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...
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Saudization benefits thousands of citizens in 2021
The number of Saudi nationals who got jobs in the private sector crossed 1.9 million in 2021, the highest number...
- The number of Saudi nationals who got jobs in the private sector crossed 1.9 million last year, says the ministry
- The drive has also helped in creating an attractive and stimulating work environment for Saudi nationals in private sector
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GCC Summit issues Riyadh Declaration
The region’s common economic, defense and security integration and unity and coordinating stances were reviewed at the 42nd GCC Summit.
- They Gulf leaders seek to enhance solidarity and stability among GCC member states
- The Supreme Council will hold its 43rd session under Oman’s presidency
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EU, GCC begin new era in relations
However, the recent developments show that Europe has shed this energy-supplier image of the Gulf for a more realistic and...
- Kuwait has emerged as a major global humanitarian player and a significant mediator to sort out inter-Gulf differences
- This has contributed to the re-evaluation by European Union leaders of their policies towards the Gulf region
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ADQ to buy stake in IHC subsidiary
Abu Dhabi-based firm will acquire Eltizam Asset Management for AED111.6 million.
- IHC has entered into a strategic partnership with ADQ to sell a 50% stake in its subsidiary
- Eltizam offers an integrated suite of strategic management and real estate services
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Proof of Covid-19 vaccination, PCR test needed to enter Expo Dubai
Expo 2020 visitors will need a coronavirus vaccination or a negative PCR test to enter, organisers in Dubai has said....
- PCR tests will be free for ticket-holders with a 'network' of testing centres available across the city
- The Expo site will have mandatory masks, two-metre social distancing rules and sanitisation stations
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UAE, Israel eye trillion-dollar business
The UAE marks one year since normalising ties with Israel today as the leaders hope the Abraham Accords could reap...
- The economic benefits have come quickly for the UAE and Israel after the US-brokered Abraham Accords
- Both have signed a series of deals ranging from tourism to aviation and financial services
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GCC seeks travel ease with Schengen visa exemption
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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...
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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...
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This TRENDS infographic dives into Saudi Arabia’s ambitious transformation to discover how the Kingdom is reshaping its future with high...
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‘Historic’ EU-Middle East-India trade plan launched
At the G20 Summit in New Delhi, the US, EU, Saudi Arabia, and UAE have launched an ambitious trade initiative...
- At the G20 Summit in New Delhi, the US, EU, Saudi Arabia, and UAE have launched an ambitious trade initiative to connect railways, ports, and energy networks globally
- The initiative could bypass the Suez Canal to accelerate India-Europe trade and has broader geopolitical implications, including fostering relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia
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Deadliest quake in decades kills over 2,000 in Morocco; rescue bid is on
Following the devastating earthquake in Morocco on Saturday that killed more than 2,000 people so far, the UAE, Iran, Iraq,...
- Tremors felt in major cities including Marrakesh, Rabat, and Casablanca.
- Remote mountain villages severely affected, many victims feared trapped.
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G20 treads lightly on Ukraine war, climate issues
The African Union joined the G20, boosting Africa's voice, while a new initiative aims to connect Europe, the Middle East,...
- The African Union joined the G20, boosting Africa's voice, while a new initiative aims to connect Europe, the Middle East, and India through infrastructure
- G20 nations lacked a unified pledge to end fossil fuels but committed to tripling renewable energy sources by 2030, emphasizing sustainable alternatives