A total of 13, 978 Bahraini nationals have invested in UAE public shareholding companies in 2020 and 331 licenses for various economic activities were granted to them, the UAE Ministry of Finance has said. The Ministry said on the occasion of Bahrain National Day that trade between the UAE and...

Factors ranging from internet penetration to smartphone ownership to bank-account holdings, and more are coming together to make Saudi Arabia an ecommerce powerhouse.

The RewirEd Summit sponsored by Etihad Airways and Hettich in Expo 2020 Dubai concluded yesterday with a series of major announcements and program launched to transform the worldwide education system

The new partnership between Harvard university’s Growth lab and the UAE’s Ministry of Economy is in line with the government’s efforts to create a new model for the formulation of future economic policies

TRENDS broke this news in October. The agreement will regulate the offering, issuance, listing and trading of encrypted assets of the firm that is based in Seychelles.

The $23 billion arms package was pushed through by former president Donald Trump in what was seen as a reward for the United Arab Emirates' recognition of Israel, but his successor Joe Biden has pledged greater oversight over the planes. The Gulf state threatened to dump the agreement Tuesday over...

The stars were photographed using an Astronomical Observatory with a diameter of 0.6 meters, using a specialized astronomical camera at a cooling temperature of minus 30 degrees Celsius, an optical filter (Johnson V) and an optical filter (Sloan r) to provide accurate optical readings of the observed stars in order...

The region’s common economic, defense and security integration and unity and coordinating stances were reviewed at the 42nd GCC Summit.

The GCC leaders discuss political issues and security challenges that require intensified efforts to enhance regional solidarity.

ADNOC L&S will manage integrated logistics for Borouge.

Qatar was at the 38th place, Saudi Arabia at 40, Kuwait (48), Oman (52), and Bahrain (55) in the Global Knowledge Index that monitors the “Knowledge status” of the countries.

The UAE and Saudi Arabia seem poised to see their respective fashion sectors double their revenues in the near future.

Mexico-UAE bilateral trade has witnessed an approximate 38 percent upsurge in the past five years (2016-2020), a senior Mexican official told the Emirates News Agency. She added that Mexico wants to be a strategic partner for the UAE in agri-food sector, said reports. "The bilateral trade between 2016 and 2020...

The UN has awarded the UAE with the United Nations Public Service Award in recognition of its role in government modernization. An official statement said the award came in recognition of the UAE’s achievements in the field of government modernization, building new models of future governments, and its global efforts...

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has connected with hundreds of global business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in a series of six inaugural events organized by its international office network to discuss expansion opportunities to the UAE capital. ADIO’s offices in London, Paris, Beijing, Seoul, New York and San Francisco...

Both will cooperate to build a gaming and esports ecosystem in UAE.

International Holding Company has formally agreed to the merger.

This is the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister to the UAE. It comes a year after the Abraham Accords were negotiated by Bennett's predecessor, Benjamin Netanyahu, who said the deals would offer Israel new regional allies.

The UAE and Mauritius have stressed the importance of boosting economic and commercial relations between the two countries. A meeting was held between Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and Dr. Renganaden Padayachy, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development of Mauritius, at the Ministry...

The total foreign trade between Russia and the UAE is set to reach around $4 billion by the end of this year, said Sergey Cherimin, Minister of the Government of Moscow. Local media reports said that in 2020, the trade between the two countries amounted to $3.3 billion. Chermin told...

This week's TRENDS Explainer video tries to find the rationale behind curtailing the number of days in the UAE's workweek to 4.5.

The UAE has made nutritional labeling of pre-packed products as traffic light colors voluntary, after amending a requirement that would have made such labeling mandatory. An official statement said the move is in line with the UAE government’s "focus on supporting the performance and competitiveness of the industrial sector and...

The UAE last month approved a temporary license to test self driving taxis on the roads with safety officer sitting on driver's seat in case of emergency.

Companies are increasingly focusing on health and wellness in products and services, says Mohammad A Baker, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Dubai-based conglomerate GMG Group.

Holders of Saudi passports can travel to up to 34 countries without a visa, and may obtain a visa at the airport in 42 countries.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait pledged to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination in security, military, and economy.

The UAE and Uzbekistan have joined hands to launch a four-month ''Uzbek Government Leadership Program'' to prepare a generation of government leaders based on the working model of the UAE government.

The UAE has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in the Category B membership for the third time. Media reports said that the re-election happened following comprehensive efforts and an intensive election campaign leading up to the elections. The results of the election were announced...

The red palm weevil is said to be a highly destructive pest that blights palm trees.

UAE is the first country in the world to offer a national work week that is shorter than the five-day global week, as well as the first Gulf country to do so.

Codesharing agreement to boost travel and tourism between Italy and UAE.

Female representation on boards and at higher levels across the Gulf is trailing behind much of the rest of the world

Medallia captures experience data from customers and employees.

The UAE is Australia’s largest trading partner and the second-largest source of investment in the Middle East, said Justin McGowan, Commissioner General of Australia at Expo 2020 Dubai. He added that annual trade between the two countries is valued approximately at AU$9.8 billion ($7.1 billion), and the UAE and Australia...

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has announced new trading hours from 3 January 2022. The new trading session of five hours will be between 10 AM and 3 PM from Monday to Friday. The new trading window aligns with local and international financial institutions. The new trading hours will contribute to...

UAE has risen to the top spot on Bloomberg's Covid Resilience Ranking, dethroning Europe that has been dominating the top rungs of the Ranking for months. Bloomberg said the UAE has been one of the most consistent performers since the Ranking’s inception a year ago. Daily cases in the country...

The UAE has introduced three new economic laws, with the government saying these laws underwent the largest legislative amendments of their kind in the history of the country. Approved last month by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the amendments were made to more than 40...

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority represented the country in the signing of the deal.

The UAE’s newly-announced working week will not have any negative impact on the UAE and Gulf countries’ business relations, say experts.

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the “Order of Zayed” on Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman in Abu Dhabi.

The new issue is the first banknote made of polymer material to be circulated in the UAE. Polymer banknotes are said to be more durable and sustainable than traditional cotton paper banknotes, lasting two or more times longer in circulation. The polymer can be completely recycled, thus reducing their environmental...

Official sources said the country would, from January 1, ‘transition to a four and a half day working week,’ with Saturdays and Sundays off.

Iran expressed hopes Monday to turn the page in its ties with the United Arab Emirates during a rare visit by a senior official from the Gulf Arab country. UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al-Nahyan arrived in the country earlier Monday.

Green hydrogen has the potential to rapidly replace fossil fuels on a large scale, says Cranmore Managing Partner Yusuf Macun.

The UAE government on Sunday announced the launch of the UAE Railways Programme, the largest integrated system for transporting goods and passengers across the country. The program was announced in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed...

The total value of the UAE’s foreign trade in the past five decades amounted to some AED34.23 trillion ($9.32 trillion), according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Additionally, the country’s trade balance from 1971 to 2020 recorded a surplus of nearly $1.3 trillion (AED4.76 trillion). The...

When sexual harassment and other forms of violence are an everyday occurrence for women and girls around the world, there are countries that are considered safe for females.

A senior Emirati security official is due in Iran on Monday, ISNA news agency reported, in the latest outreach between the two countries since a downgrading of ties five years ago. UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al-Nahyan "will arrive tomorrow in Tehran" at the invitation of secretary...

The festival aims to, among other things, make Abu Dhabi the preferred place for camel fairs regionally as well as internationally.

The signing of the MoU reportedly coincided with the visit of the French President Emmanuel Macron to the UAE.