Abu dhabi: Kazakhstan recently made significant strides in strengthening its economic ties with the UAE during the “AIFC Connect: Abu Dhabi 2025” business event. This event, held in collaboration with the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the embassies of both nations, aimed to enhance investment cooperation and introduce Kazakhstan’s promising projects to potential investors. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE ranks among the top ten foreign investors in Kazakhstan, with investments exceeding US$4.3 billion. The business event coincided with Abu Dhabi Finance Week, drawing around 150 representatives from investment banks, financial, technology, and consulting firms. Key discussions revolved

Dubai: The UAE has become widely recognised as a strategic hub for the advancement of humanoid robotics, according to Alexey Yuzhakov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Promobot, Russia’s leading developer of industrial and service robotics. According to Emirates News Agency, Yuzhakov shared insights during the first UAE-Russia Business Forum in Dubai, highlighting that the UAE now offers one of the most favourable environments for developing and deploying advanced humanoid robotics. He elaborated on the future of technological progress, which increasingly depends on the ability to structure and process vast data volumes. Yuzhakov noted that AI-supported robotics is becoming

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (197) of 2025 on selective goods, the tax rates or amounts imposed on them, and the method for calculating the selective price. The resolution introduces amendments to the excise tax with the aim of implementing the ‘tiered volumetric model’ on sweetened beverages. According to Emirates News Agency, the new decision will replace Cabinet Resolution No. (52) of 2019 on Excise Goods and their applicable tax rates, along with its subsequent amendments. The amendment is part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to promote public health and encourage

Abu dhabi: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM continued to advance its sustainability-focused initiatives across 2025, during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable finance through a series of new developments and regulatory enhancements. According to Emirates News Agency, these initiatives build on the FSRA’s achievements in the areas of ESG disclosure requirements, voluntary designations for green and climate transition funds and portfolios, the framework for the regulation of environmental instruments such as carbon offsets, and regulatory expectations for mitigating the risks of ‘greenwashing’. Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of the FSRA of ADGM, stated that sustainable finance

Abu dhabi: ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of ADGM, marked its 7th anniversary by playing a central role in this year’s Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) with the event ‘Bridging Knowledge and Building the Nation’. The event featured activities aimed at empowering the national workforce and included ‘Pitch at the Capital’, which highlighted the Academy’s investment in entrepreneurial initiatives. During the event, ADGMA reiterated its commitment to the UAE National Agenda of 2031 by signing multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading entities, showcasing its dedication to advancing national talent and future skills. According to Emirates News Agency, the