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Dubai has changed the name of Dubai Maritime City Authority to Dubai Maritime Authority. EPA
Dubai renames Dubai Maritime City Authority

The authority will regulate the emirate's maritime sector and be responsible for issuing licences for marine transport

EconomyFebruary 22, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
A coffee plantation in Heredia, Costa Rica. Exports continue to be a key driver of the country's economy. AFP
UAE and Costa Rica seek to grow trade and investment ties

Non-oil bilateral trade between the two countries rose by 19% to reach $58.7m last year

EconomyFebruary 21, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The Dubai skyline. The sukuk played a vital role in financing infrastructure projects. Reem Mohammed / The National
Dubai government repays more than $1 billion worth of sukuk

The settlement of obligations reflects emirate's 'strong financial position', Public Debt Management Office says

EconomyFebruary 20, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
An Emirates Steel Arkan plant in Mussaffah. The UAE's largest public steel and building materials company swung to a profit last year. Antonie Robertson / The National
Emirates Steel Arkan posts Q4 net profit of $34m on higher sales

Strong international demand and cost-efficiency programmes drove profitability, company says

BusinessFebruary 13, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The headquarters of Saudi Arabia's central bank in Riyadh. Bloomberg
Saudi Arabia's King Salman names new central bank governor

Former governor Fahad Almubarak takes on the role of adviser at the royal court

BankingFebruary 02, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Aldar's base in Abu Dhabi. The developer will handle the full development cycle of new projects in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
Aldar sets up joint venture as it seeks to enter Dubai property market

Abu Dhabi company will develop new real estate projects across prime locations in Dubai

PropertyFebruary 02, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Muttrah, Oman. Saudi Arabia and Oman are working to boost investment and trade ties. Getty Images
Saudi fund signs agreement with Oman for $320m project

The Saudi Fund for Development will finance undertaking in Al-Dhahirah Special Economic Zone

EconomyFebruary 01, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Reach Employment Services was established in 1999 and serves government and private entities in recruitment. Photo: IHC
Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires 55% stake in Reach Employment Services

Company plans to use the $86 million deal to increase its market share in employment sector

BusinessFebruary 01, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
SNB posted full-year net profit of about $5 billion. Michael Bou-Nacklie / The National
SNB net profit up 47% on higher income and lower impairments

The kingdom’s largest lender reported that total operating income rose by about 17% during the year

MarketsFebruary 01, 2023
Shweta Jain
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, speaking in Davos, Switzerland. Photo: WEF
Global economic outlook 'less bad' than anticipated, IMF says

World Economic Forum panellists caution against persistent inflation and consequently high interest rates holding back growth prospects

EconomyJanuary 20, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Adnoc Distribution is already offering alternative fuels across its network. Photo: Adnoc
Adnoc Distribution aims to cut carbon intensity by 25% by 2030

Company will install solar panels at service stations and use biofuels to power its fleet of vehicles

EnergyJanuary 20, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The e& stand at Gitex in Dubai. The telecoms company has operations in about 16 countries. Leslie Pableo for The National
UAE telecoms operator e& raises stake in Vodafone Group to 12%

The Abu Dhabi-based telco now owns 3.27 billion shares in the British company

MarketsJanuary 18, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Adio, H2O Hospitality and K-BTS Consortium executives at the signing ceremony. Photo: Adio
South Korean companies join Adio’s innovation ecosystem in Abu Dhabi

Digital transformation company H2O will set up operations in the hospitality industry while K-BTS Consortium will grow Korean strawberry at six new smart farms

EconomyJanuary 17, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Mubadala's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The sovereign investment arm manages a global portfolio worth $284 billion. Victor Besa / The National
Mubadala acquires US-based Dental Care Alliance

The investment, made in partnership with private equity company Harvest Partners, aims to drive the continued expansion of DCA's services that are focused on general and speciality treatments

MarketsJanuary 16, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
An 18th-century palace built from mud and straw in the historic district of Diriyah on the outskirts of the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
Saudi Arabia’s PIF designates Diriyah as fifth giga-project

Project seeks to align with the sovereign wealth fund's strategy to unlock the capabilities of promising sectors, including tourism and culture

EconomyJanuary 09, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
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