Ashok Leyland, India's second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced plans to treble the production capacity of its bus manufacturing plant in Ras Al Khaimah. The expansion will see the plant more than triple its annual capacity to 6,000 units a year. It comes thanks to a $10 million expansion project at the plant to introduce new models including mini buses and trucks. A rise in direct and indirect employment is expected as a result of the increased capacity.
UAE strengthens international financial ties at Washington meetings
UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini has held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with global finance leaders on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.
Dubai Ports Authority ensures round-the-clock maritime services
The Dubai Ports Authority has affirmed its full readiness to deliver round-the-clock services to vessels across the emirate’s ports and anchorage areas.
UAE, Azerbaijan enter Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The UAE and Azerbaijan have officially entered into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to bolster trade and investment relations between the two nations.
Dubai Properties awards AED 1.1 billion in contracts to advance Villanova community
Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded contracts worth nearly AED 1.1 billion to Metac General Contracting Co. LLC for the construction of 850 townhouses at Villanova in Dubailand.
Parkin to operate parking spaces near Binghatti developments
Parkin has entered into a multi-year agreement with real estate developer Binghatti Holding, where it will operate approximately 1,200 spaces across selected Binghatti developments.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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