Canon Central & North Africa Achieves Great Success with Canon’s Latest Large Format Technology Developments at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025

 

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The event drew significant interest from the region, with 30 invited customers witnessing firsthand the power of Canon's latest technologies

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 28, 2025/ -- Canon (Canon-CNA.com) revealed its latest wide format portfolio developments at FESPA Global Print Expo, 6th-9th May 2025 in Berlin, Germany with significant engagement and success reported from the Central & North African region. Through real-world applications across the retail, interior décor, Point of Sale (POS) and promotional packaging segments, Canon inspired sign makers and print service providers (PSPs) with an array of materials printed on the Arizona, Colorado and imagePROGRAF printers - as part of end-to-end workflow solutions that include both Canon platforms such as PRISMA XL Suite and multiple partner products. Under the overarching theme of ‘The Power to Move’, customer stories were brought to life, demonstrating how bold, high-impact print creates emotional connections, delivers real business momentum and transforms spaces into unforgettable brand experiences. Aligning with FESPA’s theme of ‘Where visionaries meet’, Canon showcased its collaboration with partners and highlight how it can satisfy the large format graphic needs of customers, helping them push the boundaries to expand their commercial scope. Canon Central & North Africa marked a highly successful presence at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, reaffirming its leadership in the wide format printing space. The event drew significant interest from the region, with 30 invited customers witnessing firsthand the power of Canon's latest technologies. The event proved instrumental in showcasing Canon’s cutting-edge innovations—including the new Colorado M-series update, enhancing capabilities for soft signage, and the powerful PRISMAElevate XL update that opens new dimensions for the Arizona series. The enthusiasm was palpable, with several deals secured during the show, including an on-stand sale of a Colorado M-series printer and commitments for additional Arizona and M-series units. Visitors were especially inspired by Canon’s immersive customer applications corner, featuring stunning displays using specialty print media and creative finishing effects. Amine Djouahra, B2B Business Unit Director commented: “FESPA 2025 was a game-changing experience for Canon Central & North Africa and our customers. The energy at the Canon stand was incredible—we saw first-hand how our innovations like the Colorado M-series update and PRISMAElevate XL are inspiring new business models across soft signage, packaging, wallpaper, and interior décor. Our customers left feeling not just impressed but empowered. The discussions we had and the partnerships we showcased—especially with players like Neolt and Kongsberg—demonstrated how Canon’s holistic approach to the wide format ecosystem can help customers drive revenue, differentiate offerings, and expand into new markets. The overwhelmingly positive feedback we received reinforces how vital platforms like FESPA are for fostering innovation and growth.” Customers were particularly captivated by real-world applications like the Colorado Packaging Factory, Poster Factory, and Wallpaper Factory, alongside diverse interior décor solutions enabled by the Arizona 2380 GTF. These demonstrations highlighted the commercial potential and creative versatility of Canon’s wide format portfolio. Discussions with strategic partners such as Neolt, Kongsberg, and Lamina further deepened customer understanding of the end-to-end print ecosystem—from packaging and wallpaper to labels and signage. Notably, Morocco’s Magic Walls signed a deal for the Colorado M3W to meet growing demand in the interior décor market, with ARKEOS taking charge of local after-sales support. A number of customer case studies were featured, including Norwegian floristry business, Fiori, which was illustrated in a real-world, interior décor, business case how strong collaboration in the value chain can maximise the potential of high-value, impactful print. Elements of Canon’s immersive World Unseen project was also on display: a unique photography exhibition which enables everyone – blind, partially sighted and sighted visitors – to experience imagery in an entirely new way, reflecting print’s potential to enrich lives and businesses. On the stand, the Arizona 2380 GTF flatbed printer with FLXflow technology with roll media option for flexible printing from roll-to-roll, demonstrated its uniquely intelligent way to not only ‘Hold’ and ‘Float’ media, but also perform an ‘Instant Switch’ between the two modes for easy media handling. As true flatbed printers, the Arizona series can work accurately and highly efficiently with various rigid and flexible substrates, including more challenging media such as cardboard, wood or glass, offering vast application possibilities ideal for a retail or hospitality environment. Optimising the workflow, PRISMA XL Suite samples showed how PRISMAelevate XL can be used to create printed layers to a height of 4 mm, helping users create stand-out, tactile artwork for elevated print applications that enhance and expand their product offering – including braille signage. Highlighting to PSPs and print factories its productivity, modularity and in-field upgradability, the award-winning UVgel roll-to-roll printer, the Colorado M-series, was printing a variety of large format graphics applications live on the stand. The extensive and premium range of applications it can print was presented with bright and bold wallpapers, window graphics and soft signage made possible with a number of options, such as the hassle-free white ink, FLXfinish+ technology for printing both matte and gloss at the same time, and FLXture for subtle surface details. Visitors had the opportunity to see both the Arizona and Colorado printers live in action during demonstrations on the stand. Multiple current and new UVgel Factory configurations featuring the Colorado were exhibited with different finishing partners to illustrate its broad application options, no matter what a PSP's volume requirements or budget are. These included the UVgel Wallpaper Factory, situated on Fotoba’s stand, which showed how customers can automate production of mass-customised wallpaper at high volumes, unattended and around the clock. This end-to-end solution demonstrates the capability of the Colorado M-series when used in line with the Fotoba jumbo roll feeder, cutter and rewinder to produce a variety of curated wallcoverings. Nearby, on Canon’s finishing partner NEOLT’s stand, they presented the UVgel Packaging Factory, which displayed cost-effective and versatile digital printing for packaging as well as signage, and posters – perfect for short, custom runs. Representing the Canon imagePROGRAF family of water-based inkjet printers was the imagePROGRAF GP-6600S (60 inch, 152.4 cm), which produces stunning graphics, ensuring precise colour replication for images and corporate colours. Boasting seven colours including orange ink, the imagePROGRAF GP-6600S can create an eye-catching spectrum of colours with PANTONE™ [1] precision [2], thanks to the innovative LUCIA PRO II inks [3], making it perfect for printing graphic applications in brand colours. The web-based poster creation software, PosterArtist, illustrated to visitors how they can easily create auto-generated, attention-grabbing posters, banners and flyers to meet all their commercial needs. Demonstrating real-life, end-to-end workflows across the stand, Canon highlighted how its PRISMA XL Suite supports PSPs to deliver first-time-right prints and simplifies the production of complex jobs, whether it’s printing five layers or creating textured or elevated applications. Visitors were able to follow the entire workflow management process, from online ordering including file preparation and printing the job, right through to shipment. Encompassing also the software of Canon partners ERPA, SKYCO, Symphony, OneVision and Onyx, each automated step will show PSPs how a holistic approach to workflow can help them respond to constantly changing challenges and to achieve greater profitability. Visitors also had the opportunity to see a selection of Canon’s vast media portfolio, including sustainably sourced papers, for optimal printing results. To find out more about the Arizona family of flatbed printers, visit: https://apo-opa.co/4kebwVh To find out more about the Colorado M-series roll-to-roll printer and the different finishing options, visit: https://apo-opa.co/43OzQY4 To find out more about imagePROGRAF GP-6600S and other models in the portfolio, visit: https://apo-opa.co/43QatVS To find out more about the PRISMA XL Suite of large format graphics software, visit: https://apo-opa.co/4mOMCgW

