Government & Policy
Middle East M&A market resilient in 2024 as AI, renewables and infrastructure deals stand out
Despite the decline, the region significantly outperformed the global market’s decline of 17 per cent. The PwC report,…
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Government & Policy news and digital analysis from The Nation Middle East, focusing on UAE, Dubai, and the Middle East’s evolving power dynamics.
Government & Policy
Air Arabia now accepting cryptocurrency payments for flights
Air Arabia will allow passengers to book flights using cryptocurrency as payments. Air Arabia and Al Maryah Community…
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Jewellery show in Sharjah to display stunning 108m-long diamond necklace
A jewellery exhibition in Sharjah will display a world record 108m long diamond necklace this week as the…
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UAE and Oman to boost $15.2bn trade with massive special economic zone at Al Buraimi border
The UAE and Oman are looking to enhance booming $15.2bn trade relations with a new special economic zone…
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UAE Central Bank revokes licence of Dynamics Insurance Brokers for regulatory breaches
According to the CBUAE, the decision was made pursuant to Article 22(2) of the Insurance Authority Board of…
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Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures to replicate Asia, Africa SME model in GCC
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, aims to replicate its successful SME building strategy…
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ADNOC Drilling awarded $1.15bn, 15-year contract for advanced jack-up rigs
ADNOC Drilling has been awarded a US$1.15 billion, 15-year contract for two AI-powered and automated jack-up rigs by…
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Egypt and Jordan thank the European Parliament for new financial aid
Egypt and Jordan have praised and thanked the members of the European Parliament for their decision to grant…
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Dubai startup positions yerba maté as matcha rival in wellness beverage boom
Raji Tarabay, a senior manager at Publicis Media Group, founded his company, Yerba, in early 2025 after identifying…
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Sharjah introduces government-led platform to streamline M&A transactions
The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has launched ‘Sharjah AcquireHub,’ the region’s first government-backed digital platform for…