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23Set’21
New disposition for mask use
The restrictions taken by the UAE regarding the mask ,more than 18 months ago ,have been decreased. The ministry of health and the national emergency crisis and disasters management authority have announced that masks will have to be used in all public spaces except for the 6 public spaces where it is not compulsory . Despite this People will still have to keep a safe distance. Here is the list of spaces where it is not allowed to be used: When exercising in public places; on beaches and in swimming pools; when alone in closed places; salons or beauty centres; medical centres; when members of the same household are travelling in their private vehicles. Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/covid-19-in-uae-masks-not-needed-in-these-6-places
19Ott’20
Israel-UAE Flights Opening-up
Israel and the UAE will sign an agreement on Tuesday to allow 28 weekly commercial flights between Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Israel's Transport Ministry said on Sunday. The deal, which also allows for unlimited charter flights to a smaller airport in southern Israel and 10 weekly cargo flights, comes after Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize relations. The aviation deal will be signed at Ben Gurion Airport and flights are expected to begin within a few weeks, the ministry said. The two countries have also reached a bilateral agreement that will give incentives and protection to investors investing in their respective countries, both finance ministries said on Sunday. The deal is one of the first between the UAE and Israel after they agreed to normalize relations in August. It is also the first such agreement that Israel has made with an Arab country and will become the 37th treaty of this type for Israel, with the other 36 mainly Western countries. The latest was signed with Japan in 2017. The UAE signed 99 investment protection treaties and this with Israel would strengthen economic ties, encourage competition and increase investment attractiveness between the two countries, he said in a statement the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates Younis Haji Al Khoori. Elaboration by IICUAE on source Khaleej Times
10Set’20
Coronavirus news bulletin: UAE has high recovery rate; one person infects 45 people; 22 outlets warned for breaking rules
Here is a summary of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know: The United Arab Emirates reports 644 cases of Covid-19, 410 recoveries, one death. UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention reported on Tuesday 644 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 410 recoveries. One death was also reported. More than 71,000 new Covid-19 tests were performed across the country, bringing the total to over 7.6 million Covid-19 tests. On Monday, the UAE approved a national policy that will ensure quality vaccines are readily available across the country. It will also raise awareness of the importance of vaccines and support innovation and research. The policy includes provisions to safeguard public health during emergencies and epidemics. UAE has a low death rate, high recovery The UAE has conducted a total of 7.5 million Covid-19 tests since the start of the pandemic, a senior official said. At 0.5 percent, the country has one of the lowest death rates in the world. It also has one of the highest recovery rates in the world at 90%. Dr Omar Al Hammadi, official spokesman for the UAE government, said: “The high recovery rate is largely due to modern and innovative treatment methods, expanding the scope of examinations, availability of staff. medical and supplies, to the increase in the capacity to receive cases and the availability of a strategic stock of drugs “. To view the full article, visit the website: Khaleej
08Set’20
UAE leads the GCC in economic diversification efforts
“Emerging markets will encounter opportunities and challenges informed and shaped by the new dynamics created after the Covid-19 pandemic.” Said: Niels Zilkens, Head, Arabian Gulf at UBS Global Wealth Management The UAE led the regional group in terms of economic diversification efforts and ranked 16th on global rankings for ease of doing business. The UAE’s ease of doing business has improved 12 points over a five-year period, suggests the report released by the Chief Investment Office of UBS Global Wealth Management. Geographical and cultural proximity, fewer barriers to trade, a business-friendly environment, a diversified economic structure in production and a skilled workforce are key to economies that respond effectively to changing supply chains. The UAE government has also effectively addressed the functioning of supply chains, which is critical to food security, emphasizing the leadership’s focus on the localization of food production, which aims to diversify the supply mix and offer a wide range of opportunities. of investment. To view the full article, visit the website: GulfBusiness
31Ago’20
New law for Dubai government bodies to set up a company
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that improving the legal framework is a key element in improving the growth prospects of various sectors. to accelerate economic development and promote investment, Dubai attaches great importance to creating an integrated legislative infrastructure that facilitates equal opportunities for the public and private sectors. We want the private sector to play an important role in shaping the future of the national economy and in achieving sustainable development. A legislative framework that protects their interests is crucial for their growth and success. ” “We don’t want to be a competitor of the private sector, but rather try to complement it. The partnership between the public and private sectors adds significant value to Dubai’s sustainable development.” To establish a government-owned enterprise, the public entity must follow the standardized procedures outlined in the resolution. It should coordinate with the Dubai Department of Finance to prepare a feasibility study for the new venture and adhere to the articles of the UAE Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 on commercial companies. The Dubai Department of Finance, in coordination with the General Secretariat of the Executive Council, will review the company’s feasibility study, conduct a competition analysis and submit its recommendations to the President of the Executive Council or the First Vice President of the Executive Council for approval. The new resolution cancels any other legislation that contradicts or contests its articles. The resolution will be published in the Official Gazette and will be effective from the date of publication. To view the full article, visit the website: Khaleej
26Ago’20
UAE community steps forward to help Covid coup Staff / Dubai report
The “Together We Are Good” campaign of the Social Contribution Authority (Ma’an), which was launched in Abu Dhabi during Covid-19, has helped raise 438 million Dh of funds and over 600 million Dh600 in kind within 100 days. “Having sustained such a positive momentum and helping so many people was beyond what we thought possible, and through our unity and selfless actions, we have created a wonderful legacy that we can all be rightly proud of.” Over 27 million healthy meals were distributed to workers in 35 complexes; 1,744 first-line health workers benefited from accommodation in hotels and villas; Over 20,000 baskets of high-quality, nutritious and healthy essential food and kitchen items, including rice, pasta, dates, beans, tea, jam and noodles, were distributed among 40,000 people. Additionally, 24 government agencies have stepped up to donate over 4,000 laptops and tablets to help children continue their home education. The program has financially supported more than 8,000 students to ensure continuity of education. Employees from Mubadala, Arkan and Emirates Steel also donated part of their monthly salaries to the program. With 96 contributing community groups and over 6,000 people volunteering, the “Together We Are Good” program reflects the true values of social cohesion and unity in Abu Dhabi. ” To view the full article, visit the website: Khaleej
26Ago’20
UAE economy poised for recovery in 2021: How will this affect residents and their spending?
