What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
The U.S. Federal Reserve is on Wednesday heading for its first interest rate cut since the onset of the COVID-19...
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‘UAE outpaces major nations in human development’
“These efforts ensure sustainable development across all sectors, promising a bright future for generations to come,” he adds, referring to...
- UAE leads the region with significant improvement in education, health, and economy.
- The country climbs nine places in Human Development Index, ranking 17th worldwide.
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Dubai approves rise in energy, water efficiency programs
DUBAI, UAE – Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum chaired the 81st...
- The Council reviewed updates of the demand side management strategy for 2030 and 2050.
- This is part of the efforts to make Dubai a leading example in efficient energy and water demand management.
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Middle East leads way in global methane mitigation
The Middle East is emerging as an important region in the battle against methane emissions, crucial for curbing global warming....
- The Middle East is emerging as an important region in the battle against methane emissions, crucial for curbing global warming. say an IEA report.
- With Saudi Arabia and UAE leading by example through low emissions intensities , the region is setting new benchmarks in environmental stewardship.
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Non-oil trade between UAE and US hits $31.4 billion in 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Non-oil trade between the UAE and the United States reached $31.4 billion in 2023 and is...
- Danny E. Sebright, President of the US-UAE Business Council, said that US exports to the UAE reached $24.8 billion last year, exceeding 2022 exports of $20.8 billion by 19 percent.
- He highlighted that US exports to the UAE support 125,000 jobs in the US, while UAE exports to the US totaled $6.6 billion last year.
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UAE rises to seventh rank globally in UN gender balance index
Dubai, UAE -- The UAE advanced to the seventh rank globally in the Gender Inequality Index 2024, issued by the...
- The UAE rose from its 49th place in 2015 and 11th place in 2022 from Gender Inequality Index 2024 by the UNDP.
- The UNDP announced UAE's achievement during the meetings of the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, being held until 22 March in New York.
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GCC seeks travel ease with Schengen visa exemption
GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi calls for visa-free travel to Europe, aiming to simplify the journey for Gulf citizens to...
- GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi is advocating for visa-free travel to Europe, aiming to simplify the journey for Gulf citizens to the continent.
- With plans for a Unified Tourist Visa and streamline travel safety measures, the GCC is paving the way for a more interconnected and accessible world.
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‘Multilateral approach needed to address Gaza crisis’
The 'Amalthea' initiative, recently announced by Cyprus, is crucial for the efforts to launch the maritime corridor and the UAE...
- A concerted international effort is underway to open humanitarian corridors to Gaza, with a focus on a maritime corridor for urgent aid delivery.
- The 'Amalthea' initiative, aiming to safely ship aid from Cyprus to Gaza by sea, marks a critical step in international efforts to alleviate the crisis.
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PIF fifth largest sovereign wealth fund as assets rise to $940.3bn
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) rose to the fifth position among...
- PIF's assets rose by $163.6 billion, compared to $776.7 billion at the end of December 2023, according to the latest data from the SWF Institute, Argaam reported.
- Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global ranked first with $1.64 trillion assets, followed by China Investment Corp.
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‘UAE leads humanitarian efforts in Gaza, seeks truce’
“Following the outbreak of the crisis between Palestinians and Israelis, the UAE initiated extensive diplomatic efforts at all levels to...
- UAE rejects Israel's collective punishment policies against Palestinians.
- The Gulf country calls for a truce and establishment of a Palestinian state.
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Saudi Arabia sees over $11.9bn investments on Day 1 of LEAP 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced has said that the Kingdom witnessed technology...
- Amazon Web Services will invest $5.3 billion in the Kingdom to create a high-capacity cloud region, the ministry said on its official X account, according to Argaam.
- Data Vault will invest $5 billion to build sustainable and innovative data centers, with a capacity of more than 300 megawatts, it further added.
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OpenAI reveals new GPT-4o model that is faster and free for all users
OpenAI on Monday launched a new AI model and desktop version of ChatGPT, along with an updated user interface, the...
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Asia markets mixed as investors assess China inflation data
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Monday as investors assessed China’s stronger-than-expected April inflation data, CNBC reportedChina’s consumer price index climbed 0.3%...
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Meet Middle East tourism’s power players
Tourism industry accounts for 9 percent of GCC region's GDP and it is expected to grow annually at 7.7 percent....
- The region’s largest economy, Saudi Arabia, won encomiums for the "remarkable achievement" of receiving over 100 million tourists in 2023.
- Motivated by this success, the Kingdom has now set a new ambitious target of welcoming 150 million tourists by 2030.
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Jordan exports pharmaceutical products worth US$874m in 2023
AMMAN, JORDAN – Products of the Kingdom’s pharmaceutical industries and medical supplies sector moved over the past quarter century to...
- Jordan’s pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector has succeeded in transforming into a global industry.
- The pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector employ approximately 10,000 workers.
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GCC unveils strategic vision for regional stability
For the first time in its 43-year history, the bloc has set a strategic vision that prioritizes diplomacy and dialogue...
- For the first time in its 43-year history, the bloc has set a strategic vision that prioritizes diplomacy and dialogue over force to boost regional security and stability.
- This landmark initiative marks a significant departure from previous strategies, setting a new precedent for peaceful dispute resolution and cooperation in the region.