Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 11:18 am

UAE-Canada CEPA negotiations to begin soon: Thani Al Zeyoudi

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, affirmed that negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Canada will begin in the coming period. He said the agreement is expected to double bilateral trade to more than...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 11:15 am

Ministry of Defence, Abu Dhabi Police sign contracts worth AED25.4 billion at Dubai Airshow 2025

Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) - the national authority mandated to enable, regulate, and sustain the UAE’s defence and security industrial ecosystem - announced the signing of nine new contracts worth a total of AED1.012 billion on behalf of the Ministry of Defence on the fifth ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 11:13 am

Emirati entrepreneurs set sail for success at Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

Nestled on the tranquil shores of the UAE’s capital, the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) is a vibrant platform for national entrepreneurship, bridging a love of the sea with a spirit of innovation. ADIBS is not just about luxury boats and the latest navigation...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 11:11 am

Canada-UAE Investment Summit strengthens bilateral ties, unlocking new growth as trade relations surpass AED 260 bn

The Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC), in partnership with ADNOC and XRG, hosted the Canada-UAE Investment Summit in Abu Dhabi today, bringing together senior government officials, institutional investors, and private-sector leaders from both nations. The high-level forum underscored the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 11:09 am

UAE, South Africa sign protocol to deepen bilateral air transport relations

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed a protocol amending the Air Services Agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic of South Africa, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the air transport sector between the two countries. The protocol was signed on...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 11:03 am

UAE cements global AI leadership with focus on human capital, training

The United Arab Emirates is reinforcing its leading position in developing national expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) through strategic initiatives aimed at building human capital and preparing a generation of experts to spearhead digital transformation. The UAE places people at the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 10:47 am

Saudi Arabia values REE discoveries at SAR 375B: Alkhorayef

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, said rare earth element (REE) discoveries in the Kingdom are valued at around SAR 375 billion, as part of the country’s total estimated mineral wealth, which has increased by 90% since 2018 to SAR 9.4 trillion in 2024. He said...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 10:44 am

Al Akaria inks deal with Expo 2030 Riyadh for initial works at Expo 2030 site

Saudi Real Estate Co. (Al Akaria), through its subsidiary Saudi Real Estate Infrastructure Co. (Binyah), signed a framework agreement with Expo 2030 Riyadh Co. (ERC) to carry out initial works at the Expo 2030. The agreement includes demolition, excavation and backfilling, as well as the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 10:41 am

SISCO unit wins SAR 133.5M project from NWC

Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co. (SISCO) said its 50%-owned subsidiary, International Water Distribution Co. (Tawzea), received a project awarded notice from the National Water Co. (NWC) valued at SAR 133.5 million, excluding VAT. The SISCO unit will undertake the operation and maintenance ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 November, 2025 9:12 am

Over SAR 237B deals sealed in Cityscape: Al-Hogail

Majid Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Chairman of the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), said that Cityscape demonstrated the strength of the Saudi real estate sector and the progress of its investment environment, as more than SAR 237 billion in deals...

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