Daily Archives: May 5, 2026

Business & Investments

UAE’s $140 Billion CEPA Trade Success Explained

  • CEPAs have secured $140 billion in trade to date
  • UAE aims to have world’s first AI-powered trade ministry

Abu Dhabi-UAE. 5 May 2026: As governments worldwide respond to global disruption by raising trade barriers, UAE leaders at Make it in the Emirates 2026 made the case that industrial strength comes from engineering more collaborative, smarter systems, rather than retreating from global markets.

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Geidea Launches MEA’s First Dual-Card Routing with UnionPay

5 May 2026, Dubai, UAE – In a regional first, Geidea, a leading fintech and payments technology provider in the region, has introduced a dual-card routing capability in partnership with UnionPay International – unlocking greater payment flexibility, improved acceptance, and a seamless experience for UnionPay cardholders across the Middle East & Africa.

Designed to intelligently route eligible transactions, the capability enables smoother, more reliable payments across Geidea’s merchant network, setting a new standard for choice and efficiency at the point of sale. By enabling routing flexibility on dual-network cards, the capability supports processing in line with cardholder preference, where applicable, contributing to improved performance, reliability, and overall payment experience.

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UAE’s Star Paper Mill Secures Global Trade Partnerships

Make It In The Emirates 2026

Star Paper Mill Inks Milestone Partnerships with Sweden, Austrian Entities, Strengthen UAE’s Global Trade Leadership

  • Strategic partnerships signed in the presence of H.E Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade to speed up export momentum while reinforcing domestic market commitment
  • Recycling 100% waste paper, Star Paper Mill enhances circular economy and complements the UAE’s net-zero ambitions

Abu Dhabi, May 5, 2026:  In the presence of H.E Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, the waste paper recycling-focused leading paper manufacturer, Star Paper Mills, today signed two milestone global trade partnerships at Make it in the Emirates 2026 (MIITE), complementing the UAE’s global trade leadership and economic resilience irrespective of geopolitical challenges.

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AD Ports Group, CMA Terminals, and CMA CGM Sign MoU for Inland Expansion

AD Ports Group, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, and CMA CGM Group Sign MoU to Extend Inland Reach Across the UAE and Wider Region

  • The three partners intend to cooperate to anchor cargo flows across AD Ports Group’s consolidated inland intermodal network of rail-linked inland container depots, dry ports and cargo depots
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Bosch is investing in its future fields of business

Around 200 million euros is going to Bosch Business Innovations for the development of new business ideas in startups

  • The global corporate venture builder aims to have 20 new spin-offs by 2030.
  • The initial focus will be on software-controlled manufacturing, remote health monitoring, and the use and storage of greenhouse gases.
  • Bosch Business Innovations relies on partnerships with experienced venture studios.
  • Stefan Hartung: “Innovative strength and technology leadership are an integral part of Bosch’s history.”
  • Axel Deniz: “Our aim is to systematically develop new ideas beyond our current core business.”
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