April, 2025

• 9 April

  UAE-New Zealand trade reached AED2.8 billion by end of 2024: Minister

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Todd McClay, Minister for Trade of New Zealand, has affirmed the accelerating growth in economic ties with the United Arab Emirates, with bilateral trade reaching NZ$400 million (approximately AED880 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing the total trade volume for the year to NZ$1.3 billion, equivalent to AED2.86 billion. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) ...

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• 9 April

  Make it in the Emirates 2025 to cover 12 industrial sectors

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM ADNEC Group has announced that the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates has expanded to focus on 12 strategic sectors, driving the growth of existing industries and unlocking opportunities for future development. Organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC, and ADNEC ...

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• 9 April

  ‘UAE tops list of exporting countries to our markets,’ says Ugandan official at AIM Congress

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Stephen Asiimwe, Executive Director of Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), said that economic relations between the UAE and Uganda have witnessed significant growth over the past five years, with the UAE now ranking among the top exporters to the Ugandan market. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the AIM Congress in Abu ...

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• 9 April

  UAE, India continue to reap benefits of Cepa: Al Zeyoudi

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that the UAE and India share a strong mutual commitment to elevating their strategic partnership across all sectors. This cooperation, he noted, is aligned with the ambitious development goals of both nations and contributes to sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity for their peoples. Speaking ...

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• 9 April

  UAE, Indonesian Presidents explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday with His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders explored opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation, especially in key areas including the economy, investment, renewable energy, sustainability, and infrastructure. The discussions took place within ...

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• 9 April

  Tajikistan welcomes UAE investment partnerships in energy, key sectors

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan, affirmed that his country offers promising investment opportunities, particularly in renewable energy and green industries, in line with global efforts toward sustainable development and carbon reduction. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the AIM Summit ...

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• 9 April

  Coface Country Risk Conference to discuss global trade, risk management trends

  

  DUBAI/WAM Coface, a global leader in trade credit risk management, will hold its Country Risk Conference at the One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel in Dubai on April 15 2025. The Country Risk Conference is Coface’s recognised flagship event gathering every year top business experts and economists to analyse the major risks that companies face today. Featuring a panel of ...

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• 9 April

  UAE-China cooperation strengthens vaccine industry: CanSino Biologics

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Xuefeng Yu, Chairman and CEO of CanSino Biologics Inc. of China, highlighted the importance of directing vaccine production toward local manufacturing companies as a key step in meeting domestic healthcare needs. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the World Local Production Forum 2025, Dr. Yu emphasised that close collaboration with local firms ...

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• 9 April

  Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Chairman of International Cricket Council, Indian cricket stars

  

  MUMBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, met with Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Mumbai. He also met with Rohit Sharma, captain of India’s Test and ODI teams, and leading cricketers Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav. During the meeting that formed ...

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• 9 April

  Smart banking empowers future economy, says UBF

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has emphasised the importance of continuing initiatives and efforts to advance smart banking services in order to build a future economy characterised by prosperity, resilience, financial inclusion, transparency, diversification, and sustainability. During its participation in the 14th edition of the AIM Investment Summit, UBF reaffirmed the banking sector’s commitment to developing and adopting ...

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