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TRADE-
Ras Al Khaimah partners with the UK gov’t to mull commercial, industrial collaboration: Ras Al Khaimah signed a partnership agreement with the UK Government to probe potential commercial and industrial collaboration and facilitate cross-border trade, according to Wam. The agreement also targets several sectors such as food security, education, and culture. Both parties will also consider launching a business incubator in Ras Al Khaimah to support UK companies looking to expand into the UAE and the Middle East.
INDUSTRY-
GCC meeting probes industrial integration, Gulf products qualification: An Emirati delegation, led by Industry and Advanced Tech Minister Sultan Al Jaber, attended the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee meeting in Qatar to discuss industrial integration among member nations, Wam reports. The meeting also discussed implementing a unified strategy for industrial development and qualification criteria for Gulf products.
LOGISTICS-
UAE-based logistics provider Indu Kishore Logistics has begun construction on a 23k sqm spare parts facility in Dubai South’s Logistics District, with completion set for 3Q 2025, according to a statement. The facility will have the capacity to store up to 75k pallets.
WASTE MANAGEMENT-
Abu Dhabi kicks off a research initiative to reduce domestic waste: The Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD) embarked on a research project with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to implement new strategies for reducing domestic waste in the emirate, EAD said in a statement. The project will see Sorbonne University’s researchers analyze international case studies and compare them with data collected from the emirate to identify current waste management practices and propose guidelines accordingly.
INFRASTRUCTURE-
The UAE became the first Arab nation to join the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), after being elected for the 2025-2027 term, Wam reports. The Switzerland-based IEC, which has 170 member nations, publishes international standards for electrical and electronic products.
ICYMI- The UAE joined the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) board in September, securing a 2025-2027 term.
OIL AND GAS-
Fujairah oil agreement with Egypt activated: Fujairah has sent its first oil tanker to Egypt under an MoU signed with the Egyptian government earlier this year, according to a statement on Friday. Signed in August, the MoU aims to transform Egypt’s Al Hamra port on the Mediterranean coast into a USD 3 bn petroleum logistics zone. Construction of the zone is expected to begin in 1H 2025, with an estimated completion time of three years.
REAL ESTATE-
Al Zarooni expands North American footprint: Dubai-based real estate company Al Zarooni Real Estate launched a series of new projects in the United States and Canada, Khaleej Times reports. The developments include…
- Tower 12, a 16-story hotel and residential property in downtown Seattle;
- Falcon Ridge, featuring luxury housing and three golf courses within Kansas City;
- Cayet Lands, a sustainable 100-acre master-planned community in Vancouver Island, Comox Valley;
- A high-rise residential project in Toronto’s Richmond Hill with 610 modern units.
More to come: The company plans to unveil a new residential project in the UAE, with details expected “soon.”
