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Sharjah free zones attract over 1,600 international companies in 2024

Sharjah's two free zones host over 15,000 companies from 160 countries worldwide

Worldwide PC shipments rise 1.4 percent in Q4 2024, reflecting modest recovery amid AI price challenges

This represents the second consecutive year in which shipment volume has fallen below the 250 million mark 

Dubai’s RTA awards $408 million contract for Al Fay Street Development Project

Project includes the development of five key intersections featuring 13,500 meters of bridges and 12,900 meters of roads

UAE leads five Arab nations in attracting 145 foreign automotive projects worth over $22 billion in 2024

The automotive sector in Arab countries attracted 184 foreign projects valued at more than $25 billion from 2003 to 2024

UAE, Russia sign double taxation avoidance draft agreement to boost economic cooperation

This agreement seeks to establish a stable and investment-friendly tax framework and eliminate tax barriers

Green hydrogen to play major role in sustainable aviation fuel, says Boeing META President

Aviation industry has committed to introducing this biofuel to achieve global sustainability goals

Top 10 busiest international flight routes in the world in 2024

The busiest international flight route in 2024 was Hong Kong (HKG) to Taipei (TPE) with 6.8 million seats

Etihad Rail introduces region’s first CO2 emission avoidance and reduction certificates

The certificates empower customers with data on the environmental benefits of switching from road to rail

AD Ports Group to expand operations in Kazakhstan following $30 million investment

Companies to collaborate on the construction of two container vessels, specifically designed for operations in the Caspian Sea

flynas celebrates first direct flight between Riyadh and Entebbe in Uganda

flynas will operate three weekly flights on the new route between Riyadh and Entebbe

DXB remains world’s busiest international airport with 60.2 million seats in 2024

DXB’s airline capacity grew significantly since 2023 with seats increasing by 7 percent year-on-year

Emirates SkyCargo to expand capacity with new Boeing 747 freighters to meet global demand

This translates to a 15 percent increase in vital main deck cargo capacity when compared to January 2024

Boeing vs. Airbus: How 2024 delivery challenges widened the gap

Midair crisis and strikes led to significant delivery decline

Saudi Arabia, Singapore to establish Strategic Partnership Council as trade grows to $1 billion in 2024

Highlights both nations' commitment to advancing relations in economic and developmental sectors

Egypt’s non-oil merchandise exports surpass $40.8 billion in 2024

The leading markets importing from Egypt include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, and Italy

ADSW 2025: Masdar City launches testing of advanced autonomous vehicles

These trials represent just the beginning of a series of tests featuring vehicles from multiple global brands

Oman’s exports grow 8.7 percent to $52.78 billion in October 2024

The UAE topped Oman's trade exchange operations in non-oil exports with a value of OMR839 million

UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements: A path to enhanced global trade in 2025

UAE's CEPA initiative targets $1 trillion trade and $800 billion economy by 2031

Emirates expands Madagascar network with two new flights amid robust travel demand

The airline will boost its schedule from four to six weekly services starting April 2

UAE leads Egypt’s foreign trade with $9.3 billion in 2023/2024

Egypt’s foreign trade surpassed $104.7 billion in FY 2023/24

DMCC: Driving Dubai’s global trade and innovation initiatives

The international business district is home to over 25,000 companies across various sectors including energy, precious metals, and crypto

Oman airports see 13.3 million passengers, close to 99,000 flights by November 2024

Muscat International Airport had 11,737,391 passengers by November 2024, a 2.7 percent increase

UAE, Malaysia sign CEPA as non-oil bilateral trade grows to $4 billion

The UAE is Malaysia’s second-largest trade partner in the Arab world, accounting for 32 percent of its trade with Arab nations

UAE drone rules: Registration certificates issued before January 6 considered invalid

Users in the UAE must also obtain a training certificate from any center that is accredited by the authority