IFC eyes $2b annual investment for a decade in Pakistan

The World Bank’s private investment arm is increasing equity investments and eyeing large-scale infrastructure financing in Pakistan, in an investment plan that could unlock $2 billion annually over a...

Sharjah and Côte d’Ivoire discuss strengthening trade cooperation

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) received a high-level diplomatic delegation from Côte d’Ivoire to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations. The discussions focused...

Sharjah’s investment opportunities highlighted to Chinese businesses

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) hosted a high-level delegation from the People’s Republic of China to discuss ways to...

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Japan logs record $193 billion current account surplus in 2024

Japan posted a current account surplus of 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, a record high, driven by its highest-ever returns on foreign investments amid a weak yen...

UAE and Costa Rica to promote trade, investment opportunities

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Republic of Costa Rica have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic ties and strengthening trade and investment flows under their landmark Comprehensive...

Japan's Tokai starts production at SAIF Zone with Dhs8m investment

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has further solidified its position as an attractive hub for global businesses with the launch of operations by Tokai Optical, a leading...

US economy resilient despite moderation in growth

US economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter as a strike at Boeing depressed business investment in equipment, but consumer spending increased at its fastest pace in nearly two...

Masdar to increase its projects, investments in Southeast Asia

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, has announced its entry into the Philippines market, signing agreements with the government of the Philippines to...

UAE and Malaysia to support joint investment in artificial intelligence

His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of...