Economy

Qatar’s Ooredoo Group lands $551.9 million financing deal to propel data center expansion

The deal will drive growth in Ooredoo’s data center unit and open new opportunities in AI and cloud computing

Oil prices dip slightly as market reacts to China’s stimulus measures, supply disruptions

Brent oil futures for November delivery dropped 0.1 percent to $75.12 per barrel

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed meets Microsoft, BlackRock and Nvidia CEOs on U.S. visit

Meeting focuses on the opportunities presented by latest tech developments and the growing UAE-U.S. collaboration in the sector

Crypto exchange Bybit introduces Islamic account to enhance trading access for Muslim communities globally

The account provides Shariah-compliant trading products for Muslim traders in the digital asset market 

Kuwaiti investments in Egypt surpass $20 billion

Efforts are underway to organize the joint trade committee between the two countries as soon as possible

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar announces $1.4 billion acquisition of Saeta from Brookfield

The acquisition encompasses a portfolio of 745 megawatts (MW) of primarily wind energy assets 

Abu Dhabi Finance Week reveals top finance leaders set to speak at 2024 edition

The 2024 edition will feature over 300 speakers, including CEOs and Chairs from 50 major global financial institutions

UAE, IRENA forge partnership to boost climate ambitions in 20 developing nations

The partnership aims to leverage the UAE’s climate leadership and IRENA’s role in NDC development and sustainable energy transition 

Sharjah Chamber hosts first Pakistan Business Council meeting to strengthen investment, trade ties

Council’s strategy focuses on launching targeted promotional initiatives that emphasize the attractive investment environments in both Sharjah and Pakistan

Egypt invests $300 billion in infrastructure development over 10 years, says minister

El Khatib underscored the need to continue infrastructure development to achieve 6 to 7 percent economic growth

Dubai’s DET and Amazon UAE launch accelerator program

The scheme under Dubai Traders initiative will propel the growth of Dubai SMEs

UAE, Bahrain discuss joint cooperation in financial sector, areas of mutual interest

Meeting explores ways to leverage the UAE’s expertise to boost Bahrain's business ecosystem

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree on appointment of Dubai government employees to judicial authorities

The Decree aims to attract national talent to Dubai's judiciary while ensuring employees retain benefits during training

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar secures $159 million for 154 MW Čibuk 2 wind farm, powering 62,000 households

Non-recourse financing has been secured from lenders UniCredit and Erste Bank Serbia

Oil prices surge as China launches economic stimulus amid Middle East tensions, hurricane threat

Brent crude futures for November climbed by 69 cents, or 0.93 percent, reaching $74.59 a barrel

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed, US Vice President Kamala Harris explore ways to enhance relations

Sheikh Mohamed expresses appreciation for the role played by Vice President in recent years to strengthen UAE-US relations

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed meets Joe Biden, reaffirms commitment to US partnership

Sheikh Mohamed affirms that the UAE and the U.S. share a solid friendship and a strong alliance built on firm foundations of mutual trust and respect

How to set up a business in Dubai: All you need to know

Foreign investors looking to set up a business in Dubai can either establish a legal entity in mainland Dubai or in one of over 20 specialised free zones

Abu Dhabi’s Jubail Island awards $108.9 million construction contract for Jubail Town Centre

The contract covers four office buildings and two residential structures—Jubail Terraces 7 and 8 

Sheikh Mohammed approves $2.72 billion expansion plan for Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai

This landmark venue will be the region's largest indoor exhibition site and set new global standards for excellence

UAE’s Al Ansari announces $42.9 million interim cash dividend for 2024

The deadline for dividend entitlement is September 26, 2024, with the ex-dividend date on September 27, 2024 

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh centi-millionaire communities to grow over 150 percent by 2040: Report

Centi-millionaire communities have grown globally by 54 percent over the last decade