Businesses in the UK are increasingly looking to the Middle East as a destination for investment and expansion
UK
Latest in UK
Concrete Canvas Ltd
Sustainable strategies: Synergising UK construction and infrastructure expertise with Middle East ambitions
Driven by decarbonisation, the UK’s expertise in sustainable infrastructure is empowering Middle East partners to achieve net-zero targets
Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make UAE, Saudi Arabia visit
UK’s Starmer will first arrive in the UAE, where he is scheduled to meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, before travelling to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Abu Dhabi
Eid Al Etihad holiday announced; UAE petrol prices set to change; AED100m lottery launched; Riyadh Metro opening date – 10 things you missed this week
UAE petrol prices, Eid Al Etihad holiday dates, national lottery announced, Riyadh Metro launch and more top news stories this week
Canada
G7 in Italy: Ministers back Middle East ceasefire plan, pledge $50bn for Ukraine – All you need to know
The meeting brought together foreign ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the U.S. and the High Representative of the EU
Padel
World Padel Academy opens new facility in UK in its first international expansion move
The company said it is proud to be the first in the region to take padel to an international audience
Travel
UK tech venture Transreport launches new app to simplify travel in UAE
The company said its future developments will focus on providing seamless integration of multi-modal travel assistance requests
GCC
Revealed: UK non-dom tax changes trigger large-scale property sales by long-term GCC investors, experts say
London’s loss, however, is turning out to be a boon for Dubai as the property sales-spree by GCC investors is leading to an influx of capital returning to the emirate and the wider region
foreign direct investment
The UK and the GCC: An economic growth partnership
As long-term partners, the UK and GCC know we must prioritise the policies and strategies that benefit our home economies
Bahrain
UK ministers begin Gulf visit for trade deal talks
This Gulf visit is part of a broader strategy to secure trade agreements with other countries, including India, Switzerland, and South Korea
Liverpool
UAE issues UK riot warning to citizens
The UAE has urged citizens to avoid areas with rioting in UK amid safety concerns
gulf
GCC property investors target UK living sector with focus on retirement, student homes
The report reveals that 70 percent of experts interviewed indicate GCC investors are zeroing in on asset classes within the UK living sector
Manchester Airport
UK’s Manchester Airport hit by power cut, cancels flights from Terminals 1 and 2
Passengers due to fly from Terminal 3 have been advised by Manchester Airport to come to the airport as planned unless you are contacted by your airline
Saudi trade
Saudi Arabia and UK look to boost $99bn trade relationship
Saudi Arabia and UK hold high-level meetings as they aim to enhance $99bn trade partnership
Abu Dhabi
Dubai tops growth among world’s wealthiest cities as millionaire population soars
With over 72,000 resident millionaires today, Dubai’s rise testifies to its pro-business policies and welcoming stance towards capital, factors that will propel it up future rankings, an expert says
Dubai
Dubai real estate: JVC, Dubai Marina popularity booms as British buyers hunt for affordable apartments
This comes as Dubai records a major influx of British real estate investors during Q1 2024
Abu Dhabi
Treasures of the Arab World: Inside the million-dollar books on sale for the first time
The first maps of the modern Middle East, the 1900s Damascus-Medina railway blueprint for Hajj pilgrims, and more on sale at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair