Dubai, UAE - The 31st edition of Arabian Travel Mart, 2024, taking place from May 6 to May 9, is poised to welcome over 2,300 exhibitors and representatives from more than 165 countries, with 41,000 attendees expected. The theme of this year's event is ‘Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship.’...
Covid-19 shakes up GCC’s in-demand job profiles
Now, the fastest-growing job profiles in the GCC include a mix of both pandemic-resultant and non-pandemic-resultant positions.
UAE inks deal to make medications more affordable
The initiative will provide affordable medicines to uninsured and low-income expat patients or those whose insurance does not cover the cost of treatment of several diseases.New UAE decree boosts safety of construction workers
The decree details the responsibilities of both employees and employers to ensure work stability and increase productivity in the workplace.UAE to promote innovation in home businesses
This was discussed at panel discussion about "Innovation in Home Businesses" which was organised by the Ministry of the "UAE Innovates-February 2022" and Innovation Week in Expo 2020 Dubai.
UAE, Philippines ink deal to bolster trade ties
The UAE is already the Philippines’ biggest export partner in the Middle East.
UAE F&B trade hit $20bn in first 9 months of 2021: Dubai Chamber
The rise was said to have been supported by growing demand and expanded efforts to enhance food security and diversify food imports.
What’s driving EV uptake in MENA?
Experts help TRENDS see the road that lies ahead for electric vehicles in the region, and its one of hope: for both business and the environment!
UAE to lift Covid curbs on activities, events slowly
This was revealed during the media briefing on the coronavirus pandemic by Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri and Dr. Farida Al Hosani, official spokespersons for NCEMA and health sector respectively.
US to help UAE stop drone attacks
This comes amid recent attacks on the UAE by Houthi rebels from Yemen, which have prompted global condemnation.
UAE cooperation could help Rwanda launch own satellites: Minister
Rwanda is keen to have the UAE’s cooperation to utilize geospatial data in developmental projects in key sectors.
Shadowy militant group claims latest UAE drone attack
Alwiyat al-Waad al-Haq (True Pledge Brigades), which is believed to have ties with pro-Iran armed factions in Iraq, said it launched four drones at dawn on Wednesday.
UAE-trained Giants put brakes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels
The Giants Brigades was established in 2015 on Yemen's western coast after the Saudi-led coalition's intervention that same year.OPEC+ okays fresh modest oil output hike despite rising prices
The 23-nation OPEC+ group has said in a statement that it will increase production by 400,000 barrels per day in March.UAE intercepts, destroys ballistic missile launched by Houthis
The UAE Ministry of Defence gas confirmed there were no casualties resulting from the attack and the fragments of the ballistic missile fell outside of populated areas. It added that the UAE air defense forces and the Coalition Command had destroyed the apparatus in Yemen used to launch the missile.Transformation will propel MENA economy: IMF
Major economies in the MENA region have already got the ball rolling when it comes to diversifying their economies.
TASI starts low; Emirati markets gain
The Emirati indices managed to show gains throughout the week, while the Saudi index was unchanged.
Dubai embraces enigma of costliest black diamond
The design of the bloack diamond Enigma is based on the Middle Eastern emblem of the palm — also known as “khamsa,” “hamsa,” or "the five".TASI rises for 10th session, UAE bourses fluctuate
The surge in oil prices fueled the start of the week's high for the Saudi stock market, while the UAE indices fluctuated throughout the week.
Free Trade Agreement with UAE nearing conclusion, says Indian minister
India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Wednesday told the heads of top business and industry associations in New Delhi that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UAE is "nearing conclusion". Goyal said, "the government was striving to conclude several early harvest agreements with countries so that...
Self-mobility a ‘promising business’: Ekar founder
Car ownership could become a hobby only for wealthy people in future, says Ekar founder Vilhelm Hedberg.
UNWTO optimism to cheer up MENA tourism
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.
Spotify, Anghami vie for local talent in MENA
Anghami is developing social features that will enhance the listening experience of friends and family members and create communities on the platform.
Saudi index varies while UAE stock market starts low
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.
GCC countries competing to lead the world in AI
Several countries in the region have already formed AI policies to support their national goals after this technology demonstrated its ability to serve in several areas.Is GCC inflation out of control?
The main reason for high inflation rates in the GCC countries is a rebound in prices in the sectors that were affected the hardest during the Covid-19 crisis, Chief Economist at Oxford Economics Middle East, Scott Livermore, tells TRENDS in an interview.
