HEALTHCARE-

Docktour to boost healthcare infrastructure and logistics in Angola: Docktour — AD Ports and Burjeel Holdings’ healthcare logistics JV — signed an MoU with Angola’s Health Ministry to enhance its medical infrastructure and supply chain capabilities, according to a press release (pdf). The cooperation will focus on the transport of medical equipment and pharma products, the development and management of hospitals, and the digitization of logistics-related healthcare services to optimize operational oversight for emergency healthcare providers.

The agreement comes amid a broader push to strengthen UAE-Angola economic ties. Earlier this week, the two countries signed a trade and economic partnership agreement targeting USD 10 bn in bilateral trade by 2033, along with several MoUs in sectors including AI, banking, and agriculture, with more cooperation expected in service sectors.

DEFENSE-

Condor + 4iG S&D ink MoU for defense hub in Hungary: Condor, the non-lethal ammunitions arm of Emirati state-owned defense group Edge, has signed an MoU with Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defense Technologies (4iG S&D) to establish a regional hub for non-lethal defense solutions in Hungary, according to a press release. The partnership seeks to optimize Hungary’s non-lethal defense sector and Europe’s wider security landscape by localizing the production of non-lethal technologies for Central European law enforcement and regional security forces.

This isn’t their first agreement: Earlier this July, Edge and 4iG S&D signed three agreements to explore jointly developing and producing air defense missile systems, loitering munitions, and unmanned air traffic control solutions.

MANUFACTURING-

Emirates Glass to manufacture electricity-generating glass: Emirates Glass has signed a five-year agreement with Australia’s ClearVue Technologies to produce solar-integrated glazing products at its UAE facility starting this year, according to a press release (pdf). The agreement also gives Emirates Glass non-exclusive rights to distribute the products across the GCC.

SOUND SMART- The glazing process integrates photovoltaic technology into transparent, insulated glass panels, allowing buildings to generate electricity from sunlight. The glass can be installed in facades, skylights, windows, canopies, spandrels, and cladding across commercial, residential, and institutional projects.

FINANCIAL SERVICES-

National Bonds launches women-focused savings plan: National Bonds has introduced an emergency fund savings plan designed for Emirati women, called the Ahed program, state news agency Wam reports. The initiative was launched on Emirati Women’s Day and aims to reach 10k participants in its first year.

How it works: The program introduces an “emergency preparedness formula,” recommending a reserve equal to 6x monthly expenses to cover unforeseen events. It will also offer flexible saving plans across income levels, financial planning workshops, and app-based registration and tracking.

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