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16th GPCA Supply Chain Conference to Tackle Resilience Amid Global Disruptions

The conference will take place at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE on 27-28 May under the theme “Building Resilience in a Dynamic Landscape”

Dubai, UAE, 20 May 2025 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Supply Chain Conference will arrive for its 16th edition at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE on 27-28 May to address the need for building supply chain resilience amid global geopolitical and trade disruptions. Held under the theme “Building Resilience in a Dynamic Landscape,” the conference will address the critical challenges affecting global and regional supply chains and highlight strategies for fortifying resilience amid uncertainty. 

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AquaChemie Acquires Global Chemical Company to Advance UAE’s Manufacturing Vision

AED 100 Million Investment to Boost Local Manufacturing and Innovation with First-of-its-Kind R&D Hub for Oil & Gas Chemicals and Coatings

The strategic move enables faster, more cost-effective delivery of solutions while significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with importing specialty chemicals from overseas

This facility is the only in-situ SO₃ manufacturing and sulphonation plant of its kind across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

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Emirates Development Bank Launches AED 1 Billion Emirates Growth Fund to Accelerate the Growth of UAE-Based SMEs

  • Launched at Make it in the Emirates to support UAE based SME’s and drive scale, resilience, and impact across priority sectors: Manufacturing, Healthcare, Food Security, and Advanced Technology
  • EGF delivers more than capital; unlocking potential through active value creation
  • The Fund will deploy flexible growth capital ranging from AED 10 million to AED 50 million per eligible company within its priority sectors

H.E. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, EGF’s Chairman, and H.E. Najla Ahmed Al Midfa, EGF’s Vice Chair and Managing Director

Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 19, 2025 – Emirates Development Bank (EDB) today announced the launch of the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), a transformative AED 1 billion growth equity platform designed to accelerate the scale, resilience, and global competitiveness of UAE-based SMEs.

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EPointZero signs Landmark 1 Gigawatt-Hour Deal with Enercap by Apex Energy, making this one of the largest transactions in energy storage globally

  • EPointZero to acquire 1 GWh battery system from Enercap by Apex Energy in a strategic energy transition deal.
  • The agreement marks a pivotal step in scaling transformative energy storage infrastructure across the UAE and globally.

Abu Dhabi, 19 May 2025: EPointZero, the decarbonization arm of 2PointZero—a global investment platform—today announced the strategic purchase of a 1 GWh battery system from UAE based Enercap by Apex Energy, the supercap energy storage manufacturer. The transaction represents a bold move to fortify global energy transition frameworks and scale resilient infrastructure to accelerate a net-zero future.

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Fourth Edition of Make it in the Emirates Opens in Abu Dhabi in Presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamid bin Zayed

  • Offtake opportunities increase to AED 168 billion, targeting the localization of over 4,800 products over the next ten years
  • Competitive financing solutions worth over AED 40 billion provided by national banks over five years
  • Emirates Growth Fund launched under Emirates Development Bank as an AED 1 billion investment platform
  • Strong participation by over 700 companies showcasing innovative products at accompanying exhibition
  • More than 1,200 job opportunities for Emiratis through the Industrialist Career Exhibition, in partnership with over 95 companies.
  • Event serves as a gateway to markets with over 3 billion consumers, enhancing global competitiveness and driving industrial growth
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