2023)
Saudi Arabia leads Mena in start-up funding as UAE tops exits in Q1 (The National 20/04/2023)
Digital currency adoption in the GCC can drive financial inclusion (The National 20/04/2023)
Abu Dhabi and Dubai property sales surge in first quarter (The National 19/04/2023)
Dubai could exceed pre-Covid tourist numbers this year (The National 19/04/2023)
UAE airlines extend flight cancellations to Sudan for 40 days, until further notice (Khaleej Times 19/04/2023)
Dubai travel: Emirates announces flight cancellations to Germany from April 20 (Khaleej Times 19/04/2023)
Cash no longer king as UAE consumers switch to digital payments (The National 18/04/2023)
How the GCC can capitalise on assets to become a global centre for value chains (The National 18/04/2023)
Dubai homes near metro stations outshine wider market (The National 18/04/2023)
Visa opens applications for its start-up booster programme in the UAE (The National 18/04/2023)
Dubai: How residents can check validity of real estate ads (Khaleej Times 18/04/2023)
Global Dubai Tea Forum 2023 to discuss future trends of tea (WAM 17/04/2023)
Global heavyweights commit to national pavilions for INDEX 2023 (WAM 17/04/2023)
ADX lists MBME Group on Growth Market (WAM 17/04/2023)
G42 and Mubadala announce launch of M42 (WAM 17/04/2023)
Sheikha Fatima launches Women's Day theme: We Collaborate for Tomorrow (The National 17/04/2023)
Minister sees inflation easing as UAE’s outlook remains robust (Khaleej Times 17/04/2023)
UAE Mergers & Acquisitions news
M42 acquires Diaverum, world’s 3rd largest dialysis provider (WAM 19/04/2023)
Amanat Holdings shareholders approve share buyback programme (WAM 18/04/2023)
UAE Financial Results
Dubai Islamic Bank's net profit exceeds AED1.5b during Q1 2023 (WAM 19/04/2023)
United Arab Bank reports AED54.8m net profit in Q1 2023 (WAM 18/04/2023)
Suqia UAE’s Board of Trustees sheds light on Q1 2023 achievements (WAM 18/04/2023)
ADCB's net profit rises 27% to hit AED1.87b in Q1 2023 (WAM 17/04/2023)
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi issues its latest annual report (WAM 17/04/2023)
UAE bilateral trade news
IFAD to help business work for farms in developing nations (WAM 21/04/2023)
UAE President receives letter from Prime Minister of Italy (WAM 21/04/2023)
Mubadala and Canadian pension fund invest in India's infrastructure investment trust (The National 19/04/2023)
UAE President receives Jordanian King (WAM 18/04/2023)
UAE President receives phone call from President of European Council (WAM 17/04/2023)
Mubadala Capital unit to invest $2.5b to make renewable fuel in Brazil (The National 17/04/2023)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FORBES' Top 100 Most Influential Women in the Middle East