RAS AL KHAIMAH,  UAE - Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has announced the addition of over 1,500 new companies in the second quarter of 2023. This robust growth represents a remarkable 132 percent increase compared to the same period in 2022, further cementing RAKEZ’s role as an accelerator for...

Learners across the country excel in business skills, communication, leadership, management, and human resources skills, Coursera's latest Global Skills Report points out.

Geneva, Switzerland - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine crisis and the climate crises are having a devastating effect on progress towards the SDGs. The UNCTAD released the fifth edition of its annual SDG Pulse, a global reference for tracking progress towards achieving...

Tehran, Iran-- Qatar has renewed its willingness to boost economic cooperation with Iran, ramping up investment in order to strengthen the overall relations between the two countries. In a phone call on Tuesday with the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani voiced...

The data showed most of the faithful came from abroad. The Kingdom's officials had predicted more than 2.5 million pilgrims, making it the largest to date. But officials figures carried by the state-run Al Ekhbariya TV showed that the total number of pilgrims for this hajj season as 1.84 million.

Doha, Qatar--The increasing availability of government sukuk and Islamic liquidity management tools by the Qatar Central Bank supports liquidity management and investment options for Islamic banks, according to a report from Fitch Ratings. In a report issued today, it indicated that its review of its future expectations for three Qatari...

Japan Investment Corporation hopes to finalize the deal by December.

This trend has been particularly emphasized with Blackrock, one of the world's most influential fund managers, applying for what could be the US's first Bitcoin spot exchange traded fund (ETF). Approval of this ETF could mark a significant moment for crypto, potentially sparking a surge in investment from institutional investors,...

Doha, Qatar - Qatar Chamber and Tajikistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed Sunday an agreement to establish a Joint Business Council (JBC) between the two chambers. The Joint Business Council aims to facilitate communication between the two parties to increase trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. It...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on a rare visit during which both sides pledged to deepen their strategic partnership. They agreed to boost investment by India, the world's most populous nation, in Egypt and which is now in the grips of an...

BAGHDAD, IRAQ - The Finance and Business Center in Iraq is set to become a hub for trading and selling both governmental and private securities, according to the Prime Minister's financial advisor Mudhar Muhammad Salih. In an interview with the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Salih emphasized the center's role in...

New York, United States - Metatime, a blockchain technology company, has so far raised $25 million through crowdfunding, pre-sales, and angel investments, with investors from Turkey, Denmark, and Germany. The investors included Yildiz Tekno Venture Capital Investment Trust, Yildiz Technical University Technopark, and telecommunications and financial institutions, who participated in...

It is expected to propel Qatar as an investment hub.

The "agreement in principle" would see the semiconductor firm build the facility in southern city Kiryat Gat that would open by 2027 and operate at least until 2035, Israel's finance ministry said. As part of the deal, Intel's taxes to Israel would rise from five to 7.5%, the finance ministry...

Results were due to a fall in insurance services expenses.

Muscat, Oman - India and Oman trade in 2022 reached $9.98 billion reflecting the deepening economic and commercial ties between the two nations.  The nearly 90 percent growth in trade compared to the previous year highlights the strong demand for Indian goods and services in Oman, coupled with growing investment...

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE-- Looking to boost economic cooperation and convince businesses across India to invest in the free zone, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) toured various cities in the country, offering an overview of the potential of expanding their operation in the Middle East through Ras Al Khaimah....

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani was welcomed by Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani at the airport, images broadcast on Iraqi media showed. Relations between the two countries saw a long period of tension under ousted dictator Saddam Hussein, before easing up over the past decade.

BERLIN, GERMANY - German industrial giant Siemens said on Thursday it would build a new high-tech factory in Singapore and expand another in China as part of a two-billion-euro ($2.1 billion) investment plan to build up its manufacturing capacity. Siemens said it would invest around 200 million euros in the Singapore...

JV to develop accommodation project in Abu Dhabi island.

Dubai, UAE-- The UAE and South Korea are aiming to foster cooperation to promote entrepreneurship and support growth of small and medium enterprises in the two countries' markets. In this connection, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a bilateral meeting with Lee Young, Minister of SMEs and...

Dubai, UAE--The UAE and Russia have held the second round of negotiations on the double taxation agreement on income and capital. The talks follow the ministry’s efforts to further strengthen cooperation frameworks for tax matters, provide full protection to taxpayers from double taxation and avoid the obstruction of the free...

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The world's nuclear powers, and China in particular, increased investment in their arsenals for a third consecutive year in 2022 amid swelling geopolitical tensions, two reports showed Monday. The world's nine nuclear-armed states jointly spent $82.9 billion on their arsenals last year, with the United States accounting for...

Tokyo, Japan-- The UAE and Japan are looking to bolster economic, trade, industrial and investment ties as part of a broader strategic partnership between the two countries. In this connection, the UAE's Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Yoshimasa Hayashi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan,...

Sharjah, UAE--The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has signed a deal with Infinite Mining and Energy to set up a multifunctional oil refinery with a daily production capacity of 10,000 barrels and an annual refining capability of up to 3.6 million barrels. In this connection, Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, director...

