Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade hit AED 647 billion during the first half of this year, with the total volume of trade rising 17%. According to figures released by Dubai Customs, the surge was largely driven by imports which exceeded AED 400 billion. China, India, the US and Saudi Arabia were some of the emirate’s major trading partners. Phones led the list of top-traded commodities, followed by precious stones, vehicles and petroleum products.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for AI Impact Summit
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit, taking place in New Delhi.
India AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos mounts
Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, dealing another blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and delegate complaints over traffic disruptions.
UAE President appoints new Federal Tax Authority chief
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Abdulaziz Mohammed Faraj Al Mulla as Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary.
Uber expands into 7 new European markets in food-delivery push, FT reports
Uber plans to roll out its delivery business into seven new European countries this year, as tech groups ramp up their efforts in the multibillion-euro food-delivery market, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
UAE strengthens market oversight to ensure price stability for Ramadan
UAE authorities have stepped up market monitoring and supply chain coordination ahead of Ramadan to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods and stable prices.
The UAE has launched an aid air bridge to transport critical relief supplies to the Gaza Strip during the holy month of Ramadan.
A team of experts from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has established the first UAE laboratories at the Bulgarian Antarctic Base on Livingston Island during their second scientific expedition to Antarctica.
Dubai Cares has launched a Ramadan campaign to provide nutritious meals to students across Sub-Saharan Africa, with the goal of ensuring no child has to learn on an empty stomach.
