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UAE’s mega $35bn deal marks largest FDI in Egypt’s history

The project is expected to create significant job opportunities, attract further foreign investment, and contribute to the North African country’s tourism and economic growth potential

UAE exits FATF’s ‘grey list’ amid reforms

An exit from the grey list marks a swift turnaround for the UAE, which was initially added to the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring in March 2022

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Weather: Low pressure system to bring rainy, windy conditions to Oman and the UAE

The NCM has forecast overcast conditions along with intermittent rain showers due to a developing weather system in the seas

Xpeng signs partnership with UAE’s Ali&Sons

Tesla’s Chinese rival Xpeng signs partnership with UAE’s Ali&Sons

The electric carmaker will offer the G6 and G9 SUV models in UAE from Q3 2024

TECOM Group’s in5 startups post 25% funding growth in 2023

Funding for startups at TECOM Group’s in5 surges by 25% in 2023

in5 has incubated about 900 startups since its inception, and its tech-focused vertical is currently home to 270 active startups

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Real Estate Moguls: Meet Bloom Holding’s Carlos Wakim

Wakim leads operations across all of Bloom Holding’s companies, including real estate, education investments, and hospitality

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DXB sees passenger traffic soar in 2023, welcomes 86.9 million travellers

DXB is poised for continued growth in 2024, with initial forecasts anticipating 88.8 million guests

UAE’s non-oil trade hits record Dhs3.5tn in 2023

UAE non-oil trade expands to record Dhs3.5tn in 2023

The country has initiated a raft of bilateral trade, investment and cooperation deals with several fast-growing economies

Why the UAE is emerging as the preferred wealth hub for HNWIs

Here’s why the UAE is attracting more high-net-worth individuals

Yves Bruggisser, equity partner and Head of Zone Middle East Pictet Wealth Management tells us that the UAE is at the heart of a networking hub that attracts innovation and ambition

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Emirates NBD’s Dhs9m prize draw encourages savings

Three customers depositing at least Dhs500,000 into their current or savings accounts have the opportunity to win Dhs1m each

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UAE launches climate ‘troika’ with future COP presidencies Azerbaijan, Brazil

Past and future UN climate conference hosts the UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil announced a “troika” with an aim to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, alive

India, UAE sign pact on trans-continental trade corridor

India, UAE sign pact on trans-continental trade corridor

The two countries also signed a bilateral investment treaty and exchanged cooperation agreements covering electrical interconnection, trade, and digital infrastructure

AW Rostamani, Zeekr to launch premium EVs in UAE

Luxury EVs: AW Rostamani, ZEEKR unveil new cars for UAE

ZEEKR’s premium models will be available for test drives and bookings starting from March

UAE allots $200m to fund innovation in developing nations

WGS 2024: UAE launches $200m technology fund for developing nations

The newly launched platform serves as a channel for countries worldwide to tap into the UAE’s technological expertise

UAE, Arab countries sign agreements to avoid double taxation

UAE signs agreements with Arab countries to avoid double taxation

The agreements seek to eliminate double taxation, additional taxes, indirect taxes, and tax evasion while addressing cross-border trade challenges

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UAE: Flexible working for private sector, remote learning for schools amid weather warnings

The adverse weather conditions are attributed to a surface low-pressure system extending from the southwest, accompanied by humid south-easterly winds

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UAE rains: Remote work for public sector workers on February 12

The meteorological authority has issued an advisory urging residents to observe safety protocols, particularly in areas prone to heavy rainfall

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OpenAI hits $2bn revenue milestone, looks for investors in UAE

Investors have valued the San Francisco-based startup at more than $80bn

UAE-Cambodia CEPA goes into effect: Here’s how free trade pacts lift growth

The agreement is expected to boost trade and investment flows in priority sectors such as logistics, infrastructure, travel, tourism, and renewable energy

AD Ports’ Maqta Gateway acquires 60% stake in Dubai Technologies

AD Ports’ Maqta Gateway acquires 60% stake in Dubai Technologies

The solution is expected to be a great addition to Maqta Gateway’s in-house single window offering for ports’ digitalisation

HONOR rides the wave of foldables

HONOR rides the wave of foldables

The Magic V2 comes with all the bells and whistles expected of a premium phone

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UAE: Sheikh Mohamed extends Year of Sustainability into 2024

The announcement reaffirms the nation’s commitment to establishing a sustainable and prosperous future for its people

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In or out? Saudi Arabia ‘still considering’ BRICS offer

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is said to be still considering an invitation to join the expanding economic bloc

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OPEC oil output sees biggest monthly fall in January: Trend watch

OPEC oil output in January registered the biggest monthly drop since July, as several members implemented new voluntary production cuts

BRICS: Dubai ranks 3rd among top 10 wealthiest cities, see full list here

Dubai lives up to its reputation as the ‘City of Gold’, hosting 72,500 millionaires, 212 of whom are centi-millionaires and 15 billionaires

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UAE job seekers looking at these key industries, reveals new survey

The survey revealed that the UAE’s job market is seeing a growing demand for digital skills, with IT being considered the leading industry for potential growth

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Landmark Digital Dirham payment to China marks CBUAE’s 50th anniversary

Facilitated through the multi-CBDC platform ‘mBridge’, the transaction utilised central bank-mandated digital currencies for international fund transfers

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Abu Dhabi clarifies speed limit rule on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road

Motorists driving below 120km/h on the first two lanes of the four-lane highway will be fined Dhs400

Global foreign direct investment grows 3% in 2023: UNCTAD

UAE attracts second-highest FDI inflow after US: UNCTAD

The UNCTAD report’s sectoral analysis for 2023 showed an uptick in project numbers in sectors that rely heavily on global value chains, including automotive, textiles, machinery and electronics

DIB reports 26% rise in full-year net profit

DIB’s full-year profit surges to Dhs7bn on higher interest income

The Shariah-compliant bank’s net operating revenues rose by 11 per cent YoY to reach Dhs11.7bn, while operating profit stood at Dhs8.5bn