"The Kingdom will invest more than $800 billion during the next 10 years", added the minister, noting that tourists may acquire Saudi tourist visas electronically. He underlined the nation's commitment to bolstering its travel and tourism industry while attending a session of the 10th Arab-China Business Conference.

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- With the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the UAE exporters are expected to benefit more as they will gain more access to major sectors in Turkey like construction, metals, and their products, polymers, and other manufactured products. According to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri,...

Investment agreements between the two sides covered diverse sectors such as technology, renewables, agriculture, real estate, minerals, supply chains, tourism, and healthcare.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan  arrived here on Saturday for a working visit and met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders reviewed the growing bilateral ties between the UAE and Turkey and explored opportunities for further collaboration. The meeting between Sheikh...

Phnom Penh, Cambodia-- The UAE and Cambodia have agreed to boost economic ties, expanding the bilateral non-oil trade from the current US$ 407 million to more than US$1 billion within five years. The resolve to deepen trade ties was expressed during the visit of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi,...

Dubai, UAE -- High net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in the Middle East are increasingly looking for alternative investments, such as private equity and real estate, as they seek to diversify their portfolios, the 2023 EY Global Wealth Research Report said while analyzing key trends in the Middle East wealth management market....

The firm led the funding in River, which manufactures electric two-wheelers.

Lima, Peru - The UAE and Peru signed an air services agreement for cooperation between the two countries and promote intra-trade. Mohammed Abdullah Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Peru, signed the deal on behalf of the UAE and Gervasi Díaz, Minister of Foreign Affairs, representing Peru. Al...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia and Oman have launched a joint tourist visa to boost trade and investment cooperation in tourism-related projects. The unified tourist visa between the two countries was one of the several initiatives agreed upon at a high-level meeting held between officials of the two countries.  The new...

Hanoi, Vietnam-- With an eye on boosting trade and economic ties between the two countries, the UAE has formally begun negotiations toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Vietnam. The agreement once it has been completed will push the bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and Vietnam beyond US$8.7...

Muscat, Oman-- Looking to entice investors to the country's fisheries sector, Fisheries Development Oman (FDO) is taking part in Saudi International Marine Exhibition and Conference (SIMEC) event, Aquafish Second Edition, with a plan to highlight Oman's flourishing fishing industry and lucrative investment opportunities it offers. The event, taking place from...

SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has successfully concluded its trade mission to India after five days of fruitful meetings and discussions with Indian business and industrial associations in New Delhi and Mumbai. The trade mission, organized by the Sharjah Exports Development Center, visited New...

Doha, Qatar-- Qatar Chamber and Turkish officials from the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) and the Manisa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) have discussed ways to boost investment cooperation in a meeting in Doha. QC first vice-chairman Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari met at the chamber's premises...

"With some hardliners in the Republican party coming out against the agreement (in a vote due Wednesday), its passage through Congress could be bumpy," warned AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould. "Weak Chinese data also contributed to a subdued market mood with Asian stocks a little sickly."

Dubai, UAE - Flat6Labs, a seed and early-stage venture capital firm in the MENA region, has invested $10.2 million in start-up funding in Abu Dhabi. The investments were made through the Flat6Labs Ignite Program, which is a specialized seed program dedicated to supporting start-ups in Abu Dhabi. The program, in...

SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has embarked on a landmark trade mission to India, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The trade mission's first leg commenced with the highly successful UAE-India Business Forum held in Mumbai, India's bustling...

Dubai, UAE-- In order to increase Dubai's water security and keep pace with the increase in demand, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned a water reservoir in the Lusaily area. The project has a storage capacity of 60 million imperial gallons (MIG) and investments totalling $42.85 million. Saeed...

The cooperation of all parties will achieve the best-desired results and goals for which it was established, he adds during the meeting, which discussed the approval of the final accounts of the General Secretariat and the judicial body of the organization for 2022, in addition to the studies it completed...

Prague, Czech Republic-- The UAE and Czech Republic have held discussions on deepening cooperation in wide-ranging vital sectors of common interest and explore opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries. This occurred in the presence of Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, and Petr Fiala, Prime Minister...

Ajman, UAE - The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has discussed expanding the trade and joint investment with Turkiye at the Ajman-Türkiye Business Forum. Organized by ACCI, the forum acted as a platform for exchanging experiences, expanding business networks, developing partnerships, and leveraging the opportunities available in both...

SHARJAH, UAE- The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will embark on a trade mission to India on Monday to explore investment opportunities and discuss potential areas for cooperation. Organized by the Sharjah Exports Development Centre (SEDC), Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI, will lead the mission,...

Paris, France--Investment in clean energy across the world is expected to rise to US$1.7 trillion in 2023, with solar set to eclipse oil production for the first time, according to a report by the International Energy Agency. The report noted that Investment in clean energy technologies is significantly outpacing spending...

Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE’s Minister of Economy, said that the partnership between the UAE and India creates trade and investment opportunities for over 3.8 billion people and the solid economic alliance contributes to the vitality of trade and investment flows...

AJMAN, UAE - Ajman hotels and serviced apartments recorded a three percent growth in hotel revenues in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The increase occurred mostly due to higher demand that is pushing the Average Daily Room (ADR) Rate, making investment in hotels...

Both countries are focusing on sectors such as technology, digital payments, innovation, green energy, healthcare, and more to develop their economies, says UAE’s minister.