Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has called on UAE-based firms, including Etisalat and the global technology group e&, to enhance their investments in Pakistan’s telecom sector. During a meeting in Dubai with Khalifa Al Shamsi, the CEO of e& life and e& international, Dar emphasized that Pakistan...
The Department of Government Enablement—Abu Dhabi (DGE) highlighted Abu Dhabi’s advancements in artificial intelligence at the Microsoft AI Tour held in Dubai this week. During the event, DGE delivered a keynote that focused on the innovative use of AI through its transformative TAMM platform, which aims to redefine public services. TAMM, an AI-powered government services...
In a significant advancement in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the UAE is partnering with France to establish a 1 gigawatt (GW) AI data centre. This mega project will see the UAE invest billions of euros, making it the largest AI facility of its kind in Europe, according to the French presidency. The announcement...
Speaking at the inaugural Plug and Play Middle East Summit, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, told the audience about the significant impact of advanced technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), in revolutionizing global trade. He also emphasized the importance of embracing innovation to foster a new era...
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) celebrated significant achievements in 2024 across the financial, banking, and insurance sectors, setting a positive trajectory for the future of the UAE’s financial landscape. The CBUAE emphasized its role in fostering monetary and financial stability, managing reserves, and developing secure financial infrastructure through innovative digital solutions. These efforts...
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, held a meeting with Andrew R. Jassy, the President and CEO of Amazon, on January 28, 2025. The discussion focused on ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance the strategic partnership between Abu...
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE capital’s international financial centre, has officially launched its all-in-one mobile app. This app aims to redefine how businesses, employees, and residents interact within the financial district. By streamlining connectivity, it provides seamless access to exclusive tools and services, enhancing the overall experience for users in ADGM’s dynamic...
The Government of the United Arab Emirates, alongside the World Economic Forum, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP). This significant agreement was announced during the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, taking place in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to 24, 2025. GRIP aims to...
The OPEC Fund for International Development is providing a loan of US$50 million to enhance the rehabilitation, upgrading, and maintenance of National Route PY22 and its access roads in the Concepción department of northern Paraguay. This funding is part of a larger initiative that includes a US$135 million loan from CAF – Development Bank of...
During the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of Economy and Chairman of the UAE Circular Economy Council, underscored the UAE’s strategic role in the circular economy. Participating in a session titled “Turning Plastic Waste into Raw Materials: Fueling the Circular Economy,” he highlighted...