Yinchuan, China--The sixth China-Arab States Expo commenced today in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, marking yet another chapter in the ever-expanding economic and trade nexus between China and its Arab counterparts. Spanning a sprawling 40,000 square meters, the Expo boasts an offline exhibition arena with participation from over...
21,000 new companies join Dubai Chamber in H1 2022
Dubai Chamber of Commerce achieved record growth in new membership in the first half of 2022 as more than 21,000 companies joined the Chamber during the period, bringing total membership to over 308,000. An 80 percent year-over-year (y-o-y) surge in new members was recorded between January and June 2022 as...
Shaikh Zayed Mosque receives visitors to major events in UAE
More than 1.26 million people have visited Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which has been a leading destination for visitors of the major international events hosted by the UAE. The events include Expo 2020 Dubai, the FIFA Club World Cup, the fifth UMEX and SIMTEX, the International Defence Industry Technology and...Dubai saves 329MW of electricity during Earth Hour 2022
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said about 329 megawatts (MW) of electricity were saved in the emirate during Earth Hour 2022, equivalent to a reduction of 132 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. These savings are 13 percent higher than the 291 megawatts savings recorded during Earth Hour 2021. This...Dubai SMEs bag contracts worth $250m under procurement program
Emirati entrepreneurs and national enterprises in Dubai won contracts worth AED 921.6 million ($250 million) from various local and federal government entities, semi-government bodies and private businesses in 2021 as part of the Government Procurement Programme (GPP). The value of the contracts was three percent higher than the AED 896.7...
Powered solely by renewables, PORRIMA docks at Dubai Harbour
Dubai Harbour welcomed the Swiss experimental vessel powered solely by renewables, PORRIMA, to its marinas on Thursday as part of its worldwide journey across five continents called the Blue Odyssey. Choosing Dubai Harbour for its second world destination, the first-of-its-kind solar, wind and hydrogen-powered ship has travelled more than 11,000...
Arab Youth Council and HSBC to educate Arab students about climate action
HSBC sponsors the program that provides open-source sustainability skills, ideas and solutions to all university and college students in the MENA region.
Forward-looking UAE museum looks into the future
The Museum of the Future along Dubai's main highway has been touted as the 'world's most beautiful building'.Dubai hosts 7m tourists in a ‘remarkable turnaround’
More than seven million foreign tourists visited Dubai last year, marking a "remarkable turnaround", the government of the Gulf city state hosting the Expo world fair announced Thursday. Dubai has since October 1 hosted Expo 2020 which runs until March 31.
Latest tech in focus as UAE celebrates innovations
UAE Innovates 2022, described as the largest innovation festival in the world, seeks to instill a culture of innovation and engage the community in innovative experiences.
South Korean leader hails country’s soft power impact on Mideast trip
South Korea's soft power matches its economic achievements, President Moon Jae-in said on Sunday at the start of a Middle East tour expected to focus on business and trade opportunities.
UAE Innovates 2022 to launch on 1 Feb, will run alongside Expo
The UAE Innovates 2022, which is aimed at cultivating a culture of innovation within the public sector and engaging the community to help create future initiatives, will be launched on 1 Feb. 2022. It is expected to witness a joint effort by the government, the private sector and individuals to...
Israeli weapons-maker Elbit Systems launches UAE venture
Israeli weapons-maker Elbit Systems launched a new venture in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, an announcement that comes ahead of visits to Dubai by senior Israeli military officials. The manufacturer of the Hermes armed drone and cutting-edge surveillance technology, among other products, hailed the announcement as a product of...
Dubai non-oil economy surges to two-year high in October
Dubai's non-oil economy continued to grow in October, courtesy of a sharp rebound in new orders and increased tourism activity at the start of Expo 2020. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Dubai Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 54.5 in October, from 51.5 in September, marking the sharpest improvement in business...Greatest shows on earth: How expos changed the world
International expos, or world fairs, draw millions of visitors to a chosen city every few years. Over two centuries these mega events have introduced the world to new products and landmarks.
$24bn deals signed at Fifth China-Arab States Expo
Eight Chinese provinces and cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Zhejiang, Henan, and Guangdong, have signed 12 investment projects with Arab countries and other countries along the Belt and Road routes, with a total investment of 7.43 billion yuan. Three policy reports covering economic and trade relations between China and Arab States...
