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UAE, U.S. strengthen strategic partnership as trade reaches $39.5 billion in 2023

The UAE President's visit marks a significant moment in over fifty years of bilateral relations between the two nations

UAE, Eurasian Economic Commission to enhance economic ties as non-oil trade hits $13.7 billion in H1 2024

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi met Andrey Slepnev in Moscow lately to discuss expanding UAE-Eurasian trade and investment 

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank collaborate to enhance housing loan accessibility for UAE nationals

This initiative allows eligible citizens to secure extra financing on their AED1.75 million loans for better housing

Arcapita and Dgpays consortium acquires majority stake in NEOPAY from Dubai’s Mashreq

The transaction values NEOPAY at approximately $385 million, pending regulatory approvals

UAE issues treasury bonds, Islamic sukuk worth $6.81 billion since 2022

The programs saw the issuance of treasury bonds worth $3.05 billion and Islamic sukuk worth $3.76 billion

UAE celebrates 94th Saudi National Day, reinforcing fraternal ties as non-oil trade soars to $280.96 billion from 2014 to 2023

The fraternal ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia exemplify a unique model of collaboration

Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East tensions, anticipation of Fed rate cuts

Brent oil futures for November rose 0.5 percent to $74.83 per barrel

RAKEZ boosts UAE-India economic ties, collaborates with CEPA Council

India is a key market for RAKEZ, which is already home to over 6,000 Indian investors

Sharjah’s Arada completes phases 2 and 3 of Masaar: 986 homes handover begins in 19 million square foot masterplan

Masaar, organized into six gated districts, encompasses a total of 3,000 villas and townhouses 

New Georgian Business Council established by Dubai Chamber of Commerce to boost trade, investment

This initiative enhances collaboration between Dubai and Georgia's private sectors 

Oman-China trade exceeds $27 billion in 2023, enhancing economic ties and investment opportunities: OCCI

Al Saadi pointed out that the private sectors in both nations are crucial to driving mutual partnerships 

Elliott Hill returns to Nike as President & CEO: What this could mean for the brand’s future? 

Hill spent 32 years at Nike, holding senior roles across Europe and North America, and helped grow the business to over $39 billion 

International tourism reaches 96 percent of pre-pandemic levels with 790 million travelers in early 2024 

The surge was fueled by robust demand in Europe and the reopening of markets in Asia and the Pacific 

Etihad Airways marks 20 years of linking India to Abu Dhabi and beyond

The carrier boosted seat capacity from Abu Dhabi to India by adding flights to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata 

Sharjah Investment Forum 2024 attracts 5,000+ attendees, paving path to smart economies

The event highlighted Sharjah’s strategic role as a prime destination for FDI

Oil prices slip as traders lock in profits, weekly rise boosted by U.S. rate cut

Brent oil futures, set to expire in November, dropped 0.4 percent to $74.60 per barrel

Ooredoo Qatar upgrades to Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer, pioneering AI-driven innovation

Database 23c AI will bring advanced AI capabilities, streamlining app development and enhancing critical workloads

VERSES AI, Analog launch smart city pilot in Abu Dhabi to optimize taxi fleet management

The project aims to simulate taxi fleet management in Abu Dhabi using the Genius platform

AD Ports Group’s 2023 highlights: 5,000 tons of CO2 saved, 124 CSR projects launched

The Group achieved 7 percent drop in electricity consumption, 174 percent increase in recycled waste

Dubai launches new initiative to attract investments, boost global medical tourism market

New MoU between DHA and DET aims to position Dubai as a leading global medical tourism destination

Türkiye’s Central Bank keeps rates unchanged at 50 percent for sixth month: What’s next for inflation?

Since June 2023, the CBRT has lifted the interest rate from 8.5 percent to 50 percent, a 4,150 basis point increase 

Shurooq showcases premier projects at SIF 2024: A preview of Ajwan Khorfakkan, Maryam Island, and more 

The Sharjah Sustainable City development nearly sold out with over AED2.5 billion in sales