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Shweta Jain

Shweta Jain

Assistant Business Editor
Shweta has over 25 years of experience working across print and digital platforms in the UAE and India, covering regional and global business, finance and economic policy. Previously the deputy business editor at Gulf News, she has interviewed business leaders across multiple sectors, including Donald Trump Junior, Virgin Airlines’ founder Sir Richard Branson and Emirates Airlines’ chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, among others. At The National, she helps lead the newsroom’s business coverage, with a focus on engaging reporting and insightful analysis for readers across the Middle East and beyond.
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Canada's global investment group CDPQ will acquire a stake in Investcorp portfolio company ICR. Courtesy Investcorp
Canadian investment group to acquire stake in Investcorp-backed advisory ICR

Quebec-based CDPQ will buy a sizeable stake in ICR, while Investcorp will continue to remain an investor in the company

BusinessSeptember 21, 2021
Preliminary agreement between Abu Dhabi Ports and GCPI will further expand co-operation in transport and maritime sectors. Photo: Abu Dhabi Ports Group
Abu Dhabi Ports signs deal with Iraqi ports company

The preliminary agreement with General Company for Ports of Iraq will also strengthen co-operation in transportation and maritime sectors

BusinessSeptember 20, 2021
Dubai Silicon Oasis. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid issues a law creating Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, grouping Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Airport Free Zone and Dubai Commerce City. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai to integrate economic zones into a single body

Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai Commerce City will operate under the supervision of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority

EconomySeptember 20, 2021
Investcorp expresses continued optimism about the future of global credit market performance. Photo: Investcorp
Investcorp says global credit market 'favourable' in the second half of 2021

Strong performance to be driven by continued global economic recovery, improved credit fundamentals and strong demand for loans

EconomySeptember 20, 2021
Abdulla bin Touq, the UAE Minister of Economy, will lead a delegation to the UK to explore investment opportunities. Photo: UAE Government Media Office
UAE and UK to explore new partnership opportunities

Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq will head a delegation of government entities and business representatives this week

EconomySeptember 19, 2021
The UAE’s industrial sector has been ranked by the UN as the most competitive in the Arab world. Victor Besa / The National
UAE’s industrial sector most competitive in the Arab world, UN says

The country was ranked 30th globally in Unido index, climbing five places since 2020 and nine places in four years

EconomyAugust 29, 2021
The electronic retail sector could offer strong growth potential in the medium to long term, according to RedSeer. AP
Funding to Middle East and Africa start-ups doubles to $2.1bn so far in 2021

FinTech companies account for about 30% of total investment made since the start of 2021

EconomyAugust 23, 2021
The UAE has strict measures to combat money laundering
UAE reinforces commitment to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

The private sector is a strategic partner in helping the country achieve its goals, Ministry of Economy says

EconomyAugust 17, 2021
Etisalat will increase its ownership in Maroc Telecom to 53 per cent. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National
Etisalat signs deal to acquire additional stake in Maroc Telecom

Deal with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will increase the UAE operator’s ownership in Maroc Telecom to 53%

TechnologyAugust 17, 2021
Afghans wait in long lines for hours to try to withdraw money, in front of Kabul Bank, in Kabul, Afghanistan on Sunday. AP
Afghanistan’s economy teeters on brink of collapse

Political instability will compound the effects of the pandemic and the impact of a drought that had already dented growth

EconomyAugust 16, 2021
Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa has been appointed as chairman of Etihad Aviation Group’s board of directors. Etihad Airways
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed appoints Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa as chairman of Etihad’s board

Elena Sorlini was also appointed as a member of the airline’s board of directors on Sunday

AviationAugust 15, 2021
The Etihad Rail project aims to transform the UAE's transport sector and encourage economic growth. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Media Office
Etihad Rail to provide freight services to Western Bainoona Group

Rail operator will transport materials from Abu Dhabi contractor’s complex in Fujairah to Abu Dhabi and Dubai

EconomyAugust 03, 2021
Mubadala provided a significant capital commitment as an anchor partner when BDT acquired a stake in Culligan in May.
Mubadala and BDT complete purchase of water treatment solutions firm Culligan

Abu Dhabi investor provided a large capital commitment as an anchor partner when an initial deal was announced in May

EnergyAugust 02, 2021
The Dh10bn Mina Al Arab development in Ras Al Khaimah. RAK Properties will hand over a villa project in the project this year. Satish Kumar / The National
RAK Properties’ Q2 profit jumps 279% as it prepares for project handovers

The developer behind the $2.72bn Mina Al Arab master development has set revenue target of $109m in 2021 as the market recovers from the pandemic

PropertyAugust 01, 2021
Airbus plans to deliver more than 600 aircraft this year with plans to launch an A350 freighter. AP
Airbus doubles profit and raises plane delivery outlook as travel demand recovers

The European plane maker plans to launch a cargo version of its A350 wide-body aircraft

AviationJuly 29, 2021

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