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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has officially opened a new two-lane bridge on Sheikh Rashid Road. This bridge spans 605 meters and is designed to accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. The RTA aims to enhance traffic flow and improve connectivity in the area with this new infrastructure development. The bridge...
Egypt’s annual inflation rate dropped to 23.4% in December 2024, down from 25% the previous month, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). This decline was mainly driven by a 1.7% dip in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices, with vegetables showing the most significant drop of 14%. Other food items like...
Uzbekistan and the UAE have taken their partnership to new heights, forming a strategic alliance rooted in trust between their leaders, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the UAE’s leadership. This collaboration has sparked growth in trade, economic, industrial, technological, and cultural sectors. Investments from the UAE in Uzbekistan have been rising steadily, with $1.08 billion invested...
The UAE has introduced new value-added tax (VAT) rules for businesses dealing in gold, diamonds, and other precious materials. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the update on Friday, which expands the ‘reverse charge mechanism’ to include traders in these sectors. Under this updated system, suppliers are no longer responsible for charging and collecting VAT...
The United Arab Emirates and Mexico are working closely to boost trade and investment, aiming to create stronger partnerships between their business communities. During an official visit to Mexico City, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, held discussions with top Mexican officials, including Juan Ramon de Lafuente, Minister...
Dubai is cementing its position as a global leader in the digital economy, offering diverse opportunities and advantages for businesses, startups, and innovators. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, highlighted the emirate’s unique strengths during a fireside chat at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, organized by the UAE Government Media Office....
Qatar has announced two ambitious plans to strengthen its non-oil economy and secure $100bn in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2030. The strategies, reported by the state-run Qatar News Agency, are part of the Qatar National Vision 2030 framework and aim to promote sustainable growth while increasing the private sector’s contribution to the nation’s GDP....
The UAE and Brazil have taken a significant step in their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on mineral exploration, energy, and mining cooperation. The agreement was finalized during a meeting between His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Brazil’s Minister of Mines...
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a Federal Decree appointing new leadership for the UAE Aid Agency. According to the official announcement by WAM, H.E. Dr. Tareq Ahmed Mohamed Al Ameri has been named Chairman, while H.E. Sultan Mohamed Saeed Al Shamsi will serve as Vice Chairman. Dr....
ADNOC Gas has announced the awarding of three major contracts worth $2.1 billion (approximately AED 8 billion) to strengthen its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply infrastructure. These contracts will establish key facilities to support the Ruwais LNG Project, which aims to double ADNOC Gas’ LNG production capacity. The contracts include a $1.24 billion deal for...