UAE Minister points to prospects for investors, manufacturers as industrial sector adds $38bn to GDP in 2021

UAE Minister points to prospects for investors, manufacturers as industrial sector adds $38bn to GDP in 2021

The industrial sector still has much work to do to keep pace with growth targets and the UAE leadership’s ambitions for the future, Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber said

Dubai Chamber of Commerce forms UAE Pharma Business Group to support local medicine manufacturers

The group’s 50 member companies will support the UAE’s ambitions to become a leading hub for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and the medical device manufacturing industry

Recruitment firms have the “worst reputation”, say survey respondents from every emirate in the UAE

Recruiters need to be more responsive and give clear guidance to individuals who are looking for a new job, or perhaps even a change of career

Dubai CommerCity, AstroLabs launch e-commerce academy to bridge the gap between talent and industry needs

Despite advances witnessed in the e-commerce sector over the last five years, the pool of talent in the space remains very shallow, the COO of Dubai CommerCity said

UAE to chair Agile Nations network with a focus on digital assets, new regulations, and use of the metaverse

Comprised of seven countries, including the UAE, UK, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Singapore, and Japan, the Agile Nations network was established by the World Economic Forum in partnership with the OECD

Arabian Business offers 35 percent off on its annual subscription and a week’s access to hotel, F&B, pool discounts

Subscribers will receive a complimentary Week Pass followed by a 15 percent discount on the Select app, which also provides access to gyms, kids’ clubs, spas, and more

Dubai’s DIFC looks to enhance framework to create more options for companies, including crowdfunding

The proposed amendments aim to enhance the regulatory framework within the DIFC, and provide further structuring options for businesses operating in or from the centre

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Canada’s Justin Trudeau discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis as EU mulls sanctions

Earlier this week, the UAE sent a plane carrying 30 metric tonnes of medical and relief supplies to Ukraine – the fifth aircraft providing humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the conflict

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar vie for stake in Egypt power plant, fuel distribution firm after investment pledges: report

Oil-rich Gulf countries are looking to bolster Egypt’s economy as the major food importer has been hit hard by record grain prices fueled by the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Abu Dhabi sees non-oil real GDP grow by 4.1 percent in 2021 as sectors hit by Covid-19 make a robust recovery

Non-oil activities contributed to 49.7 percent of Abu Dhabi’s real GDP in 2021, showcasing the emirate’s remarkable progress in diversifying its economy

Transition to net-zero will require much higher clean energy capacity, stronger supply chains: report

Wind power capacity will need to increase by a factor of four, and solar photovoltaic by a factor of seven, between 2020 and 2030, experts said

The importance of diversity and inclusion in boardrooms

Having a broad range of perspectives through diversity and inclusion can help organisations and their management recognise new strategic goals

Trailblazing IPOs line up to take the home run in the UAE

The UAE is pursuing a Trojan Horse move to invest in the financial markets and announce a flurry of IPOs to establish itself as a leader among other Gulf countries

Predictions for 2022: 6 key consumer trends in the UAE

Consumers have assimilated to the “new normal” and businesses, particularly retailers, in the UAE are adapting to evolving circumstances through flexible operating models that are shaping future trends

AB Talks: The Middle East energy transition is not a “zero sum game” and needs to be more inclusive

Dr Ahmed Ali Attiga, the CEO of the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) talks to Arabian Business about energy diversification strategies, private sector partnerships, the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and other challenges facing the energy sector in 2022