Riyadh leads Saudi Arabia’s date production with record sales
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Riyadh is currently hosting the third Seasonal Dates Exhibition, a major economic, social, and tourist event....
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GACA report: Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport ranked best for 15M+ passengers
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Saudi foreign minister reviews regional issues with GCC Secretary General
During the meeting, the two discussed strengthening the process of joint GCC action and reviewed GCC issues of common concern.
- During the meeting, the two discussed strengthening the process of joint GCC action and reviewed GCC issues of common concern
- Earlier on Monday, Al-Budaiwi held talks with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov in Saudi capital
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Dubai Holding acquires the iconic The Westin Paris – Vendome
The hotel, with its ultra-prime location, is one of the most sought-after real estate assets in Paris, France.
- The hotel, with its ultra-prime location, is one of the most sought-after real estate assets in Paris, France
- The acquisition further strengthens Dubai Holding’s extensive portfolio of world-class assets in key gateway locations
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HelioTech, Avio Aero ink pact to develop of rotorcraft industry
The agreement was signed at the Strategic Development Fund (SDF) stand at the Tawazun Council’s chalet, on the sidelines of...
- The agreement was signed at the Strategic Development Fund (SDF) stand at the Tawazun Council’s chalet, on the sidelines of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023
- Avio Aero is one of the leading companies in the aviation industry that designs, manufactures and maintains civil and military aviation propulsion systems
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Ras Al Khaimah to launch a free zone for virtual asset companies
RAK Digital Assets Oasis will be a purpose-built, innovation-enabling free zone for non-regulated activities in the virtual assets sector.
- RAK Digital Assets Oasis will be a purpose-built, innovation-enabling free zone for non-regulated activities in the virtual assets sector
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Al-Jarman heads UAE delegation to 52nd session of Human Rights meet in Geneva
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- Al-Jarman will highlight key UAE achievements and the prominent role the country plays in human rights globally.
- He will hold meetings with heads of delegations to exchange views on common issues.
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Higher Middle East demand pushes Thai rice exports up
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- Head of the ministry's foreign trade department Ronnarong Phoolpipat said that the value of rice exports rose 78.76% to $406.72 million in January year-on-year
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Saudi-Croatia businesses to establish a joint business council
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- This was decided during a meeting between Croatia's former President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and her accompanying delegation on Sunday with Saudi business representatives
- President of the Saudi Chambers Al-Huwaizi revealed that the size of trade exchange between the two countries has grown at a rate of 198 percent to $146 million in 2021
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OIC holds meeting on escalating Israeli aggression against the Palestinians
The meeting will deliberate on the current situation in occupied Palestinian territories, especially killings of 11 Palestinian citizens in Nablus.
- The meeting will deliberate on the current situation in occupied Palestinian territories, especially killings of 11 Palestinian citizens in Nablus
- According to the OIC statement, the meeting will urge the international community to provide the necessary international protection for the Palestinian people
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Jordan Senate Chairman, French senate vice-president discuss bilateral ties
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- The two leaders also discussed political changes in the surrounding countries following Arab Spring.
- The French leader said her country is looking forward to strengthening relations and partnerships.
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Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain announce joint industrial projects totaling $2bn
Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain announced the signing of 12 agreements and partnerships worth over US$2 billion...
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- Jordan Minister Yousef Shamali opened the meetings by praising the partnership as a model of a coordinated Arab effort.
Riyadh leads Saudi Arabia’s date production with record sales
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Dubai real estate sales near record $109bn in 2023
Dubai, UAE - Dubai real estate annual sales comprising 127,000 deals have exceeded Dhs400 billion ($109 billion) during the current year...
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Oman year-on-year growth rate touches 15.4 percent
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Saudi Chemical Co announces dividend
The company will distribute $11,385,120 to its shareholders.
- Shareholders possessing a portion of the 843,200,000 shares eligible for dividends will benefit from this payout
- Each share is set to receive a dividend of 0.05 SAR, which represents a 5% dividend relative to the share par value

