"We cannot neglect any element of the climate crisis, including its clear implications for international peace and security,” he adds. “Our obligation – with each body contributing within its mandate – is to reverse the current trajectories with inclusive, effective, and responsive climate action.”

The external e-commerce players, projected to grow by 19.2 percent from 2022 to 2026, are expected to capture a share of 34 percent of the total online shopping in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Etihad Airways is introducing a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, effective from 2nd July 2023. The airline will be connecting Abu Dhabi to Portugal’s capital city right in time for the summer holidays, with three weekly flights scheduled to be operated on Tuesdays,...

DUBAI, UAE -  Investopia, the global investment platform launched by the UAE Government, and Mubadala, the sovereign investor, announced a strategic partnership. This strategic partnership is focused on Investopia’s second annual event which will take place on March 2- 3, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, under the theme 'Envisioning Opportunities in...

ABU DHABI, UAE -  The UAE and India share solid relations, said the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI). M. A Yusuff Ali, Second Vice Chairman of the ADCCI reaffirmed the solid relations between the UAE and India, saying, "The UAE and India share a long history of...

Driven by new projects, its sales in 2022 touch $9.5bn.

Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan "has ordered the provision of an additional US$50 million as relief aid for quake-affected people in Syria", reports said.

Experts say the deals could be a win-win for all sides, but unlike old Gulf largesse of unconditional aid, the new deals will require reforms. Cairo hopes the cash injection will plug what the IMF warns is "a financing gap of about $17 billion over the next four years".

The Group's revenue grew by 41 percent to AED5.5 billion.

Abu Dhabi, UAE--ADNOC Distribution announced on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition from TotalEnergies Marketing Afrique SAS of a 50% stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt LLC. The closing of this landmark transaction, which was first announced in July 2022, marks the official entry of the UAE’s largest fuel and...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi today announced the inauguration of the bilateral linkage of the traffic systems between the UAE and Kuwait. This came in a bilateral meeting held in Abu Dhabi between the delegations of the two countries, where Maj. Gen. Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of...

The insurance firm posted a net profit of $12.32 million.

Driven by Saudi Arabia's construction sector, near-term forecast remains positive for the GCC with more than $110bn worth of projects in the tender stage.

Although the remittances grew by an estimated 5 percent in 2022, they were lower than the 10.2 percent increase in 2021.

Rights group Amnesty International has said Sultan Al Jaber is "unfit" for the COP28 presidency, being the CEO of state-owned oil giant ADNOC, while Western officials have defended his role in the crucial talks set for November and December.

The permit can be applied for by the hotel on behalf of the event organizer or client for a fee of $340 per event and per day.

The supplies sent to Damascus, containing "30 tons of food, medical supplies, blankets and other materials", followed a similar delivery of aid to Turkey on Friday, the foreign ministry in Khartoum said.

The company's underwriting income was $133 million.

In 2013, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed ordered the transfer of ships carrying vital petroleum commodities via Mediterranean to Egypt to help it overcome the crisis, says El Sisi at WGS.

FY'22 turnover rose to $1.4 billion, up 65 percent YoY.

Revenue in fourth quarter of 2022 was $630m.

Aim is to develop hydrogen-based mobility pilot project.

Paris, UAE--The second technical UAE-France-India trilateral initiative has taken place in Paris during the visit of a UAE delegation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), led by the Assistant Foreign Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri. Al Hajeri participated in the meeting alongside...

Firm has proposed dividend of S$115 million for 2nd half 2022.

The revenue climbed to $2.67 billion in 2022.

Dubai, UAE--Ohood Al Roumi, the UAE's Minister of State for Government Development and the Future and Vice Chair of the World Government Summit (WGS), has stressed the importance of data and data protection in shaping future governments and businesses. During a session titled "The Role of Data in Government Development",...

The market for small startups and self-employed entrepreneurs will boom due to lower startup cost amidst policy reforms and more incubators and shared offices, says an expert.

Dubai, UAE---The Central Bank of UAE Sunday launched Financial Infrastructure Transformation Program (FIT program) to accelerate the digital transformation in the financial services sector. In a statement, the bank said the FIT is a step towards enabling the CBUAE to be among the top central banks globally. The program aims...

