United Arab Emirates

UAE and Morocco finalize CEPA to boost goods and services trade through tariff cuts, regulatory reforms

In 2023, the two nations had $1.3 billion in non-oil trade, a 30 percent increase from 2022 and 83 percent more than in 2019

UAE to issue three new policies to boost cybersecurity by end of 2024

Policies to include cloud computing and data security, Internet of Things security and cybersecurity operations centers

DLD completes 647 real estate settlements worth $376 million via Oqoodi Platform in H1 2024

Department's settlements enable parties to proceed with their investments, ensuring that real estate projects move forward

UAE gold prices edge higher, global rates decline on sluggish Asian demand

Investors will closely watch the Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday, with no change in interest rates expected

Aldar unveils ‘The Arthouse’ residential community in Abu Dhabi’s Al Saadiyat

Construction of Aldar's The Arthouse is due to begin in the first quarter of 2025

Investopia Global Talks launch in Chennai to boost UAE-India partnerships in key sectors

The UAE and India are among the fastest growing economies, with the UAE’s non-oil GDP growing by 6.2 percent in 2023

Residents of this Dubai community to receive sub-30 minute robotic deliveries

They will navigate sidewalks safely and independently, finding charging stations as needed, eliminating human intervention

Dubai Taxi Company revenues rise 14 percent to $297 million in H1 2024

The company's taxis and limousines completed 23 million trips, up 4 percent compared to H1 of 2023

UAE wins bid to host COSPAR 2028, world’s largest space research event

The country has become a leading hub for global scientific research, especially in space exploration

UAE gold prices stable, global rates rise but set for weekly losses

U.S. economy grew faster than expected in Q2, but inflation pressures eased, maintaining market expectations of a September rate cut

UAE Central Bank issues new regulations on sandbox conditions, payment token services

Central bank's regulations are designed to advance the digital economy and foster innovation in the fintech sphere

UAE’s EWEC issues bids for greenfield 400-megawatt energy system in Abu Dhabi

System will support EWEC's goal of raising its solar capacity to 7.5 gigawatts by 2030

Dubai property market thrives with 11.5 percent rise in residential sales: Report

Dubai saw a 61.4 percent annual surge in transactions of off-plan contract registration, equivalent to investments worth AED59.9 billion

Dubai International Chamber attracts 24 multinational companies in H1 2024

Chamber supported the expansion of 34 local companies into new global markets through its international offices

Etihad Airways unveils Warner Bros World branded aircraft

An Etihad Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has been decorated with iconic Warner Bros. characters

UAE’s pension authority, ADGMA forge agreement to boost financial literacy among Emiratis

Agreement supports the UAE’s efforts to enhance financial awareness amongst Emiratis in federal, government and private sector entities

UAE gold prices fall, global rates dip as investors book profits ahead of U.S. economic data

If the PCE data reveals that inflation is slowing and the Fed can cut rates in September, gold prices will likely surge

Abu Dhabi launches agriculture and food security data platform

Platform monitors local, regional and global food security conditions through comprehensive a dashboard

Dubai consolidates position as global business events hub, winning 175 bids in H1 2024

This marks a 24 percent increase compared to the same period last year