United Arab Emirates

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

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Farms program to boost emirate’s sustainable agriculture sector

The program seeks to enhance crop sustainability for increased GDP contribution in the emirate

Intersec 2025: Mapping the future in safety, security, and fire protection

Record-breaking exhibitor and visitor numbers set the stage for growth

ADGM hosts inaugural event for business community on Al Reem Island

The event aimed to connect with the business community on the island, following the tenfold expansion of its jurisdiction

Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council approves Nafis budget of $1.74 billion for 2024

The meeting also approved the 2024 Emiratisation targets for the private sector

UAE’s non-oil sector activity surges at fastest pace in nearly 5 years

Robust growth reported in February amid competitive pressures and shipping disruptions

Mothers’ Endowment campaign: $272 million education fund launched ahead of Ramadan

The campaign's primary objective is to honor mothers by enabling individuals to make donations in their mothers' names

UAE air traffic reaches highest level ever in a single day in February 2024

Some 2,900 air movements were recorded in a single day in February

Dubai taxi sector sets record with 114 million trips in 2023, 8 percent annual growth

This annual trip count is the highest tally recorded over the past 15 years

UAE government issues 151 financial sector decisions in 2023

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews progress and international standing

Dubai’s Salik sees net profit soar to $80.31 million in Q4 2023

Fourth quarter net profit grew 15.9 percent versus the prior quarter

EFG Hermes conference explores investment potential in MENA markets

Gathering to see over 216 companies across 29 countries hold direct meetings with over 670 institutional investors and fund managers

Ramadan 2024 working hours announced for public sector in the UAE

Flexible work schedules possible during Ramadan for ministries and federal authorities

DEWA employees successfully redirect 7.1 tons of plastic and aluminium through recycling

This achievement equates to a total of 499,541 plastic bottles and aluminum cans

Sharjah successfully issues $750 million sustainable bonds

Bank of Sharjah acted as joint lead manager and bookrunner