China's President Xi Jinping has said his country will provide $60 billion to fund development on the African continent. Xi was speaking to African presidents on Friday at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Johannesburg. Xi, who is co-chairing the Forum where several African heads of state are attending, outlined a broad ten-point development plan driven by China.
Paris AI summit draws world leaders
World leaders and technology executives are convening in Paris on Monday to discuss how to safely embrace artificial intelligence at a time of mounting resistance to red tape that businesses say stifles innovation.
16% growth in new economic licences in Abu Dhabi during 2024
The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), which develops and regulates the business sector, on Monday revealed significant growth in business licences and compliance indicators in the Emirate's mainland and non-financial economic free zones during 2024.
DEWA updates billing on water consumption
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it will adopt the cubic metre as the standard unit for measuring water consumption starting from the March 2025 billing cycle.
UAE, Japan to complete CEPA by end of year
The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, has said negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Japan will be completed before the end of 2025.
US judge blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration panel led by billionaire Elon Musk from accessing government systems used to process trillions of dollars in payments, citing a risk that sensitive and confidential information could be improperly disclosed.
