South Africa has revealed potential BRICS expansion plans at the Johannesburg summit, with keen interest shown by Middle Eastern nations, notably UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Dubai, UAE - Indian officials are concerned about China's growing influence in the Middle East and how it will impact India's national interests in the region, an article carried by Middle East Institute says.  “The difference in strategies being employed by India and its partners in the Middle East, including...

Moscow, Russia -  The UAE and Russia have agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of innovation, environment, and education to promote sustainable economic growth. This was decided during the 11th UAE-Russia Joint Committee meeting focusing on the economic and technology sectors. The meeting was held in the Russian capital,...

India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted the various prospects of cooperation including leveraging UAE and India’s startup ecosystems.

A delegation of the UAE Federal National Council's Parliamentary Division, led by Dr. Nidal Mohamed Al-Tunaiji met with Nuzhat Sadiq, Member of the Senate of Pakistan.

The UAE is the second leading trading partner of Canada in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the region in 2021.

High growth rates in the UAE and Saudi Arabia economies are positive indicators for consultancies, says Vijay Valecha, Chief Investment Officer, Century Financial.

With little investment the UAE, and in particular Dubai, stands to gain if, as expected, supporters opt to stay in the tourism hotspot instead of tiny Gulf neighbor Qatar during the November-December tournament. High accommodation prices in the Qatari capital Doha and Dubai's more permissive environment including a wider availability...

The number of insurance policies increased Y-o-Y by 10.4 percent in Q1 2022 to 2.3 million policies compared to 2.1 million policies.

The CEPA with Indonesia is the third of its kind to be signed by the UAE since the year started, following the ones signed with India and Israel in February and May, respectively.

The UAE also emerged 17th globally in terms of FDI outflows that totaled $22.5 billion in 2021, a 19% growth compared to the year 2020.

The CECs provide Abu Dhabi entities a pathway to achieve their desired sustainability goals by guaranteeing the zero-carbon origin of their clean electricity consumption.

The figures showed a 26 percent increase in trade between the UAE and GCC countries in 2021.

The UAE remained the largest recipient of FDI with flows increasing from US$19.88 billion in 2020 to US$20.7 billion in 2021.

In 2021, the UAE launched a strategic initiative to become carbon-neutral by 2050.

The decision to bring some relief to people follows in light of the high prices of vegetable oils globally.

Yalla is leading UAE-based voice-centric social media platform.

Amid a global pandemic, Dubai strategically turned a business and culture event into a public diplomacy spectacle unmatched in history.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi led an entourage of high-profile officials to welcome king and queen upon their arrival at the Presidential Flight in Abu Dhabi.

The GCC countries are among the most notable ones that credit rating agencies frequently recognize since they are the center of investors' attention.

The Dubai Academic Health Corporation has agreed on four bases as a part of its strategic plans and future goals. The bases include Care: to set the global standard for evidence-based patient care and outcomes; Learning: to deliver transformative education and a future-ready workforce. The other two bases cover Discovery:...

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon, to enhance bilateral cooperation. The MoU also covers organizing workshops on creating a cloud-based electronic medical record system and a healthcare portal focused on serving the...

The United Arab Emirates' Executive Office for AML/CFT and the Executive Office of the Committee for Goods and Materials Subject to Import and Export Control have launched assessment of proliferation financing risks in the Emirates. The proliferation financing risk assessment will assist the UAE's public and private sectors to implement...

Finance Minister of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that his government provided all support needed for the growth of the financial markets operating in the Emirate through developing legislative framework and infrastructure to allow exchanges to consolidate their presence regionally and globally. Sheikh Maktoum added...

DEWA achieved a new world record in electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) per year, recording 1.66 minutes in Dubai

Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued an Executive Council Resolution forming the ‘Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta’. The Hatta Master Development Plan, which forms an integral part of the Dubai 2040 Urban...

The project is also part of DEWA’s initiative to develop the area to meet its social, economic, and environmental needs.

Full details will be revealed at the sales launch, scheduled to take place in the third quarter of 2022.

The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) will invest $1.5 million in Global Ventures

The U3 nanosatellite was designed and developed at DEWA’s R&D Centre

The meeting was hosted at the UAE Ministry of Finance’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

The festival is organized by the Cultural Program and Heritage Festivals Committee, and will run till January 22.

The UAE and the European Union discussed ways of boosting bilateral cooperation between them to achieve mutual benefit across various fields. This discussion is a part of the UAE’s Finance Ministry commitment to strengthen its relations with various countries, and regional and international financial institutions. The Minister of State for...

The exhibition and forum cover various fields, including recycling and waste management and treatment in the MENA region.

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) called on private sector establishments to commit to timely paying the wages of their workers through the Wage Protection System (WPS). "The establishments’ commitment to pay wages on time would enhance the stability of the contractual relationship between its parties, and...

The Federal Agency said that irresponsible behavior which derails UAE's anti-COVID steps will be punishable by law.

Alameri has 20 years of experience in leading management positions across key economic sectors.

The UAE and Norway have discussed cooperation in relations between the two countries, said local media reports. The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed the topic with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway Anniken Huitfield on a phone call....

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE Ministry of Defense announced today the launch of the 'Joint Emirates Shield / 50' military drill west of the Maritime Theater, which will continue until January 14. The exercise is part of a series of operational drills slated for 2022 and aims to boost...

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) of the UAE issued a circular to all ministries and federal entities yesterday on flexible remote working for federal government employees on Fridays. The step is taken to ensure continuity of service provision and the federal government’s proper functioning during the implementation...

India started its honey exports only in the fiscal year 1996-97, and is the world’s eighth-largest honey producer and ranks ninth among the honey exporting countries globally.

ADQ signs pact to create UAE's biggest healthcare platform.

Mumzworld has over 350 staff, with over 6,000 brands and more than 300,000 products for sale on the website, and a business that has created momentum for other women to succeed and create more jobs in the region

The Prime Minister of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Great Arab Minds initiative on 4th January, driven by and headquartered at the Museum of the Future, the Emirates’ new global scientific landmark. Great Arab Minds is the Gulf’s largest movement to find exceptional talents among Arab...

The Hamburg-based Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (JACDEC) has again named Emirates Airline as the world’s safest airline in a survey carried out for Aero International aviation magazine, media reports said. Emirates Airline is the world's largest operator of double-decker Airbus A380s - the largest passenger jet in history. With...

Several world leaders and  dignitaries who attended the Dubai Expo 2020 have hailed the mega event as "a beacon for global optimism" and "an incredible accomplishment", local media reports said. According to the reports, Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, said: "At a time when there is a...

Travel is permitted for non-vaccinated citizens, if the cases include medical exemption from taking the vaccine, humanitarian cases, and individuals traveling for medical and treatment purposes

Abu Dhabi Airports marked the 40th anniversary of the inauguration of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) on Sunday, local media reports said. "Abu Dhabi International Airport has connected the world to Abu Dhabi for 40 years and fueled the emirate’s emergence as a leading destination for tourism, trade and commerce,”...

The records were for the Highest Altitude Multirotor/Drone Fireworks Display and the Most Remote Operated Multirotors/Drones Launching Fireworks Simultaneously.

Fireworks and laser lights were launched to announce the new record as pavilion’s employees and public gathered in the ‘opportunities’ zone, with more visitors flocking in to celebrate the occasion.