‘Saal.ai’ and ‘Intertec Systems’ Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deliver Big Data and AI Solutions Across the GCC

 

Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 28, 2025– Saal.ai, a cognitive technology company wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG), and a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data innovation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Intertec Systems, a regionally recognized digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions provider, to jointly deliver cutting-edge AI and Big Data use cases across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

                                                                                                                          

At the core of this partnership is DigiXT – a Made-in-UAE Big Data platform developed by Saal.ai. Designed to meet the strategic needs of governments and enterprises in the region, DigiXT empowers clients to extract actionable insights from complex and large-scale data ecosystems while retaining full data sovereignty and operational control.

 

What makes DigiXT uniquely valuable is its flexible deployment capability—it can be implemented both on-premises and on the cloud, giving organizations the confidence to align their digital initiatives with their specific security, compliance, and performance requirements. This level of control ensures that customers benefit from a powerful, scalable, and secure data foundation without compromising on regulatory expectations.

 

The partnership leverages Saal.ai’s deep domain expertise in AI, machine learning, and data engineering, and combines it with Intertec Systems’ strong regional presence, digital & cloud capabilities, and delivery excellence. Founded in 1991, Intertec Systems brings over three decades of success across sectors including public sector, healthcare, utilities, financial services, and enterprises.

 

Vikraman Poduval, CEO of Saal.ai said: "With DigiXT, we’re not just delivering technology—we’re enabling digital independence for the region. Intertec’s strong local credibility and execution strength make them the ideal partner to scale this impact across the GCC."

 

For his part, Naresh Kothari, Managing Director, Intertec Systems added: "This partnership with Saal.ai is a powerful step forward in delivering regionally developed, secure, and intelligent platforms. With digiXT, we aim to help our clients transform faster, smarter, and with greater control."

This collaboration represents a shared commitment to building future-ready digital capabilities, promoting regional innovation, and advancing data-driven transformation underpinned by strategic autonomy and technological excellence.

