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ADNOC gets all approvals to buy 50 percent plus 1 share stake in Fertiglobe

A block trade will occur on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) today, October 11, 2024, settling on October 15

Saudi Arabia, Oman sign MoU to advance economic resilience and green initiatives

This MoU is designed to facilitate cooperation through the sharing of information, expertise, and research

Emirates invests $48 million in advanced training systems for 3 full flight simulators

Emirates has 65 A350s and 205 777Xs on order, supporting its growth and enhancing route flexibility

Dubai Islamic Bank issues $500 million additional Tier 1 Sukuk

The issuance drew a diverse investor base, including banks and fund managers from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to present innovative initiatives at GITEX Global, Expand North Star

At the event, DBLC will launch solutions to enhance the investor experience and improve business operations in Dubai

DWTC, RTA, and Dubai Police collaborate for seamless citywide operations at GITEX Global 2024

This focus on traffic management and safety highlights Dubai's role as a top host of mega events

Oil prices dip amid strong U.S. inflation data, yet remain on track for weekly gains due to Middle East tensions

Brent crude futures for December delivery dropped 0.5 percent to $78.98 a barrel

COP28 President urges global unity and action at COP29 to advance climate goals, build on UAE Consensus

The UAE Consensus serves as a crucial roadmap for fulfilling the aspirations of the Paris Agreement 

Egypt’s inflation reaches 26.4 percent in September driven by fuel, electricity hikes

On a month-to-month basis, prices increased by 2.1 percent, consistent with the previous month's 2.1 percent rise

22 percent of UAE’s non-oil trade transported by road in 2023, totaling $156.9 billion

UAE Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said the advanced transport system has boosted the UAE's competitiveness 

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