Russia won’t consider ratings while granting loans to countries
Previously, to be eligible for a loan from Moscow, a country could not be categorized in the sixth or lower...
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7,000 digital marriage contracts delivered in Abu Dhabi since Oct
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has introduced a new service that allows marriage contracts to be...
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Qatar records real estate sales contracts worth $60 million
Doha, Qatar -- The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at...
- Total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for the period from 10 Sept. to 14 Sept. 2023, is QR 88.73 million.
- The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts between Sept. 3 and Sept. 7 reached more than QR 308 million.
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Qatar Central Bank issues treasury bills worth $137 million for a week
Doha, Qatar -- Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued treasury bills worth QR 500 million ($137 million) for a one-week term,...
- Earlier this month, QCB issued treasury bills for one week that amounted to QR 1 billion.
- Treasury bills are a short-term debt instrument issued by the government for the purpose of borrowing and providing cash liquidity in short terms.
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Dubai ranks fifth globally on key shipping development Index
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai has maintained its ranking among the top five global maritime centres on the 2023 International Shipping...
- The city also ranked first in the Arab world for sea freight and logistics services on the 2023 International Shipping Centre Development (ISCD) Index.
- Dubai is the only Arab city on the list. Singapore, London, Shanghai and Hong Kong secured the top four ranks on the Index.
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ADIB completes $750m sukuk redemption
The sukuk, issued on Sept 20, 2018, carried profit rate of 7.125%.
- ADIB redeemed them at the trustee call amount, equivalent to the prevailing face value of the certificates along with any outstanding payments as of September 20, 2023.
- Earlier in July 2023, ADIB had successfully raised an additional $750 million through the issuance of new additional tier-one (AT1) perpetual sukuk.
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Agriculture deals worth $471m inked at China-Arab States Expo
Beijing, China -- A total of 34 deals worth approximately AED1.73 billion ($471 million) were signed at the conference on...
- Last year, trade value of agricultural products between China and Arab countries reached US$5 billion (AED18.36 billion).
- China has held nearly 500 training sessions for nearly 10,000 agricultural officials and technical staff from 22 Arab League member countries.
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Aramco, Cenomi see 4 negotiated deals
The $32.81 million deals were registered by Tadawul.
- A negotiated deal involves a stock purchase based on a bargain between buyers and sellers, apart from the market price.
- The negotiated deal does not directly impact the last deal price, highest/lowest stock price and opening/closing price.
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Saudi Arabia’s natural reserve makes it to UNESCO heritage list
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage...
- Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve occupies an area of over 12,750 km2 and is the only major sand desert in tropical Asia.
- It provides vital natural habitats for the survival of more than 120 indigenous plant species.
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GCC ministers call upon Iraq to respect Kuwait sovereignty
New York, United States -- At a meeting on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly,...
- The foreign ministers asked Baghdad to adhere to UN resolutions, particularly Resolution 833, which pertains to the demarcation of the Kuwait-Iraq borders.
- Expressing hope for continued cooperation from Iraq, the ministers urged both Iraq and the UN to make every effort to resolve the related issues.
Economy
GCC countries hold interest rates following US Fed decision
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- In the wake of the US Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its interest rates, GCC countries,...
- The US Federal Reserve, on Wednesday, voted to keep interest rates at a 22-year peak, suggesting that these rates might need to persist at these highs to tame inflation.
- The CBUAE will continue to set the rate for short-term liquidity borrowing at 50 basis points above the Base Rate.
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Sharjah Chamber to host two-day Gulf-Iraq Business event
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) said it is likely to host the first Gulf-Iraq...
- The theme of the event is “Partnership for a Promising Economic Future”, and is expected to present multiple investment opportunities.
- The Chamber hopes the event starts new wave of economic, trade, and industrial relations between the GCC countries and Iraq.
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Villa, Maldini visit Jeddah to promote FIFA Club World Cup 2023
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- Football stars David Villa and Paolo Maldini visited Jeddah today to promote the 2023 FIFA Club...
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Chinese tourism bookings to Saudi surge 277% after mega promotional campaign
Shanghai, China -- In a bid to attract Chinese tourists, the Saudi Tourism Authority recently concluded its first, and the...
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JABEEN signs contracts with Retal, Abyatna
The firms will build primary and secondary infrastructure works.
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SEVEN to build $347m entertainment destination in Saudi Arabia’s Aseer
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a PIF subsidiary, has announced the fifth entertainment destination in the Kingdom,...
- Designed by Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm, the architecture was inspired by the ancient stone buildings of the area to highlight the identity of Aseer.
- SEVEN, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has appointed Modern Building Leaders to undertake the construction works.
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ADDED launches program to improve SMEs’ access to financial services
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched a program to improve the access...
- The program was launched in partnership with the Emirates Classification Society “Tasneef” and support of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), and leading banks.
- Small and Medium Enterprises are one of the vital sectors in Abu Dhabi’s economy, accounting for 98 percent of businesses.
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56% Saudi consumers willing to pay premium for green transportation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- An overwhelming 80 percent of consumers across 16 diverse nations now identify climate change as the...
- An overwhelming 80 percent of consumers across 16 diverse nations now identify climate change as the foremost global challenge.
- 60 percent of respondents in Saudi Arabia conveyed their readiness to accept a lower salary if it meant working for an organization committed to reducing its carbon footprint.