الإمارات تمهّد الطريق نحو مستقبل الاستثمار العقاري الرقمي

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 28 مايو 2025 – يمثل إطلاق منصة Prypco Mint كأول منصة عقارية مُرمّزة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط محطة بارزة في مسيرة تمكين المستثمرين من دخول سوق العقارات المزدهر في دبي. وبفضل الدعم التنظيمي القوي، تتيح المنصة لسكان الإمارات الاستثمار في ملكية جزئية للعقارات بمبالغ تبدأ من 2,000 درهم إماراتي فقط، مما يساهم في خفض الحواجز التقليدية أمام دخول السوق.

وتتماشى هذه الخطوة مع الرؤية الأوسع لدولة الإمارات في ترسيخ مكانتها كمركز عالمي للابتكار في مجالي التكنولوجيا المالية والعقارات.
وفي هذا السياق، صرّح جوش غيلبرت، محلل الأسواق في إيتورو قائلاً :من خلال فتح الباب أمام شريحة أوسع من المستثمرين، تعكس منصة Prypco Mint نفس الهدف الذي نسعى لتحقيقه في إيتورو – وهو جعل الاستثمار أكثر سهولة وكسر الحواجز التقليدية أمام الأفراد. ويُثبت ذلك مجدداً أن الإمارات لا تواكب الابتكار فحسب، بل تقود المشهد وتضع المعايير."

تتيح هذه المبادرة للمستثمرين الأفراد فرصة الوصول إلى أحد الأصول التي كانت تقليدياً مرتفعة التكلفة وقليلة السيولة، وهي العقارات في دبي، من خلال حصص رقمية جزئية. وعلى غرار الاتجاهات العالمية في أسواق رأس المال، أسهم الاستثمار الجزئي في تمكين المستثمرين الأفراد وزيادة تأثيرهم في الأسواق المالية، في ظل الطلب المتزايد على هذا النوع من الحلول.

ومن المرجح أن يؤدي توسيع قاعدة المستثمرين إلى زيادة الطلب على العقارات في دبي، ما يمثل دفعة قوية لشركات التطوير العقاري المدرجة في أسواق الإمارات مثل إعمار العقارية، الدار، وديار، والتي قد تستفيد من هذا الاهتمام المتزايد والسيولة الأكبر في السوق العقاري. وبالنسبة للمستثمرين الأفراد، فإن هذا التطور يُشكّل فرصة لتنويع محافظهم الاستثمارية، إلى جانب إمكانية الاستفادة من الأداء الإيجابي المحتمل لأسهم شركات العقارات المحلية.

وأضاف جوش غيلبرت: "مع استمرار انتشار تقنية الترميز عالمياً، تبرز مبادرات كهذه كيف يمكن للأصول التقليدية مثل العقارات أن تتطور من خلال التكنولوجيا. فهذا لا يسهم فقط في تحديث تجربة الاستثمار، بل يرسّخ أيضاً مكانة الإمارات كدولة رائدة في مجالات الابتكار والتنظيم والشمول المالي."

– انتهى –

BT Properties launches its flagship project ‘WAADA,’ master-planned community in Dubai South

 

Dubai, UAE, 28 May 2025 – BT Properties, one of Asia’s most trusted development entities, unveiled its flagship development project ‘WAADA,’ a master-planned community, in the UAE during a landmark launch event held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai Healthcare City.

 

With over 30 years of experience in delivering large-scale, integrated, people-centric developments across Pakistan, BT Properties is bringing its legacy of trust and innovation to Dubai. The launch of ‘WAADA’ marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into the UAE market and reflects its commitment to contributing to the region’s real estate landscape.

 

Situated in Dubai South, minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport and the Expo 2020 Legacy District, ‘WAADA’ will be an exquisite development that integrates architecture, sustainability, and livability. The project aligns closely with the objectives of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, offering a forward-thinking approach to urban development.

 

Malik Riaz Hussain, Chairman & Founder, expressed, “For over 30 years, I have believed that the true measure of success is not what we build, but who we uplift. Bahria Town was never just a real estate venture — it was a mission to transform lives, restore dignity, and give people a sense of belonging. Every city we developed was built on trust, every road on resilience, and every home on hope. And today, as this legacy expands into Dubai through BT Properties and WAADA, our purpose remains unchanged: to build not just structures, but futures. I dedicate this journey to the millions who trusted us, to every worker who shaped our cities, and to every citizen who now calls them home.”

 

Ahmed Ali Riaz Malik Group CEO at BT Properties, stated: “At BT Properties, our mission has always been to create developments that go beyond structures. We have always strived to shape communities that reflect innovation, purpose, and long-term value. With ‘WAADA,’ we are proud to bring our legacy to Dubai and contribute meaningfully to its evolving real estate landscape. This project represents our continued commitment to building environments where people can thrive.”

