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![Sheikh Mohammed approves $2.72 billion expansion plan for Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai](https://economymiddleeast.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economymiddleeast.com/2024/09/Sheikh-Mohammed-Expo-City-Dubai.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
Sheikh Mohammed approves $2.72 billion expansion plan for Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai
This landmark venue will be the region's largest indoor exhibition site and set new global standards for excellence
![UAE’s Al Ansari announces $42.9 million interim cash dividend for 2024](https://economymiddleeast.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economymiddleeast.com/2024/09/Al-Ansari-Financial-Services.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
The deadline for dividend entitlement is September 26, 2024, with the ex-dividend date on September 27, 2024
![Emiratization in UAE: Final deadline for hiring at least one Emirati citizen approaches, MoHRE warns](https://economymiddleeast.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economymiddleeast.com/2024/09/MoHRE-Emiratization-1.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
Emiratization in UAE: Final deadline for hiring at least one Emirati citizen approaches, MoHRE warns
The measure impacts over 12,000 businesses across 14 crucial economic sector
![Sharjah operates first phase of electric bus rides](https://economymiddleeast.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economymiddleeast.com/2024/09/Sharjah-electric-buses-1.jpeg/w=1024,h=682)
The move aligns with SRTA’s commitment to sustainability and supports the UAE’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050
![UAE, U.S. strengthen strategic partnership as trade reaches $39.5 billion in 2023](https://economymiddleeast.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economymiddleeast.com/2024/09/UAE-USA-trade-1.jpg/w=1024,h=682)
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](https://economymiddleeast.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economymiddleeast.com/2024/09/UAE-Eurasian-1.jpeg/w=1024,h=682)
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](https://economymiddleeast.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economymiddleeast.com/2024/09/Abu-Dhabi-Housing-loans-1.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
This initiative allows eligible citizens to secure extra financing on their AED1.75 million loans for better housing
![UAE issues treasury bonds, Islamic sukuk worth $6.81 billion since 2022](https://economymiddleeast.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economymiddleeast.com/2024/09/UAE-treasury-bonds.jpg/w=1024,h=683)