As the global food trade continues to exceed USD 2 trillion annually, exporting nations are increasingly judged not only on origin, but on consistency, traceability, and their ability to meet evolving buyer expectations. For Sri Lanka, the UAE has emerged as a critical market within this
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Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare providers in the UAE and GCC, has today announced a strategic partnership with Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, to secure AED265m in financing, with provision for additional upsizing to support further projects. The financing
EnterpriseDB (EDB), the world’s leading Postgres data and AI company, today announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Dubai during GITEX Global 2025. This strategic expansion underscores EDB’s long-term investment in the region and recognises the GCC’s global leadership in sovereign AI adoption, innovation, and regulatory maturity. According to EDB’s latest
In a major boost for UAE-based micro, small and medium enterprises (mSMEs), Emirates Development Bank (EDB) and RAKBANK have announced the launch of a co-financing partnership totalling AED 1 billion to catalyse growth in national priority sectors. The landmark initiative was unveiled at the Make it in the Emirates Forum, held under the patronage of […]
A total of 32 landmark announcements and deals over USD 12 billion were announced at the second edition of Gateway Gulf 2024, which ran between 3 – 4 November. Organised by Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), the forum was attended by 250 ministers and business leaders from around the world and highlighted significant trade […]
Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, proudly concluded its participation in the 26th annual Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX). The event, which was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 1 to 3, 2024, highlighted
Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), announced the launch of the AGRIX Accelerator. This flagship program aims to transform the UAE’s agricultural sector by equipping farmers, agribusinesses, and technology providers with specialized financial solutions and cutting-edge agri-tech tools, supporting the UAE’s National Food Security
Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has received recognition at the Global Economics Awards 2024, securing two distinguished honors: Best Financing Solution for Economic Development – UAE 2024 and Best Bank for Industrial Development – UAE 2024. These accolades highlight EDB’s pivotal role in propelling economic growth and advancing industrial development in
Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”) today hosted the fourth edition of its EDB Connect forum series at the Mövenpick Resort – Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). This significant event, held in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s “Make it in the Emirates” initiative, convened key


















