The first CEPA to be signed between the UAE and an Arab nation, the deal aims to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, accelerate growth in priority industries, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains
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Dubai flights
Emirates bans pagers and walkie talkies on all Dubai flights, cancels flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan
Emirates has banned pagers and walkie talkies on all Dubai flights, also suspends flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan
Abu Dhabi
Presight set to transform healthcare in Jordan with new contract
The project includes building a virtual hospital ‘Command Center’ that provides tele-ICU, tele-radiology and tele-dialysis
Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail to construct and operate 360km railway line in Jordan
To be built for $2.3 billion, it will connect phosphate and potash mines in Al-Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi to the Port of Aqaba
Jordan
True Gamers enters Jordan in collaboration with RizeUp Sports Complex
The venue will also become a hub for hosting amateur tournaments between Gulf countries
Abu Dhabi
Uber launches safe ride-hailing accounts for teens in UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Jordan
The new feature allows parents to set up Uber accounts for their teens aged between 13 and 17 years old
Bangladesh
India, Pakistan and Egypt lead Dubai business growth as overseas investors set up in UAE
Dubai Chamber of Commerce reports massive increases in number of non-UAE businesses joining its ranks
Egypt
PwC announces 1,000 new jobs in UAE, Saudi, Jordan and Egypt
PwC Middle East to create 1,000 roles in UAE, Saudi, Jordan and Egypt
Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi
UAE and Jordan discuss economic ties following $2bn H1 2023 trade flows
UAE and Jordan look to boost economic ties as trade between countries has thrived in recent years
Bahrain
Revealed: Gulf tourists spend 200% more than other visitors to UK
Gulf nationals contribute almost $1.2 billion to UK economy so far in 2023, largely driven by tourist and visitor spending
Abu Dhabi
UAE and Jordan sign over $2bn MoU to boost investment cooperation
Collaboration between UAE and Jordan aims to drive economic growth and innovation
Bangladesh
Dubai sees surge in companies from India, Pakistan and Egypt in 2023
Dubai Chamber of Commerce data shows Indian investors top new registrations in first half of the year
Egypt
Mastercard buys 1 million meals for school kids in Jordan after UAE, Egypt Ramadan shopping deal on Amazon
The initiative was implemented by Mastercard and World Food Programme
cybercrime
Jordan cybercrime law ‘exact copy’ of UAE, report claims
The new cybercrime law is a “true copy” of a similar legislation “in an undisclosed Arab nation”
Heatwave
Jordan issues heatwave warning
Tourists and workers warned of extreme heat in Jordan this week
Crescent moon
Hijri New Year: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan announce sighting of crescent
In Abu Dhabi, the crescent was first spotted at the International Astronomical Centre’s Observatory at 06:58 GMT