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CEO of Aptamind Partners & Chair of the Group Advisory Board of Red Sea Global in Saudi Arabia
Industry: Tourism & Hospitality
Israel slaps ban on United Nations and kills 60 in Lebanon
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BRICS integral to Arab trade diversification strategy
Arab economic powers are diversifying trade by strengthening ties with BRICS nations like China, India, and Russia while maintaining Western relationships. This strategic shift reflects their pragmatic approach to evolving global dynamics, writes Atique Naqvi, a senior journalist based in Toronto.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia’s trade with China and India far exceeds their trade with the US and UK. This shift highlights the growing importance of BRICS partners in the Arab economic strategy, signaling a rebalancing of trade priorities to ensure sustainable growth, economic resilience, and diversified global partnerships.
Qais Ammori
CEO - Almosafer
Industry: Travel
Atique Naqvi, Toronto
Executive Editor and Chief Growth Strategy Officer
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Israeli attack kills 73 in north Gaza as Netanyahu says Hezbollah tried to kill him
War in the Middle East continues as Israeli attack kills 73 in northern Gaza while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says that Hezbollah tried to kill him.
Geostrategy
Media: Two major American liberal newspapers refuse to endorse Kamala Harris
With few days remaining to vote in the US election, two major liberal American newspapers have decided not to endorse the Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Geostrategy
WEF Dubai: UAE fosters global dialogue
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GCC tourism growth skyrockets as diversification drive gains momentum post-Covid
GCC countries collaborate on comprehensive tourism strategy, leading global recovery post-pandemic with remarkable growth rates and ambitious plans for sustainable development.
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"Growth at all costs no longer an option," says world-renowned tourism policy, planning and development expert Dr Marina Novelli in an interview.
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Real-time carbon footprint data crucial for effective actions, reducing emissions
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Dubai’s night beaches a cool solution to summer heat
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‘Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector to achieve 150 million visitors by 2030’
Saudi Arabia isn't aiming to be the next Dubai but is forging its own unique path in tourism," Aradhana Khowala tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview.
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Aradhana Khowala
CEO of Aptamind Partners & Chair of the Group Advisory Board of Red Sea Global in Saudi Arabia
Industry: Tourism & Hospitality
Qais Ammori
CEO - Almosafer
Industry: Travel
Atique Naqvi, Toronto
Executive Editor and Chief Growth Strategy Officer
Industry: Media and Communication
Israel slaps ban on United Nations and kills 60 in Lebanon
Shunning international pressure, Israeli parliament passed a bill banning a United Nations aid agency, and also intensified its strikes against...
Geostrategy
BRICS integral to Arab trade diversification strategy
The UAE and Saudi Arabia’s trade with China and India far exceeds their trade with the US and UK. This shift highlights the growing importance of BRICS...
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Israeli attack kills 73 in north Gaza as Netanyahu says Hezbollah tried to kill him
War in the Middle East continues as Israeli attack kills 73 in northern Gaza while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says...
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GCC tourism growth skyrockets as diversification drive gains momentum post-Covid
GCC countries collaborate on comprehensive tourism strategy, leading global recovery post-pandemic with remarkable growth rates and ambitious plans for sustainable...
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Is Musk’s million-dollar US voter lottery legal?
Donald Trump surrogate Elon Musk's offer of a million dollars to one registered voter in a swing state every day...
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Media: Two major American liberal newspapers refuse to endorse Kamala Harris
With few days remaining to vote in the US election, two major liberal American newspapers have decided not to endorse...
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Dubai’s night beaches a cool solution to summer heat
With temperatures regularly topping 40 degrees Celsius, outdoor activities are severely limited. More than one million people have visited the...
Geostrategy
WEF Dubai: UAE fosters global dialogue
The UAE has agile governance and it is not beholden to short-termism, Maroun Kairouz, Head of Regional Agenda for the...
Interview
Rethink needed to make sustainable tourism work
"Growth at all costs no longer an option," says world-renowned tourism policy, planning and development expert Dr Marina Novelli in...
Geostrategy
Real-time carbon footprint data crucial for effective actions, reducing emissions
AI-powered tools are crucial for measuring emissions accurately, enhancing accountability in achieving climate goals, Naim Yazbeck, the General Manager of...
‘Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector to achieve 150 million visitors by 2030’
Saudi Arabia isn't aiming to be the next Dubai but is forging its own unique path in tourism," Aradhana Khowala...
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Oil prices tumble after Israeli attacks spare Iran facilities
Tokyo, Japan - Oil prices tumbled in early Asian trading Monday with dealers relieved that Israeli strikes carried out Saturday against...
- The price of North Sea Brent for delivery in December fell by 4.05 percent to $72.97, while West Texas Intermediate plunged by 4.19 percent to $68.77
- "Israel's strike, carefully avoiding energy sites, has softened fears of a full-scale conflict with Iran," said Stephen Innes, analyst at SPI Asset Management
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Media: Two major American liberal newspapers refuse to endorse Kamala Harris
With few days remaining to vote in the US election, two major liberal American newspapers have decided not to endorse...
- The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post say they will not endorse Kamala Harris or any presidential candidate
- "Our job as the newspaper of the capital city of the most important country in the world is to be independent"
Geostrategy
Saudi Arabia opens resort island at futuristic mega-city NEOM
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- The Red Sea island, known as Sindalah, is "spread over 840,000 square meters" (200 acres) and will be set to receive "up to 2,400 guests per day by 2028".
- NEOM is best known for The Line, twin mirror-encased 170-kilometre-long skyscrapers meant to extend inland from the coast.