In the middle of a huge desert some 50 kilometers from downtown AbuDhabi sits a vast array of solar panels, made and constructed by Chinese companies. The 2GW Al Dhafra PV2 (photovoltaic) solar power …
UAE: Meet Emirati green champion leading research in biofuel production
Sara Ishaq Alkhoori became one of the recipients of this year’s L’Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science International Award …
UAE imposes ban on fresh meat imports from Pakistan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed a ban on fresh meat imports from Pakistan via sea route after fungus was found on meat, according to ARY News. A restriction was imposed when fungus was …
93% of UAE’s small businesses plan to expand globally
In a survey conducted by global payments giant Visa, 93% of business owners in the country cited “expanding into new geographies as a focus for growth.” The percentage of UAE entrepreneurs looking to …
Sharjah approves $71mln Al Mudina water tank
The strategic project aims to ensure the provision of water in the region and serve agriculture and livestock projects …
Sharjah Airport serves over 2.8 million passengers during July and August of 2023
(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) September 20, 2023 –Sharjah Airport has welcomed more than 2.8 million passengers from over 30 countries on 17,700 flight movements, during the months of July and August …
AIIB’s first operational office opens in Abu Dhabi
An operational office for Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was opened at the Abu Dhabi Global Market – the first of its kind outside the bank’s headquarters in China. Mohamed …
China’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank opens first overseas office in Abu Dhabi
The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has set up its first overseas office at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
UAE: Ever heard of the September Surge? Why 75% of employees switch jobs, countries during this month
Yashfika is among the hundreds of expats that move to the UAE during or after the summer break, a phenomenon that is often termed the September Surge. This year, the number of new expats moving to …
Abu Dhabi SWF-Backed SPAC Becomes First to Merge, Finds UPP
ADC Acquisition Corporation entered into an agreement with ADQ Developmental Holding LLC providing for a business combination with Abu Dhabi-based United Printing & Publishing Sole Proprietorship LLC …
5G Technology Readiness and Commercialization Market Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis | Market Challenges and Forecast till 2030 | with 126 Pages
Recent research on the “5G Technology Readiness and Commercialization … Readiness and Commercialization Market Size 11.3 UAE 5G Technology Readiness and Commercialization Market Size 11.4 …
Fully digital election with biometric remote voting planned for United Arab Emirates
The UAE will allow remote voting through face biometrics provided by Scytl in its October federal election. Biometrics will also be used for in-person voting.
Russia becomes UAE’s top gold supplier as Ukraine sanctions bite
This figure represents roughly one-third of Russia’s annual mine production and more than 15 times the UAE’s imports from the country compared to the year before. Falling behind Russia as a top …
UAE oil exec and leader of next climate summit tells U.N., energy industry to ‘get after gigatons’ of emissions
The president-designate of this fall’s annual major global climate-change conference, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, himself an executive in an oil industry responsible historically for the bulk of …
As Africa Renewable Energy Finance Gap Widens, UAE Steps In With Major Investments
As Africa falls behind on renewable energy, the UAE steps in with major investments, filling an important climate finance gap ahead of the COP-28 climate summit in Dubai.
UAE Central Bank holds rates with Fed
The UAE Central Bank held its benchmark borrowing rate after the US Federal Reserve hit pause for the second time this year as core inflation and the labour market in the US slowed. The Fed held its …
UAE Central Bank holds interest rates steady as US Fed hits pause on hikes
The interest rate notification from CBUAE comes after the US Federal Reserve announced that it is maintaining its key policy rate unchanged …