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The Ghanaian government has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Dubai’s state-owned Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) to develop an economic zone and digital incubator in Accra, the nation’s capital. This initiative aims to attract foreign investment to West Africa and expedite Ghana’s ambition to become a regional technology leader.

In a series of senior appointments sanctioned by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and announced by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, significant leadership changes have been introduced across multiple government bodies, particularly impacting the MEP and construction industries.

Todd McClay, New Zealand’s Minister for Trade, confirmed the rapid expansion of economic relations with the United Arab Emirates, revealing that bilateral trade reached NZ$400 million (around AED 880 million) in Q4 2024. This brings the total annual trade volume to NZ$1.3 billion, or AED 2.86 billion.

AIM Congress officially commenced on April 6th with a dynamic series of pre-event workshops, offering in-depth learning, practical tools, and strategic networking opportunities across a broad spectrum of economic and technological disciplines. The workshops, held under various dedicated portfolios, set the tone for the main congress by delivering tangible value to participants through real-world applications and expert-led sessions.