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DUBAI / WAM The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) announced that it has secured high rankings in the GAR 100 Data Report, published by Global Arbitration Review (GAR), the most widely read and influential publication in the field. The report ranks Dubai as the fifth most popular arbitration seat worldwide by case volume, surpassing more than 405 arbitration seats and ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai has been ranked the world’s No 1 destination for Greenfield Foreign Direct investment (FDI) projects for the fourth successive year, according to the Financial Times Ltd’s ‘fDi Markets’ data. In 2024, Dubai attracted AED52.3 billion ($14.24 billion) in estimated FDI capital, a 33.2% increase from AED39.26 billion ($10.69 billion) in 2023, marking the highest FDI value ...

DUBAI /WAM in5, the region’s leading start-up and entrepreneurship incubator and a uniting platform for innovators to unlock global growth, showcased the successes of its start-ups that have started 2025 with vital funding rounds to propel new market expansion at Step Dubai. Founded by TECOM Group PJSC in 2013, in5 highlighted the growing maturity of Dubai’s entrepreneurial ecosystem at Step ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Investment (MoI) and Emirates NBD Capital, the investment banking arm of the UAE’s leading bank, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a cooperative framework aimed at facilitating international investment inflows into the UAE. This partnership reinforces the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its position as a global investment hub. The MoU was officially ...

DUBAI/WAM As part of its ongoing efforts to develop infrastructure and enhance mobility across various areas of Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of road improvement works on the approaches to the Hatta Souq Roundabout. The project serves RTA’s objectives to improve traffic flow, reduce travel time, and enhance road safety for all users, ultimately ...

DUBAI/WAM CABSAT and Integrate Middle East (Integrate ME) are set to return in 2025 with their latest editions, taking place from May 13 to 15 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). These renowned events will unite leading professionals from the media, content, broadcast, Pro AV, and technology sectors to explore cutting-edge innovations and trends reshaping the future of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of George Janjgava, Ambassador of the Georgia to the UAE. Al Shamsi wished the new Ambassador of Georgia success in performing his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE and Georgia in all ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Tabreed, the world’s leading district cooling company, approved a cash dividend of 15.5 fils per share, totalling over AED441 million, to be paid fully in cash, during its Annual General Assembly. Over the past five years, Tabreed has delivered a total shareholder return of 96 percent in the form of share price increases and dividends. During 2024, the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohammed Shahabuddin of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Lt General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, honoured the winners of the 11th Holy Quran Tahbeer and its Science Award (Community Year) along with the supporting entities, and institutional partners for their human contributes. On the sidelines of the ceremony, HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed also witnessed the signing ...