Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade hit AED 647 billion during the first half of this year, with the total volume of trade rising 17%. According to figures released by Dubai Customs, the surge was largely driven by imports which exceeded AED 400 billion. China, India, the US and Saudi Arabia were some of the emirate’s major trading partners. Phones led the list of top-traded commodities, followed by precious stones, vehicles and petroleum products.
ERC inks agreement to develop teachers housing in Fiji
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has signed an agreement to construct dedicated housing for teachers in Fiji's rural regions.
Dubai secures Canva regional headquarters in new tech partnership
Dubai is set to host Canva’s regional headquarters, strengthening the emirate’s growing role as a major hub for digital innovation and creative technology.
DIFC delivers record 2025 results
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has posted landmark annual results, reinforcing Dubai’s position as the leading global financial hub across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
Pakistan must create 30 million jobs over next decade, World Bank president says
Pakistan must create up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth bulge into an economic dividend or risk instability and outward migration, World Bank President Ajay Banga said in an interview with Reuters.
Ghana seeks to deepen strategic investment, innovation ties with UAE
Ghana considers the UAE a strategic partner in its development journey, particularly in economic growth and infrastructure reform, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, Minister of State for Public Sector Reform of Ghana, said at the World Governments Summit.
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