This is one of the objectives of an MoU signed between the American University of Sharjah Enterprises (AUSE) and the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT), the leading research and technology company in the Nordic countries, to jointly pursue opportunities in academics, research and development (R&D), entrepreneurship, and innovation.

The American University of Sharjah Enterprises (AUSE) has signed an agreement with Finland’s Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK) to collaborate on the development of a world-class innovation ecosystem in the Emirate of Sharjah.

Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khaled bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah met in Doha with Prime Minister of Finland Juha Sipila, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations, especially in the field of military cooperation, and means to promote them.

Around 7,500 people visited Finland from the UAE in 2016, and compared to 2015 there has been a 25 per cent growth, said Heli Mende, head of global sales promotion at VisitFinland.

In an interview with Khaleej Times, she says: "Our trip to the Arabian Travel Market [ATM] this year is for research. We are looking into this region and the target markets here. Our purpose is to learn more about the potential partners and tour operators we can work together to promote Finland as a travel destination."

KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won the order to supply 153 elevators in 8 different projects commissioned by Alargan Projects in Saudi Arabia. The projects involved are located in Dammam, Yanbu, Riyadh and Al Jubail. They include Al Suhool Strip Mall, Al Rehab Strip Mall, Green Oasis Residential Buildings, Murooj apartments and others.

Finnish stock exchange-listed Kone Corporation has won an order to supply 418 elevators and escalators for line 3 of the multi-billion dollar Riyadh Metro project.

RAK Precast, a company based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, said it is set to deploy Elematic Acotec PRO production line at its Dubai factory to boost the company's production of non-load bearing interior precast partition wall panels.

It was delivered by Elematic Oyj, a global leader in manufacture of precast concrete plants and production lines for walls, floors, frames and foundations.