ABU DHABI / WAM According to statistics from the National Economic Register of the Ministry of Economy, the number of economic licences issued in the UAE grew to 678,573 in February 2020, compared to 676,256 in January. This increase highlights the ongoing economic growth around the country. The Central Bank of the UAE noted that the country’s macroeconomic growth rate ...

DUBAI / WAM The Japanese Consul-General in Dubai, Dr. Akima Umezawa, has visited the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) headquarters to explore potential collaboration opportunities. During the visit, Dr. Umezawa met with Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Dewa Managing Director and CEO, who highlighted the importance of enhancing strategic collaboration between Dewa and Japanese companies in water, renewable and clean ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) on Sunday signed a strategic agreement with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry to support start-ups and entrepreneurs in Dubai. The agreement was signed between Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus, Dtec, the largest tech hub and coworking space in the Mena region, wholly owned by DSOA, and Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of ...