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Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development announces winners of 2nd Khalifa Fund Entrepreneurship Competition

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced winners of the 2nd Khalifa Fund Entrepreneurship Competition, which recognises Abu Dhabi’s most promising startups for their excellence in developing practical solutions to real-world challenges across various.

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Economy

Abu Dhabi to host global ResponsibleSteel Forum for 1st time in MENA region

EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the ResponsibleSteel Forum from 16–18 March 2027, marking the first time the flagship global.

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Economy

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Liwa University partner to develop talent, advance market research, and support innovation

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Liwa University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in research and development, innovation support, talent development, and workforce readiness to meet the.

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Economy

Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, General Women’s Union and AD Ports Group launch international track of Atlaq Training Programme to empower women in digital trade and logistics

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and Mother of.

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Economy

Gold slides over 1% on Monday

Gold slid over 1 percent on Monday, with spot gold dropping 1.5 percent to ,059.11 an ounce by 0356 GMT.

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Finance

Governments adopted a record 229 investment policy measures in 2025: UNCTAD

Foreign investment is not falling out of favour with governments. But the rules governing it are changing.

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Finance

With support of Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), The Rock-It Company establishes Middle East regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi

With the support of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), The Rock-It Company (Rock-It) has established its Middle East regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading destination for global companies.

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Economy

Gold prices fall as precious metals trade mixed

Gold prices fell on Friday and were headed for a weekly loss.

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Finance

Khalifa Fund launches ‘Prompt Engineering’ programme for Abu Dhabi Chamber members in Al Ain

The programme focuses on enabling participants to understand the latest AI trends and develop their skills in designing effective prompts...

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Economy

Trade policy choices play key role in resilience of global food markets, FAO flagship report finds

Shocks to the world’s increasingly interconnected food and agricultural markets are growing in frequency and intensity, and evidence suggests there...

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Finance

Strategic sectors accounted for 44% of global greenfield investment in 2025

The industries attracting the world's capital are changing fast. International investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductors, critical minerals and energy-transition...

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Energy

Middle East crisis poses global security, economic, energy challenge: International experts

They emphasised that addressing these challenges requires stronger international cooperation, expanded research and diplomatic partnerships, and intensified strategic dialogue to...

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Industry

Nahyan bin Mubarak visits Salem Al Shuaibi Gold & Jewellery Factory at KEZAD

The visit underscores Sheikh Nahyan’s continued commitment to supporting the industrial sector, promoting advanced manufacturing, and encouraging national projects that...

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Energy

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure inaugurates Emirates Monitoring Centre

Equipped with Siemens' Spectrum Power SCADA V23 Q4 platform, the centre represents a major step forward in strengthening the resilience...

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Economy

Gold prices slip on Thursday

Gold fell on Thursday, hovering near a one-week low set in ‌the previous session.

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Energy

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi completes oyster bed mapping survey across emirate’s waters

With survey design established in 2022 and fieldwork carried out from 2023 to the end of 2025, the project reflects...

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Economy

World Bank holds China’s 4.4% GDP forecast steady

The World Bank projected China's economic growth at 4.4 percent in 2026, unchanged from its previous forecast issued in December...

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Economy

Gold prices waver on Wednesday

Gold prices swung ​between gains and losses on Wednesday.

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Finance

Bitcoin Suisse enters Middle East through ADGM licence

The permission follows a thorough, multi-stage approval process and enables the company to provide a comprehensive suite of regulated financial...

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Finance

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development announces winners of ‘Khalifa Fund Entrepreneurship Competition’

The competition witnessed strong participation, attracting 509 entrepreneurs, startups and young talents.

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