Mubadala Energy makes gas discovery
This is the company's second successful well in the Andaman area.
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Lebanon central bank declines to address nation’s deficit through lending
Beirut, Lebanon -- Acting Lebanese Central Bank Governor Wassim Mansouri has said the bank will not be providing government lending...
- Acting Lebanese Central Bank Governor Wassim Mansouri said it will apply to both Lebanese lira and US dollar.
- Mansouri assured that public sector employees would receive their wages for the current month in US dollars, with an exchange rate set at 85,500 liras.
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Mawani and Rotterdam Port partner to develop smart ports
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-- The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has reached a partnership deal with Port of Rotterdam to collaborate in...
- The deal will enhance cooperation between both entities in port corporatization, a widely-adopted business model based on outsourcing terminal operations to the private sector.
- Mawani had earlier inked a deal with Port of Antwerp International (PAI) to bolster mutual cooperation in the domains of port optimization and digital transformation.
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Saudi industry ministry and German firms to develop human resources
Berlin, Germany -- A delegation of Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, which visited Germany, discussed enhancing cooperation to...
- The delegation met with officials of the German automobile manufacturer Porsche at the company’s headquarters.
- The delegation discussed cooperation opportunities as well as initiatives and programs for developing human capacities with the German companies Schüller, Festo and KSB.
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Saudi EXIM Bank, Evonik sign pact
The insurance policy will protect the risk of non-payment.
- The agreement was signed by the CEO of Saudi EXIM Bank, Saad Al-Khlab, and the General Manager of Evonik Industries, Abdulmohsen Al-Muhaidib.
- Al-Khlab said the collaboration is an extension of the bank's commitment to bolster the export endeavors of national institutions.
Arts & Culture
Most expensive American falcon sold for $146,000 at Saudi auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- An American pure ultra-white falcon cherrug sold for SAR550,00 ($146,000) at the third edition of the...
- The most expensive falcon, known locally as a Hur, belongs to the American MGE farm. It measures 18 inches in length and 18.5 inches in width and weighs 1.4kg.
- The bidding for the falcon started at SAR200,000 before being sold for SAR550,000 ($146,000).
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HR ministry and Bayt.com sign MoU to boost talent retention in UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) of the UAE and job search and recruitment...
- The MoU was signed by Khalil Al Khoori, Undersecretary of MoHRE for Human Resources Affairs, and Rabea Ataya, CEO of Bayt.com.
- The UAE was ranked second globally across five indices within the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022 such as the percentage of expatriate workforce.
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Vietnam’s VNG files for US IPO
VNG operates music streaming, mobile payment and online games.
- Its Zalo is one of the most popular messaging platforms in the country, with 75 million monthly active users.
- VNG plans to sell nearly 22 million shares in the IPO, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing, with the proposed price range not yet set.
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Iran-China trade down 11 percent to $8.5 bn in seven months
Tehran, Iran -- The trade exchanges between Iran and China in the first seven months of the current year reached...
- China’s top exports to Iran are mainly auto-industry related such as motor vehicles, parts and accessories, vehicle bodies (including cabs) and spark ignition engines.
- China top imports from Iran are ethylene polymers, refined copper, raw aluminum, Iron ore and acyclic alcohols.
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Russia’s goal is to end war West unleashed in Ukraine: Putin
Johannesburg, South Africa -- Russia's special military operation pursues the goal of ending the war in Ukraine unleashed by a...
- Russia has decided to support the people who are fighting for their culture, for their traditions, for their language and for their future.
- He said it was the wish of a number of Western countries to preserve their hegemony in the world that "has led to the grave crisis in Ukraine."
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One fourth of all investors in state securities have left Russia: Minister
Moscow, Russia -- One fourth of all investors in state securities have been forced to leave the Russian market due...
- Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov the government will find ways to replace the investors to create funds required for development of the economy.
- Moscow's incursion into Ukraine has made Russia the most sanctioned country in the world. Western nations have regularly increased the sanctions.
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Saudi inflation in Oct slightly down amid economic challenges
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's consumer price index experienced a slight decrease in October, dropping to 1.6 percent from...
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US$3.2bn worth deals signed on first two days of Dubai Airshow 2023
DUBAI, UAE – Tawazun Council announced the signing of 11 deals, worth US$1.8 billion (AED 6.9 billion), with local and...
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ADNOC Gas net income $3.37bn
The company's third-quarter revenue grew by 8% to $5.80 billion.
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Global Media Congress opportunity for showcasing AI advances: Expert
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Rapid advances in AI technologies have created a major challenge for the media sector: the difficulty...
- Professor Charlie Beckett of LSE says it is important to keep pace with AI advances like ChatGPT and Metaverse.
- He said despite warnings about AI, it remained a useful tool for creating huge content and handling services using algorithms.
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COP28 priorities: From climate action progress to energy transition
Dubai, UAE -- As world leaders and climate experts gear up for the COP28 climate summit scheduled to take place...
- COP28 has been strategically organized around four overarching themes: Technology and Innovation; Inclusion; Frontline Communities; and Finance, writes Pedro Gomez of WEF.
- COP28's Trade Day will explore the potential of trade to reduce emissions across the value chain and promote markets for climate-friendly products.
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Emirates to build advanced $950m engineering facility at DWC
Dubai, UAE -- Emirates has unveiled a plans to build a $950 million cutting-edge engineering facility at Dubai World Central...
- Spanning 1 million square meters, the engineering complex is set to become the most extensive and advanced facility of its kind operated by any airline globally.
- Tailored to meet the evolving needs of Emirates' aircraft fleet through the 2040s, the facility is expected to provide support for the airline's operations.