• Qatar and China entrepreneurs explore partnerships, JVs in tech and energy

    Doha, Qatar-- Businessmen and entrepreneurs from Qatar and China have discussed opportunities to set up joint ventures and commercial partnerships in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, energy, and real estate. This came in the Qatari-Chinese Business Meeting, hosted by the Qatar Chamber (QC) in the presence of QC's First Vice-Chairman...
  • Economic forum in Amman to enhance trade ties between Iraq, Jordan

    AMMAN, JORDAN - The Iraqi Business Council, in collaboration with the Jordanian and Amman Chambers of Industry, is set to organize an economic forum in the Kingdom. This event, on April 21, aims to enhance financial, industrial and commercial partnerships among Iraq, Jordan and other countries in the region. The...
  • ENEC, Kazatomprom ink pact

    The move will ensure a secure supply of nuclear fuel.
  • UAE a key market for our businesses due to its location: French official

    Dubai, UAE-- The UAE is a key market for French businesses due to its strategic location as a hub and gateway to the entire region, said Axel Baroux, the French Trade Invest Commissioner to the UAE and the Regional Director of Business France in the Middle East. Speaking to the...
  • Jordan seeks World Bank support to boost infrastructure projects

    Amman, Jordan-- Jordan and the World Bank have held discussions to enhance cooperation in infrastructure projects and the public-private partnerships. In this connection, Jordanian Minister of Investment Kholoud Al Saqqaf met with World Bank Vice President for Infrastructure Affairs Guangzhe Chen in Amman. During the meeting, Al Saqqaf reviewed a...
  • COP28 will provide a pivotal moment in climate action

    The conference will focus on practical aspects, unifying action, and establishing partnerships, as well as aligning efforts to transition from planning to implementation, to deliver tangible results and deal with climate challenges. The COP28 Presidency seeks to deliver a “human-centric COP”, she adds.
  • PIF sets up SRJ Sports Investments firm

    The investments are expected to localize partnerships.
  • Dubai Chambers to host two-day event in November on global trade

    Dubai, UAE-- Seeking to forge partnerships around the world, Dubai Chambers will host a two-day event in November this year called Dubai Business Forum, bringing together key public and private sector stakeholders. The event will be hosted at the city’s Madinat Jumeirah on 1st and 2nd November, 2023, under the...
  • UAE economy set to post strong growth in second half of this year

    While the global economy reels from high inflation and the war in Ukraine, the UAE looks poised for positive economic growth with the IMF and the World Bank projecting the country's economy to grow by 3.6 percent and 2.8 percent respectively. The economy will continue to benefit from tourism and...
  • Saudi Arabia scouts Europe for business tie-ups in healthcare, mining sectors

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia is aiming to establish a slew of business partnerships in healthcare and mining sectors with companies in the UK, Germany, besides discussing humanitarian cooperation in Spain. In this connection, Saudi officials are engaged in productive meetings to strengthen partnerships and explore collaborations.  Saudi minister of...
  • ‘Partnerships with technology leaders help in Dubai’s digital transformation’

    DUBAI, UAE - First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Thursday met with Charles Meyers, President and CEO of Equinix here. During the meeting, Maktoum bin Mohammed highlighted Dubai’s keenness to strengthen...
  • FAB hosts Chinese businessmen for summit on boosting trade

    Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Seeking to deepen the UAE's economic and trade relationship with China, First Abu Dhabi Bank hosted more than 60 Chinese entrepreneurs, executives, and government officials on Friday. The bank showcased the UAE's potential as an investment gateway for Chinese companies by hosting a China-Arab Entrepreneurs' Summit in...
  • India Jewelry Exposition Center launches in Dubai

    DUBAI, UAE -  The Gem and Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched a first-of-its-kind India Jewelry Exposition Center (IJEX) here during a special event to commemorate the first anniversary of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Announced during the CEPA Beyond Trade celebration, IJEX will provide a platform for...
  • Technology helps accelerate industrial decarbonization

    There are three main pillars to this approach: transforming existing industries with advanced technologies, creating the green industries of the future, and decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries. We believe that with the right enablers—policy, technology, access to finance, and partnerships—we can achieve climate targets, she adds.
  • Poll: Competence, quality key to boost GCC logistics

    The TRENDS poll highlights the need to invest in transportation infrastructure, streamline customs procedures, and improve warehousing and distribution capabilities.
  • Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council reviews growth in bilateral trade and investments

    TOKYO, JAPAN - The ninth session of the Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council (ADJEC) here has reaffirmed its commitment to further enhance partnerships and benefits from investments opportunities. Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi and President of Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East...
  • ‘AI, blockchain complementary, must be used responsibly’

    The responsible AI must enhance education, everyday life, and work, while blockchain protocols must be democratized in a decentralized society, says Dava Newman of MIT Media Lab.
  • UAE inks cooperation agreements at WEF

    The agreements were unveiled during a high-level meeting between Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Prof. Klaus Schwab, WEF Founder.
  • Nearly 2,000 business executives attend World Corporate Summit in Dubai

    DUBAI, UAE  - Nearly 2,000 global business executives and investors attended the World Corporate Summit in Dubai to share in the vision of improving the world through business. Held in Dubai from November 21 till December 15 2022 at the Palace Downtown Hotel, this summit which was supported by Dubai’s...
  • Sharjah, Belgium discuss enhancing ties

    SHARJAH,  UAE -  A Belgian delegation met with Sheikh Majid Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah. Antoine Delcourt, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the UAE was also present on the occasion. Al Qasimi welcomed the Belgian delegation comprising Juren Seleslag, Political Affairs...
  • UAE, Russia discuss ways to bolster medical collaboration

    DUBAI, UAE - UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) discussed with the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade ways to boost collaboration, exchange medical expertise and expand partnerships in the pharmaceutical sector between the two countries. The two countries also discussed ways and means to encourage more Russian companies...
  • Summit in UAE discusses global partnerships, prosperity

    Over 200 senior officials convened in the "Ambassadors Forum", organized by the World Government Summit Organization in partnership with UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to rally for international partnerships.
  • Saudi Arabia eyes partnerships to accelerate growth of digital economy

    Saudi IT Minister, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, held meetings with his counterparts from the other countries at the Indonesian city of Bali.
  • Arab Tourism Organization, UNWTO sign memo to promote tourism

    UNWTO Secretary Pololikashvili and ATO Secretary Fathi signed the memo at the 116th UNWTO Executive Council session, held recently in Jeddah.
  • Third Gulf Forum for Voluntary Work to be held in December

    A meeting between the Committee of Heads of Red Crescent Societies and bodies in GCC concluded its 18th meeting. The committee issued a set of decisions including approving the Saudi Red Crescent Authority's bid to organize the third Gulf Forum for Voluntary Work for the Red Crescent bodies and societies...
  • AD Ports 9M revenue up by 22 percent

    The rise is attributed to volume growth, business diversification.