As many as 9,913 business licences have been issued in the UAE during the first week of 2021.
That's according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Economy's National Economic Register (NER), which highlighted "the solid confidence of local and foreign investors in the national economy" despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
The overall progress, they explained, stems from initiatives and stimulus packages injected by the federal and local governments.
UAE and Costa Rica sign economic partnership deal
The UAE and Costa Rica have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to improve bilateral trade and investment ties, President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said on Thursday.
Dubai-based Telegram app to hit 1 billion users 'within a year'
The Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms, will likely cross one billion active monthly users within a year as it is spreading like "forest fire", its billionaire founder Pavel Durov said on Tuesday.
Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in Abu Dhabi AI company G42
G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company, has announced a $1.5 billion investment from Microsoft to strengthen it's expansion into new markets across the globe.
Spinneys announces intention to float on Dubai Financial Market
Spinneys Holding has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and to list its ordinary shares for trading on the Dubai Financial Market.
DXB remains world's busiest international airport
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been ranked the world's busiest hub for international passengers for a tenth consecutive year.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports (DXB) says misinformation circulating on social media of the airport being flooded is "not the case" and the airport is 100% operational.
Dubai Metro services on the Red Line have resumed in both directions following disruptions caused by record rainfall earlier in the week.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) temporarily limited inbound flights on Friday morning.
