Dubai-based toy retailer The Toy Store has opened its first store in the United Kingdom. The 27,000 square feet outlet located on London's Oxford Street spans over two floors and is the largest to open in the city in 250 years. Owned by the RM Group, the Toy Store operates 12 outlets in the GCC and one in Azerbaijan. The company aims to further expand in Europe over the next three years. The launch was supported by UK Trade & Investment that helps foreign firms bring investment to the UK.
Arab League launches Arab Common Electricity Market
The Arab League announced the launch of the Arab Common Electricity Market, in a step aimed at achieving regional integration in the field of electrical energy.
Ridehailing platform Bolt launches in the UAE
Bolt, one of the leading international ride-hailing platforms currently used in over 50 countries, launched its operations in the UAE on Monday.
Russian gas flows to EU down 3% from normal levels
Russian gas exports through Ukraine to Europe were down more than 3 per cent on Sunday and Monday from levels seen in recent months, while nominations for gas to and from Slovakia were stable, data from Gazprom and a pipeline operator showed.
OPEC Fund signs loan to boost agriculture in Africa
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a $40 million loan as part of a $394 million sustainability-linked loan for ETC Group (ETG), one of Africa’s largest agricultural commodity supply chain managers.
UAE gains observer status in Eurasian Group to combat money laundering
The UAE has officially joined the Eurasian Group on Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (EAG) as an observer, making it the first country in the region to achieve this status.
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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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