Month: July 2025

Beijing: China’s total goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms rose to 21.79 trillion yuan (approximately US$3.05 trillion) in the first half of 2025, marking a 2.9 percent year-on-year increase, according to official data released on Monday. According to Emirates News Agency, the country’s exports grew by 7.2 percent year-on-year during the first six months … Read more

Tonga: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Tonga islands in the South Pacific, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. According to Emirates News Agency, the quake occurred 643 kilometers from Houma at a depth of 552 kilometers. There have been no reports of casualties or damage so far. Tonga is an archipelago consisting of 176 … Read more

Geneva: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the development of intellectual property (IP) in the UAE in line with international best practices. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoUs … Read more

Abu dhabi: The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) Board of Directors convened its third meeting of 2025 and reviewed the authority’s key performance indicators for the first half of 2025. During the meeting, the Board approved a series of strategic decisions that reaffirm the SCA’s commitment to accelerating the development of the financial markets sector … Read more

Abu dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed Chair of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed as Vice Chair. According to Emirates … Read more

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) have signed a strategic agreement to position Abu Dhabi as the preferred destination for global family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs). This agreement is aimed at formalizing a long-term collaboration to attract and enable long-term private capital, enhance … Read more

Manama: stc Bahrain has announced that the 2Africa cable system – Pearls, the world’s longest submarine cable, has successfully landed in Bahrain, marking a significant milestone in global connectivity. According to Emirates News Agency, with a US$205 million investment in the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable system, this major advancement in international connectivity towards Bahrain will … Read more

Dubai: Dubai Chambers recently hosted a roundtable in Beijing in collaboration with the China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF) to attract companies specializing in advanced technologies, aligning with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). This initiative not only aims to boost cooperation but also supports the expansion of Chinese industrial businesses into Dubai. According to Emirates News … Read more