Ethiopian Airlines celebrates inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi, strengthening air ties between Africa and the UAE with enhanced travel and trade links. Abu Dhabi: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most awarded airline, officially celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi, marking a new chapter in air connectivity between Africa and the United […]
DALIAN: Apple is closing one of its retail outlets in China for the first time since entering the market in 2008, marking a significant strategic retreat in what was once its second-largest market. The Parkland Mall store in Dalian City’s Zhongshan District will officially shut its doors on August 9. The iPhone maker stated that […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has launched a new resource titled The Entrepreneur’s AI Playbook, offering a detailed roadmap for leveraging artificial intelligence at every stage of building a business. The guide is part of the wider Create Apps in Dubai initiative, led by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al […]
Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union that includes a 15 percent tariff on most imports from EU countries. Speaking during a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland, Trump said the agreement followed intensive negotiations and aims to reduce […]
Ministry of Finance achieves record 96.57% customer satisfaction in H1 2025, resolving 97.3% of requests on first call and surpassing all service benchmarks. Dubai: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) recorded a major leap in service excellence during the first half of 2025, achieving a customer happiness score of 96.57%, and resolving 97.30% of requests on […]
Gulf Craft becomes MENA’s first shipyard to offer regulated crypto-to-fiat payments via ARP Pay, boosting UAE’s fintech leadership. Dubai: Gulf Craft has become the first shipyard in the MENA region to accept fully regulated crypto-to-fiat payments for yacht purchases, refit services, and marine solutions. This bold step positions the UAE as a leading destination for […]
DUBAI: DP World has reached a major milestone, mobilising over US$1 billion in working capital to support global trade through its Trade Finance platform. The funding has significantly boosted small and medium-sized businesses across emerging markets, helping ease the global trade finance gap. Through a blend of its own financing and partnerships with over 32 […]
HKTDC strengthens UAE-Hong Kong ties with four key trade fairs in October 2025, expanding opportunities in electronics, lighting, and innovation. Dubai: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to create new business avenues with four major Hong Kong trade fairs in October 2025, reinforcing bilateral ties with the UAE. Announced by Mr Daniel […]
Dubai Business Events secures 249 global bids in H1 2025, attracting 127,000+ delegates and reinforcing Dubai’s top global MICE destination status. Dubai: Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has announced a strong performance in the first half of 2025, securing 249 successful global bids to host business events through 2029. These events […]
Chinese eCommerce apps dominate UAE ad spend at 73%, challenging local brands as iOS gains traction and Android faces rising fraud. UAE: Chinese retailers continue to outpace competitors in the UAE mobile commerce market, with a commanding 73% of user acquisition (UA) ad spend in H1 2025, according to AppsFlyer’s latest State of eCommerce Mobile […]
LONDON: Global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced an ambitious plan to invest $50 billion in the United States by 2030, marking the company’s largest-ever single-country commitment. The move aims to scale up drug manufacturing, create jobs, and enhance domestic pharmaceutical capabilities across the US. AstraZeneca confirmed that the investment will support the development of a […]