 

The unveiling event was led by Ahmed Ali Riaz Malik, Group CEO of BT Properties, who described ‘WAADA’ as ‘a living promise built not just on architectural plans but on three decades of earned trust, scale, and experience’. The project was formally introduced by Mr. Ahmad, Development Consultant of BT Properties, to an audience of key stakeholders, investors, partners, media representatives, and urban development professionals. The event was attended by a distinguished gathering of guests from across the UAE, including architects, community leaders, business families, etc.

 

The flagship project ‘WAADA’ – a name derived from the word meaning ‘promise’ – embodies a steadfast commitment to creating lasting value and cultivating vibrant, integrated communities. The development includes a diverse mix of property types – from signature mansions and mid-rise residences to townhouses and skyline apartments. Designed with a focus on emotional resonance and practical luxury, architecture and spatial planning aim to foster a sense of safety and belonging. Open spaces, landscaped lagoons, and a carefully curated urban environment enhance visual appeal and overall well-being.

 

The project also signals a broader evolution in BT Properties’ global strategy. Having delivered millions of square feet across international markets, the company has now firmly planted its flag in Dubai, a move that is both strategic and aligned with the city’s trajectory of innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth.

 

WAADA is poised to generate strong market interest, supported by its compelling value proposition and the credibility of BT Properties. With its guiding principle of Limitless Living, the development underscores the company’s role not only as a builder of real estate but as a steward of community and long-term value.

The African Development Bank approves an investment of US$100 million in Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms Limited.

 

Arise IIP seeks to replicate its successful industrial platform implementation experience in Gabon, Togo and Benin by establishing Special Economic Zones across other African countries with the aim of improving Africa’s export competitiveness

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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, May 28, 2025/ -- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved an investment of $100 million in the industrial platform developer and operator Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms Ltd (Arise IIP) to contribute to funding industrial parks and special economic zones across Africa as a part of our industrialization strategic priority and flagship Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). The industrial platforms developed and operated by Arise IIP are primarily dedicated to supporting the transformation of key agricultural and industrial value chains in African countries that are leading global suppliers of raw commodities but have limited local processing capabilities. The platforms will provide developed industrial land, shared infrastructure and utilities, good export connectivity and simplified administrative procedures to agro-industrial tenants, allowing them to relocate global supply chains and value addition within African countries, while contributing to the reduction of carbon footprint of trade flows. Arise IIP seeks to replicate its successful industrial platform implementation experience in Gabon, Togo and Benin by establishing Special Economic Zones across other African countries with the aim of improving Africa’s export competitiveness and intra-Africa trade strategies. “There is economic and social value to be added to African-grown commodities like timber, cashew, cocoa and cotton when they are processed locally instead of being exported in raw form. Through programs like the African Development Bank’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones and investments in Zones partner companies like Arise IIP, we enable transformative, private sector-led agro-industrialization that boosts local processing of commodities, creates jobs and grows rural economies,” said Dr. Beth Dunford, the African Development Bank’s Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development. Based on Arise IIP’s existing portfolio in Gabon (Gabon Special Economic Zone - GSEZ), Benin (Glo Djigbe Industrial Zone - GDIZ) and Togo (Plateforme Industrielle d’Adetikope - PIA), it is estimated that over 400 companies have been on-boarded from 47 industry sectors, which has led to the creation of over 50,000 jobs. The dominant sectors include wood, glass, soya, cashew processing, cotton processing and textiles, ceramics, beverages, pharmaceuticals and meat processing. It is also estimated that over $7 billion has been mobilized by tenant companies within the existing zones. “This investment in ARISE IIP is a signal of the Bank’s commitment to scaling up industrialization in Africa in value chains where we are competitive. This is also a demonstration of the strategic partnership we have with African MFIs such as the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the Afreximbank’s equity impact investment arm, who are the principal equity investors in ARISE IIP. This is a good demonstration of our joint goals of making Africa’s capital work better for Africa’s development”, said Solomon Quaynor, African Development Bank’s Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization. Gagan Gupta, CEO of Arise IIP, remarked, "The African Development Bank’s investment highlights their confidence in our model as a driver of Africa’s industrial growth. We are excited to strengthen our efforts in transforming local value chains, creating jobs, and supporting sustainable economic development across the continent. The dedication, vision, and hard work of the entire Arise team have been instrumental in building this partnership." Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Kingston Technology empowers Middle East Enterprises to Securely Transition from Windows 10 with advanced SSD and DRAM Solutions

Dubai, UAE – 28 May 2025: As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, is helping organizations across the Middle East take control of their upgrade path with future-ready SSD and DRAM solutions. Through its trusted expertise and high-performance technology, Kingston is guiding enterprises toward a secure, seamless transition to modern platforms such as Windows 11 and Windows 365.

With digital transformation being a cornerstone of UAE’s and Saudi Arabia’s national visions, particularly under initiatives like the UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025 and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, enterprises cannot afford to run critical operations on unsupported software. Kingston is committed to guiding IT leaders through a rapid, smooth and cost-effective migration that minimizes risk while boosting productivity and compliance.

“As organizations in the Middle East plan their next move, Kingston stands ready as a strategic partner to deliver the tools and knowledge needed for a smooth migration,” said Khalil Yazbeck, Business Development Manager – UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, Kingston Technology. “Our next-generation SSD and DRAM solutions not only support Windows 11’s hardware requirements but also unlock higher performance and longer device life, enabling smarter investments and faster returns.”

Upgrading to Windows 11 goes beyond meeting basic hardware specifications, it’s about unlocking the full potential of modern systems. While compatibility with TPM 2.0 and the latest CPUs is required, transitioning to higher-capacity next-generation memory and storage can significantly boost system performance, enhance user productivity and enable organizations to fully leverage the capabilities of the new platform. Kingston’s NVMe SSDs and high-performance DRAM are designed to meet these demands by enabling smooth system upgrades, accelerating boot times and file access, supporting efficient multitasking and extending the lifespan of existing hardware. This results in improved productivity and the ability to handle demanding workloads including those driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

For many organizations in the region, upgrading existing devices represents the most practical and future-proof approach. It strikes the right balance between cost and performance while aligning with long-term IT strategy as the Windows ecosystem continues to evolve.

Some enterprises may consider doing nothing, an approach fraught with risk. Unsupported Windows 10 systems will no longer receive critical security updates, leaving organizations vulnerable to cyber threats and compliance issues. Others may opt to stay on Windows 10 and pay for extended support. While this buys time, it’s a costly short-term fix that delays the inevitable migration and doesn’t improve system performance.

Buying new devices is another path. It guarantees compatibility and offers the latest in performance and features. However, it comes with high upfront costs, especially when evaluating AI PCs, which may still face software and compatibility challenges, as well as limitations in memory and storage upgradability, especially in AI laptops.

Upgrading existing devices stands out as the smartest path forward. By enhancing current systems with Kingston SSDs and DRAM, organizations can run Windows 11 efficiently, boost system performance and extend device lifespans, delivering high ROI without major capital expenditure.

“Kingston’s role goes beyond providing hardware, we are enabling Middle East enterprises to future-proof their operations,” added Yazbeck. “Our mission is to deliver performance without compromise, helping organizations turn a looming challenge into a competitive advantage.”

With a legacy of trust, innovation, and global reach, Kingston Technology is the reliable partner enterprises need to navigate this critical transition with clarity and confidence.

Feindef 2025 sees record year: more than 44,000 attendees, 78% increase in international visitors

MADRID, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Defense and Security Exhibition of Spain, Feindef, had a record year in 2025, with more than 44,000 attendees, an increase of 78% in international presence, and the signing of numerous strategic agreements, becoming a "benchmark platform for cooperation" for the sector for three days.

With a strong international focus, the biennial fair, which has the institutional support of the Spanish Ministry of Defense, reinforced its global role.

Feindef Foundation President Ángel Olivares said the focus was "essential" to guarantee "our security and defense" and that, at the same time, "opens a very hopeful path for the future."

The fair, held from May 12 to 14 at Ifema Madrid, had 601 exhibitors (75% SMEs), of which 187 were international, and more than 90 delegations from different countries.

There was "intense diplomatic and commercial activity with representatives from 56 nations," according to organizers.

The European Defense Agency (EDA), Europol, the UN, NATO, the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), and the European Commission were among the organizations participating.

During the three days, key issues in the sector were covered, such as unmanned systems, cyber defense, advances in artificial intelligence applied to military logistics, dual application technologies, and other major structural challenges, such as the importance of attracting and retaining talent and making young people more security aware.

The fair served as an "ideal framework to facilitate agreements on international strategic alliances," said Olivares. The president also saw it as a space to continue advancing towards "a single defense market in Europe." This is in a context, in which EU leaders have agreed to boost security and defense spending, which, according to Brussels, could result in a rise of up to 800 billion euros.

The event also served as a platform for formalizing more than a dozen relevant agreements. Those include ones reached by Ukraine with both national and international companies, those made by TEDAE (Spanish Association of Technology Companies for Defense, Security, Aeronautics and Space) and AESMIDE (Association of Contractors with Public Administrations), letters of intent signed by the Spanish Ministry of Defense with the European Defense Agency (EDA), and a memorandum of understanding signed between Spanish industry and Turkish Aerospace for an integrated training program for the Spanish Air and Space Force.

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UAE delegation highlights potential of pan-Asian collaboration at the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum

• HE Al Zeyoudi: “By deepening our connections and exploring avenues of mutual interest, the GCC, China and ASEAN bloc can not only maintain our own upward growth trajectories but become the driving force of the global economy.”

• The UAE’s non-oil trade with ASEAN nations reached USD$37.7 billion in 2024, accounting for 4.6% of the UAE’s total non-oil trade.
• The UAE’s non-oil trade with China reached USD$90.1 billion in 2024, making it the UAE’s largest non-oil trading partner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 27 May 2025: The UAE, represented by His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister for Foreign Trade, participated in the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. HE Al Zeyoudi underscored how greater collaboration across Asia can accelerate growth, drive innovation and consolidate the region’s rise a global economic power. HE Al Zeyoudi also reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to building strong trade and investment partnerships across the world and that the future-focused nations of Asia were natural partners in these efforts.

Leaders and business representatives from 17 nations gathered in the Malaysian capital to exchange views on how they work together to navigate today’s complex economic and geopolitical landscape.

HE Al Zeyoudi said the Forum offered the chance for attending nations to align their economic visions to achieve strong growth: “By deepening our connections and exploring avenues of mutual interest, the GCC, China and ASEAN bloc can not only maintain our own upward growth trajectories but become the driving force of the global economy. Our foreign trade policy has been designed to bring our economy closer to the markets of Asia and together we can increase the flow of goods and services between us, support vital infrastructure projects, share knowledge, and accelerate innovation. This forum has underlined the depth of this potential – and created the platform to help the nations of our high-growth regions realize it.”

The UAE enjoys positive trade and investment ties with nations across Asia, including the ASEAN bloc. The UAE has concluded Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia, helping to propel the UAE’s 

non-oil foreign trade with ASEAN countries to US$37.7 billion in 2024, a growth of 4.2% compared to 2023 and 16.8% more than in 2022. ASEAN countries accounted for 4.6% of the UAE's total non-oil trade with the world in 2024, and 11.3% of the UAE's trade with non-Arab Asian countries.

The UAE also enjoys has strong trade and investment links with China. The total value of UAE–China non-oil trade reached USD$90.1 billion in 2024, reflecting a growth of 4% compared to 2023, and increases of 16.5% and 48% compared to 2022 and 2021, respectively. China remained the UAE’s top trading partner in 2024, accounting for 11% of the UAE’s total non-oil trade with the world.

The Forum, held in conjunction with the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, 2^nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and 46^th ASEAN Summit, brought together leaders and representatives from China, the ten Association of South East Asian Nation nations – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam - and the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Together, these countries are home to more than two billion consumers, and account for over 20% of the world’s GDP.

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ثاني الزيودي يشارك في المنتدى الاقتصادي الأول لرابطة "آسيان" ومجلس التعاون الخليجي والصين

الإمارات تواصل استكشاف فرص توسيع شبكة شركائها التجاريين آسيوياً لترسيخ مكانتها محركاً عالمياً للنمو الاقتصادي

• الزيودي: "عبر تعزيز تكاملنا الاقتصادي واستكشاف فرص النمو المشترك يمكن لدول الخليج والصين ورابطة آسيان الحفاظ على مسارات النمو الواعدة
• التجارة الإماراتية غير النفطية مع دول "آسيان" سجلت 37.7 مليار دولار في  2024 بحصة 4.6% من إجمالي تجارة الدولة مع العالم
• الصين أكبر شريك تجاري لدولة الإمارات عالمياً بقيمة 90.1 مليار دولار تجارة بينية غير نفطية في 2024

 كوالالمبور، ماليزيا - 27 مايو 2025: تواصل دولة الإمارات استكشاف فرص توسيع شبكة شركائها التجاريين آسيوياً لترسيخ مكانتها محركاً عالمياً للنمو الاقتصادي. وشارك معالي الدكتور ثاني بن أحمد الزيودي، وزير دولة للتجارة الخارجية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، في المنتدى الاقتصادي الأول بين رابطة دول جنوب شرق آسيا (آسيان) ومجلس التعاون الخليجي والصين، المنعقد في العاصمة الماليزية كوالالمبور.

وأكد معالي الزيودي أن تعزيز التعاون على امتداد القارة الآسيوية يمكن أن يُسهم في تسريع النمو، ودفع عجلة الابتكار، وترسيخ مكانة المنطقة كقوة اقتصادية عالمية صاعدة.