The United Arab Emirates has an open and dynamic economy which, in the space of a few decades, has been able to transform itself into one of the most developed realities in the Middle East. Like the other countries in the region, the UAE was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused a double shock on the economy: On the one hand, the collapse in demand and prices for crude oil that has put pressure on the industry, from here on you have cuts in OPEC production. On the other hand, some of the most significant elements of the trade, air transport, real estate and tourism sectors (all heavily dependent on the mobility of people) Finally the third factor, the EXPO, (which will start in October 2021) According to the study by several scientists, the UAE’s economy is expected to recover strongly again in 2021 until 2024, reaching a growth rate of (GDP) of 4.1% in 2021, after a contraction of the 5% in 2020. The continuous stimulus of the government here has as its objective the unblocking of the economy through EXPO 2021, has recently received a “Safe Travel Certification” from the Word Travel and Tourism Council, with the aim of achieving a standardization of six sectors ( Aviation / Tourism / Retail) and return to its pre-COVID levels. The central bank of the UAE has so far implemented stimulus measures for around 18% of GDP. Of the 100 billion Dh of monetary stimulus announced so far, most of the funds have been earmarked for SMEs and consumers. But it also explains what are the strategies that could help in GDP recovery: a) Simplify the rules for the participation of foreign investors in local businesses; b) further loosen the residence rules; c) encourage faster private sector growth. The role of oil in the economic recovery As we know, oil is the main source of government revenue in the UAE, Oil exports represent about 25% of the UAE’s total exports, and the goal of stabilizing the economy and generating a price recovery. of it. To view the complete article, visit the website: Khaleej
25Ago’20
Dubai Chamber records 26% y-on-y increase in member companies’ exports to China in May
The Dubai Chamber said in a statement via the Dubai Media Office that its representative offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen are investigating new emerging business opportunities in the Chinese market that Dubai companies can take advantage of. Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry exports to China in May 2020 increased 18 percent month-on-month and 26 percent year-on-year, he said on Monday. Dubai-based exporters, re-exporters and manufacturers, especially in the food processing, plastics, chemicals, packaging, base metals and building materials sectors, can take advantage of opportunities in China through the services of the Chamber of Dubai Vegetable oil (rapeseed oil / rapeseed oil) accounted for most of the export value with a share of 53% Plastics (ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, polyethers, polymethylene) contributed another 25% to the total, followed by food processing waste / residues, which accounted for 12% of the total amount. The remaining 10% of the total COO declared value came from paper products (recycled corrugated paper), chemicals, sugar, artificial filaments, wood and vehicles. Furthermore, in the period January-May 2020, the total number of COOs issued for direct shipments to China reached 1,100 certificates, almost double the number issued in the same period six years ago. To view the full article, visit the website: GulfBusiness
24Ago’20
Fighting coronavirus: UAE to begin work on drug against Covid-19
The new proposed product will provide a platform to overcome any possible drug resistance or evolved future viral outbreaks. A ground-breaking research project to develop an antiviral drug for Covid-19 has been rolled out in the UAE. The social initiative Sandooq Al Watan and the University of Sharjah signed research agreements to launch the project, according to a report posted on Twitter by the Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO). Introduced under Sandooq Al Watan’s applied research and development programme (SWARD), the research project aims to design a dual-inhibitor antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV2 (the Covid-19 virus) which would be able to block “major enzymes” required for viral infection. The University of Sharjah and New York University- Abu Dhabi, will focus on developing solutions for detecting Covid-19 in patients through a rapid, simple, scalable, and cost-effective method. To view the full article, visit the website: Khaleej