United Arab Emirates

ADQ forms framework agreement worth up to $500 million investment in Kenya’s priority sectors

Kenya has the largest economy in East Africa and is projected to grow at 5-6 percent in 2024

Russian businesses eye UAE’s market for global development, expansion

Russia sees the UAE market as a promising hub for conducting trade with Middle Eastern and African countries

ADGM, Hacken partner to set new benchmarks for blockchain security and compliance

The agreement seeks to develop security standards and on-chain monitoring solutions within ADGM's DLT Foundations framework

UAE approves $544.60 million for rain damage to homes

Last week, the UAE saw the heaviest rains in 75 years

Eid Al Adha 2024: Top 10 destinations to visit from the UAE

Explore the top 10 destinations to visit from the UAE this Eid Al Adha

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ acquires 49 percent stake in Plenary Group to drive public infrastructure expansion

The stake includes the shares currently owned by Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

UAE’s AD Ports secures 20-year agreement to operate, upgrade Angola’s Luanda terminal

AD Ports Group acquires 90 percent stake in joint venture to serve the broader logistics market in Angola

UAE and Ecuador initiate negotiations for CEPA to boost trade, investment

In 2023, non-oil bilateral trade between the UAE and Ecuador reached $675 million

UAE gold prices increase, global rates recover as markets await key U.S. economic data

Gold could remain between $2,300 and $2,350 unless a fresh catalyst emerges

IEA forecasts strong growth in electric car sales to 17 million in 2024

The IEA expects China to account for 10 million electric vehicle sales this year

UAE’s travel and tourism sector anticipated to contribute $64.25 billion to GDP in 2024: Report

According to the report, the number of jobs in the sector will increase by over 23,500, reaching nearly 833,000

Dubai Shopping Festival 2024: Dates, things to do & offers

A month-long celebration of culture, shopping, and entertainment

UAE weather: Dubai Airports’ operations back to normal

A total of 2,155 flights were cancelled and 115 were diverted

UAE gold prices plunge as global rates hit over two-week lows on easing Middle East tensions

Gold dipped more than 2 percent in the previous session, its largest intraday decline in over a year

Dubai announces global AI prompt engineering championship with over $272 million prize pool

The competition seeks to showcase AI's future skills, attract top talents

UAE gold prices decline as Middle East tensions ease, global rates drop

Bullion loses safe-haven appeal amidst reduced geopolitical risks

UAE corporate tax: FTA urges registration by May 31 for select licence holders

Failure to comply with the deadlines could result in administrative penalties

Dubai government employees to receive April salaries early

The Crown Prince is committed to supporting employees and their families during the recent extreme weather

Dubai weather: Emirates airline resumes regular flight schedule

Clark said that passengers previously stranded in the airport transit area have been rebooked and are en route to their destinations.

UAE weather: Sheikh Hamdan orders alternative housing for affected families in Dubai, other services at no extra cost

The Crown Prince directed the establishment of a committee to urgently review all requests from Emirati citizens affected by the heavy rains

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grows 8 percent in 2023

Abu Dhabi's imports saw a 19 percent annual increase in 2023 to over AED136.4 billion

UAE’s Murban crude hits record activity in March, over 1.1 billion barrels traded

Since its inception, IFAD has facilitated the trading of nearly 6 billion barrels of Murban crude oil

UAE, Colombia ink CEPA to boost trade, investment

UAE-Colombia bilateral non-oil trade reached an all-time high of $53.1 million in 2023