Two lunar landings in a week for NASA’s private Moon fleet
Washington, United States -- More than fifty years passed between the last Apollo mission and the United States' return to...
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AI to replace 4,000 jobs in Southeast Asia’s largest bank: DBS
Singapore, Singapore -- Southeast Asia's largest bank DBS said that 4,000 jobs could be cut in the next three years...
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Iran targets $30bn in annual trade with Turkey: Amirabdollahian
Tehran, Iran -- Iran and Turkey target $30 billion in annual trade in their endeavor to broaden political and economic...
- Amirabdollahian said they have held extensive negotiations and weighed plans to carry out the agreements reached in the recent meeting between the presidents of the two nations.
- "The transit routes in the region are not a factor of competition, but an element that strengthens relations between Iran and Turkey," he said.
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Iran’s oil output capacity up 40 percent in two years: Oil Minister
Tehran, UAE -- Iran’s oil production capacity has increased 40 percent in two years with the rise in investment in...
- Javad Owji said the daily crude oil output volume reached from the previous 2.2 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) to over 3.1 million bpd.
- The gas production has increased by 40 million cubic meters in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March to August 2023).
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AlNeyadi conducts over 200 research experiments on board ISS
ABU DHABI, UAE - Over the course of a six-month space mission on board the International Space Station (ISS), UAE...
- These research experiments were held in collaboration with 10 international space agencies and 25 esteemed UAE and global universities.
- The experiments covered a range of topics including the cardiovascular system, back pain, protein crystallisation growth, epigenetics, immune system,
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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.
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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.
Two lunar landings in a week for NASA’s private Moon fleet
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World Bank offers to host Lost and Damage Fund: Official
Dubai, UAE -- "World Bank has offered to host the Lost and Damage Fund, so we'll work very closely with...
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ACWA Power launches Phase I of green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi renewables giant ACWA Power has said it launched the first phase of green hydrogen project...
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Tech-empowered shoppers drive Saudi consumer behavior: PwC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabian consumers are navigating the market with heightened awareness, becoming better-informed buyers, according to the...
- Saudi consumers increasingly rely on smartphones and connected devices to compare prices both online and in-store.
- Brand websites are a trusted source, influencing 65% of survey participants, emphasizing the significance of the online shopping experience.
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14 financial giants confirm expansion into Abu Dhabi: ADGM
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a leading international financial center of the UAE’s capital, Thursday announced...
- Abu Dhabi Global Market said these institutions represent a total Assets Under Management AUM of $452 billion.
- ADGM also recorded six further announcements made by emerging growth firms, bringing the total to 23.
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Abu Dhabi positioned in world’s fastest-growing economic corridor: Official
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Dr. Karim El Solh, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Gulf Capital, said Thursday Abu Dhabi...
- He added that Abu Dhabi Finance Week took center stage, drawing policymakers, financial leaders, and investors worldwide.
- El Solh underscored Abu Dhabi's newfound status as the go-to investment gateway in Asia for many global and regional investors.