Business
UAE-EAEU economic partnership agreement takes effect
The preferential-access pact covers more than 86% of tariff lines between the two sides.
NEWSVERUM / Global briefing
4,761 storiesData-Driven Global News · Page 174 of 397
Follow global economy, business, finance, energy, climate and public affairs through original sources, sourced data and context. (Page 174 of 397)
Energy
FANR reviews radiation-measurement portal and AI programme
The regulator’s board also discussed the four Barakah units and research priorities.
Infrastructure
UAE completes passenger transfers to Tel Aviv after temporary flight suspension
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said on 5 October it had completed passenger transfers after flydubai temporarily suspended its Tel Aviv flights.
Technology
Saudi Cabinet approves UNITAR office and cybersecurity memorandum
The approvals cover a UNITAR office in the Kingdom and cooperation between the NCA and UNITAR’s Cybersecurity Office.
Infrastructure
Saudi railways carried 40.9 million passengers in third quarter
The TGA’s Q3 2026 report also counted 3.9 million tons of freight and 46,300 containers.
Environment
Al-Baha completes thermal-camera coverage of forests
Twenty solar-powered towers linked to a central hub provide the region’s reported full coverage for early fire detection.
Agriculture
Saudi Arabia launches practical training packages for farmers
Estidamah and Saudi Reef Academy will turn research findings into field training programmes.
Infrastructure
Jazan Chamber report links logistics investment with local food chains
The chamber cited annual mango output above 65,000 tonnes and identified cold storage, packaging and processing opportunities.
Technology
Saudi skills accelerator reports more than 44,000 AI trainees
The Human Resources Ministry says its wider Skills Accelerator initiative has delivered more than 590 programs and aims to reach over 300,000 beneficiaries.
Agriculture
Saudi Reef hands over five beekeeping projects worth more than SAR48.2 million
The rural development program transferred five beekeeping and honey projects to a national foundation ahead of their launch in several regions.
Infrastructure
Saudi road programme reports 86.2% completion of bridge-joint works
The Roads General Authority said more than 6,500 metres of work had been carried out across 22 projects.
Technology
SUNBULLA wins AgentX hackathon with AI nursery platform
The four-member team built a system to track seedlings from registration through production and distribution.