وجدّد معاليه التزام دولة الإمارات ببناء شراكات قوية في مجالي التجارة والاستثمار على مستوى العالم، مشيراً إلى أن دول آسيا ذات الرؤى المستقبلية تُعدّ شريكاً طبيعياً في هذه المساعي.

وبحضور وزاري عالي المستوى، شارك قادة أعمال وممثلون لكبرى الشركات والقطاع الخاص من 17 دولة في المنتدى الذي احتضنته العاصمة الماليزية كوالالمبور، حيث ناقشوا سبل تعزيز التعاون لمواكبة التحديات الاقتصادية والجيوسياسية الراهنة. وشهد المنتدى اعتماد عدد من المبادرات الهادفة إلى دعم التعاون الاقتصادي، وتنمية التبادل التجاري، وزيادة تدفقات الاستثمارات بين الدول المشاركة.

وقال معالي الدكتور ثاني الزيودي "إن المنتدى شكّل فرصة مهمة للدول المشاركة لتوحيد رؤاها الاقتصادية وتحقيق نمو مستدام، مشيراً إلى أن "تعزيز الروابط واستكشاف مجالات التعاون المشترك بين دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي والصين ورابطة آسيان من شأنه ليس فقط دعم مسارات النمو المستمرة، بل أيضاً أن يجعل من هذه الشراكة محركاً رئيسياً للاقتصاد العالمي".

وأضاف معاليه: أن سياسة دولة الإمارات في مجال التجارة الخارجية ترتكز على تعزيز التكامل مع الأسواق الآسيوية، مشدداً على أن التعاون المشترك يتيح فرصاً واسعة لزيادة تدفقات السلع والخدمات، ودعم مشاريع البنية التحتية الحيوية، وتبادل المعرفة، وتسريع الابتكار. ولفت إلى أن المنتدى أكد على حجم هذه الإمكانات، وأسّس منصة فاعلة لتمكين دول المنطقة ذات النمو السريع من تحقيقها.

وتتمتع دولة الإمارات بعلاقات إيجابية في مجالي التجارة والاستثمار مع دول آسيا، بما في ذلك دول رابطة آسيان. وقد أبرمت الإمارات اتفاقيات شراكة اقتصادية شاملة (CEPA) مع كل من إندونيسيا وكمبوديا وفيتنام وماليزيا، مما ساهم في رفع حجم التجارة الخارجية غير النفطية بين الإمارات ودول آسيان إلى 37.7 مليار دولار أمريكي في عام 2024، بنمو نسبته 4.2% مقارنة بعام 2023، وزيادة قدرها 16.8% مقارنة بعام 2022.

وقد شكلت دول آسيان ما نسبته 4.6% من إجمالي تجارة الإمارات غير النفطية مع العالم في عام 2024، و11.3% من تجارتها مع الدول الآسيوية غير العربية.

كما ترتبط دولة الإمارات بعلاقات قوية في مجالي التجارة والاستثمار مع الصين، حيث بلغ إجمالي قيمة التجارة غير النفطية بين البلدين 90.1 مليار دولار أمريكي في عام 2024، مسجلاً نمواً بنسبة 4% مقارنة بعام 2023، وزيادة بنسبة 16.5% و48% مقارنة بعامي 2022 و2021 على التوالي. وحافظت الصين على مكانتها كأكبر شريك تجاري للإمارات في عام 2024، حيث شكّلت 11% من إجمالي تجارة الدولة غير النفطية مع العالم.

وعقد المنتدى بالتزامن مع القمة الافتتاحية بين آسيان ومجلس التعاون الخليجي والصين، والقمة الثانية بين آسيان ومجلس التعاون، والقمة السادسة والأربعين لرابطة دول جنوب شرق آسيا (آسيان). وجمع المنتدى قادة وممثلين عن الصين، والدول العشر الأعضاء في آسيان – بروناي، كمبوديا، إندونيسيا، لاوس، ماليزيا، ميانمار، الفلبين، سنغافورة، تايلاند، وفيتنام – إلى جانب الدول الست الأعضاء في مجلس التعاون الخليجي – البحرين، الكويت، عُمان، قطر، السعودية، والإمارات. وتُمثّل هذه الدول مجتمعة أكثر من ملياري مستهلك، وتسهم بأكثر من 20% من الناتج المحلي الإجمالي العالمي.

 

-انتهى-

السعودية تضاعف أطوال طرق الحجاج البيضاء المبردة وتضيف مسارات خاصة للمعاقين تقنيات جديدة في الرصف تستهدف تقليل امتصاص أشعة الشمس وإضافة أسطح مطاطية تسهل المشي

مكة المكرمة

دشن وزير النقل والخدمات اللوجستية السعودي رئيس مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للطرق المهندس صالح الجاسر، مشروع توسعة الطرق المطاطية المرنة المبردة، ومبادرتي تشجير وتحسين البيئة في الطرق المطاطية المرنة ومسار خدمة الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة.

