The move is part of the governmental federal programme, Nafis
UAE Projects of the 50
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Abdulaziz Ibrahim Ali Al-Nuaimi
UAE looks to protect rights of authors, artists, musicians, and creators under a new system
A first-of-its-kind MoU between the Ministry of Economy and the IFPI non-profit will take the UAE’s ‘intellectual property system to a new level’, an official said
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri
UAE to reduce tariffs on goods from India by 90 percent as CEPA deal boosts trade: Minister of Economy
The UAE-India CEPA deal is expected to add $9 billion to the UAE’s GDP and add 140,000 jobs by 2030
governance
Transformative projects and greater authority to federal ministries part of UAE’s new governance model
The UAE is seeing a rapid growth phase, and the world is experiencing unprecedented geopolitical and technological shifts. Countries that adapt to these developments quickest will be successful, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri
UAE Minister of Economy reveals CSR UAE Fund’s five-year strategy to boost PPPs and encourage CSR efforts
The CSR UAE Fund’s strategy for the next five years include 50 programmes and initiatives designed in partnership with the private sector that will assess levels of progress achieves in regard to the UN SDGs
Etihad Rail
UAE royals complete Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail link as part of $13.6 billion project
Dubai’s Deputy Ruler and Etihad Rail chairman install the final piece on the railway track linked the two emirates
emirates scientists council
Revealed: The challenges holding back the UAE’s scientific community
Emirates Scientists Council establishes new committees and advisory boards to address the gap in talent in the region
foreign direct investment
Revealed: The UAE’s 2021 economic performance in numbers
Reviewing the year in which the UAE announced the launch of projects to double investments and value of foreign trade
Etihad Rail
UAE reveals AED50bn rail program to connect the country
Passengers will be able travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 50 minutes, and from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah in 100 minutes
AB In Focus
AB Talks: UAE closing in on global economic partnerships
Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Talent Attraction and Retention, sits down with Arabian Business to talk global trade deals, some of which could be complete before the end of Expo 2020
Aldar Properties
Aldar to create 1,000 jobs for Emiratis over next five years
A total of 200 roles will be created each year for five years across Aldar’s various subsidiarises and partner companies
Al Fardan Exchange
Zayed University, Al Fardan Exchange team up to accelerate Emiratisation push
Under the new agreement, 100 Emirati students and alumni-a-month will be offered free online training programs in anti-money laundering, identifying fake currencies, and risk management
Emirates NBD
UAE giants throw down gauntlet in Emiratisation push
Majid Al Futtaim, Emirates NBD and Jumeirah have all signalled their intent to drive Emirati employment, with more companies expected to follow
consumer data
Explained: How the UAE’s new Data Law will impact businesses and individuals
In an exclusive interview with Arabian Business, Nader Henein, VP analyst at Gartner, talks through what the new law will mean for the UAE and wider Middle East region
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
UAE Cabinet approves roadmap for new political and economic future
Sheikh Mohammed says Cabinet has approved the Principles of the 50 to act as guidelines as the country approaches a new phase of development
Emiratisation
Why expats are unlikely to lose out under the UAE’s new employment support programme
Leading recruitment experts reveal private sector outfits are already on a UAE national hiring drive
Golden visa
Explained: The UAE Golden, Green and Freelance Visas
With the new visa system, the UAE is supporting families as well as the economy. Residents are now able to take an integrated path from entering the country to attaining a long-term Golden Visa