UAE signs air transport MoU with Colombia
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority represented the country in the signing of the deal.This is the safest Arab country for women
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.
Saudi Arabia, UAE report first Omicron cases in Gulf
Saudi Arabi on Wednesday recorded its first case of Omicron variant infection, in a citizen its health ministry said had come from a North African country. Hours later, the UAE announced it too had detected the strain within its borders, in an ‘African woman arriving from an African country via...The union is advantageous: Sheikh Zayed
The union amongst Emirates is just fine despite being a new experience for us. We did not adopt our neighbors’ experiences. We rather counted on our faith in our brethren rulers of the Emirates and in the importance of the union as a cordial solution to the problems of disintegration,...UAE says 100% of population received one Covid jab
The entire population of the UAE has received at least one dose of a vaccine against Covid-19. The country has so far recorded more than 741,000 cases of Covid-19, including 2,145 deaths. IT said last month it had overcome the pandemic as it saw the lowest infection numbers since its...Saudi index falls significantly while UAE market diverges
Stock exchanges in the GCC region saw quite a few ups and downs this week.EDB lends $190m to SMEs
The loans were given to industrial companies in five priority sectors.
Biden invites around 110 countries to virtual summit on democracy
Among the countries of the Middle East, only Israel and Iraq will take place in the online conference, scheduled for December 9-10. Traditional Arab allies of the US -- Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, are not invited.Dubai Index surges 80 percent, Saudi losses continue
Dubai index outperformed GCC peers, following the emirate's announcement of plans to open a $545 million market-making fund and IPOs for 10 government-backed companies.
Pakistani Basmati export to KSA, UAE suffers setback
Briefing a National Assembly panel, Commerce Ministry’s Director-General Dr. Syed Kausar Zaidi said that Saudi Arabia imports 80 percent of its rice from India.
UAE updates labor law for private sector
The new decree-law is expected to, among other things, regulate job contracts and give workers more rights.Emaar property sales at $5.7bn
Emaar Development sales were AED20.943 billion in Jan-Sept 2021.
Jordan discusses investments with the UAE
The discussions took place during a meeting on Friday, November 12, in Dubai between Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh and Emirati Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Shiekh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two sides highlighted the mutual ties that apparently bring together Amman and Abu Dhabi.
United Arab Emirates to host COP28 in 2023
The UNFCCC confirmation of the UAE as the host for the 28th conference followed unanimous endorsement by the Asia Pacific Group of nations during COP26, where nearly 200 countries have gathered to take concerted action to cap global greenhouse gas emissions and unite against climate change.Where do Arab countries stand on fintech?
Financial technology, or fintech, automates and improves the delivery of financial services.MENA marinas attract luxury yachts
The Middle East now accounts for more than 12.6 percent of the world’s luxury yachts as the services match the most renowned marinas across the globe. Dubai's foreign commerce in marine-related items, for example, increased by 30 percent in the first half of 2021, adding that Dubai has 17 marinas...
GCC works from home with digitalization
The Covid-19 pandemic has been the primary driver of businesses and governments embracing remote-work opportunities.
UAE unveils hydrogen leadership roadmap
Green hydrogen is envisaged to play a significant role in UAE’s domestic strategy to meet the UAE 2050 Net-Zero goals.
Saudi Arabia and UAE join calls against Sudan coup
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have joined the United States and Britain Wednesday in urging the leaders of last week's military coup in Sudan to restore the civilian government. The united front with the two Arab powers comes amid hopes that the military can be persuaded to accept a climbdown.UAE, Israel to recognize each other’s vaccine certificates
The competent authorities in the two countries will be able to develop specific procedures ensuring the unrestricted movement of vaccinated individuals. This is apparently part of the efforts made by the two countries’ governments to facilitate the safe movement of travelers under the Covid-19 pandemic.Tamatem pushes Arabic games
This Jordanian firm is being praised for Arabic mobile games.Nobel Prize eludes the Arab world
Egypt and Algeria have the largest number of Nobel winners in the Arab world, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are yet to produce one.
UAE, Senegal to set up joint business council
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Expo 2020 Dubai in the presence of President Macky Sall of Senegal.
UAE announces Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative
The national drive aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the UAE the first MENA to do so.
Saudi to lift ban on Qatar’s beIN Sports: source
Saudi Arabia banned the major broadcaster, which holds the rights to the English Premier League (EPL) and other top competitions, in 2017 at the start of a diplomatic and transport blockade of Qatar which ended in January. "Saudi Arabia's 4.5-year illegal ban on beIN is going to be reversed," a...
