Economy Middle East

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, visited on Wednesday the ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference 2025, held this year under the theme “Energy. Intelligence. Impact.” His Highness toured the exhibition, visiting leading national and international pavilions, including ADNOC Group’s, where he was briefed on the company’s latest projects, initiatives and innovations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPmwFDPC #ADNOC #AbuDhabi #ADIPEC #Energy #SheikhKhaled

Travel through #Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to become smoother and faster thanks to the introduction of AI-powered baggage scanners. The new system will allow passengers to keep laptops, cameras, and liquids in their bags during security checks, eliminating one of the biggest travel hassles. Installed by Smiths Detection in partnership with Dubai Airports, these scanners use high-resolution 3D imaging and molecular-level analysis to ensure faster, more accurate screening. Trials began in Terminal 3 in July, and the full rollout across all terminals is expected by the end of 2026. #DubaiAirports #Innovation #Travel #Aviation #SmartTravel

ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference 2025 saw record-breaking attendance at the ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi, on its second day, with over 70,000 visitors in attendance. This not only shatters all of ADIPEC’s previous daily attendance records but also sets a new attendance record for the venue. The overwhelming visitor turnout highlights the demand and interest in the global energy sector, as policymakers, industry leaders and key stakeholders converge in Abu Dhabi. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4sxz2cz #ADIPEC2025 #AbuDhabi #Energy

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Omar Sultan AlOlama Olama highlighted the UAE’s major achievements in AI during the UAE International Press Conference, held as part of the seventh edition of the UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi.

During the UAE International Press Conference held as part of the seventh edition of the UAE Government Annual Meetings, H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism shared the economic growth projections of the United Arab Emirates. Ministry of Economy & Tourism #UAE #Economy #GDP #GDPgrowth

TA’ZIZ has awarded a USD 1.99 billion EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract to China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven (CC7) to develop the UAE’s first integrated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production complex — also set to be among the world’s three largest single-site PVC facilities. Announced during ADIPEC 2025, this milestone strengthens TA’ZIZ’s mission to accelerate industrial growth, localize supply chains, and build new value-added manufacturing ecosystems in the UAE. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e27sM4Cu #TAZIZ #ADIPEC2025 #UAEIndustry #PVC #IndustrialDevelopment #CC7 #EnergyTransition #MadeInUAE #SupplyChainLocalization

During the UAE International Press Conference held as part of the seventh edition of the UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, H.E. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said that the nation's non-oil foreign trade is expected to grow to more than double by 2035 reaching AED 68 trillion ($18.52 trillion). #UAEEconomy #MohammadAlGergawi #EconomicGrowth #UAEVision2035 #AED68Trillion #GlobalCompetitiveness #FutureReady

Emirates enhances the travel experience at Dubai International Airport (DXB) with a AED 85 million investment in biometric technology, allowing passengers to move seamlessly through checkpoints without passports or boarding passes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dkV8tJbe  #Aviation #Innovation #UAE #DXB #Emirates

Arab countries continued to advance in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2025. #Qatar entered the global top 20 for the first time, while the #UAE maintained its strong position in the top 10. #SaudiArabia, #Bahrain, #Oman, and #Kuwait also recorded steady progress, reflecting the region’s growing focus on innovation and digital transformation.

#Bitcoin dropped below the key $100,000 mark for the first time since June, with over $2 billion in liquidations triggered amid a major market selloff. The decline reflects growing investor caution, as economic uncertainty and volatility in #AI-related stocks weighed on sentiment. Bitcoin’s fall mirrors broader weakness across tech markets, highlighting its increasing correlation with high-risk assets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d8emzzjB  #Crypto #Markets #Trading #Finance