UAE and New Zealand eye $5bn in future trade
The UAE and New Zealand have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at deepening trade relations and unlocking fresh investment opportunities between the two nations.
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New plan to draw 10,000 influencers to UAE
The newly-unveiled Creators HQ marks a pivotal moment for the content creation industry, aiming to position the UAE as a global hub for digital media and attract 10,000 influencers to the region.
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UAE industrial growth a win for entrepreneurs
The UAE’s industrial sector has experienced remarkable growth in financing thanks to both government initiatives and private enterprise. This push is instrumental in the UAE’s ‘Operation 300 Billion’ strategy, which seeks to transform the country’s industrial sector, increasing its contribution to the GDP from $36bn to $82bn by 2031.
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CBI invests in AI solutions for farmers
The UAE-based bank CBI has announced its strategic investment in Boomitra, an award-winning carbon project developer and Earthshot Prize laureate. The partnership aims to advance regenerative agriculture across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia by deploying cutting-edge AI-enabled solutions to empower farmers and strengthen climate resilience.
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FedEx supercharges e-commerce in UAE and KSA
FedEx has introduced its FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP) service in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, a move set to enhance the region’s e-commerce sector. Designed for e-commerce packages weighing up to 20 kg, FICP aims to empower regional e-tailers by offering a balance of speed and affordability.
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ME consumers demand personalised brand emails
A new analysis of 17.3 billion emails reveals that Middle Eastern consumers increasingly demand personalised digital experiences. With the region adopting a digital-first approach, email marketing remains a key channel for brands aiming to generate ROI.
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Decision close for Dubai self-driving challenge
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed the finalists for the 4th Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025. Five organisations (consortiums and companies) have advanced to the final stage.
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EGA targets greater female representation
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced that it has recruited 113 Emirati women in 2024, representing more than half of the total 220 UAE Nationals hired during the year.
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Damac invests $20bn in US data centres
One of the top private developers in the UAE, Damac Properties, will invest $20bn in US data centres. The investment, made through Damac Group’s fully-owned subsidiary EDGNEX, feeds into an existing boom for constructing data centres used in the development of AI and the expansion of cryptocurrency.
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UAE passport gets stronger in 2025
The UAE has solidified its position as a leading global passport, ranked among the top 10 most powerful passports in the world, according to the just-released 2025 Henley Passport Index.