The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab World in the Global Competitiveness Report for 2019.
The report, which was released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, assesses the landscape of 141 economies around the world.
Globally the emirates was ranked 25th, gaining two positions from the last year.
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the UAE's Minister of Economy, said it was a new important milestone ''that would be added to the many landmark achievements made by the UAE".
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues decree on board of Investment Corporation of Dubai
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued a decree forming the Board of Directors of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
Eleven agreements signed at Al Ain Future Business Forum
Eleven agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed as the inaugural Al Ain Future Business Forum concluded at ADNEC Centre Al Ain.
UAE, Argentina launch CEPA negotiations
The UAE and Argentina have announced the launch of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a new step in efforts to deepen trade and investment relations.
Meraas awards AED 1 billion contract for Nad Al Sheba Gardens expansion
Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth nearly AED 1 billion to GCC Contracting to build 272 villas and townhouses in Phase 7 of Nad Al Sheba Gardens.
Meta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday has unveiled a small handheld gadget called Meta Charm for using its new Muse AI assistant, taking the company's hardware efforts beyond its successful smart glasses.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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