In a bid to strengthen trade and economic ties between China and the UAE, Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair), one of the world’s leading international trade events, kicked off its promotional …
Mahadev app case: ED freezes assets worth Rs 580 crore of Dubai-based hawala operator
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has commenced the process of issuing a red corner notice against the kingpins of Mahadev Book illegal betting app, Ratan Lal Jain. Ratan Lal Jain & Girish Talreja, …
WTO MC13 in Abu Dhabi collapses with no deals in agriculture, fisheries
WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi collapses, India retains policy space, e-commerce moratorium extended, unresolved issues to be discussed further.
WTO agrees to extend moratorium on e-commerce tariffs at Abu Dhabi meeting
World Trade Organisation member countries meeting in Abu Dhabi have agreed to the extension of a moratorium on e-commerce tariffs for another two years amid efforts to support the growth of trade …
WTO MC13: Abu Dhabi meet ends with no consensus on agri, fisheries
Despite intense negotiations over five days, the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ended without consensus on some of the key issues.
Startup sparks fury for shipping 100,000-year-old Arctic ice to chill cocktails in Dubai
A Greenland start-up is being accused of doing titanic damage to the environment by shipping ice from glaciers over 100,000 years old to be used in cocktails served at high-priced bars in Dubai.
Fintech wave: Internet access spurs Kenya digital innovation
[Elvis Ogina, Standard] In the heart of Kenya’s bustling financial sector, a quiet revolution has been unfolding, powered by the relentless rise of financial technology (fintech). With just about 15 …
WTO fails on major reforms, extends digital tariff ban in Abu Dhabi meeting
World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators failed to break a deadlock on major reforms on Friday despite talks extending deep into overtime in Abu Dhabi, in what some delegates said was a triumph of …
Physics meets wellness in a remarkable new club in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi — with its skyscrapers, Formula 1 and a lot of air conditioning — is not the obvious choice for a wellness retreat. But I was lured to Kintsugi Space, a new, women-only members’ club, for …
Masdar acquires 49% stake in 3GW UK Dogger Bank South projects
German utility RWE will retain a 51% share and manage the development, construction and operation of the wind farms.
UAE records lowest temperature of 2.4°C, chilly breeze to continue
00am UAE local time. Active northwesterly winds blow at 40 km/h, while the sea was rough in the Arabian Gulf with waves reaching as high as seven feet offshore. According to the National Centre of …
UAE: Suspension of e-commerce tariffs extended by 2 more years at WTO
M embers of the World Trade Organization have agreed to extend a moratorium on tariffs on electronic commerce for another two years at a high level meeting, according to a documen …
Abboud: Delighted to release special camera holding Sharjah’s name
Sharjah24: Asaad Abboud, the Regional Manager of Leica (Middle East), revealed the release of a special monochrome camera holding the name and logo of Sharjah at the International Photography Festival …
Startup is shipping 100,000-year-old Arctic ice from Greenland to chill cocktails in Dubai
A Greenland start-up is being accused of doing titanic damage to the environment by shipping ice from glaciers over 100,000 years old to be used in cocktails served at high-priced bars in Dubai.
Mahadev app: ED freezes assets worth Rs 580 crore of Dubai-based ‘hawala-operator’
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action in the ongoing investigation into the Mahadev app-linked money laundering case. On Friday, the ED announced the freezing of various …
Dubai Customs Unveils Groundbreaking Bachelor Degree: Nurturing Trailblazers In Customs And International Trade
Dubai 01 Mar 2024: Dubai Customs has introduced the latest version of the Bachelor’s program in Customs and International Trade as part of its dedication to incentivize and inspire department …
Dubai Customs unveils groundbreaking bachelor degree
Dubai: Dubai Customs has introduced the latest version of the Bachelor’s program in Customs and International Trade as part of its dedication to incentivize and inspire department employees towards …