SHARJAH / WAM Arada has signed its first sustainability-linked financing, a $100 million facility that has been agreed with First Abu Dhabi Bank and guaranteed by Italy’s export credit agency SACE. The financing agreement has been structured to align with Arada’s internal targets to achieve local impact and underscores the master developer’s commitment to pursuing green investment and sustainable construction …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from EDGE Group, the UAE-based advanced technology and defence solutions company. His Highness expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the group’s leadership, praising EDGE’s advanced technological solutions and successful international partnerships, which contribute to strengthening the UAE’s position as a global hub …

WASHINGTON / WAM US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a “good” meeting in Beijing on Thursday (May 14, 2026), the White House said. ”The two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation, including expanding market access for American businesses into China and increasing Chinese investment in US indsutries,” the White House said in a statement. According …