United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi reveals Middle East’s largest quantum optical ground station for secure space communications

According to Abu Dhabi's TII, the station is the first of its kind in the Arab world

Dubai’s assets in endowment sector reach $2.8 billion in 2023

This represents an 18 percent increase in endowment assets compared to the previous year

UAE: Sheikh Zayed Housing Program approves 460 aid applications worth over $95 million

The ministry approved the names of 188 eligible citizens for housing grants totalling $35 million

RAKEZ supports growth of over 21,000 companies from 100 countries

Attracting global attention and facilitating cross-border collaboration

Launching NAQA’A: Advancing UAE’s sustainable water resources through SWRO technology

The plant has a capacity to produce 150 million gallons of desalinated water per day

UAE Ministry of Defence, Masdar to build multi-solar plants across Abu Dhabi

Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, will provide a full turnkey solution for the projects

Foreign banks in Dubai to pay 20 percent tax on annual taxable income

If the banks pay corporate tax, then this amount will be deducted from their total tax liability

Addressing business distress: ADGM’s robust restructuring landscape

New insolvency regulations create more streamlined processes

Exclusive Interview with Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, leading Sharjah to new horizons

City renowned for being people-centric, entrepreneurial, sustainable and culturally vibrant

Dubai South to soon get one of region’s largest aerospace hangars

The hangars will be able to accommodate up to five wide-body aircraft of any type, except the A380

Dubai Future District Fund spotlights economic growth, innovation and sustainability at annual general meeting

Showcasing collaborative efforts to drive economic growth and foster tech startups in Dubai

Sharjah welcomes over 400,000 European visitors in 2023

Emirate's participation in ITB Berlin 2024 highlights growth and innovation in tourism sector

Ministry of Economy forum discusses trade via modern technology

Four sessions at the forum highlight opportunities and challenges for SMEs as digital trade and legal frameworks evolve

Emirates, ITA Airways plan to expand alliance into codeshare partnership

The codeshare between Emirates and ITA Airways will offer combined ticketing and seamless baggage transfers

DAMAC’s Cavalli Tower on target for completion

With a development value of approximately AED2 billion, Cavalli Tower comprises 436 units

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM is region’s fastest growing financial center for two consecutive years

Assets Under Management grew by 35 percent with 102 asset managers operating in ADGM

UAE ranks 5th globally in IPU’s ‘Women in Parliament 2023’ report

Global efforts and quotas propel gender representation in parliaments

UAE-Kuwait bilateral trade touches $86.31 billion in 10 years

Kuwait's investments in the UAE predominantly focus on real estate, tourism, telecommunications and textiles

UAE introduces ‘Work Bundle’: Now get work visa in five days

The new initiative reduces the number of procedures from 8 services to a unified platform

ADNOC generates $500 million value, reduces 1 million tons CO2 by deploying AI across value chain

The company’s AI integration is driving net-zero emissions and methane reduction goals

Yahsat revenue grows 6 percent to $463 million in 2023

Consolidated financial results showcase impressive growth and strategic milestones

New acceleration program for women-led startups launched in UAE

The program seeks to promote economic equality between genders