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 […]
One visa for six countries: UAE’s plan for GCC travel
The UAE and other GCC countries are working towards introducing a common visa system that will ease travel and give a boost to regional tourism. The disclosure was made by the UAE’s Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq at the on going Future Hospitality Summit in Abu Dhabi.Future Hospitality Summit in Abu Dhabi. He said the UAE […]
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 […]
DCT Abu Dhabi, Mubadala to invest Dhs50m in cultural industry
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Mubadala Foundation have signed a partnership deal to invest Dhs50m in the emirate’s cultural industry over the next five years. The partnership seeks to transform and elevate the city’s vast cultural landscape. Mubadala Foundation has been appointed an ‘Education & Community Partner’ […]
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, […]
ADNOC & TAQA reach financial close on sustainable water supply project
ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) have completed the financial closing of their $2.2 billion (AED8.3 billion) strategic project in order to provide sustainable water supply for ADNOC’s onshore operations. This strategic investment between two Abu Dhabi energy giants entails developing and operating facilities to sustainably treat and supply seawater for ADNOC’s operations […]
Sheikh Hamdan unveils Dubai Economic Leadership Program
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has launched the Dubai Economic Leadership Program. The new program intends to prepare the next generation of competent Emirati talent to lead Dubai’s vital sectors by enriching them with knowledge of the latest economic trends […]
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 […]
DEWA adopts new Microsoft generative AI tool
State-owned utility service provider, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted Microsoft Power Platform and its AI-powered tool Copilot. The move is part of DEWA’s efforts to utilize the latest global technologies in all areas and benefit from the capabilities of generative AI to enhance DEWA’s digital transformation. Copilot will assist software developers at […]
Abu Dhabi International Airport trials new Terminal A operations
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said its assets under management (AuM) surged by a record 35 per cent in the first half of the year, as the city’s main financial centre continues to attract major global and regional players. The latest data from the financial hub shows that a total of 102 asset managers, […]