ADDED signs pact with Valeo to set up automotive technology hub in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has partnered with Valeo to develop the automotive industry here by establishing a technology hub to manufacture autonomous and electric car components in the emirate. The hub will develop industrial solutions to support local electric car startups in Abu...PIF sets up firm Badael to curb tobacco use in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA- The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the establishment of Badael Company, which aims to develop, manufacture and distribute innovative products targeted to reduce smoking prevalence and promote healthier lifestyles by offering tobacco-free and less harmful alternatives. The initiative, in the run-up to the World Health Organization...KEZAD, Emtelle ink agreement
Emtelle to invest $50m to build manufacturing facility.Iran announces discovery of large lithium deposit
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iran has announced the discovery of a large deposit of lithium, a key component of batteries for electric vehicles and electronic devices, state media reported Saturday. "For the first time in Iran, a lithium reserve has been discovered in Hamedan", in the west of the country, state television...Saudi Ministry of Industry, Hyundai Motor ink MoU to build cars in Kingdom
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Company for building an assembly plant in the country. The MoU was signed in the presence of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef, Minister of Economy and Planning...AstraZeneca partners with G42
The two will manufacture 'innovative' drugs in Abu Dhabi.UAE signs deals worth US$70m to produce medical equipment
The UAE has signed agreements to the tune of $70.8 million with medical companies to manufacture medical equipment at home.UAE says will urge OPEC to boost oil output
Brent had spiked to $139 on Monday — about $8 short of an all-time record — in expectation of the US embargo on Russian oil and gas.Saudi Arabia teams up with China to produce UAVs in kingdom
Saudi Arabia has teamed up with China to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicle payload systems in the kingdom.Sisi of Egypt praises WHO for vaccine know-how to Africa
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has praised the World Health Organization for its decision to pick Egypt and five other countries in Africa to manufacture Covid vaccine in the continent to fight off the virus.Kuwait aims to be the hub for electric carmakers in Middle East
Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) has approved a proposal to build the Middle East’s first city to serve electric vehicle manufacturers, making it the hub in the region.













