After an elaborate state banquet at Buckingham Palace, with the Queen of England, China’s President is turning his attention today to business. Xi Jinping is continuing his state visit to the UK as a major nuclear deal looms. Two Chinese state enterprises are expected to invest around AED 121 billion in the first nuclear power plant to be built in the UK in a generation. The President will hold talks with Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron where they are expected to confirm the investment.
TECOM Group posts strong 2025 results as revenues and profits rise
Dubai-based TECOM Group has reported a strong financial performance for 2025, driven by rising demand across its commercial, industrial and land portfolios.
UAE-Vietnam CEPA enters into force
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Vietnam has officially come into force, with an aim to "unlock investment opportunities in vital sectors such as renewable energy, technology and agriculture".
Indian rupee, stocks soar in relief rally after trade deal with US
India's financial markets rallied sharply on Tuesday after a trade deal that slashed US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent, a development that investors said lifts a key overhang over the country's stocks, bonds and currency.
UAE, DR Congo sign CEPA to strengthen economic partnership
The UAE and the Democratic Republic of Congo have formalised economic ties through signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday that aims to reduce tariffs and eliminate trade barriers.
'World's Coolest Winter' boosts UAE tourism, hotel revenues hit AED 12.5 billion
The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced the conclusion of the sixth edition of the World’s Coolest Winter campaign, which recorded strong results across all seven emirates.
