Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability of the UAE, recently concluded a two-day visit to Brussels from March 6 to 7, 2025. During his trip, he engaged with senior officials and stakeholders in the energy and water sectors to reinforce the UAE’s partnership with the European Union (EU)....
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE met with Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation in various sectors. According to Gulf Today, their meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, focused on economic, trade, and investment opportunities,...
Smiles, a rewards-driven super app operated by e& UAE, has announced a partnership with Tencent Cloud aimed at enhancing digital commerce within the UAE. This collaboration, revealed during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, represents a significant step forward in the region’s digital landscape. As part of this partnership, Smiles will integrate Tencent Cloud’s...
SAP has announced a partnership with Metito Utilities, a global leader in sustainable water management solutions, to advance digital transformation using AI-powered cloud technology. This collaboration will involve the implementation of GROW with SAP, which aims to improve Metito’s operational agility and optimize its operations, thereby enhancing scalability, flexibility, and speed. As part of this...
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), recognized as the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has entered into an agreement with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). This partnership aims to supply sustainable district cooling services for the next phase of the Uptown Dubai development. The agreement will see Empower provide innovative cooling solutions...
An economic delegation from Abu Dhabi, led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), has recently concluded a successful visit to China, where they signed several key agreements aimed at improving cooperation between government agencies and private sector companies in both regions. This visit underscores the growing economic relationship between the two areas....
A recent important business meeting was held at The Chedi Al Bait Hotel in Sharjah by the Sharjah FDI Office, also known as Invest in Sharjah, and the Consulate General of the UAE in Geneva. This event was meant to strengthen business ties between Sharjah, UAE, and Neuchatel, Switzerland, and make it easier for people...
Ellucian, a leading provider of technology solutions for higher education, has announced the availability of its Ellucian Banner Software as a Service (SaaS) on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) node in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development enables higher education institutions in the Middle East to utilize a cloud-based Student Information System (SIS) powered...
Ericsson and stc Group have unveiled a strategic collaboration called the “Fusion Partnership” at the LEAP 2025 event, aiming to accelerate innovation and broaden their market opportunities. This partnership highlights their shared commitment to enhancing solutions and services for both businesses and consumers, which is expected to significantly shape the future landscape of the telecom...
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Fiji and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the establishment of the first UAE-Fiji Joint Business Council. This council aims to identify and facilitate trade and investment opportunities between the two nations. Manoa Kamikamica, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, described the signing of this...