“As we continue to witness an ever-changing pace of development and technological advancement, regulating employment and improving human resources’ skills have become increasingly imperative to our policies. In the UAE, we have ensured gig and platform workers are granted a similar level of coverage as their co-workers in traditional sectors,"...

New York, US--The UAE and the UN have discussed joint cooperation and partnership on government experience exchange, global climate action and sustainable development as the UAE gears up to host COP28.In this regard, a senior UAE delegation met Selwin Charles Hart, the Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Climate...

NEW DELHI, INDIA – The UAE is committed to playing an active role in global efforts to shape a better future for societies and people through creating jobs, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization said.He said the UAE is also committed to enhancing human resources’ contribution...

DUBAI, UAE - Authorities in Yemen have identified a suspect in the killing of a World Food Program official in the southern Taez province, a security official has told AFP.Moayad Hameidi, the head of the UN food agency's office in Taez, was killed in a shooting on Friday in the nearby...

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: While the global news media world is being disrupted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) led by bigtime players, news organisations in the UAE have been slow in the use and adoption of AI in newsrooms, according to a paper authored by three university researchers.The findings suggest that...

Economic ties between China and the Gulf region's largest economies, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have surged since President Xi Jinping's attendance at the first Chinese-Gulf summit in Riyadh seven months ago.

For the wealthy Gulf states, combining their resources with Turkiye's defense and industrial achievements will produce lasting benefits not only in their economic diversification efforts but also in achieving greater strengths in countering security challenges, he adds.

The company's interest income reaches $797m.

Sunnyvale, CA: G42, the UAE-based technology group and Cerebras Systems, the company specializing in accelerating generative AI  on Thursday announced Condor Galaxy, a network of nine interconnected supercomputers, offering a new approach to AI compute that promises to significantly reduce AI model training time. Cerebras Systems said that it has signed...

It is highest ever profit achieved by FAB in a half-year.

PARIS, FRANCE - New carbon-cutting plans by this year's UN climate talks host the UAE were branded "insufficient" by an analysis on Thursday that hit out at the oil-rich nation for allegedly undermining its own targets with plans to increase fossil fuel production.The UAE, which will host the COP28 United Nations...

The two companies will explore opportunities globally.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The conditions determining taxable and exempt persons, corporate tax rates and tax periods. were highlighted at the second workshop on the recently launched corporate tax organized by the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) here on Wednesday.Other key topics covered during the workshop included the Small Business...

Dubai, UAE - The UAE has witnessed 135 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth with AED 49.25 billion ($13.37 billion) project announcements in the second quarter compared to AED 21 billion ($5.71 billion) in the same quarter last year, according to the latest construction intelligence cited in BNC Projects Journal, The surge in...

Cairo, Egypt-- The UAE and Egypt are looking to ramp up cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific research.In this connection, Sheikh Dr. Ammar bin Nasser Al Mualla, attaché of education and technology sciences of the UAE in Egypt, discussed with Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education...

The highest quarterly project awards value in over five years showcases the region's determination for diversification, and reflects the strength of GCC economies.

Earlier this year, the two countries signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the aim of boosting trade to $40 billion over the next five years.

DUBAI, UAE – Participants at a webinar strongly supported governments providing incentives or regulatory frameworks to encourage greater participation in green finance initiatives.The webinar was organized by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers.Held by the chamber’s Center for Responsible Business as part of...

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in March, has further enhanced bilateral economic collaboration. The CEPA sets the stage for increased non-oil intra-trade, job creation, and a significant boost in UAE exports to Turkey.

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 theme...

The city of Sharjah accounted for the largest (3,794) share of the transactions.

Kishida and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed "developments related to energy security and supplies," the Qatari leader said in a statement. They will attend a Japan-Qatar meeting that aims to "promote cooperation in energy security and in the field of clean energy and decarbonization," said Japan's foreign ministry.

Japan's exports to the Gulf countries include automobiles, machinery, iron and steel, electrical machinery, rubber, textiles, visual goods, and foodstuffs.

Doha, UAE - The Commercial Bank, a Qatari public shareholding company, experienced an 8.5 percent upswing in net profit, reaching $421.38 billion in the first half of 2023, compared to a net profit of QR 1,432 billion ($388.32 billion) for the same period last year.The figures issued by the bank...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has secured the top spot in the Arab region and risen to 29th globally in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization's (UNIDO) Competitive Industrial Performance Index (CIP). The index, which evaluates 153 countries, assesses national industrial performance and competitiveness on a global...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has embarked on a three-state Gulf tour, beginning with Saudi Arabia, as he seeks to attract foreign investment in Turkey's ailing economy. The visit comes as Turkey battles currency collapse and soaring inflation. The Saudi-Turkish business forum was aimed at enhancing trade and investment relations.

