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In the presence of Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar, H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, inaugurated the Digital Economy Conference and Exhibition, Seamless Middle East 2022, which was held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai and under the auspices of the Arab League and Terrapinn International. The conference comes as part of the Arab vision for the digital economy, which was announced in Abu Dhabi in December 2018. It also comes with the generous support and patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin…

Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Sabah led the Kuwaiti delegation to the 152nd round of the GCC’s ministerial meeting, which took place Wednesday at the Secretariat’s Riyadh headquarters. In the course of the meeting, several topics were covered on its agenda, including resolutions that would boost joint work between the Gulf states in numerous fields. On the sidelines of the ministerial meeting, Gulf countries met with Russia. Another virtual meeting brought Gulf countries and Ukraine together. They noted that the role of the cooperation council in the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian crisis is governed by the United Nations Charter and…

For the summer travel season, the Dubai-based airline flydubai is offering special fares to ten unique destinations. Flydubai is offering special fares to some of its popular summer destinations including Bodrum, Mykonos, Santorini and Tivat, in addition to its two newest destinations, Izmir and Pisa. Bookings must be made by 17 June to take advantage of this offer. Travel must take place by 16 September 2022. There’s something for everyone at flydubai’s summer destinations, whether travelers want a relaxing beach escape, an exciting city break or a culturally rich experience. The city of Catania offers the finest that Sicily has…

The 7th Edition of Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR 2022) in Abu Dhabi was opened today by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. AD Ports Group is hosting the event under the theme Reimagining a New Era of Trade Together. Port authorities from 13 countries met for the first time in the Middle East to exchange best practices, discuss issues of common interest and forge a mutually beneficial partnership in today’s maritime environment. At a time of growing concerns over cargo backlogs in Asia, the event comes at a crucial time for the ports and shipping…

The Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) announced today that it achieved revenues of AED169.4 billion and a net profit of AED10.1 billion for the year ended on 31 December 2021, a significant turnaround from last year as business recovery accelerated. The company’s revenues rose by 24.5 percent to AED169.4 billion, primarily due to commodities prices rallying in oil and gas, higher levels of activity in transportation, and continued momentum in the other segment as global travel restrictions loosen. A catalyst for the recovery was also Expo 2020 Dubai. With a net profit of AED10.1 billion, the Group reported a sizeable…

Al Mouj Muscat today held a press conference dedicated to highlighting the extent of the sustainable socioeconomic impact on Oman. This was a result of the partnership of Omran, Tanmia & Majid Al Futtaim. At the event, key figures from Omran and Majid Al Futtaim, as well as representatives from the media, attended. With its founding in 2006, Al Mouj Muscat was charged with establishing Oman’s first Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC), which would contribute to growth in tourism, employment, business development, and economic diversification. As of today, 75% of the project has been completed. Al Mouj has delivered remarkable results…

Bahrain National Guard Commander General His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa honored the Special Operations Unit for winning first place in the combat readiness 2020-2021. As demonstrated by the results of the combat readiness inspection, Shaikh Mohhamed expressed pride in the high level of readiness achieved by the National Guard. The unit’s victory demonstrates the military’s ability to fulfill the national duties entrusted to it with determination and sincerity. This reflects His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s vision. In his directive, Shaikh Mohammed urged all sectors of the Bahrain National Guard to continue developing and modernizing,…

On June 8 and 9, the German and Jordanian governments will host a major regional energy conference. This conference will bring together 700 participants, including ministers, officials, and representatives of international organizations, along the coast of the Dead Sea. The Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, announced on Wednesday that the conference, which is the result of a Jordanian-German partnership in the energy sector, will talk about a variety of topics, including hydrogen energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrical interconnection initiatives. During the MENA Europe Future Energy Dialogue, based on the perspectives of the various participants…

The Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, Abdulla Bin Touq, and the Minister of Industry and Economy of the State of Israel, Major General (Retd.) Orna Barbivay, have signed the UAE-Israel Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (UAE-Israel CEPA) in Dubai, beginning a new era of cooperation between the two nations that established diplomatic ties in September 2020. The second bilateral trade agreement signed by the UAE, the UAE-Israel CEPA, will lower or eliminate tariffs on 96 percent of tariff lines and 99 percent of trade value, improving access to new markets for exporters, attracting capital investment, and creating opportunities…

In a move that will increase its dedicated freighter fleet to 11, Emirates SkyCargo, a global leader in air freight, has acquired a new Boeing 777F. After departing Boeing’s Paine Field in Seattle, A6-EFT flew to Hong Kong to pick up its first cargo load before landing in Dubai World Central on Saturday, laden with electronics, consumer goods, and general cargo. Emirates SkyCargo currently offers scheduled freighter services to 11 destinations. Emirates also offers cargo belly-hold space on its passenger fleet of over 200 wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft serving over 130 destinations on six continents. More than…