Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines launch loyalty partnership, expanding rewards across global networks
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Middle East business travel surges to $18.1bn in 2024 with 6.1% growth forecast for 2025
Business travel in the Middle East hit $18.1bn in 2024, outpacing global growth. Tumodo forecasts a 6.1 per cent rise in 2025, driven by tech innovation, “bleisure” trends, and stronger GCC-Europe ties
China
UAE and China launch service centre to boost $400bn China–Arab trade
UAE and China launch service centre to enhance trade between economic powerhouses
China
UAE and China deepen $100bn trade ties
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber leads UAE delegation to China as $100bn trade partnership expands
Donald Trump
Trump ‘very happy’ with China trade deal, says framework ‘done’
Though subject to final approval, the deal involves China supplying rare earths and magnets to U.S. companies while the United States would abandon threats to revoke visas for Chinese students
Air China
Emirates and Air China boost partnership as UAE carrier to offer 49 weekly flights to mainland
Emirates and Air China will enhance cooperation to boost frequent flyer benefits and travel offers
Dubai Chamber
Dubai Chamber of Commerce sees 216 new Filipino companies added in Q1
Dubai is witnessing significant growth in Filipino companies registered and trading in the emirate
ACWA Power
Saudi’s ACWA Power eyes $10bn investment through new partnerships in Malaysia
The partnership pacts aim to create powerful synergy between Malaysia’s innovative ecosystem and Saudi Arabia’s energy transition expertise
China
China announces visa-free travel for Saudi, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
China has announced visa-free travel for all GCC nationals
Eid
Eid Al Adha 2025 dates announced in Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei
Countries around the world announce details of new month and dates of Eid Al Adha 2025
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Tokyo join forces to promote bilateral economic development
Designated teams in both Abu Dhabi and Tokyo will collaborate closely to implement joint activities over the next 12 months
BNPL
UAE malls in ‘non-prime’ areas could face pressure from Chinese goods diversion amid U.S. tariffs
UAE retailers are preparing for significant changes in 2025 as global trade tensions and evolving payment preferences reshape the regional shopping landscape
Computex 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Synology eyes Middle East as key growth market in global expansion strategy, reveals plans for Dubai office
Dubai in particular was singled out as a technological hub within the region
Saudi Arabia and China announce $3.7bn of deals at business forum
Saudi Arabia and China agree 57 deals worth combined $3.7bn
Abu Dhabi
ADIO, Mizuho ink deal to boost Japanese investments in key sectors
ADIO will collaborate closely with Mizuho to offer practical support to clients seeking to establish or expand their operations in the emirate
China
Gold drops on trade war truce hopes, dollar strength
Traders are also eyeing the release of the US Consumer Price Index on Tuesday for fresh signals on the Fed’s monetary policy trajectory
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Abu Dhabi woos Japanese businesses as UAE trade up 12 per cent in recent years
UAE and Japan look to enhance trade relations after 11.9 per cent uplift