Shweta Jain

Participation of women in the labour force increased to almost 36% in 2022, up from 19% in 2016

Bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and Hainan reached $900 million in 2022, according to the Ministry of Economy

A free trade agreement could boost opportunities for British companies to enter the Gulf markets and make it easier for GCC nations to gain access to UK expertise across sectors

The move will allow the two companies to combine their resources and expertise

Data signals a sharp improvement in operating conditions

The two entities also plan to strengthen co-operation in areas of debt and digital transition

Move is aimed at fostering more integrated and efficient carbon market mechanisms between the two regions

Move is first part of the company's programme to raise up to $3 billion to meet its equity funding commitments on new renewable energy projects

Revenue during the reporting period rose by more than 8 per cent to $724 million

Revenue during the quarter fell by 6 per cent year-on-year to Dh872 million

Company's revenue increased nearly 14% in the three-month period

The company will acquire 63.3% of the lending platform for $23.6 million

The companies will explore joint ventures in areas including construction, development, infrastructure, energy and hospitality

State-owned lender aims to provide Dh30 billion in support to 13,500 companies by 2026

The project will be built on about 3,000 square kilometres of land west of the city of Sohag