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...
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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...
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FIFA Cup helps Qatar, Egypt warm up bilateral ties
The two countries explore areas of joint cooperation to strengthen political, economic, investment and trade relations.
- The two countries explore areas of joint cooperation to strengthen political, economic, investment and trade relations
- Both seek to boost coordination of parliamentary positions between the two councils in regional and international forums
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With growing trade, energy ties, Germany and UAE look forward to hydrogen future, says envoy
“The UAE is Germany's most important trading partner in the region, with German exports to the UAE totalling US$8.4 billion...
- Beside growing trade, cooperation in decarbonization to tackle climate change opens an opportunity for Germany and the UAE to look forward to a hydrogen future, says German envoy
- The UAE is Germany's most important trading partner in the region, with German exports to the UAE totalling US$8.4bn in 2021, says German Ambassador to the UAE Alexander Schönfelde
GCC vows more cooperation to boost education
The regional panel, during its fourth meeting in Riyadh, reviews the implementation of the strategic plan to improve educational institutions...
- The regional panel, during its fourth meeting in Riyadh, reviews the implementation of the strategic plan to improve educational institutions in the bloc and their needs
- The commettee also discusses the work mechanism for cooperative coordination between the ministries and institutions of higher education in the GCC countries
France beat Morocco 2-0 to set up World Cup final against Argentina
France beat Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday to set up a World Cup final showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi. Theo...
- Theo Hernandez put the defending champions ahead in the fifth minute after Morocco failed to clear their lines
- French substitute Randal Kolo Muani doubled the lead against Morocco in the 79th minute of the semi-final match
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35.6% rise in Saudi women’s economic participation makes TOP CEO Conference’s May predictions true
The confirmation of an increased participation of women in workplace comes months after the TOP CEO Conference held in May...
- The confirmation of an increased participation of women in workplace comes months after the TOP CEO Conference held in May 2022 had highlighted its economic justifications
- Saudi Khaled Almaeena had stressed on how the private and public sectors were essential in encouraging women to work and took measures like having nurseries in the offices
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KSA, UAE lead GCC growth amidst global woes
Saudi Arabia's GDP witnesses 9.3 percent increase in the third quarter of this year as the rally in oil prices...
- The International Monetary Fund expects Saudi economy to expand by 7.6% in 2022
- The UAE's economy is experiencing sustained momentum in 2022, says OPEC
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Resilience helps UAE banks face global challenges
Growing assets, increased financing, and enhanced capital adequacy ratios reflect the sector’s resilience and ability to adapt to changes in...
- Growing assets, increased financing, and enhanced capital adequacy ratios reflect the sector’s resilience and ability to adapt to changes in the world, say key bankers
- The CEOs Advisory Council, in a recently held meeting, had called for continued efforts to protect the banking sector’s digital infrastructure in the Gulf country
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The moon is part of our existence and is a future necessity for the planet, says George Friedman
"There was a small amount of water on the moon, which means there is a lot of water but it...
- To achieve life on the moon, we need soldiers, businessmen, technologists and various segments and categories, says Dr George Friedman of US Naval Institute
- "We must think that the wealth on the moon will be for humanity in general, where we must think about the human dimension," he adds
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PwC report confirms assertions of TOP CEO Conference experts: Skills help women get more jobs across MENA
Young women in the MENA region are more likely to be in the workforce, while the GCC countries have seen...
- Young women in the MENA region are more likely to be in the workforce, while the GCC countries have seen advances in labor force participation, says the latest PwC report
- The TOP CEO Conference held in Dubai in May 2022 had suggested that women in the MENA region have made significant gains and have become a vital part of the region’s workforce
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AI, metaverse boost training and streamline hirings
The new virtual training environments allow the creation of a fully realised world that can be manipulated to appeal to...
- Combining AI and metaverse technologies affords companies an incredible new opportunity to train and equip people with the necessary skills
- The new technologies have the potential to deliver a US$1.6 trillion boost to the global economy over the next eight years, according to PwC forecasts
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Digital quality adds shine to life in Arab countries
The UAE leads the Arab world in digital quality of life, with its advanced digital infrastructure and commitment to tech...
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At $75bn, Saudi defense budget beats several European countries in 2022
Last year, Saudi Arabia led the Middle East in military investments, ranking fifth globally with a defense budget of $75...
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Foreign direct investment crucial for economic growth
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Norms may make it easy to navigate ethical maze of AI
While speaking at the International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah, he emphasized that it's essential to regulate technology and overall...
- In a world where technology dominates daily life, the need for digital transformation to empower various sectors is undeniable
- It's essential to regulate technology and overall policies to ensure cybersecurity and ethical AI use, highlights a top UAE official
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Middle East sets global standards in renewable energy
This TRENDS Explainer Video explores how the Middle East is fueling its economy with renewables like solar, wind, and green...
- This TRENDS Explainer Video explores how the Middle East is fueling its economy with renewables like solar, wind, and green hydrogen, catalyzing a global clean energy shift
- By 2030, solar energy is expected to make up 15 percent of the Middle East's power mix, while new wind projects in Oman, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia will generate local jobs
Saudi Arabia, India boost alliance with multiple MoUs
India and Saudi Arabia held their first Strategic Partnership Council meeting, emphasizing the strengthening of defense and security partnerships between...
- India and Saudi Arabia held their first Strategic Partnership Council meeting, emphasizing the strengthening of defense and security partnerships
- Talks between the two countries are expected to provide new direction to India-Saudi relationship on a broader regional and global scale.