It's crucial to identify the right working model to fix the challenges of digital transitions in the GCC, Nick Curran, Business Development Manager at Endava, tell TRENDS.

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) signed a collaboration agreement with the Khalifa Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (KCGEB) to implement a detailed implementation plan for all phases of Abu Dhabi's Agricultural Genome Programme. Launched by ADAFSA in collaboration with some national research centres, the programme,...

Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said on Friday.

Dubai recorded a total of 2,739 transactions with a combined value of AED8.4 billion ($2.3 billion) during the week ending Aug. 26, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) said. The transactions included the sale of 274 plots for AED1.36 billion and 1,902 apartments and villas for AED4.35 billion. The biggest deal...

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organized a virtual seminar with 90 leading Turkish companies in the energy and water sectors.

The Abu Dhabi Blockchain and Virtual Assets Committee (ADBVAC) held its first meeting under the chairmanship of Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Chairman Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has hosted a recognition ceremony at the Barakah plant for top-performing students from the 11th and 12th grades in the Al Dhafra region.

A total of 74 listed companies listed in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) accounted for 59.8 percent of total assets, valued at $771 billion at the end of June 2022.

The 30-month UAE government contract is worth $83.31m.

The EBITDA rose 18 percent from $435 million a year ago.

FAB gained AED173.7 million in liquidity, closing at AED19.740, while ALPHADABI drew AED102.9 million, ending at AED24.040.

Aldar Properties said Tuesday that it has recirculated AED8.8 billion ($2.39 billion) to the local economy through In-Country Value (ICV) program, a UAE government program headed by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. The ICV aims to boost economic performance and support local industries by redirecting higher portions of...

Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) has revealed that total transactions carried out in July 2022 amounted to 2,417 transactions across 71 different areas distributed over the Emirate of Sharjah.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced breaking its own world record in major inspection outage duration for the overhaul of gas turbines and desalination units, recorded in 2019.

ESG is a subsidiary of International Holding Company.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said in an interview with Bloomberg that OPEC+ has the commitment, the flexibility, and the means within the existing mechanisms to deal with such challenges, including cutting production at any time. He said that the volatility and thin liquidity send erroneous signals to markets at times...

Market experts predict a hard summer for the GCC retail industry as rising costs keep shoppers away from malls and stores amid soaring inflation and high cost of fuel.

Demand for air tickets to destinations outside the UAE also surged in June and July, even as the travel costs grew sharply due to the rising oil prices and global inflation.

The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) said that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) was ranked first in the Arab region in 2021, in terms of buy and sell transactions by foreign investors.

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) Monday announced that the development of its hydrogen policy and regulatory framework aims to accelerate the UAE’s national hydrogen strategy and help the country attain global leadership in low-carbon and clean hydrogen.

The UAE has proven to the world the recovery of international trade after the most difficult pandemic that humanity has gone through, said Prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Non-oil exports were about AED180 billion for the first time in its history, recording a growth rate of 8...

Al Bateen Executive Airport has reopened following the successful completion of a major refurbishment project which will allow the airport to cater to increased operational requirement while meeting the highest levels of safety, compliance and accreditation.

They will enable firms to achieve UAE Energy Strategy goals.

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Law No. (6) of 2022 affiliating Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) to Dubai Media Council and endorsing its objectives, tasks and organizational structure.

In line with UAE efforts to strengthen relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reported that Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Tehran, will resume his duties in the coming days.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Al Alamein City on a visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Upon his arrival at Al Alamein International Airport, President Sheikh Mohamed was received by President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership...

Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority said that RTA had achieved the targeted energy efficiency performance indicators 2021 and reduced total energy consumption.

The 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), to be held in Dubai, will focus on developing investment partnerships in green projects and financing. It will promote investment and employment opportunities in the sector.

The Dubai developer will sell its online retailer for $335.2m.

Despite a 3.9 percent increase in the food and beverage sector and a generally mixed week for the Saudi Stock Exchange, trading finished on Friday in the red.

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange was the leading Arab financial market in terms of performance last week, as its index surged by 3.6 percent, and its market value by 3.03 percent, according to the Arab Monetary Fund.

The GCC region is now witnessing an increase in adoption of open banking system and implementation plans are being put in place as regulators set new market policies.

The total premiums of insurance companies listed in local financial markets in the first half of 2022 increased by 7.64 percent year-on-year to $302 million while their net profits totaled $222 million.

The real estate and properties transactions valued at $2.8 billion (AED10.3 billion) in total during the week ending 19 August 2022. The sum of transactions was 3,149.

The UAE is providing sustainable humanitarian aid worldwide, underscoring its commitment to promote regional, global peace and prosperity. As per data issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the total value of foreign aid provided by the UAE from the start of 2021 to mid-August 2022...

It must be based on scientific, economic, and engineering facts, appreciate the multiple dilemmas and challenging trade-offs, and accelerate the deployment of practical solutions. For that, we need an inclusive approach that leverages the experience of all sectors of society, he added in a writeup for Project Syndicate.

CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) Raki Phillips said that the emirate’s tourism sector aims to increase the number of hotel rooms over the next five years to 12,747 rooms.

The new incentives include classifying up to five enterprises under Tier 1 category per owner, instead of two enterprises, and a five-year classification under Tier 1 category starting from the date of license issuance.

Director-General of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Salem Al-Suwaidi received Ambassador of Mexico to the UAE Luis Alfonso de Alba Góngora to discuss economic cooperation and explore trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.

The fund, to be managed by a subsidiary of G42, will invest in late-stage growth companies with disruptive technologies and strong business fundamentals in an effort to accelerate global innovation.

GCC countries have witnessed financial surpluses in their budgets for the first time in a long time on the back of increase in oil prices, strengthening their credit ratings.

The UAE has exceeded international figures in 11 indexes on the best expatriate destinations based on various factors, which include language, bureaucracy, professional prospects, leisure options, travel, transport, job satisfaction, safety, healthcare, digital life, housing, wages and job safety, InterNations said. The German research firm in its report titled "Expat...

Dubai International Airport, a major aviation hub, is gearing up to help ease transit travel for World Cup supporters ahead of the tournament starting in November, its director said Wednesday. The first World Cup ever held in a Middle Eastern country is set to kick off in Qatar on November...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said in its private sector workforce report that the construction sector accounted for the largest chunk of new work permits issued during Q2, followed by the business services sector and the trade and repair services sector.

Travel recovery witnessed in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has been very strong, according to a survey of nearly 2,000 travel enthusiasts conducted by Collinson.

The UAE is strengthening its food security system through policies that include promoting cooperation with other countries and markets, diversifying sources, and attracting local and foreign agricultural investment.

According to Abu Dhabi and Dubai financial markets, non-Arab foreign investors purchased local stocks worth AED70.27bn from the beginning of the year to the end of last week, compared to sales of some AED54.73bn during the same period.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its High-Water Usage Alert service has helped to reduce 217,370 tons of carbon emission since its launch three years ago and till June 30, 2022.

The number of projects inside the UAE and in several regions around the world has reached 22,517.

The Museum of the Future has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to showcase unique technologies and solutions related to the future of environmental sustainability and renewable energy.