Egypt

UAE agribusiness in talks to acquire land in Egypt: Report

Egypt has been able to reclaim some desert as it seeks to feed a growing population but still only cultivates about 4 per cent of its total land area

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UAE, South Korea successfully conclude CEPA negotiations

A UAE-Korea CEPA will reinforce East-West supply chains, facilitate FDI flows, and enhance joint research and knowledge exchange across a range of sectors

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Global market reaction to a week of the Israel-Gaza crisis

Oil and gas markets have been where the nervousness has been most evident due to fears that Israel could become bigger

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UAE-US trade talks: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets US Secretary of Commerce

The two sides discussed non-oil trade opportunities and discussed ways for the two nations to strengthen their bilateral relationship

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.

UAE-INDIA TRADE TALKS

UAE, India sign MoU to develop domestic card scheme during high-level trade talks

The two countries signed multiple agreements during the trade meet which include digital payment systems, food security, and startups

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Global air cargo demand up 1.5% in Aug, first annual growth since 2022: IATA

Air cargo capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was up 12.2 per cent compared to August 2022

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UK visas: Fees set to rise from October 4, here are the details

The rise in fees mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months is rising by GBP15 to GBP115 (around Dhs514)

RICE EXPORT

India to export rice to the UAE: 75,000 tonnes approved through NCEL

Despite the larger ban, India is shipping rice to friendly and food vulnerable countries on their request to meet their food security demands

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UNGA78: UAE, India foreign ministers meet, discuss COP28

The UAE Foreign Minister briefed his counterparts on the preparations for COP28, which is scheduled to be held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12

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Dubai Chambers unveils ‘reimagined’ Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award

The award has undergone a comprehensive restructuring to reflect the needs of the business community, in line with Dubai’s vision and the goals of the D33 economic agenda

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UAE, Armenia ink MoUs at joint business forum in Yerevan

One of the agreements signed between both sides will see the establishment of the UAE-Armenia Business Council.

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UAE, Serbia in talks to establish CEPA

The UAE is the third-largest market for Serbian exports, with non-oil trade between the two countries in H1 2023 hitting $57.6m

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UAE, China’s Hainan province sign private-sector agreements to enhance trade

The event convened business leaders, trade promotion agencies, and business associations from both the UAE and Hainan Province

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Abraham Accords: Marking the third anniversary of the historic agreement

Experts believe the third anniversary of the Abraham Accords is the most significant one yet

Saudi Arabia-India trade

Saudi Arabia to open investment office in India

Saudi minister said the government will send a delegation to India to look into the feasibility of opening such an office

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Saudi Arabia, India sign 47 MoUs during Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman’s state visit

Saudi Arabia and India have signed a bilateral agreement to bolster the investment climate in both countries

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G20 summit: UAE President, Indian PM discuss comprehensive economic partnership

India invited the UAE to participate in the G20 process as a guest of honour under the Indian G20 Presidency

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G20 summit: UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, US announce historic trade corridor deal

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, EU, US and other G20 partners agreed to explore a shipping corridor project to augment trade between Europe and Indian subcontinent

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Israel opens new embassy in Bahrain to boost economic, cultural ties

The Israeli foreign minister’s visit to Bahrain coincides with the third anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries

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DP World acquires 58% equity stake in Turkey’s Evyap Port

The partnership will aim to enhance supply chain solutions in Turkey

UAE joins BRICS

UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on BRICS and beyond

As the UAE and Saudi Arabia join BRICS, the alliance brings the largest energy producers with the developing world’s biggest consumers

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Global goods trade rises, backed by strong auto demand: WTO

Global import demand remained weak during Q2 2023, weighed down by sluggish economic growth in leading economies including the European Union and China

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India further tightens rice shipments in threat to global supply

The nation has already banned exports of broken rice and non-basmati white rice, curbed shipments of wheat and sugar, and restricted stockpiling of some crops

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GCC remains top export market for members in H1’23, reveals Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Saudi Arabia was the top destination for members’ exports in H1 2023, with the total value recording year-over-year growth of more than 15 per cent

BRICS Summit in South Africa

Five things to watch as South Africa hosts BRICS Summit

At least 40 heads of state and government will join the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa at the summit in Sandton

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Ethiopia

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Ethiopia, meets PM Abiy Ahmed

The two leaders issued a joint statement on climate action as well as signed bilateral agreements on renewable energy and enhancing trade linkages

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Al Dahra, ADEX partner to supply wheat to Egypt in $500m deal

Al Dahra currently farms 28,000 hectares in Egypt that help sustain the country’s food security by producing staple crops

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India at 77: A rising economic force

With 6-6.5 per cent GDP growth expected in 2023-24, India is set to enter the league of three largest economies before 2030

Dubai Chamber attracts 50 SMEs to Dubai in H1 2023

Dubai Chamber welcomes 50 SMEs to Dubai in H1 2023

The chamber opened six new international representative offices during the first half of the year, bringing the total number to 21