UAE Weekly Business News 31/10/21
Updated: Sep 1
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UAE Weekly Business News, Issue 60. 31st October 2021.
Bilateral trade-related headlines
UAE reaffirms support for joint GCC action to increase trade exchange among GCC countries (WAM 24/10/2021)
Mansoor bin Mohammed receives Singaporean Minister (WAM 24/10/2021)
UAE’s AI economy opens opportunities for further collaboration with US: State Dept. (WAM 25/10/2021)
Abu Dhabi and Cuba chambers discuss boosting investments in renewable energy (WAM 25/10/2021)
Hamdan bin Zayed, Pakistan's Sindh province Governor review accelerating cooperation (WAM 25/10/2021)
Shakhbout bin Nahyan receives Tanzanian Minister of Energy (WAM 25/10/2021)
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Singaporean Second Minister for Education & Foreign Affairs at Expo (WAM 25/10/2021)
UAE Ambassador meets with Kuwait's FM, discuss bilateral relations (WAM 26/10/2021)
UAE, South Korea agree to strengthen trade ties (WAM 27/10/2021)
UAE, Rwanda review ways to further boost bilateral ties (WAM 27/10/2021)
UAE Ambassador meets Argentina's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship (WAM 27/10/2021)
South Korean PM receives Saqr Ghobash (WAM 28/10/2021)
UAE, Niger discuss promoting bilateral relations (WAM 28/10/2021)
Shakhbout bin Nahyan meets President of Togo (WAM 29/10/2021)
UAE business and economy-related headlines
UAE banking industry is in recovery mode (WAM 24/10/2021)
UAE banking assets to grow by up to 10% next year (The National 24/10/2021)
DFSA introduces regulatory framework for Investment Tokens (WAM 25/10/2021)
Dubai Digital Transformation Steering Committee explores emirate’s digital aspirations in inaugural meeting (WAM 25/10/2021)
Dubai Dialogue 2021 offers glimpse into future of UAE’s circular economy (WAM 25/10/2021)
2021-2022 cruise season in Dubai kicks off (The National 25/10/2021)
Three EDGE Group entities consolidate under JAHEZIYA (WAM 26/10/2021)
27th edition of iconic Dubai Shopping Festival to run on 15 December-29 January (WAM 26/10/2021)
UAE prosecutors say people who mistreat senior citizens face jail (The National 26/10/2021)
Dubai cruise season restarts with 500,000 visitors expected (The National 26/10/2021)
ADNEC launches expansion plans in Abu Dhabi, London (WAM 27/10/2021)
Trojan and Six Construct joint venture wins Guggenheim Abu Dhabi contract (The National 27/10/2021)
Khalifa Fund connects Emirati entrepreneurs to manufacturers in production push (The National 27/10/2021)
Know the law when hiring domestic staff (The National 27/10/2021)
Dubai signs deal to monitor transport use and allow driverless cars by 2023 (The National 27/10/2021)
Ministry of Economy explores mechanisms to develop space economy, investment, tourism (WAM 28/10/2021)
AED4.9bn of weeklong real estate transactions recorded in Dubai (WAM 28/10/2021)
Moody’s affirms eight UAE banks' ratings and changes outlook to stable (The National 28/10/2021)
Middle East travel and tourism sector set to grow 27% this year (The National 28/10/2021)
Abu Dhabi climbs in global smart-city ranking to lead the Middle East (The National 28/10/2021)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed leads Cop26 delegation (The National 28/10/2021)
UAE 'has made significant progress to advance human rights' (The National 28/10/2021)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets King of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi (The National 28/10/2021)
UAE third in table of best places to live during the pandemic (The National 28/10/2021)
UAE leading MENA in use of technology to improve quality of life (WAM 29/10/2021)
UAE reiterates commitment to developing climate-resilient health sector (WAM 29/10/2021)
Healthcare sector helps Dubai residents obtain vital medicine (The National 29/10/2021)
Amendment on tax treatment for supply of goods in designated zones, connected shipping/delivery services goes into effect on October 30 (WAM 30/10/2021)
BNY Mellon sees Middle East outpacing growth of global business over next five years (The National 30/10/2021)
UAE steps up prosecutions for money laundering and terrorist financing (The National 30/10/2021)
UAE tops global ranking for women's personal safety (The National 30/10/2021)
On the front lines of Dubai's suburban housing rush, properties go in minutes (The National 31/10/2021)
CEO: Mubadala riding 'tailwinds' lifting technology, mobility and life sciences sectors (The National 31/10/2021)
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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