UK tech firms eye UAE for expansion
Dubai is gaining recognition as a secure and attractive destination for tech startups and investors, according to insights shared at the British Chamber
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UAE launches $11bn industrial financing plan
The UAE has announced a five-year plan to provide over $10.89bn in financing support for industrial companies through a coalition of national banks.
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New UAE blockchain payment partnerships
Ripple has expanded its presence in the UAE by signing strategic agreements with Zand Bank and fintech company Mamo, both of which will
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MENA IPO activity climbs in Q1 2025
The MENA region recorded a surge in IPO activity in the first quarter of 2025, with 14 companies going public and raising a
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WeRide launches robotaxi trials in Middle East
Autonomous driving firm WeRide has begun trial operations of its fully driverless Robotaxi fleet in Abu Dhabi, making it the first initiative of
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Etihad orders 28 Boeing aircraft in fleet expansion
Etihad Airways has signed a significant agreement with Boeing to purchase 28 wide-body aircraft, reinforcing the UAE flag carrier’s long-term growth strategy. The
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DLD launches inclusive real estate initiative
The Dubai Land Department, in partnership with the Community Development Authority, has launched the ‘Barwa’ programme – a first-of-its-kind, socially driven real estate
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UAE honours President Trump visit
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to invest $1.4tr in the US over the next decade, as part of strengthening bilateral economic and
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Amer Aqqad on disrupting the pet care industry with Bookmypet
Amer Aqqad founded Bookmypet in 2021 to address the gap he encountered in the regional pet care market. As a single online platform,
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US, Qatar sign $200bn Boeing deal
US President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim signed several major agreements this week, covering aviation and defense co-operation.