GCC countries are investing in infrastructure and programs to become leading tourist destinations. With strategic locations, excellent connectivity, iconic attractions like the tallest building, and a commitment to eco-friendly tourism, they are poised for success in attracting visitors from around the world.

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Chambers has hosted a workshop for commercial attachés of EU Diplomatic Missions to provide them with an overview and key highlights of the UAE's Corporate Tax Law. The workshop, organized  in collaboration with Al Tamimi & Company Law Firm, brought together 13 officials representing the commercial...

Tabreed's total connected capacity rose to 1.276 million RT.

DUBAI, UAE -  The UAE has topped several global labor market indices issued by international entities and institutions in a new accomplishment that reflects UAE’s pioneering global model for development. The UAE ranked first globally in the Talent Attractiveness Index as per the Global Prosperity Index 2023, issued by the...

Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,112 real estate and property transactions, valued at AED 9.4 billion ($2.55 billion), were conducted during the week ending May 12, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly real estate report noted that 170 plots were sold for...

Dubai, UAE -- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the longstanding strategic partnership between the UAE and France with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. They also explored opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors, WAM reported. Macon affirmed the commitment to further strengthening...

The firm recorded a net profit of $873 million.

ABU DHABI, UAE - Masdar has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to cooperate on a major international knowledge project setting out the means to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. During the UAE Climate Tech Forum in Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO...

ABU DHABI, UAE - ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) announced on Thursday it has signed an agreement with SeaOwl for the design of unmanned Remotely Operated Vessels (ROV). The ROVs are capable of transporting vehicles, equipment and supplies to and from offshore sites, reports say. The innovative design of...

Aramex said revenue was impacted by currency fluctuations, etc.

As per pact, e& is a cornerstone shareholder of Vodafone.

The group declared a dividend of $1.2 billion to its owner.

Dubai, UAE: The economic potential of the Middle East-China trade corridor was the focus of discussion at an exclusive International Connections briefing organised by HSBC and the UAE China Business Council, for Chinese businesses and clients based in the UAE. HSBC hosted Chinese ambassador to the UAE Zhang Yiming and...

The company's revenue for the quarter was $5.2 billion.

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE's gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown 7.6 percent in 2022, shored up by economic activity across all sectors. The conclusion was made in an annual report released by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), which said that the UAE's...

Revenue increased to $33.21 million, up 16 percent.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - ADNOC and Baker Hughes announced Wednesday a deal to accelerate the development and commercialization of technology solutions for green and low-carbon hydrogen, as well as graphene. The agreement will see ADNOC collaborate with Baker Hughes as a strategic partner to study and pilot, the deployment of...

Dubai, UAE -- The UAE had become a center for foreign investments, leading Arab, regional and global rankings in attracting investments, said Dr. Khaled Hanafi, Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers on the on the sidelines of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2023. Hanafi stressed that business owners in...

Dubai, UAE - A delegation of Palestinian business executives including 21 start-up representatives visited Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. It is the first-ever business meeting between Dubai and Palestine, with the delegation involved in 237 meetings, one of the highest ever. Participants at the event included Hashim Shawa, Chairman of...

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a decision on conditions under which a "person may continue or cease to be deemed an exempt person,”. An official statement said the decision clarifies rules to ensure that businesses remain eligible for a corporate tax exemption if they...

The firm's net profit soared to US$27.14mn in Q1 of 2023.

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- ADNOC has announced its intention to float a 15 percent minority stake in ADNOC Logistics & Services  on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The offering is expected to open on May 16, 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and other relevant considerations. ADNOC L&S is a...

Abu Dhabi, UAE -  The UAE is growing the number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations from 500 to 800 in the next few years.  This was stated by the country’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei,  on the sidelines of the ongoing World Utilities Conference...

Saudi Arabia remains the largest projects market in the GCC as the total value of contracts awarded increases by 54.7 percent YoY during Q1-2023 to US$29.9bn, says a latest report.

Seeking to widen its foreign trade and grow national economy, the UAE has signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations with Thailand. The UAE has already signed several such agreements with many countries, and signing the deal with Thailand is part of that endeavor. The first round of talks will...

The company posted Q1 revenue of US$299 million.

