Sharjah, UAE--- Sharjah has witnessed a 68 percent increase in female entrepreneurs recently and as the market grows and expands, it will continue cultivating an environment that is inclusive and supportive, said Maryam Bin Al Shaikh, Director of the Sharjah Business Women Council. She was speaking on the opening day...

ABU DHABI, UAE  - UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) launched the roadmap for the National Carbon Sequestration Project, which aims to plant 100 million mangroves in the country by 2030.  This is as part of its efforts to implement the UAE's strategic initiative to achieve Net Zero...

BENGALURU, INDIA - The UAE participated in the first Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting within the G20 Finance Track, which was held on December 16-17 2022.Held for the first time under India’s G20 presidency in Bengaluru, the meeting sought to discuss the work plan for FWG in 2023, which is...

Saudi and the UAE equities beat sluggishness of the past few weeks, recording gains across many sectors, with Abu Dhabi index posting gains not seen since last October.

There are as many as 5,000 British companies operating in the UAE, many of which depend on safe data transfers.

Sharjah, UAE-- A total of 2,813 real estate transactions valued at AED 2.7 billion ($735 million) were recorded in Sharjah during November, compared to AED 1.9 billion in October, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) said Friday.Of these, 650 were sale transactions, constituting 23.1 percent, while mortgage transactions increased...

Dubai’s hotel inventory in October 2022 comprised 144,737 rooms at 790 hotel establishments compared with 122,185 rooms available at the end of October 2019.

“The UAE is Germany's most important trading partner in the region, with German exports to the UAE totalling US$8.4 billion in 2021. And for the year 2022 [first 9 months], Germany's imports from the UAE increased 67 percent year-on-year, already reaching US$1.3 billion,” adds Alexander Schönfelder.

The regional panel, during its fourth meeting in Riyadh, reviews the implementation of the strategic plan to improve educational institutions in the bloc and their needs.

         DUBAI, UAE -  Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, signed an MoU with Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) to support the emirate’s path towards economic diversification by stimulating its non-oil foreign trade. The Memorandum of Understanding came as part of ECI’s effort to support Ras Al...

Dubai, UAE--– The central banks of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar increased their interest rates following the US Federal Reserve Board’s announcement today to raise the Interest on Reserve Balances (IORB) by 50 basis points.The Saudi Central Bank, known as Sama, the Central Bank of Bahrain and Qatar Central Bank...

Housing rents rose by 5.4 percent, bringing the overall housing, water, electric, gas, and other fuels increase to 4.7 percent.

ALTAWKILAT is one of the largest automotive distributors in Saudi, with over 75 years of experience.

According to CBUAE's figures, debt securities accounted for 49.5 percent of these investments, hitting $66 billion.

Dubai, UAE--The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Court has launched a new set of industry-first specialised rules for its recently formed Digital Economy Court (DEC) Division.A leading international judicial expertise Justice Michael Black of England & Wales has been recruited to oversee and operate the new court’s cutting-edge digital infrastructure...

The Saudi Central Bank, known as Sama, the Central Bank of Bahrain and Qatar Central Bank upped their interest rates by 50 basis points.

The Palestinian govt has no money to support would-be entrepreneurs, environment for foreign investors is too risky and the Israeli occupation makes condition worse, say experts.

Dubai, UAE - Dubai South and Evocargo will launch UAE’s first autonomous vehicle trials for cargo at the master development’s Logistics District.Media reports said the move is a step towards Dubai’s ambition to become world’s smart mobility hub.The trials will see EVO.1, Evocargo’s unmanned electric logistics vehicle, navigate Dubai South’s...

The two offshore jack-up rigs will be bought for $200 million.

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and China’s Generations Fund have signed an agreement to promote the culture of Jiu-Jitsu in China.The agreement allows both parties to utilize Jiu-Jitsu in accelerating sporting cooperation between the UAE and China.The importance of the agreement stems from the fact that it follows the...

The report cited recent economic indicators suggesting strong growth has been maintained in most activities.

Saudi Arabia's GDP witnesses 9.3 percent increase in the third quarter of this year as the rally in oil prices has fuelled economic growth across the Gulf region.

Sudan signed an initial US$6 billion deal led by United Arab Emirates' AD Ports Group and Invictus Investment to build a vast new Red Sea port and economic zone. "The massive project will give a strong boost to the national economy and will bring countless benefits for the country," said...

