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      Shweta Jain

      Shweta Jain

      Assistant Business Editor
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      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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      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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