وأوضحت الهيئة العامة للطرق أن مبادرة تبريد الطرق شهدت توسعًا بنسبة 82% هذا العام، بعد نجاحها منذ انطلاقتها في عام 2023، حيث تم رصف أكثر من 84 ألف م2 من الطرق في مشعر عرفات. ويعتمد هذا الابتكار على مواد محلية الصنع تقلل امتصاص الأشعة الشمسية، مما يخفض درجة الحرارة السطحية لقرابة 12 درجة مئوية، ويزيد من عكس الأشعة بنسبة 30 إلى 40% خلال الصباح، مساهمةً في تقليل ظاهرة الجزر الحرارية، وتوفير بيئة مريحة للحجاج مع تقليل معدلات استهلاك الطاقة وتلوث الهواء.

كما شمل التدشين التوسع في مبادرة الطرق المطاطية المرنة بنسبة 33%، والتي تعالج صلابة الأسطح الإسفلتية في ممرات المشاة، خاصة لكبار السن. وشملت أعمال الرصف الطريق الممتد من مسجد نمرة إلى محطة قطار المشاعر في عرفات ليصل اجمالي استخدامها إلى 16 ألف م2، باستخدام أسفلت مطاطي مرن يعزز الراحة أثناء السير، وقد أثبتت تجارب مركز أبحاث الطرق نجاحه في توفير تجربة آمنة.

واشتملت المبادرات الجديدة تشجير المسار المرن، حيث تمت زراعة أشجار على طول 1200 م من الطريق الممتد بين مسجد نمرة ومحطة القطار في عرفات، مع تطبيق تقنية رذاذ لتلطيف الهواء وإنشاء مشارب مياه، لتحسين جودة الهواء وتوفير بيئة مريحة للحجاج وذلك بالتعاون مع مؤسسة عبدالرحمن فقيه الأهلية.

كذلك، دُشنت مبادرة خدمات الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة، التي تضمنت تخصيص مسار بطول 4000 متر في طريق المشاة المؤدي إلى جبل الرحمة بمشعر عرفات، مرصوفًا بمواد باردة لتخفيف الاهتزاز وتسهيل تنقلات المرافقين.

وتقدم الهيئة العامة للطرق خدامتها كجهاز منظم لقطاع الطرق في السعودية، مستهدفة رفع مستوى جودة الطرق إلى المرتبة السادسة عالمياً، وخفض الوفيات لأقل من 5 حالات لكل 100 ألف نسمة بحلول عام 2030، وتعتبر شبكة الطرق السعودية الأولى على مستوى العالم في معدلات الربط بين المدن بإجمالي أطوال تتجاوز 73 ألف كم.

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Dubai Judicial Institute Board of Directors Holds Its Second Meeting for 2025

 

27 May, 2025 – The Board of Directors of Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) convened its second meeting of 2025 on May 27, 2025, at the Institute’s headquarters, chaired by H.E. Counsellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of the Emirate of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Judicial Institute. The meeting was attended by H.E. Professor Dr. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director of Dubai Courts and Vice Chairman of the Board. Board members, including H.E. Counsellor Dr. Lowai Mohamed Belhoul, Director General of the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, H.E. Counsellor Ahmed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary General of the Supreme Legislation Committee of Dubai, H.E. Counsellor Abdul-Moneim Salem bin Suwaidan, Lawyer, and H.E. Judge Dr. Ebtessam Ali Al Badwawi, Director General of the Dubai Judicial Institute, participated in this meeting.

 

The meeting included the ratification of the minutes of the previous Board meeting (Meeting No. 2 of 2025) and reviewed the Institute’s Annual Report for 2024. The report underscores DJI’s commitment to implementing global best practices in judicial training and its ongoing efforts to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global beacon of justice and judicial excellence.

 

The meeting also addressed future partnership projects with legal and training entities, highlighting the importance of expanding collaborative efforts to strengthen DJI’s presence and its impact. The Board also discussed the new training programs that the Institute plans to launch, most notably the ‘Judicial and Legal Studies Program for Judicial Trainees – Criminal Track,’ which is designed to cultivate and advance the professional competencies of national talent for future roles in criminal judiciary.

 

The meeting concluded with a review and emphasis on DJI’s continuous efforts to enhance its strategies and training programs in alignment with future judicial and legal requirements. These efforts fortify the Institute’s position as a leading judicial training and a distinguished legal knowledge development hub. Notably, DJI has been officially accredited as a certified training entity by the National Qualifications Center under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.