EDB advances food security with Dhs721m in funding

EDB supports food security with Dhs721m under its five-year strategy

Food security is one of the five priority sectors that the development bank supports to contribute to the country’s national development agenda

UAE GEORGIA CEPA

UAE and Georgia sign CEPA to boost trade

By removing or reducing tariffs on 95 per cent of product lines, the agreement is set to boost non-oil trade value beyond $1.5bn in the next five years.

Agtech firm Silal buys majority stake in SAFCO

ADQ-backed Silal acquires majority stake in SAFCO Group

The agtech firm said the deal will strengthen its presence in the hospitality, restaurant, and catering segments

IMF on Saudi Arabia economy

IMF cuts Saudi Arabia’s growth forecast for 2023

It has gradually lowered its overall growth forecasts for Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, over the course of this year

Masdar, MIDA to develop energy projects in Malaysia

Masdar to develop 10GW renewable energy projects in Malaysia

The partnership marks an important milestone in the pursuit of a sustainable and greener future for Malaysia

ECONOMIC CRIMES PLATFORM

Dubai announces public platform to report economic crimes

The new platform will aid in the reporting of economic crimes such as money laundering, bribery, forgery and embezzlement

UAE holiday list 2025

UAE visa: MoHRE, ICP launch campaign to highlight entry, exit permit regulations

The campaign aims to reinforce the awareness about the UAE’s laws regarding immigration

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi (Image: Supplied by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi)

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi commences flights to Erbil

The twice-weekly services operate every Monday and Friday

Saudi Arabia takes a step further in its FIFA World Cup bid

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

More than 70 FIFA member associations have pledged their support since the kingdom declared its bid for the tournament

Chinese funds look to the Middle east

China equity funds look to Middle East cash as US investments wane

Big US investors such Texas Teachers’ Pension and California State Teachers’ Retirement System have cut exposure to Chinese equities

How LCRE is leveraging Dubai’s property boom

Cover: LCRE’s Shitij Kapoor shines the spotlight on the company’s strong foundation

The CEO and founder shares how his company’s success is built on strong developer partnerships, core values and a thriving relationship with investors

ADIA optimistic on equities, private credit after turbulent 2022

Sovereign wealth fund ADIA optimistic on equities, private credit after turbulent 2022

The fund is looking at opportunities in the private credit market, as banks become more cautious about lending due to rising financing costs

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Expand North Star 2023: A global stage for startups at Dubai Harbour

The world’s largest start-up event hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, will kick-off its largest ever edition this October

global village

Global Village Season 28: Opening date, ticket prices, fireworks, circus and more

Global Village has introduced a 10 per cent discount on entry tickets purchased via its app or website

LuLu Group Dubai Mall

Lulu opens 72,000 square feet hypermarket in Dubai Mall

It is the largest in-mall hypermarket operated by Lulu Group

UAE approves 2024-2026 federal budget of Dhs192bn

UAE approves 2024-2026 federal budget of Dhs192bn

The budget estimates expenditures of Dhs64.1bn in 2024, up 1.6 per cent from estimates for 2023

stock markets

Israel-Palestinian crisis: Major Gulf stock markets fall

Almost all the stocks on the index were in negative territory including blue-chip developer Emaar Properties

unified GCC tourist visa

Oman backs unified GCC tourist visa: Ministers set Dec deadline

The meeting saw ministers of the Gulf countries agree to submit their views on a proposed unified GCC tourist visa for the six member states

DUBAI SCHOOLS EID AL FITR BREAK: Winter break - Image-courtesy-KHDA

UAE holidays 2023: When will schools have the winter break?

According to the KHDA schedule, schools will break for winter in the second week of December

Dubai 3D printing

Dubai launches world’s first 3D printing certification for construction sector

The certification will help streamline procedures and improve the quality of 3D printing concrete mixes used in factories licensed and operating in Dubai

Saudi Arabia’s PIF, SEC set up EV infrastructure company

Saudi Arabia’s PIF, SEC set up EV infrastructure company

The wealth fund will hold a 75 per cent shareholding in the company, while the SEC will own the remaining 25 per cent stake

MUNJZ SME facilities management

Munjz: Embracing digital transformation of facilities management in Saudi Arabia

Saudi startup Munjz takes on the mantle of digitalising the facilities management industry in the kingdom as it races to compete in the built industry on a global scale

Abu Dhabi’s oil champion ADNOC bets on global expansion

Insights: Abu Dhabi’s oil champion ADNOC bets on global expansion

The company’s board brought forward to 2027 plans to up production capacity to five million barrels per day and approved a capital spending of $150bn

Qatar Airways expands network in Saudi Arabia (Image: Sourced from Qatar Airways Media Newsroom)

Qatar Airways expands network in Saudi Arabia

The airline will launch services to AlUla and Tabuk, and resume flights to Yanbu

Dubai attracts $5.7bn greenfield FDI capital in H1 2023

Dubai attracts greenfield FDI capital of $5.7bn in H1 2023

The emirate attracted 511 greenfield projects and climbed to sixth position in FDI capital attraction

MOCCAE, Tadweer partner decarbonise waste management

MOCCAE, Tadweer partner to decarbonise waste management

The initiative seeks to urge nations to adopt advanced technology-based solutions to decarbonise sectors such as waste management

DEWA’s COP28 stand to focus on sustainability

DEWA’s COP28 stand to showcase sustainability projects

The stand will be located in the Green Zone and it will highlight the company’s efforts in energy, water and renewables

Botim hits Dhs1.3bn transactions in 4 months

Astra Tech’s Botim exceeds Dhs1.3bn transactions in 4 months

PayBy has witnessed a 75 per cent increase in the number of transactions quarter-on-quarter across its fintech offerings

Louvre Abu Dhabi receives over 200,000 visitors in summer

Louvre Abu Dhabi welcomes over 200,000 visitors in summer

The museum hosted an interactive live call from space with Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, as part of the exhibition’s programming

Jisr closes $30m investment round led by Merak Capital

Saudi Jisr successfully closes $30m investment round by Merak Capital

Jisr, founded in 2016, caters to 16 sectors and operates from its offices in Riyadh and Hadhramaut