Grant Thornton UAE Group, a leading financial services firm, has announced the opening of its new office in Sharjah. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory and demonstrates its commitment to the Northern Emirates and the wider UAE.
The Tawazun Council, a state agency in the UAE established to develop the country’s defense and security industry, has announced the official launch of Tawazun Quality and Conformity (TQC) Company.
Sharif Al Olama, Deputy Minister of Energy and Petrochemical Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has announced that the UAE plans to install more than 500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of 2025.
International Holdings Company - IHC, a global investment firm focused on creating dynamic value networks, announced its preliminary financial results for the full year 2024. The company’s revenue reached AED 92.8 billion, representing a significant increase of 54.4% compared to AED 60.1 billion in 2023.
Dubai Water and Electricity Authority - DEWA announced its preliminary and unaudited financial results for 2024 on Monday. The authority recorded consolidated annual revenue of AED 30.98 billion, EBITDA of AED 15.70 billion and net profit after tax of AED 7.24 billion.
As the 2025 two-day AI Action Summit kicks off in Paris, a major push to position Europe as a global leader in AI is taking shape. The EU AI Champions Initiative, a program to boost AI technologies in Europe led by global investment firm General Catalyst, has issued a call for action, calling for simplified AI regulations, increased investment in infrastructure ...
The 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025 (GISS 2025) and its accompanying exhibition, the Global Sustainable Aviation Market (GSAM 2025), an initiative by the UAE and under the auspices of ICAO to accelerate global efforts to develop alternative and low-carbon fuels for the international aviation sector, opened today in Abu Dhabi.
The National Statistics and Information Office of the acting government of Afghanistan announced that for the first time this year, a comprehensive cotton survey has been conducted in 15 provinces of the country.
Abdullah bin Tawq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), stressed the vital role of the aviation sector in the global economy, saying that in some countries it accounts for 12 to 13 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), an arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) for the development and regulation of the business sector, announced a significant growth in the issuance of business licenses and compliance indicators in the emirate’s mainland and non-financial free economic zones in 2024....
Ministry of Finance of Japan announced that the country recorded a current account surplus of 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, the highest return on foreign investment ever.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is expected to have a significant impact on the economy in the UAE. The country is projected to rank third globally, after China and the United States, in the share of AI in the economy.
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) announced that the emirate set a new record in 2024, welcoming 18.72 million international overnight visitors, a 9% increase over the previous year.
The World Government Summit, which will be held in Dubai from February 11 to 13 under the theme “Shaping the Governments of the Future,” has named Dubai Chambers of Commerce as its featured partner.
G42, a UAE-based leading technology company, and Microsoft have officially launched a Responsible AI Foundation, the first of its kind in the Middle East.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced its participation in the World Government Summit (WGS) 2025, which will be held in Dubai from February 11 to 13 under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”.
Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, has said that Expo 2020 Dubai will play a significant role in the success of Expo 2025 Osaka.
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it will change the standard unit of measurement for water consumption to cubic meters from March 2025.
