Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Pavilion at the Riyadh International Book Fair has been well received by visitors, drawing large crowds who enjoyed an array of activities organised by 18 Emirati cultural institutions. Set to welcome visitors until March 24, the UAE pavilion at the fair features a dynamic blend of traditional and contemporary design and highlights the strong ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Economist Events, part of the global English-language weekly newspaper The Economist, is hosting the first ever Green Business Summit in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, on April 17. The summit will focus on the effect of economic growth on the natural environment, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and ...

Bloomberg Walmart Inc. is in discussions to spend about $7 billion to become the largest investor in India’s leading e-commerce company, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that would put the US retailer in competition with Amazon.com Inc. in one of the most promising online retail markets. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retail giant plans to buy about a ...