ABU DHABI / WAM A delegation from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) is on a visit to the UAE to strengthen trade relations and showcase Brazil’s agribusiness potential. Led by Vice-Minister Irajá Rezende de Lacerda, the delegation includes Luís Renato de Alcântara Rua, Secretary of Commerce and International Relations of the Ministry; Carlos Goulart, Secretary of Agricultural Defence; ...

DUBAI / WAM Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), leading a syndicate of nine UAE lenders, have successfully more than doubled a finance facility for global energy trader BGN to $232.5 million. Originally set at $100 million with a $120 million target, the oversubscribed facility marks a watershed in regional trade finance by incorporating an ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Türkiye’s Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) is showcasing a comprehensive range of its advanced defence systems at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2025) in Abu Dhabi. On the sidelines of IDEX 2025, MKE General Manager İlhami Keleş highlighted the company’s distinctive capability to manufacture a wide range of weapons and ammunition under one roof, from ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), has announced record financial results for 2024. The milestone coincides with DIFC’s 20th anniversary, reinforcing Dubai’s position as the region’s financial services capital. The centre now houses 6,920 active companies, a 25 percent increase from 5,523 in 2023. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, hosted a business roundtable that brought together UAE government officials, leading UAE businesses, and investment groups with a high-ranking Ukrainian delegation led by Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy. The meeting focused on exploring promising investment opportunities in Ukraine, with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Adama Barrow of Gambia, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a meeting with a high-level delegation from the Republic of Argentina, titled “Argentina’s Day”, to explore investment and trade cooperation between Ras Al Khaimah and Argentina. The visit aimed to foster partnerships across various sectors of mutual interest, with a particular focus on the foodstuffs ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Industrial City attracted more than AED350 million in investments from the food and beverage (F&B) sector in 2024, the region’s leading industrial and logistics ecosystem announced on the side-lines of Gulfood, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre until 21st February. Reflecting the regional sector’s growth, Dubai Industrial City, one of TECOM Group PJSC’s 10 business ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE PureHealth has rebranded its Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) to SEHA CLINICS, aligning with its role as Abu Dhabi’s primary care provider. This rebranding coincides with the UAE’s proclamation of 2025 as the Year of Community, reflecting a shared vision of enhancing the wellbeing of communities through accessible and high-quality healthcare. As part of the ...

PARIS / WAM The UAE-France High-Level Business Council held its third plenary meeting in Paris, co-chaired by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies. The meeting was attended by Eric Lombard, French Minister of Economics and Finance, Laurent Saint-Martin, French Minister ...