The company posted Q1 revenue of US$694 million.

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced the pilot use of ChatGPT, since April 2023, on its website through Rammas, DEWA’s virtual employee, to enhance customer experience. The step has been taken as part of the company’s strategy to employ Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across all its operations...

According to Statista's Global Consumer Survey, countries in Africa, Asia, and South America have higher crypto adoption rates than Western countries. Indonesia with 29 percent, and Brazil with 28 percent are other top crypto users. The rate of crypto adoption in the United States is 16 percent.

Thanks to the jump in the fund, the Agriculture Innovation Mission (AIM) for Climate, launched in 2021, now surpasses its US$10 billion target for the COP28 climate talks, to be held by the UAE in November. The changing climate is threatening food security as global warming increases the frequency of...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Designed to achieve a common Arab vision for the digital economy, the Arab Federation for Digital Economy and the Union of Arab Chambers signed a cooperation agreement at the Entrepreneurs Investment Summit, held in parallel with the Annual Investment Meeting 2023 (AIM) in Abu Dhabi. The agreement...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The Statistics Center - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates report for 2022, unveiling a remarkable 9.3 percent  growth by the end of the year, compared to 2021. The new figures position the Emirate as the fastest-growing economy in the Middle...

A majority of the people who voted in a TRENDS poll see the China-brokered deal between the two countries as a positive development.

ABU DHABI, UAE -  Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed an agreement with the government of Mauritania to finance a project aimed at providing potable water to the city of Kiffa, which will be sourced from the Senegal River. The contribution from the ADFD towards this strategic project...

Growth in revenue driven by surge in demand for electricity, water.

ABU DHABI,  UAE - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has been appointed as a primary dealer for UAE's Federal Treasury Sukuk Program. This new program has been launched by the federal government of the UAE, through the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and aims to issue...

The company posted its highest-ever quarterly sales.

DUBAI, UAE -  The private sector and financial institutions in the Middle East should enhance reporting by including information about how they both impact and depend upon nature and natural capital, says a report.    The report titled 'Nurturing Natural Capital: The Middle East Imperative' was released by the World Government...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), has been selected as the Chair Elect of the World Nuclear Association (WNA) Board of Directors. The position sets Al Hammadi on track to take over as the Chairman of...

The participants are reported to have discussed the broad contours of the massive joint project to build railway, maritime and road connectivity in the larger region.

"The economic cooperation in these sectors has contributed to increasing joint trade and investment exchange," he said while attending the UAE-Iran Business Council’s inaugural meeting in the Iranian capital Tehran on the sidelines of the Iran Expo, which runs from May 7 to 10.

ABU DHABI, UAE  - The UAE has evacuated 176 people from seven countries, including media professionals, from Sudan on Saturday and brought them here by plane, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) said. The UAE continues the process of prioritizing the evacuation of the most vulnerable groups,...

The US$218mn capital infusion will foster bank's growth.

Dubai, UAE - The UAE is on track to become a global hybrid working hub, a new report by Workspace has revealed.  Workspace is one of the Middle East’s leading trade show for workplace technology and solutions.   According to the report, 98 percent of UAE businesses revealed that they would...

Dubai, UAE--The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have dispatched 30 tonnes of urgent medical supplies to Sudan today. A plane carrying supplies for injury treatment, emergency surgeries, and essential drugs arrived in Port Sudan Airport early this morning. The shipment, valued at US$ 444 000,...

Revenues also grew significantly to reach $3.26 bn.

Sharjah, UAE-- Sharjah showcased its technology-enabled approach to the tourism industry at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, highlighting the future of tourism in the region and beyond. Sharjah pavilion at the event demonstrated cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking concepts, offering a compelling glimpse into the emirate's tourist destinations. Run by...

The ongoing overall technological developments drive the UAE Armed Forces to increase their efforts to modernize in order to address current regional and global challenges.

New York, USA - Omar Sultan AlOlama, UAE's Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, called for the use of digital technologies to build and sustain peace during a United Nations Security Council open debate on “peacebuilding and sustaining peace.” “The emergence of new, powerful...

“The United States is a long-standing trade and investment partner for the UAE – and an important ally in the battle to develop alternative sources of energy,” said Al Zeyoudi, UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade.