Iran oil minister blames Israel for gas pipeline sabotage
Tehran, Iran--Iran said Wednesday that Israel was behind twin sabotage attacks against gas pipelines that disrupted supplies in at least...
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BP to pour US$1.5bn into Egypt oil exploration
It plans to hike investments in the country to US$5 billion.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey sign deals during ‘Turk Expo 2023’ in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed three agreements in the industrial sector during the Turkish Export Products Trade...
- The trade fair is designed to introduce the Turkish products and services to the Saudi market
- Trade exchange between Saudi Arabia and Turkey in 2022 amounted to about $5.86 billion
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Qatar-France trade grows to US$4.5bn, in sign of warming ties
Doha, Qatar--In a sign of growing business ties between Qatar and France, trade between the two countries has increased by...
- Qatar Chamber took part in the Arab French Economic Summit 2023 in Paris run under the theme "a partnership that must be forged in a world in crisis"
- Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber, affirmed his keenness to enhance cooperation between the Qatari and French private sectors
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Qatar releases blockchain ‘blueprint’ to foster climate for entrepreneurship
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) released the National Blockchain Blueprint prepared in partnership with Hamad Bin Khalifa University...
- The initiative is designed to build a legislative basis for blockchain, establishing a strong foundation for the government’s strategy in this sector
- The blueprint outlines critical blockchain prerequisites and offers suggestions for attaining the intended goals
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Tadawul market cap vaults 477% to US$2.6trn over last 5 years: CMA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The market capitalization of Tadawul, the Saudi stock exchange, has shot up 477 percent to $2.6 trillion...
- Yazid Al-Dumaiji disclosed that there are almost 80 applications under review for initial public offering (IPOs)
- He said Tadawul witnessed a rise of 388% in foreign investments to reach a historical level of US$93 billion in 2022
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India looks to broaden partnership with GCC countries
New Delhi, India--India has stepped up multi-faceted consultations with GCC states ahead of the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit to...
- According to India's External Affairs ministry, the two countries reviewed bilateral ties in different domains and identified new areas of cooperation
- Oman is taking part in G20 as a special invitee with India inviting nine countries under the category
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Emaar Properties to pay dividend
It will dole out cash dividends to the tune of US$601m.
- The company, in a disclosure to Dubai Financial market, said the proposed profits represent 25 percent of the capital, at 25 fils per share
- Its net profit almost doubled in 2022 as sales hit a record of $9.5 billion on the back of strong demand from real estate buyers
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UAE consumer spending vaults 19% in 2022: Majid Al Futtaim
Dubai, UAE-- Consumer spending in the UAE has shot up 19 percent in 2022 as against the previous year, according...
- The country recorded its strongest annual GDP growth since 2006, jumping to 7.9 percent, from 3.9 percent in 2021
- Non-oil economy posted strong growth at 6.6 percent, lifted by government initiatives to lure investments and boost its tourism sector
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Air Arabia to pay 15% dividend
The shareholders approved dividend after record growth.
- The announcement of the dividend comes after the airline reported a record net profit of $327 million in 2022, an increase of 70 percent compared to 2021.
- Last year, the airline added 24 new routes to its global network from its operating hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, Armenia, and Pakistan
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UAE and Japan look to widen economic, trade, investment ties
Tokyo, Japan--The UAE and Japan are looking to increase economic, trade and investment cooperation, and explore new economic opportunities of...
- Al Zaabi exhorted Japanese companies to utilize opportunities in Abu Dhabi and benefit from the UAE's position as a gateway to the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia
- Kodaira said that the meeting comes at a time when Japan and the UAE are beginning a new half-century of economic cooperation in different fields
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Saudi banking sector poised for gains, after profitable 2022: BCG
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia’s banking sector grew in 2022 on the back of potent revenue growth and is set for...
- According to Boston Consulting Group, the kingdom’s banking profits after taxes have grown an average of 7.9 percent per year since 2016
- The report argues that in spite of the economic instability worldwide inflation has not been an issue in the Middle East
Iran oil minister blames Israel for gas pipeline sabotage
Tehran, Iran--Iran said Wednesday that Israel was behind twin sabotage attacks against gas pipelines that disrupted supplies in at least...
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh terms Gaza ceasefire ‘political victory’
Dubai, UAE--Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has called the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip a political victory at a meeting...
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Dubai to host corporate governance experts at ICGN-Hawkamah Conference
Dubai, UAE--Dubai will host a gathering of international corporate governance experts at the upcoming ICGN-Hawkamah Conference, themed 'Capital, Companies, and...
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Bahrain’s BIBF partners with UpGradelle to boost digital transformation
Manama, UAE--The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has partnered with UpGradelle, a leading French-based consultancy firm, to develop...
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Dubai International Chamber wins over 92 businesses in first 9 months of 2023
Dubai, UAE--Dubai International Chamber has attracted a total of 92 businesses, including 15 multinational companies and 77 SMEs, to the...
- It helped nearly 33 Dubai-based companies to expand in global markets, either by increasing their exports or helping them to establish a presence abroad
- The international chamber launched three new global representative offices during the third quarter of 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Milan, Italy, and Paris, France
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Oil prices stall ahead of U.S. stocks data, potential OPEC+ cuts
Texas, US--Oil prices hardly moved during Asian trade on Wednesday as the market awaited potentially mixed news on the supply...
- The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allied producers are set to consider additional oil supply cuts when it meets on Nov. 26.
- The head of the IEA oil markets said that even if the OPEC+ nations extend their cuts into next year, the global oil market will see a slight supply surplus in 2024
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Iran and Russia to speed up railway project along Caspian Sea
Tehran, Iran--Iran will begin construction work on joint railway projects with Russia as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor...
- The two countries consider the 162 km railway line along the Caspian Sea shoreline as a crucial component of the International North-South Transport Corridor
- The Iranian first vice president said the design proposals and contracts for the Astara-Bandar Abbas railway have also been reviewed by both the Islamic republic of Iran and Russia