Silal, the leading agri-food and technology company in Abu Dhabi, has announced a strategic partnership with Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group (SVG), a prominent Chinese firm known for vegetable seed breeding and counter-seasonal production. This partnership was formalized today at the Make it in the Emirates 2025 forum, where both parties outlined their plans for a...
Crepa Crepa has officially arrived in the UAE, marking its debut in Abu Dhabi. Originating from the picturesque Greek island of Kos, this popular creperie brings a unique twist to the local food scene. Located in My City Centre Masdar, Crepa Crepa offers a variety of sweet and savoury street food options, including live-prepared dishes,...
Qatar has announced a significant $1.2 trillion economic pledge during a recent visit from former U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a strategic move in the realm of international finance. This announcement was made in Doha, where the two parties finalized several key agreements, including a remarkable $96 billion plan by Qatar Airways to acquire up...
Mubadala Investment Company PJSC has announced the launch of its new life sciences subsidiary, Mubadala Bio. This initiative aims to strengthen domestic drug manufacturing and position Abu Dhabi as a regional hub for biopharma innovation. Mubadala Bio will concentrate on the production and distribution of therapeutic products, with a key focus on enhancing national drug...
Khalifa University of Science and Technology has announced that it will host the eighth edition of the RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP 2025) in Abu Dhabi. The event is scheduled to take place from December 12 to December 16, 2025. This prestigious robotics competition aims to promote research and education in the field of robotics and artificial...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to offer industrial companies more than Dh40 billion, equivalent to approximately $10.89 billion, in financing over the next five years. This initiative aims to stimulate growth within the industrial sector and encourage expansion among various firms. In addition to the financing, the UAE government is launching a Dh1...
The UAE Government, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), has announced the launch of the 2025 edition of the Global Future Councils, which is set to take place in Dubai from October 14 to 16, 2025. This significant event will feature 36 councils that will bring together 700 experts from over 580 organizations...
The Dubai Municipality has successfully completed a two-kilometre-long Dubai Creek wharf on the Deira side, with the project costing AED 112 million. This initiative is designed to enhance the quay’s infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and boost the commercial and tourism appeal of the historical waterway. Significant upgrades included raising the retaining wall height to 8.3...
IDCentriq, a leader in biometric authentication technologies, has confirmed its role as an official sponsor at Seamless Middle East 2025. This significant event will take place from May 20 to 22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. During the event, IDCentriq will unveil its innovative ePalm Palm-Vein Identification Technology, designed specifically for secure and contactless...
Dubai has firmly established itself as a significant player in the global diamond trade, with recent statistics confirming that more than 1.06 billion carats of rough and polished diamonds were traded through the city over the past five years. In 2024 alone, 179 million carats were traded. These figures were announced by Ahmed Bin Sulayem,...