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Global goods trade rises, backed by strong auto demand: WTO

Global import demand remained weak during Q2 2023, weighed down by sluggish economic growth in leading economies including the European Union and China

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India further tightens rice shipments in threat to global supply

The nation has already banned exports of broken rice and non-basmati white rice, curbed shipments of wheat and sugar, and restricted stockpiling of some crops

Dubai Chamber of Commerce names GCC as top export market for members in H1 2023 Image Dubai Media Office

GCC remains top export market for members in H1’23, reveals Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Saudi Arabia was the top destination for members’ exports in H1 2023, with the total value recording year-over-year growth of more than 15 per cent

BRICS Summit in South Africa

Five things to watch as South Africa hosts BRICS Summit

At least 40 heads of state and government will join the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa at the summit in Sandton

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Ethiopia

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Ethiopia, meets PM Abiy Ahmed

The two leaders issued a joint statement on climate action as well as signed bilateral agreements on renewable energy and enhancing trade linkages

Al Dhara and ADEX to supply wheat to Egypt in $500m deal image WAM

Al Dahra, ADEX partner to supply wheat to Egypt in $500m deal

Al Dahra currently farms 28,000 hectares in Egypt that help sustain the country’s food security by producing staple crops

India marks its 77th independence day

India at 77: A rising economic force

With 6-6.5 per cent GDP growth expected in 2023-24, India is set to enter the league of three largest economies before 2030

Dubai Chamber attracts 50 SMEs to Dubai in H1 2023

Dubai Chamber welcomes 50 SMEs to Dubai in H1 2023

The chamber opened six new international representative offices during the first half of the year, bringing the total number to 21

Here's how many transactions Dubai Customs processed in H1 2023

Dubai Customs reports H1 highlights, processes 14 million transactions

Dubai Customs reported a 10 per cent surge from the 12.7 million transactions registered in the same period last year

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GCC Jeddah Summit: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets Saudi Crown Prince

Sheikh Mohammed is leading the UAE delegation to the GCC-C5 summit in Saudi Arabia

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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyep Erdogan in UAE for bilateral meet

President Erdogan is scheduled to hold talks with UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Turkey’s President Erdogan meets Saudi Crown Prince, gifts electric car: Watch

The two leaders tested the electric car Togg which has been domestically produced in Turkey

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UAE, Japan ink 23 agreements, MoUs during business forum

The agreements cover sectors including energy, industry, advanced technology, AI, space, health, transport, conservation and circular economy

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Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida to visit UAE

Japan’s prime minister will arrive in Abu Dhabi from Jeddah, where he began his three-country Middle East tour

UAE, India trade hit Dhs1.41tn mark over 10-year period

UAE-India trade touches Dhs1.41tn over 10-year period

From 2013-2022, the trade growth rate between the two countries was 18.2 per cent, growing from Dhs159.72bn to Dhs188.8bn

PM Modi meets Sheikh Mohamed in UAE

UAE President, India’s PM meet; deals signed include MoU to set up payment in local currencies

India and UAE signed three crucial MoUs to further bilateral trade and economic partnership

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Watch: India’s PM Modi lands in UAE, received by Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed

Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi

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India’s PM Narendra Modi to visit UAE on July 15

The UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner and the two countries have a strong partnership in the field of energy security

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Abu Dhabi Customs launches new corporate identity

The new identity is in line with the custom authority’s aim of consolidating its position as a world-class clearance department

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Dubai’s DMCC welcomes 1,456 companies in H1 2023

DMCC is now home to more than 23,000 member companies from across the world

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Bahrain signs $1.3bn strategic investment deal with UK

The agreement aims to facilitate investment in sectors such as clean technology, business services and manufacturing

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Dubai Customs announces customs policies following trade deals

The customs authority has set up specialised customs centres and departments to ensure smooth flow of good and services

Dubai Chamber forays into the EU

Dubai Chamber inaugurates first European office in London

The chamber said the new office is aimed at strengthening relationships with key public and private sector stakeholders

UAE, Kazakhstan trade credit agencies sign an MoU

UAE, Kazakhstan export credit agencies sign agreement to boost trade

The two entities agreed to form a task force to explore more opportunities for cooperation, with a focus on seven strategic areas

Arab-China Business Conference image Saudi Ministry of Investment

Arab-China Business Conference: Deals worth $10bn inked on opening day

Trade between China and Saudi Arabia alone exceeded $106bn last year, representing a 30 per cent growth rate during 2021

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UAE’s Rebound, JEPLAN to jointly explore set-up of recycle PET market in the UAE

Through a joint study, the companies will seek the participation of partner companies in the UAE to establish a supply chain for recycled PET in the UAE

UAE-India CEPA talks

UAE-India CEPA impact: Bilateral non-oil trade reaches $50.5bn

The CEPA came into effect on May 1, 2022, and was the UAE’s first-ever bilateral trade deal

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcomes 15,366 new member companies in Q1 2023

The first quarter saw the chamber achieve its goal of establishing more than 100 business groups from various sectors and economic activities

UAE Exports to lead country's growth

UAE exports projected to reach Dhs2tn by 2030: report

The country’s transformation to a high-tech manufacturing and innovation hub will see its exports reach around Dhs2tn by 2030

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DP World, Standard Bank partner to expand trade finance in Africa

The partnership will help in closing the gap in unmet demand for working capital on the continent