By James M. Dorsey and Alessandro Arduino Public debates about China’s Middle East policy are as much internal Chinese discussions as they are indications of where Beijing’s thinking is going and efforts to nudge countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to accommodate potential policy changes. Relying on scholars rather than officials, China is signalling to Gulf states adjustments they would have to make to […]
The UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications recently announced at a conference that even though “remote working was seen as a luxury in the past and a gimmick”, it may be here to stay. But, although it’s easy for companies who work in digital to operate remotely, it isn’t as simple for companies in two of the UAE’s largest sectors: […]
The Global Renewables Outlook: Energy Transformation 2050 report issued by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in April 2020 indicated that the transition to renewables, efficiency and electrification could drive overall socio-economic development, supported by comprehensive policies to cut carbon emissions. The use of Hydrogen and synthetic fuels, direct electrification, advanced biofuels and carbon management will be crucial ways to cut CO2 emissions beyond 2050, along with […]
Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the launch of the Scale-Up Dubai programme, an extension of Market Access, which provides in-depth knowledge, guidance and tailored support to fast-growing startups, or scale-ups, as they look to take their businesses to the next level and expand beyond borders. Joining the pilot programme are scale-ups that have already developed viable businesses […]
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s hotel sector can expect the start of a recovery in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, according to Colliers International’s latest MENA Hotels Forecast in September. The recovery, which will take place following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, is set to continue into 2021. It anticipates that the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s hotel sectors will witness a faster recovery […]
Scott Ramsay appointed as Group Head of Compliance & Bank Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) DUBAI, UAE – EQS Newswire – 8 October 2020 – Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has appointed Scott Ramsay as its new Group Head of Compliance & Bank Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). In this role as a part of the senior leadership team, Scott will […]
If you’ve driven along Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road you will have noticed the impressive construction next to Emirates Towers. It’s Dubai’s next cultural landmark, The Museum of the Future, and it’s dedicated to exploring the threats and opportunities of our time – for a better future, no less. The iconic museum is Dubai Future Foundation’s next venture, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]
Mon 28-09-2020 12:47 PM SAN MARINO, 28th September, 2020 (WAM) — Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Italy, has presented a copy of his credentials as the country’s non-resident ambassador to San Marino to Silvia Berti, Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of San Marino. He met, on this occasion, with Luca Beccari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of San Marino, where […]
By K Raveendran The ongoing investigations into the sensational case of gold smuggling through the diplomatic channel provide a live example of the nexus between gold, drugs, dirty money and havala. All preliminary findings point to a ‘standard operating procedure’ followed across the world by the underworld, as highlighted in what has been called the FinCEN files, just published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). […]
