The World Trade Organization regulates large swathes of global trade, but is handicapped by a rule requiring full consensus for any decisions, and a dispute settlement system crippled by US opposition …
QuantumFy launches in the Middle East and joins MENA Fintech Association
QuantumFy, a global technology hub, today announced its expansion into the Middle East and its membership in the MENA FinTech Association (MFTA), aimed at driving business growth in the Middle East …
UAE fintech Kema raises $2 million pre-Seed
UAE-based fintech Kema has raised a $2 million pre-Seed round, led by Speedinvest with participation from the Dubai Future District …
Boosting cooperation in energy, digital infra, ports focus of PM Modi’s visit to UAE
Boosting cooperation in areas of energy, ports, fintech, digital infrastructure, railways and investment flows are set to be focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the United Arab Em …
‘On the table, if not on the menu’: Minister to discuss wine, lobster trade restrictions with Chinese counterpart
Australia’s trade minister says he will raise wine and lobster sanctions when he meets with his Chinese counterpart this month and that if wine tariffs are not removed by the end of March Australia …
JOBY Stock Alert: Joby Aviation Will Launch Air Taxis in the UAE
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) stock is up about 8% and trending on social media and financial news websites today. The catalyst for the gains and the attention was the firm’s announcement that it had …
Adnoc fires starting gun on major offshore expansion scheme
Umm Shaif project is a key element of company’s P5 production enhancement plan to boost Abu Dhabi’s oil production capacity to 5 million bpd by 2027 …
Iraq imports goods worth $86 million from Jordan in one month
The Jordanian Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday that Iraq was the largest importer of goods from Jordan in January.
Sharjah’s DGR meets international organisations to explore enhancing cultural heritage contribution
The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah has outlined the vision and strategies the emirate has put in place to strengthen the integration of culture, art and local heritage in its …
Sharjah Women’s Sports Club archers hit bull’s eye, Syria’s Hind win table tennis gold
The showdown, which took place at Al Bataeh Club on Sunday, saw the host team emerge victorious against the Abu Dhabi Archery Club in the grand finale.
Dubai backlogs prompt dnata to add a temporary cargo embargo
Ground handler dnata is implementing a two-day embargo on import shipments at its Dubai facilities as it tackles backlogs caused by a surge in demand. The …
FinTech LIVE Dubai: Cem Soydemir, Head of Payments, Swift
Taking to the virtual stage, Cem Soydemir, Head of Payments Go-To-Market (MEA, and South & Central Asia) at Swift will speak at FinTech LIVE Dubai …
WGS 2024: UAE’s big bet on artificial intelligence
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the UAE’s ambitions to become a global AI player and focuses on US-UAE AI business collaborations …
Arte Museum Set to Open in Dubai Mall on This Date!
Dubai, UAE – Digital art enthusiasts are in for a treat as a groundbreaking new museum, Arte Museum, is set to open its doors in Dubai Mall this February. Spearheaded by the renowned digital media …
UAE Free Zone Corporate Tax regime earns OECD’s ‘non-harmful’ recognition
The evaluation of the UAE’s Free Zone Corporate Tax framework was part of the OECD’s comprehensive review of regimes worldwide …
Zimbabwe: Zim, UAE Seek Closer Ties As Trade Jumps 300 Percent
UAE imports from Zimbabwe reached US$ 2.3 billion in 2021 compared to US$ 1.5 billion in 2020 and US$904 million in 2019. In 2023, trade between the two countries breached the US$3 billion mark with …
Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple: Preparations in full swing ahead of inauguration of ‘BAPS Mandir
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s opening of “BAPS Mandir,” the first Hindu temple, on February 14, preparations are well underway in Abu Dhabi. The temple volunteers have been ecstatic, calling …