Abu Dhabi Customs launches digital clearance of goods for users outside the UAE
The feature, available to individuals and companies, is intended to reduce effort and time and establish the UAE capital as a global centre for investment and business.
EGA supplied 203,000 tonnes of waste as feedstock to other industries in 2022
The company supplies by-products from aluminium production, which diverts waste from landfill and contributes to the development of a circular economy.
GCC Olayan to distribute Canoo's electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia
The two companies will also work to develop a joint venture to launch a digital vehicle ecosystem for service maintenance repair, local assembly and, eventually, manufacturing.
UAE Digital Economy Council to form sub-committees
The council has approved the formation of several sub-committees to cover areas such as technological infrastructure and blockchain, e-commerce, financial technologies, investment in the digital economy, attracting skills and supporting start-ups.
Masdar City and Hub71 team up to support clean tech and sustainability start-ups
The two entities will collaborate in mobility, food, health and climate action, with Hub71’s existing start-ups given access to Masdar City’s corporate tenants and partners.
AD Ports signs agreement with Turkish steel producer Tosyali
The two companies will collaborate on shipping, logistics and freight forwarding services, including a potential joint investment in new port facilities to support Tosyali's export operations.
Abu Dhabi hotels received 4.1 million guests and earned $1.47 billion in revenue in 2022
Abu Dhabi hotels welcomed 4.1 million guests last year, up 24% from 2021, bringing in revenue of $1.47bn — 23% more than the previous year, according to Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, a Wam report said.
UAE's defence group Edge invests $14m in unmanned traffic management firm High Lander
Edge has acquired a majority stake in the Israel-based company as it places a clear focus on the development of autonomous systems, including unmanned aerial vehicles, smart weapons, and cyber technologies. The group is keen to further assist High Lander in developing its next-generation Universal UTM solution, which enables the safe coexistence of manned and unmanned aviation.