General Gulf inflation rate logs 1.7% by end of Dec 2024
Muscat, Oman -- The general inflation rate in the GCC countries rose by 1.7 percent at the end of December...
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Palestinian issue has only two-state solution: Erdogan
Ahead of his trip to Germany, Erdogan ramped up his verbal attacks against Israel, calling it a "terror state" and...
- Erdogan was speaking about the recognition of the sovereignty of the states of Israel and Palestine, with the latter having East Jerusalem as its capital
- Erdogan is on a highly controversial visit to staunch Israel defender Germany, made more tricky by his recent accusations directed at Israel
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Google launches new AI features for organizing photos
Washington, United States - Google said on Thursday that Google Photos now groups together similar photos and organizes screenshots and...
- Google Photos will automatically identify and group similar photos that were taken close together into Photo Stacks
- The company is also applying the technology to screen shots and important documents stored on a user's phone
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UAE awards EDGE $65m contract to supply unmanned aerial systems
Abu Dhabi, UAE – ADASI, the EDGE Group entity, a regional leader in autonomous systems and services, said on Thursday...
- Aimed at further advancing air operations, GARMOOSHA is an unmanned aircraft designed to carry payloads of 120kg with a range of 150km
- With a low-consumption fuel engine, its sensor capabilities make it a versatile system capable of solving some of the most difficult challenges
UAE to build 3 desalination plants to supply Gaza with water
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE is building three desalination plants in Rafah to supply Gaza with water as part...
- The production capacity of each plant is 200,000 gallons per day with a total of 600,000 gallons, benefiting 300,000 people per day.
- The initiative also provides volunteering opportunities for doctors registered with the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Department of Health Abu Dhabi
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Fitch maintains ‘A+’ rating of Saudi Arabia’s PIF, outlook stable
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Global credit agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund's (PIF) long-term foreign- and...
- The agency highlighted the PIF’s robust financial autonomy and its critical role in bolstering Saudi Arabia’s non-oil gross domestic product
- Fitch notably expressed the far-reaching consequences of a potential PIF default, foreseeing adverse effects on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals
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Bayanat, Yahsat, ICEYE increase Middle East satellite fleet to 7
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Bayanat, a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the...
- The expansion of the constellation means that orbiting satellites will revisit the Middle East more frequently
- Using radar signals rather than light, the SAR satellite images deliver persistent monitoring of specific locations on the Earth’s surface
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EDGE to supply metallic machined parts to Boeing
Abu Dhabi, UAE – EDGE, an advanced technology group specialising in precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil & gas,...
- The company will execute the procurement of raw materials, machining parts, and surface treatment processes
- EDGE manufactures high-quality complex engineering components for the defence, aerospace and oil & gas sectors
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Indian film company to operate cinemas in Saudi Arabia
Dubai, UAE - Mukta A2 Multiplex WLL, the international subsidiary of Mukta Arts, one of India's leading film production houses,...
- We are thrilled to contribute our expertise and commitment to delivering top-notch entertainment within the region, Rahul Puri, MD, said.
- Puri added that their strategy revolves around contractual agreements geared toward providing superior management and operational services
IAEA greenlights 3 national projects in Qatar
Doha, Qatar - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has given the green light to three new national projects in...
- The projects undertaken by Qatar under the IAEA framework aim to harness nuclear energy for peaceful and scientific sectors
- The partnership also aims to address pressing global challenges such as plastic pollution in seas through advanced technologies and awareness initiatives
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Biden, Xi take steps to reduce tensions at key summit
Central to the discussions was the commitment to restore military-to-military communications, previously severed after a visit by former House Speaker...
- In opening remarks, Biden said the US and China had to ensure that competition between them "does not veer into conflict" and manage their relationship "responsibly."
- Xi called the US-China relationship "the most important bilateral relationship," saying he and Biden "shoulder heavy responsibilities for the two peoples, and for the world."
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Aramco, Sempra ink Port Arthur LNG royalties deal
Aramco's 25% participation in Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 aims to expand its gas portfolio and meet the world's growing...
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Telegraph report on Hizbollah weapons at Beirut airport sparks outrage
Dubai, UAE - An article in The Telegraph alleging that Hizbollah is stockpiling Iranian weapons at Beirut International Airport (BIA)...
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UAE ranks among the world’s most competitive economies in 2024, says Switzerland’s IMD ranking
The country has risen to the 7th spot in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, highlighting its robust economic growth, strategic...
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Dubai SME, Danube Group partner to aid Emirati-owned SMEs
Dubai, UAE – Danube Group, a leading conglomerate in the Middle East and Dubai SME, a subsidiary of the Dubai...
- The strategic partnership aims to attract private sector buyers from various industries, offering Dubai SME-listed members and suppliers a broader range of tender opportunities
- By including private sector buyers, the program opens new avenues for growth and business expansion, enhancing the market reach for Emirati-owned SMEs
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Economic outlook brightening but political risks loom large in 2024, say chief economists
Geneva, Switzerland – The latest Chief Economists Outlook released on May 29 presents a growing sense of cautious optimism about...
- The survey reveals a boost in the outlook for the US, where nearly all chief economists (97%) now expect moderate to strong growth this year, up from 59% in January
- Expectations for China are slightly less optimistic, with three-quarters expecting moderate growth and only 4% predicting strong growth this year
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Saudi Arabia partners with Microsoft Arabia for AI use in media
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Ministry of Media and Microsoft Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh on...
- The collaboration spans data analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, security and privacy solutions, and software and service development solutions
- The MoU aims to enhance the media sector in Saudi Arabia, enabling it to contribute to the local economy and benefit from the advancements of artificial intelligence