• UAE and Egypt presidents hold discussions in Cairo to boost ties

    Cairo, Egypt-- UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his counterpart from Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Cairo to discuss the close bonds between the two countries and ways to expand them further. The two leaders explored opportunities for further collaboration within the framework of the strategic...
  • Four space station crew members leave for Earth

    WASHINGTON, US – Four astronauts left the International Space Station on Monday and were bound for Earth following a more than six month mission. Led by American astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, NASA's Crew-7 arrived at the research platform last August aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon. The same spacecraft undocked on Monday morning,...
  • Ooredoo, Nokia sign MoU

    It will commit the two to sustainable innovation.
  • Goldman Sachs, Mubadala ink pact

    The two firms have signed a $1 billion private credit deal.
  • Jordan, Oman chambers eye enhancing trade ties, cooperation

    AMMAN, JORDAN – Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Saturday discussed enhanced cooperation and investment partnership.The two sides pledged during a meeting to forge robust commercial relations, remove hindrances, reactivate bilateral agreements, exchange more visits by economic teams and hold joint exhibitions.Participants stressed...
  • Saudi tech firm Alat to ally with Softbank, Carrier Corp, Tahakoum, Dahua Tech

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Alat Company, a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced four global partnerships aimed at advancing its plans for sustainable manufacturing. Amit Midha, global CEO of Alat, revealed on Tuesday collaborations with Softbank, Carrier Corporation, Tahakoum, and Dahua Technology, Saudi Gazette reported. The...
  • RTA inks agreement to develop entry/exit points for Dubai Harbor

    DUBAI, UAE - The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of the Emirate has entered into a strategic partnership with ‘Shamal Holding,’ to undertake the construction of a two-lane bridge in each direction spanning 1500 meters. The bridge extends from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbor, an exceptional seafront district that...
  • UAE and UK seek to boost economic cooperation

    Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Looking to enhance economic ties between the UAE and the United Kingdom, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, recently met with Greg Hands, British Minister of State (Department for Business, Energy Industrial Strategy). The bilateral meeting explored new opportunities for economic and investment cooperation, as...
  • Qatar and Nepal discuss boosting economic cooperation

    Doha, Qatar--Qatar and Nepal have held talks to enhance commercial and economic relations between the two countries, explored the investment climate, numerous opportunities available in both countries, and identified the most important sectors for cooperation and partnership In this regard, the acting general manager of the Qatar Chamber, Ali Saeed...
  • Bahrain and South Korea seek to bolster economic, parliamentary ties

    Manama, Bahrain--Bahrain and South Korea have reviewed ways to enhance diplomatic, economic and parliamentary cooperation and partnership to benefit the two countries. In this connection, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Political Affairs Undersecretary at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, has affirmed the keenness of Kingdom of Bahrain, under the...
  • Alumicor to set up base in Bahrain

    It will help the kingdom in the processing of aluminum.
  • Yanbu industrial port receives first RORO vessel, carrying nearly 2,000 cars

    Yanbu, Saudi Arabia - The King Fahad Industrial Port in Yanbu welcomed the arrival of the "Hoegh Sydney," marking the first-ever RORO (roll-on/roll-off) vessel received through transshipment. The milestone was made possible by the partnership with global maritime transportation services provider Hoegh Autoliners. The ship carried a total of 1,984...
  • TDRA inks pact with PCFC’s Dubai Maritime Authority

    DUBAI, UAE - The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Maritime Authority of Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC). This partnership marks a significant stride in improving the regulatory framework for maritime business operations to enhance efficiency...
  • Empower, ASHRAE form alliance

    They partnered to lead global expansion of the cooling sector.
  • Export Bahrain and HKTDC sign agreement to ramp up trade ties

    Manama, Bahrain--Export Bahrain and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen trade ties and create new avenues of opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Kingdom of Bahrain.  The strategic partnership agreement seeks to foster mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation. It...
  • Arabian Travel Market ties up with ICCA, GBTA as business set to touch US$1.8trn

    Dubai, UAE--Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has entered into a partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) for the upcoming edition of the event, which takes place from 6th to 9th May 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The global organisations...
  • Qatar Airways and Asian Football Confederation sign partnership deal

    Doha, Qatar--Qatar Airways Group and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a global partnership set to transform the fan experience at Asian football competitions in the coming years. In a statement today, Qatar Airways said that the partnership will run from 2023 to 2029 in time for the AFC...
  • ENOC and Neste sign MoU to drive sustainable aviation fuel initiatives

