The UAE and Brazil have reiterated their resolve to boost bilateral relations in the light of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

The region’s coffee market growing rapidly creates new business opportunities, says Ali Al-Ebrahim, founder and CEO of COFE.

The UAE has issued a decree which seeks to obtain feedback from Emiratis on their requirements for social services, with the aim of enhancing their quality of life and strengthening neighborhood community bonds. Prime Minister of The UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued it on Residential Neighborhood Majlises...

The Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA) has stressed on the significance of the Palestinian cause and flayed the attempts of some agencies to block the information related to the issue. FANA approved a memo on dealing with global platforms on the conclusion of its 48th General Assembly on Wednesday,...

The UAE hosted a meeting of the Finance and Investment Committee of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council to discuss financial and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The UAE's Ministry of Economy has received 2,428 patent applications in 2021, an increase of 26.7 percent from 2020 when 1,917 applications were received. In 2010, a total of 1,288 applications were received, compared to 157 in 2000. The total number of industrial model requests increased by 290 percent during...

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, has discussed with Krishna Prasad Dhakal, Ambassador of Nepal to the UAE, means of fostering ties in the field of manpower.

The UAE government has launched the Coders HQ, a new transformational project that re-defines local coding communities, in partnership with more than 40 companies in the UAE and worldwide.

The two countries are on track to finish negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement by March or April, Israel's first ambassador to the UAE, Amir Hayek tells TRENDS

While the likes of Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Jordan depend heavily on tourism for revenue, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are using it to diversify their economy.

A meeting of the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZ Council) on Sunday discussed how to facilitate opening business bank accounts for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), opportunities to attract Emirati talent to free zones and other issues concerning the business sectors within Dubai's free zones. The meeting chaired by the...

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America have welcomed the announcement that the UN Interim Transition Assistance Mission to Sudan is facilitating discussions to resolve Sudan’s political crisis.  "We strongly support this UN-facilitated, Sudanese-led dialogue initiative. We urge all Sudanese political actors...

A new research paper will explore potential green hydrogen collaborations between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

Trade between Bangladesh and the UAE has reached $1.2 billion in 2021, recording a growth of more than 15 percent, Bangladesh's ambassador to the UAE Mohammed Abu Zafar has said. The ambassador hailed his country's relations with the UAE as deeply rooted and increasingly developing thanks to the support provided...

A new year saw quite some ups and downs in the top stock markets in the region, even as the UAE markets adjusted to a Monday-to-Friday workweek.

After the progress and setbacks to travel and tourism in 2021, enthusiasts are looking to make the best of 2022.

Some grumbled at the change and businesses were split, with many moving to the Western-style weekend but other private firms sticking with Fridays and Saturdays, as in other Gulf states.

The Central Bank said on Friday that the Money Supply aggregate M1 increased by 2.1 percent, from AED 671.6 billion ($182 billion) at the end of October 2021 to AED 686.0 billion at the end of November 2021. The Money Supply aggregate M2 increased by 1.3 percent, from AED 1,498.3...

The UAE is hosting the 19th Conference of Arab Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which is organized by the Ministry of Education in cooperation with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO).

People are hungry to consume content that they can understand and more importantly relate to, says Eyad Basheer, chief operating officer of Tamatem.

Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has signed an MoU with Industrial Cities and Free Zone Cluster of AD Ports Group to support the industrial sector in the emirate and the UAE.

Besides the UAE, Albania, Brazil, Gabon and Ghana formally took up the posts they won in an election in June. During its two-year term, the UAE will serve as president of the Security Council twice--March 2022 and June 2023.

A Saudi-led military coalition threatened Tuesday to target Yemen's rebel-held ports after Huthi fighters seized a UAE-flagged ship -- unless the vessel is freed. On Monday, the pro-Iran Shiite Huthi rebels based in the key Red Sea port of Hodeida seized the Emirati-flagged Rwabee ship claiming it contained military materials....

The contract awarded to NPCC for the development of Umm Shaif field.

Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Gamini Lakshman Peiris said that Expo 2020 Dubai is a great opportunity and a world-class platform to promote his country as a major tourist attraction. During Sri Lanka’s National Day celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai, Peiris noted that the warm hospitality shown to tourists by...

Expo 2020, the world's biggest event since the pandemic, has passed the halfway mark, recording nearly nine million visitors so far. The visits have been boosted by a slate of spectacular events across the December festive season and with more world-class sport, music and cultural performances expected in the second...

The two countries will seek to protect intellectual property rights, and also agreed to host cultural events, facilitate public participation in events.

Exploring space is no longer a luxury, it is humanity's future, says Tunisian astrophysicist and Nasa scientist Nour Raouafi

International oil prices surged by around 36.5 percent and reached a 7-year peak, exceeding US$ 82 a barrel at the end of November 2021, the highest since October 2014.

M&As result in savings in manufacturing and service, increased competitiveness, and increased financial capabilities and efficiency, among other things.

Aviation giant Emirates said Thursday it expects business to grow next year despite the surge in global coronavirus cases fueled by the Omicron variant. The Dubai-based carrier said in November it was already on the path to recovery as six-month losses dropped by more than half from a year earlier....

The contract is for the Shamal Development marine works.

As the startup ecosystem takes off in the MENA region, TRENDS helps experts deliver valuable advice for entrepreneurs.

Dubai Chamber has announced that it will shift to a four-and-a-half day working week  from 3 January 2022. This is in line with the newly approved workweek for UAE federal government employees. The official working hours will be nine working hours per day Monday-Thursday, from 8am to 5pm, and four...

Qatar's main healthcare provider has suspended leave for all medical and administrative staff dealing with Covid, as infections surge across the Gulf. The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states -- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Qatar -- have been recording their highest...

The airline will work with the Henan Province Airport Group.

London-based think-tank Cebr predicts the economic future of countries across the world and the outlook remains rosy for the Gulf region.

The UAE issued its first civil marriage license for a non-Muslim couple, state media reported Monday, as the Gulf country seeks to keep its edge over regional competitors. The United Arab Emirates -- where foreigners make up 90 percent of the approximately 10-million population -- has been amending its laws...

Waste management and environment company Bee’ah Tandeef has launched a service that allows people to recycle used cooking oil so that it doesn't end up in drains and pollute the environment. Used cooking oil is usually poured down the drain and ends up clogging plumbing systems, and ultimately leads to...

The UAE has extended a grant of $2 million to Costa Rica to help the Central American country battle its flooding problem.

France detained a 60-year-old French-Syrian man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit crimes against humanity.

As ecommerce expands, companies are becoming more aware of the region's shifting consumer behavior and needs, say experts.

The most awaited new season of Fazza Championship for Falconry- Telwah, organized by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC), will start from 28 December and will last until 14 January 2022 in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. Telwah (lure in Arabic) is one of the UAE’s most honored heritage sports and...

Spain and UAE have reviewed Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's achievements besides key projects and cooperation in the clean and renewable energy sectors. The two sides also discussed initiatives and programs that consolidate the transition towards a green economy and sustainability at a meeting in which said DEWA CEO Saeed...

The two sides talked about Expo 2020 Dubai and the importance of the Arab countries' participation therein.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE account for nearly 80 percent of the overall ecommerce market.

Grankraft has leased 323,000 sq ft of land in the free zone.

An estimated one million people a year are expected to visit the aquarium housing marine animals in ten distinct habitats under the supervision of marine life experts.

On February 9, the UAE announced that its exploratory probe, ‘Hope’ had successfully entered Mars' orbit, marking it the first Arab expedition to the Red Planet.

UAE citizens are barred from traveling to the four African countries except for the country's emergency treatment cases, official delegations, and scholarships. In addition, the country has introduced new travel requirements for those coming on direct flights from Uganda and Ghana. These include having a negative COVID-19 test obtained within...