Latifa bint Mohammed awards UK’s Simon Squibb with ‘One Billion Award’ at 1 Billion Followers Summit
Dubai, UAE - Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, presented the...
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Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine test Washington’s strategy under Trump leadership
The Trump administration faces a Middle East shaped by shifting alliances, unresolved conflicts, and evolving regional priorities, demanding a measured...
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Innovating from jewelry to carpets, Egyptian brands rise
In the era of global mass production, Egypt's once expansive pool of skilled artisans has shrunk, with many young people...
- Experts in the sector say the global appeal of Arab and Islamic designs from other countries shows Egypt could do more to promote its rich, millennia-old artistic heritage
- Artists and artisans in Egypt, the Arab world's most populous country, draw from a history that spans ancient Pharaonic times, the Mamluk, Ottoman and modern eras
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Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd fastest growing tourism destination in world
The kingdom received about 7.8 million international tourists for all purposes during the first quarter of 2023, representing its highest...
- The kingdom also became 13th globally, advancing by 12 places, as one of the top countries receiving international tourists in 2022
- The number of international tourists who visited the kingdom, for all travel purposes, hit 16.6 million in 2022, WTO reported
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CBUAE imposes administrative sanctions on 8 banks
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed administrative sanctions on eight banks operating in the...
- The administrative sanctions take into account the banks' failures to comply with the CBUAE's instructions
- CBUAE works to ensure that all licensed financial institutions abide by the UAE laws, regulations and standards.
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China sets economic growth target of 5% in 2023
Beijing, China - China has set a growth target of approximately 5 percent for the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as...
- Government Work Report also sets an ambitious goal of generating 12 million urban jobs this year, surpassing the previous year's benchmark of at least 11 million
- The country's GDP experienced a growth rate of 4.5% in the first quarter of 2023 marking the highest growth since the first quarter, according to National Bureau of Statistics.
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Moody’s upgrades Oman’s credit rating to Ba2 with positive outlook
Muscat, Oman - Moody's has upgraded Oman's credit rating from Ba3 to Ba2 while maintaining a positive outlook due to...
- Moody's attributed the upgrade and the rise in public revenues to the government's demonstrable efforts to manage its finances
- Earlier in April, the World Bank said Oman is expected to have the fastest-growing economy in the GCC region in 2023
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UAE ministry calls on eligible employees to subscribe to the low-cost job security net
Dubai, UAE – The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has called on eligible employees to subscribe to...
- The Unemployment Insurance Scheme covers employees in the federal government sector and the private sector, divided in two categories
- The insurance compensation can be claimed as long as the employee has subscribed to the Unemployment Insurance Scheme for at least 12 consecutive months
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2 million tourists visit Jordan in first quarter of 2023
Dead Sea, Jordan -- Almost 2 million people visited Jordan in first quarter of 2023, an 87.2 percent increase compared...
- Tourism sector is engine of economic growth in Jordan, contributing 13% of the country's GDP, tourism minister said
- He explained that the sector directly employs over 55,000 people, of whom 85% are Jordanians
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AD Ports Q1 revenue is $494m
The group's EBITDA also rose by 33 percent YoY.
- This growth is attributed to the robust performance of its Maritime, Economic Cities and Free Zones, and Ports Clusters, as well as the recent acquisitions
- The Group is continuing its ambitious revenue-generating CapEx programme, spending $278 million in Q1 2023 to diversify its income streams
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FAB summit explores economic opportunities, net zero transition
ABU DHABI, UAE - First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is hosting a one-day summit that brings together aviation thought leaders...
- FAB recently announced that it would set financed emissions reduction targets across oil and gas, power generation and aviation.
- The summit will examine how the aviation sector will play a crucial role in supporting the UAE's objective to achieve net-zero by 2050.
Business
Emaar Development reports 26% growth
The company's EBITDA for the quarter was $310 million.
- The company's sales backlog stands at AED 45.680 billion (US$ 12.437 billion), indicating a healthy demand for its properties
- Emaar Development delivered 1,600 residential units in Q1, with over 28,500 residences currently under development in the UAE
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Latifa bint Mohammed awards UK’s Simon Squibb with ‘One Billion Award’ at 1 Billion Followers Summit
Dubai, UAE - Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, presented the...
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Iran plays on color at fashion exhibition
The strict dress code for women has been the subject of heated debate since nationwide protests following the death in...
US to discuss troop withdrawal with Iraq soon: report
New York, United States - The United States will begin talks with Iraq on the withdrawal of US troops from...
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UAE MoD ink deals worth $517m in first two days of UMEX and SimTEX 2024
ABU DHABI, UAE - On the second day of the sixth edition of UMEX and SimTEX 2024, the accumulated value...
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Hub71-backed ABHI to set up global headquarters in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE - With support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Hub71-backed ABHI, an embedded finance platform founded in...
- ABHI is working with Abu Dhabi Investment Office as it scales up its operations to capture growth opportunities in emerging markets.
- ADIO provides a range of support to the FinTech company, including incentives and connections to the Abu Dhabi ecosystem.
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Global halal market set to hit $7.7 trillion by 2025
Makkah, Saudi Arabia — Global halal market is projected to reach an estimated $7.7 trillion by 2025. Leading the expansion...
- In education and health sectors, recent economic reports foresee the halal economy market doubling from $2.30 trillion in 2020 to $4.96 trillion in 2030
- The Public Investment Fund in Saudi Arabia, a frontrunner in the global halal industry, took the initiative in 2022 to establish a company specializing in the development of halal
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Saudi Arabia set to launch advanced means of air mobility
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia is planning to start air mobility that is most advanced and safest in the...
- The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation is spearheading the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiative that encompasses a spectrum of innovative solutions
- The initiative seeks to ease traffic congestion, enhance accessibility to remote areas, and contribute to overall economic and social development