The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a statement affirming that the UAE is home to a respected and valued Iranian community that forms an integral part of its social fabric and contributes to its diversity and openness. The UAE is home to more than 200 nationalities, reflecting its enduring commitment to the values
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, visited Grand Mills, a prominent UAE company in the food industries sector, to review local flour production and distribution operations, monitor the strategic stock levels, and enhance the partnership between the government and private sectors. Bin Touq affirmed that the UAE, under the directives of
The UAE continues to demonstrate its leadership in developing innovative investment instruments, as the Ministry of Finance’s Retail Sukuk initiative, launched in November 2025, delivers strong results that reflect the resilience of the national economy and the strength of the financial sector. The initiative has successfully established itself as a secure and attractive investment option
Further to Moody’s upgrade of RAKBANK’s outlook to Positive in 2025, Moody’s Ratings has concluded its latest periodic review (rating committee held on 18 March 2026), reaffirming the Bank’s key ratings and maintaining the Positive outlook. RAKBANK’s Baa1 long-term deposit rating and baa3 Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) have been affirmed, reflecting the Bank’s continued strong
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, held its Annual General Assembly Meeting at its headquarters in Dubai Hills Business Park 2, Dubai. At the meeting, shareholders approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 and endorsed the Board of Directors’ recommendation to distribute a cash dividendof AED 1.8 billion for
Autotech Ventures is expanding into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by establishing a presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This move by the global venture capital firm focused exclusively on ground transport innovation is aimed at pursuing opportunities in the use of disruptive technologies that will further improve the region’s auto commerce ecosystem. To
Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with Village Capital, announced today the launch of the eighth edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in the UAE, continuing its support for women-led, tech-enabled startups at a critical stage of growth. The 2026 cohort will equip founders with investment readiness training, catalytic funding, and access to global networks,
