Economics

What’s next for the UAE? Strategies powering a new era

The United Arab Emirates undertakes a multifaceted approach to building a resilient, innovative future

How Alef Education shapes the future of learning in MENA

EdTech company’s innovative products include Alef Platform, Arabits, and Alef AI Tutor

Empowering a digital UAE

Masood M. Sharif Mahmood on building a future-proof Infrastructure for AI, IoT, and 5G

Dubai’s Empower signs agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to supply 100,000 RT chillers

The contract includes 18 energy-efficient water-cooled chillers with a total capacity of 56,250 RT, set for delivery in 2025

QatarEnergy signs 20-year naphtha deal with Shell to deliver 18 million tons starting April 2025

QatarEnergy and Shell have a strong alliance with multiple joint investments in the energy sector, both in Qatar and globally

Italy’s Raccortubi S.p.A invests $6.8 million in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone

This investment highlights Hamriyah Free Zone's effort to attract diverse foreign investments 

UAE committed to enhancing global trade system through strategic agreements, investments in key sectors: WTO

WTO’s Johanna Hill noted that "the UAE is playing an incredible role in world trade” 

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM to build $186.4 million concrete factory for The Line

This advanced concrete facility will use carbon capture and energy-efficient solutions to support THE LINE's construction 

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed concludes official visit to Kuwait

The discussions highlighted the significant advancements in cooperation, bolstered by the leadership of both nations

UAE, South Korea enhance collaboration in public oversight and integrity

In May 2024, the UAE and South Korea announced a CEPA to promote free trade and bilateral investment in key sectors 

Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority to reveal 3 new digital services at GITEX 2024

One key service is the Al Mo’ashir Dashboard, a platform that provides insights from the Authority’s auditing data 

ADNEC Group’s Tourism 365 launches first charter flight from Uzbekistan to Al Ain

This initiative is part of Tourism 365's partnership with EasyBooking to boost tourism and enhance connectivity 

Cointelegraph establishes Middle East office among 600+ Web3 firms at DMCC Crypto Centre

This collaboration is expected to provide Cointelegraph with valuable opportunities to engage with the broader Web3 ecosystem

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy engages stakeholders to improve safety, compliance in the petroleum sector

Voluntarily following safety protocols provides key benefits: safer communities, greater efficiency, cost savings, and a stronger reputation 

ADIA establishes subsidiary in India’s GIFT City

The subsidiary has received regulatory approval from the IFSCA and is now operational

Saudi solutions by stc to showcase AI excellence in Dubai’s GITEX exhibition

These advanced AI applications will help sectors navigate digital transformation and engage in global markets

Oil prices retreat amidst ongoing concerns over Middle East conflict, hurricane impact

Brent crude futures for December delivery dropped 0.6 percent to $80.42 a barrel

Egypt’s external debt falls by $15 billion in six-month period, says PM Madbouly

Egypt's external debt stood at $168 billion in December 2023 and fell to $152.8 billion by last June

Double-digit growth for air cargo continues: IATA

Overall demand, measured by CTKs, increased by 11.4 percent in August 2023, with international operations up 12.4 percent 

$1.1 billion available for investment, funding requests from member countries: World Green Economy Organization

Funds are sourced from private sector investors and organizations eager to invest in green economy projects

UAE, global gold prices rise on safe-haven demand as U.S. payrolls data in focus

The dollar fell 0.1 percent from a month-long high, making gold priced in dollars more affordable for foreign buyers 

Oil prices remain stable as investors assess Middle East tensions, global supply dynamics

Brent crude futures fell by 8 cents, or 0.1 percent, settling at $77.54 a barrel

Growth of low-emissions hydrogen projects outpaces policy support: Report

Urgent policies are needed to boost demand in heavy industry, refining, and long-distance transportation