The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its economic growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa this year, despite a gloomy global prediction. The regional economy is now expected to grow by 3.4%, up from 3.1% in April. Globally, growth is forecast at 3.1%, compared to 3.2% three months ago. IMF largely blames the negative outlook on Brexit, saying the financial and oil markets started recovering earlier this year, under the assumption that the UK would remain in the EU.
ADNOC, Gecko Robotics sign deals to accelerate AI, robotics, skills training
ADNOC and Gecko Robotics have expanded their strategic partnership with three new agreements to explore deploying robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) across ADNOC’s operations and boosting future skills training for UAE nationals.
ADIPEC 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with record global presence
ADIPEC 2025 has kicked off on Monday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together leading figures from the global energy sector.
Maktoum bin Mohammed chairs Board meeting of Federal Tax Authority
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), chaired the latest FTA Board meeting, during which he reviewed development projects.
UAE’s first AI-designed business complex launched in Sharjah
Al Marwan Developments has launched its pioneering project, “District 11”, the UAE’s first smart work resort designed using artificial intelligence, setting a new benchmark for urban innovation and economic vitality in Sharjah and the wider UAE.
ADNEC Group to host two of world’s largest events simultaneously in Abu Dhabi, London
ADNEC Group is set to demonstrate its international prowess by simultaneously hosting two of the world’s largest events at Excel London and ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from November 3-6.
The Emirates Lunar Mission’s Rashid Rover 2 has completed its development and testing in the UAE and is now on its way to the United States for launch preparations.
The seventh edition of the UAE Government Annual Meetings kicks off on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the UAE Flag Day celebration at The Gate Building in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