    Dubai, UAE--ENOC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Neste, the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), in a pivotal step towards exploring the possibilities of supplying and purchasing of SAF regionally in the coming years. This ambitious goal underscores ENOC's proactive approach to fostering a...
  • CBUAE and People’s Bank of China renew currency-swap agreement

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the People’s Bank of China today signed an agreement to renew the currency swap between the UAE and China and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance technical and technological cooperation in the development of central bank digital currencies. The...
  • Dubai Financial Market, Nasdaq Dubai, Shanghai Stock Exchange sign MoU

    Dubai, UAE--The Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Nasdaq Dubai, and Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the ties between the capital markets of Dubai and China. This partnership marks a significant milestone in cross-border collaboration. It will not only facilitate the exchange of...
  • Saudi EXIM Bank, Obeikan AGC ink pact

    Obeikan AGC Glass will have an export credit insurance policy.
  • Fertiglobe Q3 revenue of $525m

    The firm recently launched steps to optimize its cost structure.
  • stc, Microsoft to collaborate

    The aim is to advance digitalization in Saudi Arabia.
  • UAE and Jordan sign MoU to boost investment cooperation

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE and Jordan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a framework for investment cooperation in key areas including infrastructure and development projects, while further strengthening the two countries’ enduring strategic partnership. The agreement was signed between the Ministries of Investment of the UAE and...
  • Bahrain and UK discuss boosting trade, investment ties

    London, UK-- Bahrain and the UK have discussed way to boost bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and economic fields between the two countries. The discussions were held between Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lord Tariq Ahmad, Minister of State for the Middle East,...
  • UAE-Zimbabwe trade touches US$2bn, poised to expand more

    Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Trade between the UAE and Zimbabwe touched $2 billion last year as the bilateral relations between the two countries have strengthened in recent years. According to Lovemore Mazemo, ambassador of Zimbabwe to the UAE, the trade relations between the two countries are poised to grow further. The...
  • Treaty on strategic partnership between Russia and Iran 85% ready: Lavrov

    Tehran, Iran--A treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran is about 85 percent ready, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "The work on a new big treaty is at an advanced stage. I would say that it is 85 percent agreed. Several specific issues are yet...
  • Nedaa, Dubai Customs ink MoU

    MoU to enhance digital solutions for efficiency.
  • Knowledge E and HBMSU sign agreement to ‘reshape future of education’

    Dubai, UAE-- Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and Knowledge E have signed a memorandum of understanding to reshape the future of education in the emirates. The MoU was signed by Dr. Fahad Al Saadi, HBMSU Vice Chancellor, Learners Development, and Kamran R. Kardan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of...
  • EHS and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery sign MoU

    Dubai, UAE--Emirates Health Services (EHS) and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster the delivery of health services within government schools. These efforts align with sustainable development goals in public health and encompass strategic cooperation in several key areas, such as developing the...
  • G42 and OpenAI partner to provide UAE with AI solutions

    Dubai, UAE-- G42 has announced a partnership with OpenAI to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions to the UAE and regional markets. The partnership between the two will focus on leveraging OpenAI’s generative AI models in domains where G42 already has deep expertise including financial services, energy, healthcare and public services. OpenAI...
  • Arab Development Establishment looks for JV partnerships in oil, gas sector

    Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The Arab Development Establishment (ARDECO) has revealed that it is in talks with several international companies in the oil and gas sector to establish joint ventures boosting Abu Dhabi's industrial base. Yousef Al Nowais, CEO of the Arab Development Establishment (ARDECO), said the joint ventures will help...
  • Masdar City, ADAFZ sign MoU

    The two free zones will collaborate to grow businesses.
  • UAE and Brazil discuss boosting trade, energy, strategic ties

    Brasilia, Brazil-- The UAE and Brazil have explored opportunities to develop cooperation in trade, energy and climate issues in a meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, and Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, in the capital, Brasilia. The meeting,...
  • Red Sea Global teams up with Bear Grylls Survival Academy

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Red Sea Global (RSG) will become the exclusive agent for Bear Grylls Survival Academy (BGSA) bringing the world-famous survival and adventure brand to Saudi Arabia. It is the second outdoor tourism project of Grylls’ in the Middle East, who has another outpost in the UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah...
  • UAE and India look to boost ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’

