The UAE on Tuesday signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with Malaysia and New Zealand as the Arab world’s second largest economy continues to bolster trade and economic ties with …
Egypt’s MSMEDA Allocates US$3 Million to Back Local Startups
Egypt’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has inked a US$3 million investment agreement with Egypt-based early-growth stage venture capital fund Foundation Ventures (FV) …
Report: VC in emerging markets plummeted by over 40% last year
Dubai VC investments in emerging markets such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) plummeted by over 40% compared to 2023, according to a new report. The data mirrors the wider global trend of …
Malaysia’s Yinson secures deal with investors including Abu Dhabi for US$1 billion funding
MALAYSIAN energy infrastructure firm Yinson Holdings said it has signed an agreement with a consortium of investors for a funding round in its unit that makes vessels used by the offshore oil and gas …
UAE President, New Zealand Prime Minister witness signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal’s maiden six-wicket for India as the hosts beat England by 75 runs in the third and final Twenty20 International …
Abu Dhabi’s ADIA Buys Stake in Canadian Firm in Hedge Fund Push
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is buying a minority stake in a Canadian platform that makes it easier to allocate capital to multiple hedge funds.
Abu Dhabi calls on pet owners to register cats and dogs
Abu Dhabi has called on pet owners in the emirate to register cats and dogs in the emirate. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is encouraging pet owners to register their cats and …
Sharjah Chamber, Jordanian delegation discuss strengthening trade, investment cooperation
The discussions focused on enhancing private sector communication, increasing investments, and exploring opportunities …
Bank Alfalah invests in UAE fintech Jingle Pay for 9.9% stake
UAE-based remittances fintech Jingle Pay has raised funding from Bank Alfalah, a Pakistan-based bank, for a 9.9% stake.
NMDC Energy inaugurates advanced fabrication yard in Saudi Arabia to drive regional growth
Ras Al Khair yard will deepen NMDC Energy’s project portfolio to meet increasing regional energy and manufacturing demand …
NMDC Energy opens $54.5mn advanced fabrication yard in KSA
The 400,000 sqm yard in Ras Al Khair yard will feature the latest technology and provide offshore facilities fabrication as well as onshore modularisation …
GMC to be governed by 18 Singaporean and 10 Abu Dhabi laws
Singapore’s 18 common laws and 10 Abu Dhabi Global Market financial services laws will govern Gelephu Mindfulness City. These laws, outlined in GMC Law …
Like ‘London 20 years ago’: Why global entrepreneurs are betting big on Dubai, everything you need to know
UAE has emerged as a global hub for entrepreneurs, offering a blend of tax benefits, strategic location, and business-friendly policies. According to Vadim Kouznetsov, Founder of JobX Dubai and …
Dubai Real Estate Trends 2025: Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Dubai
Dubai has long been a global hub for real estate investment, offering a unique blend of comfort living, tax-free benefits, and a rapidly growing economy. As …
German Customs confiscates 90kg of Dubai chocolate from woman
Officials at Hamburg airportconfiscated 90kg of luxury chocolate from a 33-year-old woman flying in from Dubai last month. The woman had not declared her 460 bars of chocolate, which weighed 200g each …
MENA Region’s Online Payments Platform Telr Partners with Apaya
Telr, the online payment gateway in the MENA, serving over 30,000 merchants across the region, announced a partnership with Apaya.
Malaysia to start talks for a Gulf free trade deal after Cepa with the UAE
Malaysia will start negotiations for a free-trade agreement with the Gulf countries in May as the South-East Asian nation aims to further strengthen trade and economic ties with the six-member bloc.