Startups in the Middle East and North Africa raised $3.94 billion in 2022, a 24 percent increase in investment value compared to 2021, according to Wamda.

A UN convoy with supplies for northwest Syria arrived via Turkey, but the agency's relief chief Martin Griffiths said much more was needed for millions whose homes were destroyed. "We have so far failed the people in northwest Syria. They rightly feel abandoned. Looking for international help that hasn't arrived,"...

More than a hundred hours after two earthquakes killed more than 23,000 people, an Emirati rescue team has pulled alive two people from under the rubble in Turkey. One man believed to be in his 50s or 60s and an 11-year-old child were rescued in the Kahramanmaras province, close to...

While 2022 saw record levels of demand for commercial office space as a result of ‘Programme HQ’, 2023 looks set to be dominated by the delivery of high quality residential-led mixed use schemes and a continued focus on tourism, leisure and entertainment projects, adds Burch, Partner and Head of Real...

DUBAI, UAE -  Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the registration of a new patent for an adhesive device for 3D printers. The device distributes the adhesive material on the 3D printing plate, ensuring that the printed material sticks securely to the build plate. This is the seventh...

The company, second time it has quashed reports of an imminent bid, refuted the speculations in the press in a report to Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

SHARJAH, UAE -  The UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Office (Invest in Sharjah) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 6th Sharjah Investment Forum to promote investment opportunities. Held under the theme 'Redefining Economies: Making Significant Strides for a Better Future',...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The International Defense Conference 2023 will be held on 19th February at the ADNOC Business Centre in Abu Dhabi. A large number of leaders, decision-makers, ministers, senior officials and speakers representing defense industries from all over the world are expected to participate in it, local media...

The two sides reaffirmed their keenness to advance bilateral cooperation in the fields of human resources and skill development.

DUBAI, UAE - As many individuals in the UAE face challenges in balancing work and family obligations, parent-friendly workplace policies allow parents to care for their children’s well-being, benefiting individuals, the economy and society as a whole. This was one of the key takeaway messages from a webinar organized by...

SHARJAH, UAE - Financial innovation and technology trends in global financial services sector were in the spotlight during a panel session at the sixth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF). Moderated by Goncalo Traquina, Head of Management Consulting in Financial Services, KPMG, panellists Eric Yang, CEO of MaskEX, Mirna...

The group maintained a healthy debt profile.

The company's revenue in 2022 rose to $3.04bn.

Demand for technologies including 5G, AI, ML, IoT, and advanced data analytics will continue to rise in the UAE this year, du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi tells TRENDS.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) has signed a joint memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company (Tadweer) to explore potential investment opportunities in the waste management and recycling sector in the kingdom. They will explore joint options for adopting technology and ideal recycling solutions,...

The two Gulf countries expect new strategy to result in a rapid economic transformation and offer new revenue stream, allowing them to cut down reliance on crude oil income.

dans is the sole air navigation service providerfor four airports, including Dubai Airport, the world's top airport for international travellers.

Dubai, UAE-- The three-day long dental conference has got underway in Dubai, bringing together leading experts in dentistry and oral health professionals from around the world. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Academic Health Corporation and Chancellor of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health...

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday ordered the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre "to provide health, shelter, food and logistical assistance" to Syria and Turkey, the official SPA news agency said. It will also launch a public donation campaign for quake victims in both countries, SPA added. The oil-rich Gulf...

Sharjah is a gateway to the markets of the Gulf region, with a GDP of US$1.6 trillion. It provides a solid business base for investors through six free zones and 33 industrial zones with various specialisations, which are all linked to convenient land, sea and airports, he adds.

The UAE and few other countries figure at the top of the Transparency Index in the region, but this doesn't mean that they have an excellent performance globally, says an expert.

DUBAI, UAE -  Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has updated its strategic plan, adding achieving net-zero by 2050 to its vision. This move is as per its commitment of keeping pace with the government plans and strategies that aim to achieve net-zero by 2050 and the UAE’s efforts to...