Sustainable aviation fuel production lags behind demand: IATA official
Dubai, UAE -- The current production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) represents less than 1 percent of the sector's demand,...
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Gulftainer extends concession pacts
The agreements with Sharjah Ports extended for another 35 years.
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Saudi company using salt water to grow crops bags $10 million investment
A patented system of solar and growth monitoring technologies allows use of salt water for cooling greenhouses, irrigating crops
Emirates REIT rescinds voluntary consent solicitation
A majority of Sukuk holders voted in favor of solicitation but support fell short of the required 75 percent mark
UK pipeline specialist Stats boosts Qatar operations
Stats started its operations in Qatar, which has the world's third largest gas reserves, in 2011
Opontia raises $20m to acquire, grow MENA e-commerce brands
Opontia said it will use the funds to acquire exceptional e-commerce brands and to invest in a team of experienced...
Jubail island reveals the design of Spanish-inspired, Mediterranean-style villas
The company said with four distinct styles to choose from, the villas provide a range of unique designs to suit...
IFIN launches first-of-its-kind Islamic financing platform
IFIN platform eliminates the need for customers to visit their bank branch to secure finance and provides retailers with an opportunity...
European central bank honchos to wrestle with rising inflation
The ECB's 25-member governing council is widely expected to hold interest rates at historic lows and leave its massive bond-purchasing...
Emaar Properties sees sales jump 250% in Dubai
Emaar property sales this year $2.86 billion compared to $820 million in the same period last year The company, which...
Dubai SME to help entrepreneurs access competitive legal services
The Hamdan Innovation Incubator and the International Consultant Law Office have signed an MoU The pact aims to help SMEs...
Vodafone Qatar unveils enhanced IoT fleet management solution
Updated features enable businesses to optimise customer services, increase operational efficiencies and reduce costs
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Sustainable aviation fuel production lags behind demand: IATA official
Dubai, UAE -- The current production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) represents less than 1 percent of the sector's demand,...
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ACWA Power announces financial close on $2.4bn Saudi solar projects
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NDF helps in financing of US$2.2bn renewable energy project
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The National Development Fund (NDF) on Sunday said it will contribute US$453 million (SAR1.7 billion) to...
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Japan prepares to hold foreign ministers meet with GCC nations in Sept
Tokyo, Japan -- Japan is preparing to hold a foreign ministers' meeting with the six member states of the Gulf...
- Japan relies on the six countries that make up the GCC -- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates -- for over 90 percent of its crude oil.
- Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is expected to attend the meeting, with visits to Egypt and Jordan also under consideration, Kyodo News said.
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25 teams attending Afro-Arab Esports League 2023 in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Afro-Arab Esports League, which opened Saturday in Saudi Arabia, will see participation from over 25...
- These teams will compete for three days in a variety of tournaments tailored for both men and women, covering popular games such as eFootball and Valorant.
- Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan said the arrangement of the Afro-Arab Esports League demonstrated of the sector's importance in both the Arab and African realms.
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Brazilian exports to Arab countries up 8% in seven months
Dubai, UAE -- The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) recorded a surge of 8 percent in Brazilian exports to...
- Brazilian exports to the the kingdom totaled to $1.873 billion in the first seven months of 2023, while exports to exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $1.646 billion.
- Kuwait also witnessed an increase in the Brazilian exports, which amounted to $157.78 million during this period.