    New York, US-- The UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed has held talks with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, and pledged to further develop cooperation as part of the two countries' strategic partnership. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the United...
  • UAE and Japan hold discussions to boost economic, strategic ties

    Tokyo, Japan-- The UAE and Japan have held discussions to boost partnership in various sectors of the economy even as the first ministerial meeting of the comprehensive strategic partnership took place between the two countries in Tokyo. In this regard, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced...
  • GCC chief highlights importance of boosting ties with UK

    New York, US--Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, has stressed the importance of strengthening ties with the United Kingdom, including the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is an essential element of the strategic partnership and will contribute to achieving common interests. This came during Albudaiwi’s meeting...
  • EDGE partners with Bulgarian firms

    It expects to fulfill growth plan through the partnerships.
  • UAE and Iraq to deepen economic, cultural, energy cooperation

    Baghdad, Iraq-- The UAE and Iraq have held discussions to boost economic, investment, educational, cultural, agricultural, food, technological, and energy cooperation. The discussions were held in the tenth session of the UAE-Iraq Joint Committee in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, co-chaired by Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Minister of State, and...
  • QFCA, QSE sign agreement with Malaysian firm to advance bonds and sukuk

    Doha, Qatar--The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA), Qatar Stock Exchange and Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) have entered into a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to pursue a range of strategic initiatives aimed at advancing the financial landscape with a specific emphasis on bonds and Sukuk The scope of the collaboration...
  • Saudi crown prince says ready for economic partnership with BRICS

    DUBAI, UAE – Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to build an economic partnership with the BRICS countries. The Saudi Press Agency said the two sides had discussed various issues at the BRICS summit, where Saudi Arabia...
  • Sharjah to host Gulf-Iraq business forum to ramp up economic ties

    Sharjah, UAE--Sharjah will host the first-ever Gulf-Iraq Business Forum on 26th and 27th September to boost economic ties between the GCC and Iraq. The event is an initiative of the Federation of GCC Chambers and is being organized in partnership with the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry...
  • Bahrain and US review partnership in political, economic and security fields

    Manama, Bahrain--Bahrain and the United States have reviewed joint cooperation, partnership and strategic dialogue in the political, economic and security fields. The review came up in a meeting between Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Paul Dean, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in...
  • Red Sea Global launches ‘Tamala’ to transform agricultural economy in Tabuk

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the launch of the Red Sea Farms Cooperative (Tamala), established through integrated national partnerships between the government, private and non-profit sectors. Tamala aims to develop a model entity that achieves the kingdom's orientation to enhance the role of cooperatives in the agricultural...
  • Bahrain to partner with private sector to ramp up investments in oil projects

    Manama, Bahrain--Bahrain has indicated its keenness to encourage investments in the kingdom's oil and environmental projects through partnerships with the private sector, especially banks, to achieve sustainable development goals. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Oil and Environment Minister, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, has affirmed the government’s keenness to...
  • GCC chief stresses importance of strategic partnership with US

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi has emphasized the importance of Gulf-US strategic relations that support joint cooperation and coordination across all fields. In a statement today, he highlighted the outcome of the joint meeting which was held last June between the GCC foreign ministers and the USA. The...
  • Iran ready to boost military ties with Russia: General Heidari

    Tehran, Iran-- Iran will boost military cooperation with Russia as the two countries look to strengthen strategic partnership. According to the commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari, "the Iranian army is ready to boost military cooperation with Russia." Heidari made the remark in a meeting...
  • Qatar partners with African Civil Aviation Commission to boost cooperation

    Nairobi, Kenya--African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and Qatar have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen cooperation in the aviation field. This came during the activities of the 8th Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week, organized by the AFCAC in cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Nairobi,...
  • GSA discusses cooperation with IIHF, ISU to boost winter sports in UAE

    Dubai, UAE-- The UAE's General Sports Authority (GSA) and the International Skating Union (ISU) and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) have discussed opportunities for cooperation and partnership to boost winter sports, such as skating and ice hockey in the UAE. In this regard, Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive...
  • Russia open to defense cooperation with several countries, says Putin

    Moscow is open to equal defense cooperation with all nations seeking to protect their interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a video address to participants in the Army-2023 forum. “Russia is open to deepening equal technological partnership and defense cooperation” with countries seeking to protect their interests and independent...