The bank's Fitch A ratings bonds were listed on Nasdaq Dubai.

ABU DHABI, UAE - Members of the Consultative Council of UAE's Financial Restructuring Committee (FRC) has met with experts from the World Bank Group (WBG).The meeting was held virtually and sought to discuss the latest updates on amendments to the bankruptcy law, which is being implemented as a joint project...

ASWAN, EGYPT - The governments of the UAE and Egypt inaugurated the Egypt Services Center in the Aswan Governorate, which is the first of its kind in Egypt. The inauguration is part of the strategic partnership between the two countries in government modernization. The Emirati delegation which attended the inauguration...

While the crypto ecosystem still reels from the collapse of FTX, and investor apprehension about the future of the digital asset, Dubai's regulatory mechanism to oversee cryptocurrency entices big players to the city.

The formal inauguration of the representative office in Tel Aviv will take place in the Israeli capital on December 13.

The UAE’s real estate market flourished during November as sales in Dubai alone crossed 10,000 transactions, the highest recorded since 2011, says a latest report.

The MoU will enable SMEs access to financing options.

SHARJAH, UAE - The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced an increase in participation in the 11th session of the Sharjah Sustainability Award for 2022-2023. There were 485 entries from university students, colleges and government, private and foreign schools from different regions of the country, and youth...

Dubai, UAE---Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), which is currently home to more than 50 gaming companies, has launched the DMCC Gaming Centre during the Dubai Esports Festival. The gaming companies in the DMCC range from game developers and producers to esports teams and tournament organizers. In a statement, DMCC said...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said that the registration of insured individuals in the private sector with the authority is the first step towards receiving benefits as part of GPSSA’s social insurance system. This is in addition to benefits provided by the NAFIS...

The milestone was achieved in a year which has seen Hub71 onboard 53 high growth technology companies.

The decision has been taken to support local production while the government continues to embrace open trade policy.

The Gulf countries have highlighted the importance of coordinating and unifying the stances of the regional bloc in all international environmental forums.

Dubai, UAE - The Arab world's first lunar rover successfully took off to space on Sunday. The UAE-built Rashid Rover is the first Emirati mission to the surface of the Moon. It lifted off on board a Space X Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral...

Dubai, UAE— The United Arab Emirates has been ranked as the country with the world's most powerful travel document. That is according to the latest publication of the Passport Index, a global ranking by Montreal-based citizenship financial advisory firm Arton Capital. The UAE has beaten the likes of Germany, Sweden,...

The apex bank "will continue to take all measures to ensure the maintenance of the integrity of the financial system and ensure the compatibility of all financial transactions in the UAE to the requirements guaranteed by the system of registered hawala brokers,” he adds.

While a UAE official in Beijing calls the China-Arab summit a key milestone in the history of relations between the two peoples, Palestine hails its outcomes as 'beyond expectations'

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received 29 expressions of interest (EOIs) to implement the first phase of its 120 Million Gallons Per Day (MIGD) Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis Plant (SWRO) Project using the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model. This is the first project implemented...

ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN - Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber has left the UAE on a working visit to Turkmenistan. Dr. Al Jaber headed a delegation comprising Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE); Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of...

Abu Dhabi, UAE— The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20), the world’s leading organisation focused on the intersection of faith and policy at the G20 level, will be convening a global forum in Abu Dhabi on December 12-13, 2022. The UAE is hosting the event as part of its ongoing initiatives to...

The company has received 29 expressions of interest to implement first phase of its Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis Plant.

Washington, US— The US has commended the decision to hold next year’s 28th UN climate change conference in the UAE. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said that fossil fuel economies should be encouraged to lead the transition to clean energy. “It’s very exciting that the UAE, an OPEC...

Abu Dhabi, UAE---The UAE has issued a decree on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, the Corporate Tax Law, under which businesses will become subject to UAE corporate tax from the beginning of their first financial year that starts on or after 1 June 2023. The UAE’s Corporate Tax regime will...

The Joint Venture will be 65 percent owned by e& enterprise and 35 percent by Bespin Global.

The country was ranked among the top ten in nearly 30 percent of the report’s indexes.

The mediation efforts were led by the Emirati president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia  Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

ABU DHABI, UAE - As part of its participation in the first edition of the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (ADIFE), the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with local and regional parties. The parties included the Emirates Development Bank, Abu Dhabi...