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FA Holding, a Group based in Bahrain has invested $200,000 in UAE-based and plant-based kid food startup, Sprout FZCO. The fresh investment will be used for retail expansion of products and services, Sprout FZCO said in a statement. Founded by Read more
Officials from UAE and Qatar met Monday for the first time in Kuwait to discuss mechanism for the implementation of the January AlUla Declaration that put an end to years of diplomatic crisis between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors. “The Read more
United Arab Emirate, UAE, Sunday inaugurated the country’s first envoy to Israel, several months after both countries established diplomatic ties. Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah was sworn before UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Read more
Qatar Airways Cargo Thursday said it would recommence operating services to and from Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia from Feb. 21. “Effective 21 February 2021, Qatar Airways Cargo will recommence cargo sales and bookings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Read more
UAE and Abu Dhabi carrier, Etihad has become World’s first airline to have vaccinated its entire flying crew against covid-19. “100% of our crew are vaccinated. We’re the first airline in the world to vaccinate all pilots and cabin crew Read more
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) has appointed from deputy CEO of the National Bank of Kuwait as the CEO in the UAE. “We are very pleased to welcome Omar to ABK. He has an excellent track record of strong Read more
Ethiopia Wednesday said it busted a planned terror attack on the UAE embassy in capital Addis Ababa after the arrest of 15 people paid from outside. Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) citing the intelligence service said alleged terror plotters were working Read more
The Central Bank of UAE has slapped multiple millions of dollars sanctions on 11 banks operating in the country for facilitating money laundring, reports say. The sanctions according to the Central bank were confirmed Jan. 24 and valued at 45.8 Read more
UAE-owned Manchester City has announced a deal with Zurich International Life making the Swiss firm its insurer in the Gulf country. The partnership, Gulf Business reports, will involve a range of digital and esports activations, including an online FIFA tournament Read more
The Biden Administration has temporarily suspended several military contract agreements including sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE, signed during the previous administration reports say. “The Department is temporarily pausing the implementation of some pending U.S. defense transfers and sales under Foreign Read more