Dubai launches family business management programme
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE has unveiled the Dubai Family Business Management Programme, according to the Government of Dubai Media Office. The programme, which is a project of the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, seeks to empower and […]
Automechanika Dubai 2023: Biggest-ever edition begins at DWTC
More than 1,800 exhibitors from over 60 countries are converging at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for Automechanika Dubai 2023. This is the show’s largest edition in its two-decade run. The event, which began today (October 2) will run until October 4. It is witnessing a year-on-year growth in exhibitor participation to the tune of […]
DEWA commissions second unit of 4th phase of Dubai solar park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned the 200 megawatt (MW) second unit of the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, with an estimated cost of up to Dhs15.8bn, according to the Government of Dubai Media Office. The fourth phase of the solar park uses the Independent Power Producer model. Iset […]
Swiss bank Lombard Odier plans expansion after getting new Dubai licence
Swiss private bank Lombard Odier plans to double its headcount in the UAE within three years after obtaining a licence to operate from Dubai’s financial centre, one of its senior executives told Reuters on Thursday. The bank, which has had a representative office in Dubai, a major regional financial hub, for 17 years and a branch in […]
UNGA78: UAE, India foreign ministers meet, discuss COP28
The UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York, reported state news agency WAM. The meeting, held against the backdrop of longstanding friendly relations, focused […]
ADNOC Distribution board approves $350m interim dividend
ADNOC Distribution’s board of directors has approved an interim dividend of $350m (Dhs1.3bn) for the first six months of 2023, equivalent to 10.3 fils per share. The interim dividend represents the first part of the expected full-year 2023 dividend payment of a minimum of $700m (Dhs2.57bn), which is equivalent to 20.57 fils per share, in […]
India to export rice to the UAE: 75,000 tonnes approved through NCEL
The Indian government will allow the export of rice to the UAE. This exception to the export ban was made by the Indian government for a pre-determined quantity of non-basmati white rice. According to the notification by India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade on Monday evening, the UAE will receive to the tune of 75,000 tonnes […]
Alpha Dhabi enters wastewater treatment industry with majority acquisition in Metito Holdings
Alpha Dhabi Holding announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Metito Holdings, a global leader in the water and wastewater treatment industry, as per state news agency WAM. Pending regulatory approvals, this transaction marks Alpha Dhabi’s strategic entry into the water and wastewater treatment domain. The acquisition underscores the company’s commitment to diversifying its portfolio […]
ADNOC Distribution launches 3 service stations in Egypt
ADNOC Distribution , the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has inaugurated three ADNOC service stations in Egypt, strategically located in key areas across Greater Cairo to offer a full range of vehicle services to the local communities. The Company plans to open a further six ADNOC service stations nationwide by the end of 2023, […]
UAE, China’s Hainan province sign private-sector agreements to enhance trade
The UAE and China’s Hainan Province have expanded bilateral trade and investment ties through the signing of four significant private-sector agreements, as per state news agency WAM. The signing ceremony took place during the Hainan Promotion Conference in Dubai and featured the presence of Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for […]