Ireland wants to be a gateway for UAE, Gulf states to EU market: Irish minister
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Ireland wants to become a gateway for the UAE and other Gulf states to the European Union (EU)...
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Abu Dhabi Maritime signs MoU with ADNOC Distribution
It seeks to enhance emirate's coastal and marine locations.
- The agreement between the two underscores the ongoing effort to strengthen Abu Dhabi's maritime sector
- Director-General of Operational Affairs at the DMT said that "together, we will unlock the untapped potential of our shores"
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Jordan and Algeria look to ramp up trade, parliamentary ties
Amman, Jordan--Jordan and Algeria are looking to boost trade and parliamentary relations to further enhance bilateral ties between the two...
- The head of the Jordanian-Algerian Parliamentary Committee and Algerian ambassador discussed boosting of ties between the two countries
- The ambassador reiterated her country's commitment to improving ties with the kingdom, adding that a tax-free customs zone will be set up in the near future
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Ruwad approves financing for several projects in various sectors
Sharjah, UAE-- Ruwad, or the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad), has approved the financing of three projects after...
- In the second quarter of this year, Ruwad received some 102 application from projects for the Ruwad membership, of which 66 were approved
- According to Ruwad, the food sector stood at top of the list that secured the membership during the second quarter of 2023
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UAE president meets with Arab and EU leaders in Italy
The president met with a string of leaders from the Arab world and the European Union and discussed ways to...
- The UAE has announced a contribution of US$100 million to support developmental projects in countries affected by irregular migration
- The heads of the European Commission and the European Council, and the Tunisian president and Lebanese PM applauded the UAE for the aid
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Dubai Customs processes over 14m transactions in first six months of 2023
DUBAI, UAE - Keeping pace with the UAE’s strong economic growth, Dubai Customs cleared 14 million customs transactions during the...
- Dubai Customs revealed that business registration service transactions went up 7 percent, recording 143,000 service requests.
- Customs declarations stood at 12.3 million transactions, accounting for 88 percent of the total number of customs transactions.
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Dubai seeks to unleash high-powered growth for its family business sector
DUBAI, UAE - In Dubai’s economic growth story, family businesses stand tall as architects of growth, innovation and value creation....
- The government is introducing initiatives to future-proof family businesses and bolster their competitiveness and growth capabilities in a global environment.
- Dubai has introduced new legislative measures aimed at helping them navigate the challenges and opportunities brought by a global economy in transition.
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Egypt and Indonesia to ramp up trade exchange
Cairo, Egypt--Egypt and Indonesia will ramp up trade exchange as the two countries look to strengthen the overall ties. This...
- Both agreed to give a fillip to Indonesian investments in Egypt benefiting from the incentives offered by the Suez Canal Economic Zone
- Egypt and Indonesia also reviewed all agreements and memos signed between the two nations over the past years
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Qatar records 70% growth in annual FDI between 2019 and 2022
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar has recorded a 70 percent growth in annual foreign direct investment (FDI) between 2019 and 2022. Just...
- IPA Qatar said it has succeeded in luring FDI and building a world-class business environment, boosting Qatar's image on the global stage
- It has also played a leading role in policy advocacy, making 70 policy recommendations, apart from creating a better business environment
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UAE and UN to boost climate action cooperation in run up to COP28
New York, US--The UAE and the UN have discussed joint cooperation and partnership on government experience exchange, global climate action...
- The UAE delegation noted the country's initiatives in development including government work, capacity building and exchange of expertise
- They also discussed opportunities to boost cooperation in international initiatives, maximizing the positive impact of climate action around the world
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Nations look to sign deep sea mining rules by 2025
The member nations of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) agreed on a two-year roadmap for the adoption of deep sea...
- The ISA Assembly and its 167 member states next week will discuss a "precautionary pause" in mining, supported by about 20 countries
- Scientists believe deep sea mining can destroy habitats and species that may still be unknown but are potentially vital to ecosystems
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Qatar PMI data reveals ‘stable business conditions’ in non-energy sector
Doha, Qatar--Qatar's non-energy private sector registered broadly stable business conditions in December, the latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) survey data...
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Shanghai to build 200 smart factories to shore up its manufacturing status
Shanghai, China--Shanghai plans to build 200 new smart factories and 20 demonstration sites by end of 2025 after 70 intelligent...
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AD Ports to build passenger terminals at Egyptian Red Sea ports
Cairo, Egypt--AD Ports Group (AD Ports) has signed a contract with Egypt to build, develop, operate and maintain terminals for...
- According to the Egyptian ministry of transport, the contract entails AD Ports Group to develop yacht and cruise-ship tourism in Egypt
- The cruise lines will be operated between Zayed Port and Safaga, Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh and, later, Arabian Gulf ports, and Europe
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Alba sets new production record
It produced 1,620,665 metric tonnes of aluminium in 2023.
- The CEO of Alba said that the company was not just celebrating numbers but the human capital behind "such achievement"
- He expressed his gratitude to the chairman of the board and also members of the board for their support during 2023
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank adopts AI
The bank expects to enhance operations with AI tools.
- The bank seeks to leverage technology in order to increase productivity and efficiency in code generation and error identification
- The bank says GitHub Copilot will help empower IT teams to streamline their workflows by harnessing the artificial intelligence