Zimbabwe has announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to train over 10 000 teachers and lecturers annually in artificial intelligence and digital literacy. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at advancing industrialisation and digital transformation within the country. Credit: TV Brics The announcement was made by Jenfan Muswere, the...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the country’s National Day. This gesture reflects the strong ties and mutual respect between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan. Credit: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs In...
Al Fanar Gas Group, which is the energy division of EHC Investment, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens Energy. This collaboration aims to promote decarbonisation and foster clean energy innovation throughout the United Arab Emirates. The two companies plan to co-develop clean energy solutions that will incorporate advanced digital technologies...
South Africa is embarking on a new venture to launch a dedicated national satellite through a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This collaboration aims to bolster South Africa’s capabilities in space technology and improve its digital infrastructure. Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Mondli Gungubele, confirmed the initiative at the SAMENA...
VEON is currently in discussions with Starlink regarding potential partnerships in all markets where the telecommunications group operates, as stated by its CEO Kaan Terzioglu on Wednesday. In addition to exploring partnerships, Terzioglu mentioned that the company is considering a dual listing of both VEON and its subsidiaries in the United Arab Emirates within the...
Bahrain’s non-oil exports saw a significant increase of 22%, reaching BD338 million ($896.59 million) in April 2025. This marks a rise from BD277 million in the same month of 2024. The data was released in the April 2025 Foreign Trade report by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). In parallel, Bahrain’s non-oil imports also rose...
The Philippines is looking to secure more investments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sovereign wealth funds through the pending Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). An official from the Department of Trade and Industry stated that the CEPA will create a framework for these investments, which is expected to be signed next month. Trade Undersecretary...
Abu Dhabi is emerging as a key player in the global industrial manufacturing sector, positioning itself to become a strategic industrial powerhouse. This transformation reflects a bold vision, disciplined execution, and targeted investments, particularly through the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy 2031 (ADIS). The strategy aims to double the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the emirate’s GDP...
The United Arab Emirates is experiencing a significant surge in energy demand as it embraces new technologies, particularly due to the rapid development of data centres. Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei highlighted this trend during his remarks at the World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi. He noted that the increasing population and...
GFH Financial Group, based in Manama, has raised its stake in Seef Properties to nearly 30%, strengthening its position in Bahrain’s real estate market. The investment firm announced on Tuesday that it has acquired an additional 15.63% of shares in Seef Properties, which now brings its total shareholding to 27.98%. Last year, GFH Financial had...