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The port's additional operational capacity – including the installation of advanced cargo-lifting equipment - should be brought online by 2021.

Fujairah

Fujairah ruler says committed to port expansion plans

by Sam BridgeWed 15 May 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi says Fujairah Port aims to become global bunkering hub

Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), which opens for business on October 20, 2020, will be spread across two campuses, housing a theatre, auditorium, several multi-purpose halls, four suites and 24 meeting rooms, and customisable to all event needs, including large indoor concerts.

Ahmed Al Khatib

Inside Dubai Exhibition Centre: the event hub at Expo 2020 Dubai

by Staff writerTue 23 Apr 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Bookings are already being taken for the Dubai Exhibition Centre ahead of Expo 2020 Dubai, which is set to draw 25 million visits

The committees were set up at the council's second meeting in Riyadh amid ongoing collaboration to integrate key sectors.

Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi

How the UAE, Saudi Arabia are forging closer ties

by Sam BridgeTue 16 Apr 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Executive Committee of the UAE-Saudi Coordination Council has announced the launch of seven joint committees

Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri.

Ministry of Economy - UAE

UAE on track to meet 2021 targets on diversifying economy away from oil

by Staff WriterSun 31 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Strong performance of non-oil activities reason behind GDP growth, says Minister of Economy

The report also found that healthcare and pharma was the fastest growing sector for consultants in the GCC region in 2018.

consultancy firms

GCC consulting market hits $3bn for first time

by Sam BridgeThu 21 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

New research forecasts GCC region is expected to record its first year of double-digit growth for five years in 2019

The new scheme aims to boost SMEs’ business activities and pave way for economic diversity in line with the UAE’s move towards a post-oil economy.

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair

Revealed: $27m scheme to boost SME funding in the UAE

by Sam BridgeMon 4 Feb 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Emirates Development Bank has announced the launch of the new Credit Guarantee Scheme

Penney is playing a key role in UK’s efforts to boost export growth and two-way investment in the region

Brexit

Is Brexit good news for the GCC?

by Bernd Debusmann JrThu 31 Jan 2019Thu 28 Oct 2021

Simon Penny, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, is optimistic that the Gulf countries – and British companies operating in the region – stand to benefit from the UK’s departure from the European Union

The Aber project will be used in financial settlements between Saudi Arabia and the UAE through Blockchain and distributed ledgers technologies.

Aber digital currency

Revealed: how UAE, Saudi Arabia plan to use common digital currency

by Sam BridgeTue 29 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority and the UAE Central Bank announce Aber project to forge closer financial ties

The Executive Committee of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council agreed seven initiatives at its first meeting in Abu Dhabi.

civil aviation

UAE, Saudi Arabia agree plan for joint cryptocurrency

by Sam BridgeSat 19 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Executive Committee of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council agrees seven initiatives at its first meeting in Abu Dhabi

Driving change Nissan aims to accelerate the electrification of mobility

2019 Prediction

2019 Prediction: Nissan sees UAE growth in eco-friendly options

by ITPThu 3 Jan 2019Thu 28 Oct 2021

Sustainable mobility in the region will gain tremendous momentum this coming year

Brand View

The future of fashion: How Dubai has positioned itself as the regional hub for entrepreneurs, stylists, designers and international retail brands

by ITPSun 4 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Brand View: The region’s first dedicated fashion and design institution, College of Fashion and Design aims to nurture local, regional and international talent

Artificial intelligence

Harnessing AI to unlock a $16.9bn revenue opportunity

by Staff writerSun 4 Nov 2018Thu 28 Oct 2021

Brand View: When embarking on digital transformation projects, there is much for enterprises to consider, says Ziad Rizk, CEO, Crayon Middle East and Africa

Dubai

Dubai’s du to offer free faster WiFi over Eid Al Adha holiday

by Staff Writer Thu 16 Aug 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Telecoms operator du says it will offer complementary higher-speed WiFi for five days across the UAE during Eid Al Adha

jobs portal

UAE online hiring surges in H1 amid gov’t initiatives

by Staff Writer Thu 9 Aug 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Recruitment giant Monster says online jobs in the UAE increase by 14% during the first half of 2018

austerity measures

In pictures: Three reasons why confidence in GCC economy remains high

by ITPThu 2 Aug 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

Survey from IMA and the Association of Chartered Accountants suggests optimism is at its highest in three years

Abu Dhabi Crown prince

UAE, Saudi Arabia announce new five-year joint vision

by Staff Writer Thu 7 Jun 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Strategy of Resolve includes plan to establish AED5bn agricultural investment company, a joint venture fund for renewable energy and an investment fund for SMEs