Corporate

Dhaman report highlights robust growth and foreign investment in Arab F&B sector with UAE leading

Miguel Hadchity 29/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation announced that the Arab region’s food and beverage sector attracted 516 foreign direct investment projects between January 2003 and December 2024. These projects represented a

Logistics

AWOT Global Logistics launches regional HQ at Dubai Airport Freezone in strategic expansion move

Miguel Hadchity 26/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant development for the region’s logistics sector, Dubai Airport Freezone, a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, has officially inaugurated the new regional headquarters of AWOT Global Logistics Corporation. According to the Emirates News Agency, the opening ceremony was led by Arif […]

Corporate Transport

MENA business travel soars in 2025, driven by short trips and affordable regional flights, Tumodo report reveals

Miguel Hadchity 25/12/2025

Photo Credit: Tumodo Dubai, UAE — December 2025 —  The Middle East and North Africa region has cemented its status as a global business hub, with corporate travel demand experiencing significant growth in 2025. According to the annual business travel report released today by Tumodo, a B2B travel platform in the region, this surge is […]

Energy

Masdar’s Malaysian debut to forge southeast Asia’s largest floating solar powerhouse

Miguel Hadchity 24/12/2025

Photo Credit: X/@Masdar Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a landmark move for Malaysia’s clean energy landscape, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy giant Masdar has forged its inaugural partnership in the country, setting the stage for the largest floating solar project in Southeast Asia. The company, together with Malaysian partners Citaglobal and Tiza Global, has […]

Corporate

UAE’s Ministry of Finance achieves coveted ‘Great Place to Work’ certification

Miguel Hadchity 23/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has been formally certified as a “Great Place to Work,” securing a prestigious international benchmark for workplace excellence. This accolade, awarded by the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work, follows a rigorous and independent employee survey. According to […]

Finance

UAE cements ‘new economy’ as growth engine, hits 56k firms in key future sectors

Miguel Hadchity 22/12/2025

Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The UAE is steadily sculpting its economic future, transitioning from a foundation built on knowledge and innovation to a dynamic and resilient “new economy” model. Driven by a clear national vision, this transformation leverages advanced technology, flexible legislation, and a deep commitment to sustainability to diversify growth and cement

Energy Tech

UAE and Korea forge deeper ties in energy and advanced technology during high-level visit

Miguel Hadchity 19/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The bilateral relationship between the UAE and Korea is set to strengthen in strategic sectors including energy, industry and advanced technology, following an official visit led by the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, who’s also the Managing Director & Group […]

Finance News Tech UAE

Dubai’s DIFC joins global privacy alliance, pioneering new data standards

Miguel Hadchity 18/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Dubai International Financial Centre has become a member of the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum, marking a significant milestone as the first jurisdiction outside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation bloc to do so. According to the Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made during a recent […]

Real Estate

Sharjah unveils enhanced Real Estate Excellence Award for 2025, championing sustainability and innovation

Miguel Hadchity 17/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department has officially opened nominations for the highly anticipated 2025 cycle of the “Real Estate Excellence Award,” introducing a comprehensively upgraded set of criteria focused on sustainability, digital transformation, and corporate transparency. Registration is now active for

Kuwait Transport UAE

AD Ports Group and Kuwait Ports Authority forge partnership to develop Shuaiba Port container operations

Miguel Hadchity 16/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a move to strengthen maritime trade ties, AD Ports Group, a global leader in integrated trade, industry, and logistics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kuwait Ports Authority to jointly explore the development and operation of container facilities at Shuaiba Port. The signing […]

Sustainability UAE

UAE champions global environmental action and investment at UN Assembly in Nairobi

Miguel Hadchity 15/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — A high-level delegation from the UAE, led by Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, actively shaped the global environmental agenda at the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya.  Held from December 8-12, 2025, under the theme […]

Events Finance

Abu Dhabi cements global green finance leadership at landmark forum

Miguel Hadchity 12/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Abu Dhabi Global Market, in collaboration with the Global Climate Finance Centre, Hanwha, and the EU GCC Cooperation on green transition project, successfully convened the 8th Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum. Hosted on the final day of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the landmark event assembled […]

Events

Dubai’s Winter District 2025 returns with community mural celebrating unity and creativity

Miguel Hadchity 11/12/2025

Photo Credit: Supplied Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — For the third consecutive year, Winter District is transforming Dubai into a festive hub of community spirit and shared creativity. Starting December 13 and running until 28 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, this year’s edition, titled “A Canvas of Connection,” is set to place a special emphasis […]

Finance

Record-setting bond listing by Bank of China highlights Dubai’s role as financial bridge to global markets

Miguel Hadchity 10/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Nasdaq Dubai has announced the listing of a $500 million conventional bond issued by Bank of China Dubai Branch. According to the Emirates News Agency, the three-year floating-rate note, which matures in November 2028, was issued under the bank’s $40 billion Medium Term Note Programme. This […]

Real Estate

Sharjah launches unified digital hub for seamless real estate rental services

Miguel Hadchity 09/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant step toward a unified digital future, the Sharjah Digital Department, in partnership with Sharjah Municipality, has launched a comprehensive enhancement of rental services on the Aqari platform. According to the Emirates News Agency, this initiative places Aqari at the heart of Sharjah’s real […]

Crypto Events Finance

Dubai Customs forges strategic alliance with Binance to pioneer digital trade ecosystem

Miguel Hadchity 08/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Dubai Customs has entered a landmark partnership with global cryptocurrency leader Binance, signing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding during Binance Blockchain Week 2025. According to the Emirates News Agency, this collaboration underscores Dubai’s commitment to positioning itself at the forefront of the digital economy

Finance

World Bank forecasts strong UAE growth at 4.8%, highlights Gulf’s digital leap as key to diversification

Miguel Hadchity 05/12/2025

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The World Bank’s Gulf Economic Update for Fall 2025, forecasted that the UAE economy will grow by 4.8 percent in 2025. The report, titled “The Gulf’s Digital Transformation: A Powerful Engine for Economic Diversification,” confirmed the UAE continues to achieve strong and broad-based growth balanced […]

Events News Real Estate UAE

Sharjah cuts transaction fees to boost real estate investment at ACRES 2026

Miguel Hadchity 04/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Sharjah’s Real Estate Exhibition ‘ACRES’ 2026 has received a major boost following a decision by the Sharjah Executive Council to reduce property transaction fees for deals completed during the event. This comes as a move hailed as a significant milestone in reinforcing the emirate’s strategy to […]

Events Finance

UAE’s AMMROC and Egypt’s AOI forge strategic aviation alliance at EDEX 2025

Miguel Hadchity 03/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant move to bolster defence industrial integration, the Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Centre has inked three strategic Memoranda of Understanding with Egypt’s Arab Organisation for Industrialisation, represented by its leading industrial facilities. The signing ceremony, held at the Egyptian

Finance

Arab economies show resilience, forecast $4 trillion GDP in 2026 despite challenges

Miguel Hadchity 02/12/2025

Photo Credit: Dhaman Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — A new report from the Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation projected that the combined Gross Domestic Product of Arab nations will grow to approximately $4 trillion in 2026, signaling cautious economic optimism for the region. The forecast, detailed in Dhaman’s fourth quarterly investment bulletin for