Dubai’s family businesses get practical guidance with new toolkits
Dubai, UAE -- Three toolkits have been developed for family-owned businesses, which make up approximately 90 percent of the UAE’s...
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Global rice prices hit 15-year high after India curbs: FAO
Rice is a major world food staple and prices on international markets have soared in the wake of the Covid...
- The consumer affairs and food ministry said at the time that the move would "ensure adequate availability" and "allay the rise in prices in the domestic market".
- The ban was expected to hit African nations, Turkey, Syria and Pakistan, all of which were already struggling with high inflation, data analytics firm Gro Intelligence said.
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Tabreed signs MoU with Indian state
Asia's largest district cooling PPP project in Hyderabad part of deal.
- The cooling infrastructure will potentially reduce over 200MW of peak electricity demand.
- The district cooling agreements are part of Telangana’s vision to become net zero by 2047.
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ENOC Group, Kawasaki renew partnership
The pact was signed through ENOC partner CKW Enterprises.
- The agreement grants Kawasaki access to ENOC Group’s advanced lubricants from top-tier mineral oils for regular bikes to fully synthetic oils designed for high-end bikes.
- ENOC said the new products meet an array of standards including, API SP and JASO T903: 2023 MA-2, guaranteeing best-in-class oil thickening and wear protection.
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TAQA’s $1.5bn dual-tranche bonds listed on Abu Dhabi Exchange
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA's) dual-tranche $1.5 billion bonds were listed on Abu Dhabi Securities...
- The five-year $500 million notes, maturing in 2029, were issued as conventional bonds with a 4.3 percent coupon.
- The 10-year $1 billion tranche, maturing in 2033, was priced with a 4.6 percent coupon – with coupon payments being made to bondholders on a semi-annual basis.
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Saudi non-oil activities push Q2 economic growth to 1.2%
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grew by 1.2 percent in the second quarter of 2023, compared to...
- A GASTAT report showed a 6.1% increase in non-oil activities over 2022, a 2.3% increase in government activities over 2022, and a 4.3% decrease in oil activities.
- According to the report, seasonally adjusted real GDP decreased by 0.2 percent in Q2 of 2023 compared to the Q1 of 2023.
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G20 shirking ‘critical’ climate issues: UN climate chief
The G20, which accounts for about 85 percent of the world's economy and greenhouse gas emissions, will meet in New...
- Simon Stiell, the head of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, said technological solutions are within reach to curb the warming that is already showing effects.
- The G20 summit is the next major set of negotiations in a packed calendar of meetings crucial for action on global warming, culminating at the UN COP28 talks in the UAE.
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Production of pick-up trucks and vans in Iran rises by 52-70%
Tehran, Iran -- Production of pick-up trucks and vans in Iran in the first five months of the current Iranian...
- In total, 11,436 pick-up trucks were manufactured in the country in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year.
- The number of vans produced in the country from March 21 to August 22, 2023 was 1,371, showing a 70 percent hike compared to the same period of last year.
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OIA invests in US battery firm ONE
ONE is focused on high-density LFP-based batteries.
- OIA and ONE signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) to explore potential areas of collaboration in energy storage and battery manufacturing in Oman.
- ONE is focused on high-density LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)-based batteries, which are created from lower-cost, more abundant iron.
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ADCB prices $650m green bond
The bond will be used to finance eligible green assets.
- It was 2.9 times oversubscribed, attracting interest from a range of local, regional and international investors that placed total orders of over $1.9 billion.
- As of 30th June 2023, ADCB’s eligible green loan portfolio had experienced notable year-on-year growth of 61 percent, reaching $1.65 billion, he said.
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ADEX and National Bank of Egypt sign $100m financing agreement
This is aimed at supporting UAE export transactions to Egypt.
- Under the terms of the agreement, a revolving loan facility of US$100 million has been established, with the primary aim of supporting transactions involving UAE exports to Egypt.
- The Abu Dhabi Exports Office extends loans and guarantees to Emirati exporters to enhance their contributions to the economy and foster their global expansion.
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Saudi PIF secures $5 billion financing in collaboration with K-SURE
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE) have announced the signing of...
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Abu Dhabi’s financial sector surges 30% in Q2, non-oil growth 12%
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The financial sector in the UAE has experienced a surge of 30 percent in the second...
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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...
- Saudi Market Festival, a celebration of heritage, culture and nature, held at the iconic Bund Waterfront in Shanghai drew a crowd of over 80,000.
- The impact of the campaign has been substantial, with over 500 million Chinese reached, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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JABEEN signs contracts with Retal, Abyatna
The firms will build primary and secondary infrastructure works.
- Under the contract, a total of 897 residential units will be built in the Jubail industrial city.
- The $319 million contract, which was awarded on Nov. 26, 2023, extends for 40 months, starting on the date of the land handover from JABEEN to Retal.
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Bank of Sharjah joint lead manager for $350m Ittihad sukuk
SHARJAH, UAE - Bank of Sharjah announced its selection as joint lead manager and bookrunner in the debut US$350 million...
- The Sukuk issuance was 1.7 times oversubscribed, with the orderbook reaching approximately US$600 million.
- “This demonstrates Ittihad’s solid business fundamentals and confirms its strong credit appetite,” CEO of Bank of Sharjah said.