The Gulfood International Exhibition, one of the world’s largest trade events in the food and beverage industry, was held in Dubai from February 17 to 21.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Economic Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Acting Government of Afghanistan, met with Jamshid Khajaev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, in Tashkent and discussed trade relations between the two countries.
IDEX 2025, which took place in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21, also showcased advanced robotic vehicles. Several companies presented their latest innovations in the field at the global event.
The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the UAE Consulate General in Geneva held a high-level business roundtable at the Chedi Al Bait Hotel in Sharjah to discuss strengthening bilateral economic ties and investment opportunities in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
The Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has announced its partnership with the renowned Indian multinational food brand, Haldiram's, to establish one of the largest saffron processing facilities in the Middle East. This agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Gulfood exhibition in Dubai.
The Khalifa Economic Zones Group (KEZAD) and ETG Bio Green Polymer, a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, have announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement to establish a state-of-the-art compostable polymer plant in KEZAD A.
The Tawazun Council, responsible for managing acquisitions and contracts for the UAE's defense and security entities, announced the signing of 15 new contracts valued at AED 1.43 billion with national and international companies.
EDGE, a leading Emirati defense technology company, has announced that SIATT, a Brazilian arms manufacturer in which EDGE holds a 50% stake, will obtain a deal from the Brazilian Navy to supply advanced MANSUP anti-ship missiles. These missiles will be integrated into the upcoming Tamandaré-class frigates of the Brazilian Navy.
Emirates SkyCargo has been named ‘International Airline of the Year’ for the second consecutive year at the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Transport.
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a subsidiary of the UAE’s EDGE Group, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Intermarine, a leading designer and builder of minehunter and surveillance vessels, patrol vessels and fast boats, to explore opportunities for collaboration in this area.
Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi stressed his country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Emirati companies in the energy sector, praising Dragon Oil’s investments and its role in supporting oil and gas production.
The International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2025, currently underway in Abu Dhabi, is also focusing on advanced AI-powered technologies that are redefining modern warfare.
YesAgain, one of the world’s largest Microsoft-Authorized Refurbishers for electronics maintenance companies and an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified, has launched its new Middle East facility in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone).
KATIM, a subsidiary of UAE’s EDGE, active in development of innovative and ultra-secure communication and data protection solutions, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nokia, a global leader in B2B technology innovation, to develop and deliver secure communication networks for defense applications in the United Arab Emirates.
Thales Group, a French company active in the fields of aerospace, space, defense, security and transportation, announced that it is set to launch a strategic project to establish a radar manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways announced its full-year 2024 results on Wednesday, February 19. The figures showed the company performing strongly across all key metrics with a net profit of 1.7 billion dirhams ($476 million) after tax.
Calidus, a leading UAE-based defense equipment manufacturing company, announced on Wednesday the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Safran Electronics & Defense of France, a global leader in aerospace, defense and security systems.