Firm has committed $2 billion for more such carriers.

DUBAI, UAE – The city has registered a strong year-on-year growth of 44 percent in business event bid wins in the first half of 2023.The outstanding growth in the number of global events being hosted by the city contributes further to its economic growth in line with the goals of...

DUBAI, UAE - The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) has received the ISO 50001:2018 in energy management systems and the net-zero statement of verification and assurance certificate.This followed a comprehensive assessment conducted by W3 Solutionz - USA through CanaGulf International Standardization.The new accomplishment adds to DSCE's achievements in energy...

DUBAI, UAE - Commercial transport sector contributed AED16.1 billion ($4.38bn) to Dubai's economy in 2022, said Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executives Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).The sector employs around 242,000 jobs by more than 7000 companies, local media reports said.“The sector is...

DUBAI, UAE - The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) on Sunday announced the successful execution of the Dreams experiment by astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi on the International Space Station (ISS).The experiment, a pivotal achievement in sleep science and space research, was conducted in collaboration with the European Space Agency...

DUBAI, UAE - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) joined the UAE delegation to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), which runs from July 10-19 at the UN headquarters in New York.Established in 2012, the High-Level Political Forum is the UN’s central platform for...

Dubai, UAE - Six years after imposing a comprehensive blockade on Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain have nearly restored ties with the country. However, underlying tensions persist, as changing dynamics in the Middle East drive competing foreign policy priorities. These unresolved issues have the potential...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), which aim to support the rapid growth of trade between the two countries. The CBUAE and RBI will work together to develop a framework...

"The Emirati-Indian economic cooperation is gaining increasing momentum in sectors of the circular economy, tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship, small and medium enterprises, renewable energy, technology, digital transformation and transportation, in light of their economic partnership and the capabilities," he adds.

Profit is a 41.5 percent jump compared to H1 2022.

Talk merger of shareholdings in Borouge, Borealis.

ABU DHABI, UAE - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)’s Financial Stability Report for 2022 said the FTSE ADX General Index (FADGI.FGI) gained more than 20 percent in 2022.The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) trading value increased by 21.9 percent to AED 451 billion ($122.78bn).In its overview of UAE...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The significant growth in the volume of non-oil trade between the UAE and India signifies the positive progress of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), more than a year after it became operational.CEPA will help deliver the target of reaching US$100 billion in non-oil trade annually...

Dubai, UAE - India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi today for the final leg of his two-nation visit. The visit aims to strengthen the burgeoning bilateral ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), two strategic partners. Indian PM is scheduled to meet with UAE President Sheikh...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE’s real GDP growth accelerated during 2022 due to a robust recovery in non-oil GDP and a sizable expansion of oil GDP, according to the Financial Stability Report for 2022 released today by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).The report noted that this comes...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Friday issued its Financial Stability Report for 2022.The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the stability of the UAE financial system, which remained resilient throughout 2022 despite global headwinds and the banking sector being well capitalized with adequate...

Dubai, UAE--The UAE and Mozambique have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of workforce to improve the management of the contractual work cycle for Mozambican workers in the UAE.The MoU was signed by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), and Margarida Adamugy...

Dubai, UAE-- Officials from Dubai Customs and Japan's consulate have discussed ways to boost trade cooperation between the two countries in a meeting in Dubai.The officials from the consulate expressed appreciation for Dubai Customs and its role in collaborating with international customs authorities and organizations to combat drug smuggling across...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed progress of the projects undertaken by the government in the emirate.The crown prince in this connection chaired a meeting of the council in...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Arab Emirates and France reviewed the prospects of growing bilateral trade exchanges and advancing investments across various fields during the meeting between UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, and the visiting French Minister Olivier Becht. Two sides discussed investment exchanges in innovative...

We cannot shut down the energy system of today before we build the new energy system of tomorrow that is equipped with zero-carbon emission sources," said Sultan Al Jaber, head of the United Arab Emirates national oil company ADNOC. "We don't want to create an energy crisis."

ABU DHABI, UAE – The Louvre Abu Dhabi has displayed new acquisitions including three artworks by Pablo Picasso alongside loans from partner museums and international institutions.This further strengthens Abu Dhabi as a global hub for culture.The newly exhibited artworks reinforce the museum's pivotal role as a trusted partner with cultural...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the net-zero statement of verification and assurance certificate in recognition of its relentless efforts in climate action.This followed a comprehensive assessment conducted by W3 Solutionz - USA through CanaGulf International Standardization, based on the International Workshop Agreement Guidelines IWA...

Dubai, UAE - The GCC region could realize $9.9 of economic growth for every $1 invested in GenAI. At that rate, the overall economic impact of GenAI could reach $23.5 billion per year by 2030 within the region, Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network revealed in a study. Saudi...