The rich-poor gap widening due to unequal vaccine access: IMF
Advanced nations have vaccinated nearly 40 percent of the population, compared to barely 11 percent in emerging markets and a tiny fraction in low-income countries
Earth’s ‘vital signs’ worsening as humanity’s impact deepens
GCC sees $27bn worth of hotel projects lined up
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in West Bank: Palestinian authorities
Turkey offers to secure Afghan airport after US, NATO forces
Fossil fuel power demand has ‘peaked worldwide’
Electricity generation from fossil fuel has peaked worldwide as emerging markets are increasingly opting for cheaper renewable technology.
Egypt’s economy to grow 5.2 percent in current fiscal: IMF
Kurdish authorities in Syria slam UN aid crossing vote as unfair
Automotive plastic sales to cross $9.5bn this year
G20 ministers set to green light global tax reform
US condemns Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia
The US has issued a swift condemnation of the latest Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia with a ballistic missile and three explosive-laden drones. It has called on Houthis to end the attacks.
- Ecuador revokes Wikileaks founder’s citizenship
- The rich-poor gap widening due to unequal vaccine access: IMF
- Earth’s ‘vital signs’ worsening as humanity’s impact deepens
- Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in West Bank: Palestinian authorities
- Three-year exit ban for Saudis breaking Covid-19 travel rules
The rich-poor gap widening due to unequal vaccine access: IMF
Advanced nations have vaccinated nearly 40 percent of the population, compared to barely 11 percent in emerging markets and a tiny fraction in low-income countries
Earth’s ‘vital signs’ worsening as humanity’s impact deepens
Of 31 “vital signs” – key metrics of planetary health that include greenhouse gas emissions, glacier thickness, sea-ice extent and deforestation – they found that 18 hit record highs or lows
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in West Bank: Palestinian authorities
Shadi Omar Lotfi Salim, 41, was shot dead near the flashpoint Palestinian village of Beita, the Palestinian health ministry said
Three-year exit ban for Saudis breaking Covid-19 travel rules
Saudi Arabia has officially recorded more than 520,000 cases of coronavirus, of which 8,189 have resulted in deaths.
Saudi ICT infrastructure market set for 9% growth by 2030
The country’s ICT infrastructure market value stood at $1.54 billion in 2020, and is being fueled by several factors.
Saudi Arabia dairy market to grow at 5.66% CAGR
Valued at $5.72 billion in 2020, the market is expected to expand to $7.94 billion by 2026, said market intelligence firm TechSci Research
Getting vaccinated is ‘the most patriotic thing’ to do
The Fourth of July is a sacred day in our country. A day of history, of hope, remembrance and resolve with…
Energy deals top list as Bahrain issues $1.6bn tenders in Q1 2021
Majority of tenders issued are part of Bahrain’s $32 billion infrastructure development plans Oil and gas $767m, aviation $382m, construction and…
Dubai’s Shuaa plans SPACs worth $600 million
Shuaa Capital plans to set up three blank-check companies of around $200 million each.
Saudi Arabia to generate $150 billion in investments from its new transport policy
The government would provide thirty-five percent of the investments The rest of it, sixty-five percent, will come from the private sector…
Israel, Bahrain gear up for economic cooperation agreement
The agreement, after it comes into effect, is expected to lead to the establishment of a joint economic committee to promote its implementation, local media reports have pointed out.
UN commission pays $600 million to Kuwait oil firm for Iraq invasion losses
The UN Compensation Commission is to pay another $1.1 billion to the Kuwait Petroleum Company as compensation.
85 percent of Dubai documents electronically archived in 2021
DGW says electronic archiving part of its efforts to develop a centralized digital archive compliant with international standards
Saudi Central Bank has a plan to create 200,000 jobs
If the Saudi Central Bank’s (SAMA) plan to increase the number of locals working in the financial sector succeeds, it could end up creating nearly 200,000 jobs for Saudi citizens.
NATO chief calls for negotiated settlement with Taliban
Jens Stoltenberg said the situation in the country is deeply challenging amid UN’s warning that more civilians could die
Two die from Covid-19 as UAE reports 1,539 new cases
The country’s Health Ministry says it has conducted a total of 296,686 additional COVID-19 tests using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment since Monday.
Reschedule Palestinian polls soon, include East Jerusalem, say UN experts
Polls to be held in May and July were postponed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on April 29 amid concerns about the ability to vote in East Jerusalem.