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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced plans to allow farms to operate holiday homes and tourist activities on their land in an effort to boost the economy in the agricultural sector.
Switch Foods, a foodtech start-up, has launched Abu Dhabi’s first plant-based meat production facility at KEZAD, Abu Dhabi. The facility was inaugurated by H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlMheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE, and is aligned with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051.
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 rankings for 2021–2022 feature 13 UAE-based companies, with Brandripplr coming in third.
The Airport Show, the world's largest annual B2B airport industry platform, will have a strong focus on sustainability and innovation from May 9–11.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has provided a $90 million green loan to Assan Alüminyum, a Turkish manufacturer of aluminium flat-rolled products, to support its multi-year investment programme.
Wynn Resorts has announced plans for its first integrated resort in the Middle East and North Africa region, Wynn Al Marjan Island, which is being developed with local partners Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding.
The Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs in Bahrain has signed an agreement with ABB Company to supply five high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with a capacity of 360 kilowatts each.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is set to build a luxury resort as part of the NEOM master project on Sindalah Island.
The resort will feature 225 guest rooms and suites, as well as 52 villas with one- to four-bedroom configurations with plunge pools and beach views.
Italy's De Nora has won contracts to upgrade the Al Jubail Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement from the Italian government.
The Saudi Arabian Cabinet, presided over by King Salman, has reviewed the resumption of diplomatic relations with Iran and approved several agreements with countries such as China, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Costa Rica, Thailand, and the Congo.