Cornerstone laid for $40 million logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The cornerstone was laid for an integrated SAR150 million ($39.99 million) Logistics Park at Dammam's King...
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Saudi Arabia to launch 35 renewable energy projects in 2024: Minister
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is set to launch nearly 35 renewable energy projects...
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UAE and Brazil launch partnership to exchange expertise in economy
Dubai, UAE -- The governments of the UAE and Brazil have launched a partnership to exchange knowledge and expertise in...
- The Programme focuses on partnerships and enhancing cooperation with governments in sharing knowledge and expertise in the fields of modernization, development and government.
- The launch of the partnership came as part of a visit by a Brazilian official delegation led by Alexandre Cordeiro Macedo, President Administrative Council for Economic Defense.
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Fahd al-Jarallah appointed new Kuwait FM amid economic challenges
Kuwait City, Kuwait -- Kuwait Sunday announced the appointment of Fahd Abdulaziz al-Jarallah as the new Finance Minister. This decision...
- This decision comes on the heels of the resignation of Manaf Abdulaziz al-Hajri, who held the position since April this year.
- Kuwait, known for its vast oil reserves and robust fiscal stance, has been grappling with political disputes and bureaucratic hurdles.
Business
Alahmadi joins SHUAA Board
He is set to be part of the Board's Investment Committee.
- Alahmadi's career includes stints at global giants like Mubadala and Rothschild & Co. More recently, he was associated with the CEO Office of ADQ
- His current portfolio also includes a position as an independent member of the Audit and Risk Committee for ADX-listed firm, Presight AI Holdings.
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Tech’s carbon footprint: can AI revolutionize responsibly?
The planet's 8,000 or so data centers are the foundation of our online existence, and will grow ever further with...
- In 2019, researchers trained several large language models, and found that training a single AI model can emit the CO2 emission equivalent of five cars over their lifetimes.
- Between 2010 and 2018, global data center energy use rose by only 6 percent, despite a 550 percent increase in workloads and computing instances, according to the IEA.
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Estithmar opens new subsidiary in Jordan
The subsidiary was set up in partnership with a Jordanian company.
- In August, Estithmar Holding subsidiary Elegancia Healthcare established a branch in Iraq.
- Estithmar Holding had signed agreements with the Iraqi investment authority worth $7 billion.
Business
Saudi first quarter travel balance of payments surplus $6 billion
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia achieved a surplus of SAR 22.8 billion ($6.07 billion) in the balance of payments...
- The Kingdom had recorded a deficit of SAR 1.6 billion in Q1 2022, the Kingdom's Ministry of Tourism said.
- Incoming tourism revenues increased by about 225 percent compared to the first quarter of 2022, to reach about SAR 37 billion.
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SABIC-Sinopec China plant opens
The plant is located in their jointly owned petrochemical firm.
- Sinopec SABIC Tianjin Petrochemical Company, established in 2009, consisting of nine manufacturing units.
- The production capacity of the new polycarbonate factory is 260,000 tons per year.
Business
Saudi Arabia’s consumer spending hits $27bn in July: Central Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Consumer spending in Saudi Arabia increased 2 percent to SAR 104.6 billion ($27.88 billion) in July 2023, from...
- Data showed 745.9 million transactions were processed through 1.64 million POS devices in July.
- POS transactions represent what consumers spend using their ATM and credit cards in shopping malls, retail stores, pharmacies, etc.
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Constructive Saudi pledges made for Lebanon assistance: Iran FM
Tehran, Iran -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said Thursday that discussions with Saudi authorities have resulted in constructive statements...
- Iran wants nothing but good, stability, peace, and development for Lebanon, Hossein Amirabdollahian told reporters in Beirut.
- "We expect all regional and international countries to contribute to improving Lebanon's economic situation," he said.
Business
Global construction industry projected to reach $12.9 trillion by 2028
Dubai, UAE -- The global construction industry is projected to reach a staggering $12.9 trillion by 2028, with a robust...
- The study says residential construction will continue to dominate, driven by rising per capita income and disposable income.
- The Asia Pacific region is poised to retain its leadership position, attributed to increasing urbanization and robust infrastructural development.
Cornerstone laid for $40 million logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The cornerstone was laid for an integrated SAR150 million ($39.99 million) Logistics Park at Dammam's King...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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International migration flows to OECD countries at record highs in 2022
Paris, UAE -- Permanent migration to OECD countries reached 6.1 million in 2022, a 26 percent increase compared with 2021,...
- Fifteen 15 out of the 38 OECD countries registered in 2022 their highest levels of permanent migration over the past 15 years.
- Over two million new asylum applications were lodged in OECD countries in 2022, well above the previous record of 1.7 million in 2015.
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ADB plans to invest US$100bn to maximize climate impact
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Setting the scene for a low-carbon and climate-resilient Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)...
- By 2030, more than 55 percent of the population of Asia and the Pacific will live in urban areas, driving up demand for urban-related services.
- If urban areas continue along the same growth trajectory, Asian cities could contribute over half of the rise in global GHG emissions in the next 20 years.
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Dubai records weeklong real estate deals worth $2.45 billion
Dubai, UAE -- A total of1,852 real estate transactions valued at more than AED 9 billion ($2.45 billion) were conducted...
- The DLD weekly report said that 384 plots were sold for AED 2.54 billion, 1,468 apartments and villas were sold for AED 3.38 billion.
- A total of 139 properties were granted between first-degree relatives worth AED507 million.