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Ministry of Economy organizes workshop on mechanisms

News Desk 1 13/10/2023

The Ministry of Economy held a workshop on the mechanisms to combat harmful practices in international trade and its role in protecting the Gulf industry. The event that took place on October 11 and 12, was held in collaboration with the GCC’s Office of the Technical Secretariat to Combat

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Ministry of Economy participates in International Trademark Association Forum

News Desk 1 11/10/2023

The Ministry of Economy (MoEc), represented by the Intellectual Property (IP) sector, participated in the International Trademark Association Forum held in Dubai recently. Other attendees included a select group of trademark owners, government entities, and experts in intellectual property protection. The forum discussed the means to support and develop the global IP

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Fluent to develop stablecoin technologies in the UAE under Ministry of Economy’s NextGen FDI Programme

News Desk 1 11/10/2023

The Ministry of Economy has announced that US-based Fluent Finance, the developer of a cryptocurrency-based payment platform that facilitates cross-border trade, has joined its NextGen FDI program. The web3 company, which was founded in Delaware in 2020, plans to launch operations in Abu Dhabi and plans to grow its workforce to between 100-125 people within […]

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Ministry of Economy and Abu Dhabi Chambers host India’s top CEOs to promote private-sector cooperation

News Desk 1 06/10/2023

The UAE Ministry of Economy, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has hosted a delegation of more than 20 Indian CEOs organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Headed by His Excellency Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, the delegation participated in a roundtable with His Excellency […]

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Ministry of Economy & SCA hold workshop to promote cooperation & exchange of expertise in AML/CFT efforts

News Desk 1 30/09/2023

The Ministry of Economy, represented by the Anti-Money Laundering & Countering of the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) department, held a two-day workshop recently in collaboration with the Securities and Commodities Authority, to promote cooperation and the exchange of expertise in anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism in the UAE. H.E.

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Ministry of Economy highlights UAE’s efforts in developing intellectual property legislation

News Desk 1 27/09/2023

The Ministry of Economy (MoEc), represented by the Intellectual Property (IP) sector, participated in the 11th Intellectual Property Technical Committee meeting held by the Intellectual Property and Competitiveness Department of the League of Arab States in Cairo. It was attended by several government officials from the IP sector of Arab countries. H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman

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Ministry of Economy participates in IMF workshop

News Desk 2 02/08/2023

Abu Dhabi, 02 August 2023: Represented by the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Department, the Ministry of Economy participated in a workshop organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), titled ‘The application of AML/CFT risk-based approach on companies operating within the Designated Non-financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBP) sector.’ The workshop was aimed at

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Ministry of Economy & Amazon Web Services to support digitization & growth of SMEs in UAE

News Desk 2 14/06/2023

Abu Dhabi, 14 June 2023:  The Ministry of Economy, represented by The Entrepreneurial Nation, and Amazon Web Services launched the AWS Connected Community initiative to support the digitization of SMEs in the UAE. The initiative is based on the latest cloud computing solutions and products, taking advantage of more than 200 services of the Amazon […]

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Ministry of Economy organizes workshops to promote awareness on the importance of reporting suspicious transactions in gold & precious stone sector

News Desk 2 05/06/2023

The Ministry of Economy, represented by the Department of Anti-Money Laundering, organized two workshops, in Arabic and English, to promote the awareness of traders and business owners in the gold and precious stones sector on the reporting of suspicious transactions to ensure the quality of these products when presented to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). […]

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HE Al Zeyoudi meets delegation from Mexico to enhance cooperation in fields of trade, investment, agriculture, advanced technology and financial services

News Desk 2 05/06/2023

 His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has welcomed a delegation of senior government officials from Mexico to the United Arab Emirates as the two nations explore greater trade and investment opportunities. At the Ministry of Economy in Dubai, HE Dr Thani held discussions with Her Excellency Carmen […]

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Latest Economic Integration Committee meeting evaluates development

News Desk 2 30/05/2023

The Economic Integration Committee held its second meeting for the year 2023, chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, and attended by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and representatives of the local economic development departments from all emirates. The meeting discussed a range […]

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Talent Attraction & Retention Committee reviews latest developments in the implementation of talent attraction initiatives

News Desk 2 29/05/2023

The Talent Attraction and Retention Committee held its fourth meeting, chaired by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Talent Attraction and Retention recently. The meeting reviewed the progress made in the implementation of the UAE’s Talent Attraction & Retention Strategy, and the results […]

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Hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft manufacturer Odys Aviation to enter the UAE under the Ministry of Economy’s NextGen FDI Programme

News Desk 2 26/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 26 May, 2023: The Ministry of Economy has announced that Odys Aviation, a US-based company developing hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for both regional distances and short-haul “air taxi” routes, has joined its NextGen FDI program, which provides pioneering businesses in high-potential sectors with the market-entry

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Ministry of Economy receives 700 applications for Phase II of The Entrepreneurial Nation over seven months

News Desk 2 23/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, 23 May 2023: The Ministry of Economy revealed that it has received 700 applications from startups and SMEs wishing to participate in phase II of The Entrepreneurial Nation programs, between October 2022 and April 2023. The Ministry is currently in the process of shortlisting these applications in accordance with the program’s eligibility criteria. […]

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HE Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi Meets Ministers, Business Leaders from Bosnia-Herzegovina

News Desk 2 17/05/2023

His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has led a UAE delegation of leading trade and finance officials to Bosnia-Herzegovina to identify strategic opportunities for UAE businesses in the region and establish stronger greater trade and investment links with this increasingly important economic region. HE Al Zeyoudi held […]

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Ministry of Economy signs MoU with Presight to enhance UAE’s attractiveness

News Desk 2 15/05/2023

The Ministry of Economy (MoE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Presight, the region’s leading data analytics company powered by artificial intelligence, to drive foreign direct investments into new sectors within the UAE. The initiative will help attract foreign companies to expand and invest in the UAE’s markets and support the partnership with the […]

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Ministry of Economy launches private-sector survey ahead of new CEPA negotiations

News Desk 2 04/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, 4 May 2023: The Ministry of Economy has announced the launch of a new survey targeting the UAE’s business owners, industrialists and entrepreneurs in order to gain their insights and inputs ahead of negotiations for upcoming Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs). The survey will help shape the parameters of discussions with Chile, Vietnam, […]

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Ministry of Economy Announces Survey to Assess the Impact of UAE-India CEPA

News Desk 2 04/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, 4 May 2023:  The Ministry of Economy has launched a new survey to assess the impact of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) one year on from its implementation. The survey aims to gather feedback and insights from the those in the private sector, particularly exporters, industrialists, investors, and entrepreneurs, who have […]

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Minister of Economy reviews national tourism sector’s growth & accomplishments

News Desk 2 03/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, 3 May 2023: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, visited the 30th edition of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition, which was held at the Dubai World Trade Center recently. During the visit, H.E. emphasized that the UAE, following the vision of its wise leadership, has made significant strides […]

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Circular Economy Policies Committee reviews implementation strategy of the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031

News Desk 2 27/04/2023

Abu Dhabi, 27 April 2023 H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the UAE Circular Economy Council, chaired the second meeting of the Council’s Policies Committee for the year 2023. During the meeting, H.E. affirmed that the UAE, in line with its wise leadership’s directives, attaches great importance to the […]