U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a very important country, and he confirmed that he will definitely visit it. He emphasized the significance of the UAE, mentioning, “There is a great leader in the UAE, and I hosted his brother here; he is a wonderful man, and...
Motorists in the UAE will benefit from lower fuel prices in April, as confirmed by the UAE Fuel Price Committee on Monday. The price of Super 98 petrol will decrease to AED 2.57 per litre, down from AED 2.73 per litre. Additionally, Special 95 will fall to AED 2.46 per litre from AED 2.61, while...
Chinese technology firm Baidu plans to introduce an autonomous ride-hailing service in the UAE by the end of 2025. This initiative will be executed through its unit, Apollo Go, which has signed an agreement with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to commence testing and offering autonomous driving services in the emirate. As part of...
Finsmeira has announced a significant investment of 859 million dirhams to establish a series of retail jewelry stores and advanced manufacturing units in the UAE and India. This initiative is set to unfold over the next two years and represents a substantial expansion for the company, particularly in the UAE. Finsmeira plans to open main...
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has recently accredited two international organizations: Academia Sinica in Taiwan and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Notably, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is the first research organization in the UAE to receive the prestigious AAHRPP “gold seal.” With this new accreditation,...
The Agthia Group, listed in Abu Dhabi, has successfully acquired a 100 percent stake in the UAE mineral water desalination company Riviere. This strategic acquisition is expected to significantly enhance Agthia’s household customer base, allowing the company to triple its reach and strengthen its position in the water and food segment. With this acquisition, Agthia...
EHC Investment, through its energy division Emirates International Gas (EIG), has successfully completed the acquisition of Al Fanar Gas Group. This company is recognized as Abu Dhabi’s largest gas distributor and maintenance provider, as well as one of the leading gas service firms in the UAE. This strategic acquisition is expected to enhance EHC’s long-term...
The Agthia Group, which is listed in Abu Dhabi, has acquired a 100% stake in Riviere, a UAE mineral water desalination company. This strategic move is expected to triple Agthia’s household customer base and enhance its revenue growth in the water and food segment by 6.5%. Agthia plans to retain the Riviere brand following the...
Hotpack Global, a leading UAE-based company in sustainable packaging solutions, has completed the installation of a 2.2 MW rooftop solar power system at its manufacturing facility located in the National Industries Park (NIP) in Dubai. This project is among the largest rooftop solar installations within the NIP area, highlighting Hotpack’s commitment to sustainability and renewable...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in a phone conversation with Faustin-Archange Touadéra, the President of the Central African Republic, to discuss advancing trade partnerships. This dialogue focused on the objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which was signed on March 6 during Touadéra’s working visit to the...