Sharjah: Deepening the UAE’s role in shaping regional and global investment trends, Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has announced that the upcoming 8th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) will be held under the theme ‘Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future’, from October 22 to 23, at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. According to Emirates News Agency, for the first time in the forum’s history, it will be held under a shared agenda and alongside the World Investment Conference (WIC), whose 29th edition is marking its debut in Sharjah. This strategic collaboration of the

Abu dhabi: EDGE entity CARACAL, a regional leader in the design and production of high-performance firearms, is making their 18th appearance at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2025). Returning as a Weaponry Sponsor for the 22nd edition of the annual event, CARACAL will showcase their latest line of UAE-made commercial pistols and rifles, in addition to small-calibre ammunition from their subsidiary CARACAL LIGHT AMMUNITION (CLA), the UAE’s sole ammunition producer. High-end hunting rifles will also be on show from Merkel, CARACAL’s German subsidiary with over 100 years of experience in producing perfectly balanced, luxury hunting rifles.

Sharjah: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Startup Middle East, marking a significant step towards enhancing collaboration between the startup ecosystems of the UAE and India. This strategic agreement aims to expand market access, connect entrepreneurs with global platforms, and foster collaborative innovation between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed at Sheraa’s headquarters by Sara Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of Sheraa, and Siby Sudhakaran, CEO of Startup Middle East. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Anoop Ambika, CEO of Kerala Startup Mission, along with other officials

Abu dhabi: ADGM, ADGM Academy (ADGMA), Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Hub71, and ASPIRE have jointly launched the nation’s first Testbed for quantum-secure communications, marking a step toward future-proofing digital infrastructure. The initiative will explore ways to transfer ultra-secure data using quantum technology. According to Emirates News Agency, as part of the tie-up, TII, the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has deployed its proprietary Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) solution in ADGM, Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre, to establish a test network in a commercial setting. The network acts as a ‘living lab’ for secure, tamper-proof

Abu dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published the UAE’s Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) on its ‘Central Record of Legislation with Transitional Qualified Status’. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry noted that the UAE’s adherence to international tax standards, along with the OECD’s recognition, strengthens the nation’s position as a hub for international business and investment. This recognition supports the UAE’s sustainable development agenda. Under the qualified status, the UAE’s DMTT ensures that multinational enterprise (MNE) groups will not face foreign tax on UAE profits. Furthermore,

Abu dhabi: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has announced that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Angola is set to significantly enhance trade ties with the high-growth Sub-Saharan and West African markets. The agreement aims to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion annually by 2033. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized Angola’s potential, noting its young population, abundant natural resources, and projected GDP growth of 4.4% in 2024. He highlighted that the agreement capitalizes on existing trade momentum, focusing on sectors such as gemstones, minerals, mining,