ABU DHABI / WAM UAE stock markets rose on Monday, led by a higher real estate sector, amidst high sentiments among companies and individuals alike. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) rose for the second straight session supported by a hike in a number of real estate shares and Etisalat’s share which rose to AED17.95, thus edging towards the …

  SHARJAH / WAM The aviation and tourism industry in the Middle East is set to be a driving force for the region’s economy, according to the 6th Arab Aviation Summit’s white paper report released on Monday. The region is expected to deliver a 5 percent growth, and connect an extra 258 million passengers to and from its airports by …

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the FDI office operating under the Government of Sharjah, has announced the emirate’s total foreign direct investment is expected to exceed a record AED 1 billion by the end of the year – an anticipated growth of 15 percent on 2016. The figures are a massive testament to Sharjah’s focus …