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Abu Dhabi announces new rules for UAE businesses without business premises
Abu Dhabi woos businesses from across the UAE with flexible expansion options and premises-free trading
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Full foreign ownership amendment ‘watershed’ moment for FDI in the UAE
Dr Tariq Bin Hendi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) discusses the significance of the amendments to UAE’s Commercial Companies Law to allow 100 percent foreign ownership of companies
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Video: Abu Dhabi to cushion companies from coronavirus blow, ADDED chairman says
Abu Dhabi introduces new initiatives to boost the economy, as it pays close attention to the coronavirus outbreak. The Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development Mohammed Al Shorafa says the country is looking at the situation ‘very closely’.
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Over 9,000 counterfeit products seized in Abu Dhabi during Q2
Fake goods included auto spare parts, electronic devices, clothing, accessories, and cosmetics
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Abu Dhabi gov’t creates $1bn fund to boost R&D business
Nine new initiatives announced under Ghadan 21 programme to help private sector in Abu Dhabi
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Revealed: the value of manufacturing to Abu Dhabi’s economy
Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing sector grew by nearly 6% last year, becoming the third largest contributor to the non-oil economy
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Abu Dhabi takes centre stage in battle for blue economy
The World Ocean Summit will convene in Abu Dhabi next month, marking the first time the international conference comes to the Middle East
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Abu Dhabi halts new food truck trade licences
New regulations will be introduced to avoid market saturation, ensure proper maintenance for food trucks
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Abu Dhabi eases onshore branch restrictions for freezone firms
Freezones firms in the UAE capital can now acquire onshore branch licenses without needing second additional offices on the mainland
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Why the ‘Made in UAE’ label is boosting innovation and investment into local manufacturing
Opinion: Abu Dhabi government of an AED50bn economic stimulus package will increase foreign direct investment, writes Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, CEO of SENAAT
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Abu Dhabi energy hub plans to host Centre of Blockchain Excellence
Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi and Algorythma reveal plans after signing agreement
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Abu Dhabi expands company licence package to boost growth
The licence allows businesses on social media to transact as entities, export and import, open bank accounts and work with governments
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Abu Dhabi launches platform to help private sector payments
Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi’s Sharakah’s platform is ‘a direct and confidential channel’ from companies to the government, according to officials
