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The second edition of Voices of AI – the UAE-France Business Forum, brought together 200 industry leaders to advance Artificial Intelligence collaboration

News Desk 23/09/2026

The second edition of Voices of AI concluded successfully in Abu Dhabi, bringing together nearly 200 participants from across the UAE and France. The forum welcomed policymakers, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs and technology leaders for a day of high-level discussions on the future of

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Business France Appoints Jean-Philippe Arvert to Deepen Trade and Investment Ties Between France and the Near & Middle East

News Desk 10/09/2026

Business France has announced the appointment of Jean-Philippe Arvert as Regional Director for the Near & Middle East and French Trade & Investment Commissioner to the United Arab Emirates, opening a new chapter in the agency’s efforts to accelerate French companies’ development across the Gulf, the wider Near & Middle East region and the markets […]

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Middle East Energy 2026: France Backs the Gulf’s Drive for Smarter, More Resilient Power Grids

News Desk 27/08/2026

From 1 to 3 September 2026, France will participate in Middle East Energy 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Through a dedicated Business France Pavilion, 13 French companies will exhibit at the Business France Pavilion at Middle East Energy 2026, as the landmark event marks its 50th edition at Dubai World Trade Centre. The […]

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From Dialogue to Deals: Vision Golfe 2026 Accelerates France-GCC Partnerships

News Desk 23/06/2026

More than 1,200 participants, five ministers and public and private sector leaders gathered in Paris this week as Vision Golfe 2026 confirmed its position as the leading platform for France-GCC economic cooperation.   Held during a week that brought together some of the world’s most influential political, economic and technology leaders in Europe, Vision Golfe […]

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France and the UAE Deepen Strategic Economic Partnership Ahead of Vision Golfe 2026

News Desk 21/05/2026

France and the United Arab Emirates are further strengthening a long-standing strategic partnership built on trust, investment, innovation and a shared ambition for long-term transformation and sustainable growth. This momentum is being reinforced through the high-level visit of Louis Margueritte, CEO of Business France, to the UAE, aimed at deepening bilateral

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Emirates Hospitals Group Announces Strategic Collaboration with Nice University Hospital, France

News Desk 30/01/2026

Emirates Hospitals Group (EHG), one of the UAE’s leading integrated healthcare providers, has announced a strategic collaboration with Nice University Hospital (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice), France, a renowned European academic and tertiary care institution. The partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing clinical excellence, medical education,

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France at Beautyworld Middle East : Where Clean Beauty, Tech and Luxury Converge Sheikh Saeed Hall 2

PR News Desk 13/10/2025

From October 27 to 29, 2025, Beautyworld Middle East, the region’s flagship trade show, will once again host one of its largest national pavilions as 86 French brands gather under the Choose France banner. Organized by Business France, the French Pavilion will highlight the country’s global leadership in beauty and cosmetics. Visitors and industry partners […]

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France Showcases Green Tech Leadership at WETEX 2025

PR News Desk 22/09/2025

France is reaffirming its role as a key innovation partner at WETEX 2025, the leading exhibition platform for water, energy, and environmental technologies. From September 30 to October 2,13 innovative companies, including 9 first-time exhibitors, will gather under the French Pavilion, organized by Business France, to present groundbreaking solutions for water efficiency,

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Jiu-Jitsu National Team Departs for France to Compete in Grand Prix Paris Open 2025

PR News Desk 23/04/2025

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, departed early today for France to compete in the Grand Prix Paris Open 2025, taking place from April 25 to 27. Recognised as one of the premier events on the international jiu-jitsu calendar, the championship attracts some of the world’s top-ranked competitors. His Excellency Mohamed […]

Tech

Paris gets European Centre for AI Excellence

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025

Initiative by WEF and VivaTech The World Economic Forum (WEF) and VivaTech have jointly announced the establishment of a new European Centre for AI Excellence (CAIE) in Paris, France, which will launch later this year. The new centre will join the WEF’s global network of Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), which aims to […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Airbus to define France’s future maritime patrol aircraft

Arnold Pinto 09/02/2025

New study contract signed The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space, with Thales as a key partner, a new contract to conduct a risk-assessment study for the French military’s future maritime patrol aircraft programme. The 24-month study follows the architecture and feasibility work initiated at the

Automotive

Ineos Automotive’s Hambach facility resumes production

Arnold Pinto 22/01/2025

Of Grenadier and Quartermaster 4x4s Ineos Automotive has resumed production at its Hambach facility in France after a brief halt caused by a critical seat shortage caused by supplier insolvency. The production line for the Grenadier and Quartermaster 4×4 models is now back in full swing, marking a key milestone for the company after the […]

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Saint-Denis Hospital Center in France Implements Masimo SafetyNet® Telemonitoring

PR News Desk 09/09/2024

Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) today announced that Saint-Denis Hospital Center is adopting the use of the Masimo SafetyNet® cloud-based telemonitoring platform as part of an experimental mobile neonatology unit aimed at facilitating earlier discharge of premature newborns from the ICU to the home. Launched in February, this pioneering project allows vulnerable

Sport

Ticket sales for Paris 2024 Paralympics surge

News Editor 2 22/08/2024

Ahead of the Opening Ceremony One week before the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (August 28-September 8, 2024) commences, ticket sales have soared beyond 1.75 million. Since the start of the Olympic Games, more than 700,000 tickets have been sold – over 144 countries represented among ticket buyers – and many sessions are nearing total capacity. […]

Health Tech

Supersonic Imagine unveils MACH V4.2 software upgrade

News Desk 12/07/2024

Set to revolutionise ultrasound imaging Supersonic Imagine, the French company renowned for its groundbreaking advancements in multi-parametric ultrasound imaging, has unveiled its MACH V4.2 software upgrade. This latest release from the MACH series drastically increases penetration, addressing the healthcare industry’s need for greater depth and accurate diagnosis,

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How can France Early elections influence the Euro’s performance?

News Desk 03/07/2024

The far-right in France is on the rise, according to the results of Sunday’s early elections. Marine Le Pen, the National Rally Party’s initial opponent of French President Emmanuel Macron in the previous presidential election, is leading this movement. Without a doubt, the success of this political movement would give rise to several worries about […]

Space UAE

French Space Delegation Visits The UAE

Arnold Pinto 14/06/2024

To Boost Space Sector Partnerships A high-level delegation representing leading French space companies visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from June 3 to June 4, 2024, as part of a ‘French Space Tour’ organised by Business France, the national agency that facilitates the international development of the French economy. The mission, a testament to the […]

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RegenLab France Receives Prestigious EU-EIB Innovation Champion Award

News Desk 13/06/2024

RegenLab, a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of patented cell and tissue engineering medical devices, has been honored with the “Innovation Champion Award” by the European Investment Bank (EIB) at the European Convention Center in Luxembourg. This prestigious award recognizes RegenLab France’s commitment to

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UAE participates in VivaTech 2024 in France supporting growth & expansion of Emirati SMEs in foreign markets

News Desk 27/05/2024

A UAE delegation led by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, participated in VivaTech 2024 for entrepreneurship and technology, which was recently held in Paris. The national delegation’s participation in the leading global event was aimed at enabling national SMEs to attract new investments and showcase their products and services […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Airbus Helicopters And Babcock Secure EC145 Contract

News Desk 13/05/2024

To Support French Ministry’s Helicopter Fleet In a move to bolster the operational capabilities of the Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale, Airbus Helicopters and Babcock have clinched a pivotal contract to provide comprehensive support for the French Ministry of Interior’s fleet of 48 EC145 helicopters. The 12-year agreement, set to commence this year,