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2.7 million tax free tags issued in UAE’s digital VAT refund system for tourists in H1 2024

UAE's digital VAT refund system processed 19.67 million transactions during this period

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches ESG Label to promote sustainable business practices

The label helps organizations assess their ESG preparedness and maturity, earn recognition, and drive business growth

Businesswomen make up 18 percent of all entrepreneurs in UAE, 48.8 percent hold executive-director positions: Report

The share of women in the workforce also rose to 34.6 percent in 2024, up from 32.5 percent in 2023

QatarEnergy, KPC ink 15-year deal to supply up to 3 MTPA of LNG to Kuwait

The contracted LNG volumes will be delivered ex-ship to Kuwait's Al-Zour LNG Terminal using QatarEnergy's LNG vessels starting in January 2025.

UAE carriers boost global reach to 606 destinations, targeting 140 million passengers

This represents a 3.4 percent increase from the 586 destinations served at the end of 2023

UAE banks attract over $14.7 billion in 3-month deposits in five months

Term deposits exceeding 12 months recorded AED44.48 billion at the end of May, up by 0.52 percent

Saudi’s stc Group recommends 37.5 percent increase in annual dividends, totaling $2.93 billion over 3 years

The group reported 7.73 percent surge in net profit, 4.79 percent rise in revenues in H1 2024

World’s second largest 2,492-carat diamond unearthed in new mining discovery

Lucara recovered the diamond using its "Mega Diamond Recovery X-Ray Transmission" technology

Egypt outlines strategy to restore, increase oil and gas output to pre-pandemic levels by 2025 with foreign partners

The country is reviving ambitions to become regional LNG hub after clearing petroleum sector arrears

Dubai World Trade Centre gears up to host more than 100 flagship events by end of 2024

DWTC's calendar is anchored by flagship events like GITEX Global, ArabLab+, and WETEX

UAE’s AD Ports Group embraces digitalization, big data to optimize smart operations

The Group's experts address industry challenges like software interoperability, cybersecurity, and change resistance

Emirati AI expert Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei named in global AI 100 list

The AI expert was selected for driving real-world impact through scaling AI solutions across industries