MENA

UAE’s MoHAP, SEDD partner to streamline facility licensing in Sharjah

This initiative enhances regulatory services by integrating best practices in digital transformation

UAE’s AI firm G42 to reveal ‘Intelligence Grid’ at GITEX 2024

The grid aims to establish a new benchmark for scalable AI solutions across essential sectors such as government, healthcare, and energy

UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail project signs $1.5 billion bank financing deals

A single freight train journey is expected to transport over 15,000 tons of cargo, equivalent to about 270 standard containers 

ADNOC Gas leverages 3D printing for 3,500 components, aiming for $50 million in savings by 2028

The adoption of 3D printing offers a sophisticated digital solution for quickly producing high-quality components 

Expand North Star 2024: Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy highlights competitive advantages of emirate’s digital business ecosystem 

The chamber will showcase the top facilities and infrastructure in the emirate for supporting digital startups

Oil prices rise after two-day decline amid Middle East tensions, expected Chinese stimulus

Brent crude futures for December delivery climbed 0.4 percent to $76.89 a barrel

Dubai’s Empower signs agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to supply 100,000 RT chillers

The contract includes 18 energy-efficient water-cooled chillers with a total capacity of 56,250 RT, set for delivery in 2025

Dubai’s dnata secures multi-year catering deal with T’way Air in Rome to supply 80,000 meals annually

T’way Air will operate three weekly flights connecting the Italian capital with South Korea 

UAE completes GCC railway commitments, ready to boost regional connectivity, says GCC Secretary-General

Al Budaiwi praised the UAE's key role in major national projects and the Gulf Railway initiative

QatarEnergy signs 20-year naphtha deal with Shell to deliver 18 million tons starting April 2025

QatarEnergy and Shell have a strong alliance with multiple joint investments in the energy sector, both in Qatar and globally

Italy’s Raccortubi S.p.A invests $6.8 million in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone

This investment highlights Hamriyah Free Zone's effort to attract diverse foreign investments 

UAE committed to enhancing global trade system through strategic agreements, investments in key sectors: WTO

WTO’s Johanna Hill noted that "the UAE is playing an incredible role in world trade” 

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM to build $186.4 million concrete factory for The Line

This advanced concrete facility will use carbon capture and energy-efficient solutions to support THE LINE's construction 

Human Mobile Devices is putting the ‘human’ back into phone design with its new smartphone: The HMD Skyline 5G

Crafted from recycled aluminum, built to last longer with great battery cycle and easy self-repair innovative design

stc, Ooredoo partner to advance MENA region’s ICT digital ecosystem, digital landscape

Partnership will meet the growing global demand and support the region's rapidly evolving digital landscape

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed concludes official visit to Kuwait

The discussions highlighted the significant advancements in cooperation, bolstered by the leadership of both nations

Oil prices rebound as market reacts to U.S. inventory surge, Middle East tensions ease

Brent crude futures for December delivery climbed 0.6 percent to $77.63 per barrel

Abu Dhabi’s Modon Holding, U.K. Candy Capital announce JV partnership in ultra-luxury real estate

The joint venture will deliver upscale residential, commercial, and hospitality projects

UAE, South Korea enhance collaboration in public oversight and integrity

In May 2024, the UAE and South Korea announced a CEPA to promote free trade and bilateral investment in key sectors 

Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority to reveal 3 new digital services at GITEX 2024

One key service is the Al Mo’ashir Dashboard, a platform that provides insights from the Authority’s auditing data 

ADNEC Group’s Tourism 365 launches first charter flight from Uzbekistan to Al Ain

This initiative is part of Tourism 365's partnership with EasyBooking to boost tourism and enhance connectivity