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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Qatar real-estate trading volume in January stands at US$521m
Doha, Qatar--The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry...
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AGFUND to support UNICEF’s drive to contain spread of cholera in Lebanon
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) will support UNICEF with funding in order to contain the spread...
- An agreement was signed in Riyadh by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AGFUND, and UNICEF Regional Director Adele Khodr
- The new cooperation includes the establishment of the Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Development, based in Riyadh
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STC posts record net profit
The company posted a record net profit of $3.2bn in 2022.
- Its total revenues gained 7 percent to $18 billion in 2022
- The company said that the higher profit was driven by an increase in revenues of $1.17 billion, which was offset by a slight increase in the cost of revenues by $220 million
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Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica to expand trade and investment ties
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia and Costa Rica have signed agreements to increase the volume of trade and investment between...
- Saudi Chambers and the Costa Rican Export Authority signed two agreements in the field of economic cooperation and the establishment of a joint business council
- Saudi Chambers Vice President Badr bin Suleiman Al-Ruzaiza said there has been a steep growth of 59% in the volume of trade exchange between the two countries
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UAE and Azerbaijan sign MoU to boost financial, banking ties
Abu Dhabi, UAE--UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Azerbaijan Banks Association to enhance...
- The agreement is designed to run various activities in the finance and banking sector jointly by both parties in order to exchange knowledge and experience
- There has been a steep increase in trade exchanges and joint investments between the two countries, which increased by more than 100 percent in 2022
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G42 signs on as strategic partner for IDC at NAVDEX 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE--G42 and its subsidiaries Bayanat, Presight.AI and G42 Cloud have announced their participation as a strategic partner at...
- The conference will serve as a global platform for decision-makers and the defence sector to highlight technologies and challenges
- This year will mark the 30th anniversary of IDEX and the 12th anniversary of NAVDEX, where the exhibitions will form the biggest events of their kind in the region
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Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority installs 23,000 smart meters
Sharjah, UAE--Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the installation of 23,000 new smart meters in 2022 and...
- The new smart meters apart from being accurate give accurate readings free from errors, as well as rationalising energy consumption
- Dr. Hassan Al Zarouni, Director of the Electricity Distribution Department, said the installation of smart meters is part of the strategy towards digital transformation
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HFZA to highlight investment opportunities at Gulfood 2023
Sharjah, UAE--The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) will take part in the upcoming 28th edition of Gulfood 2023, the biggest...
- The exhibition will bring together some top players from the global food and beverage sector, working together towards shaping the future of the industry
- HFZA’s pavilion will also highlight exclusive services provided by the park, specifically tailored for food industry owners
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Abu Dhabi delegation in Israel explores business opportunities
ABU DHABI, UAE - A delegation of 10 Abu Dhabi entities visited Israel from February 12-16 to discuss business cooperation...
- The Abu Dhabi delegation participated in the 2023 OurCrowd Global Investor Summit in Israel.
- The delegation hosted the Abu Dhabi Pavilion showcasing business and investment opportunities in the emirate.
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International defense conference begins at ADNOC Business Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The International Defence Conference (IDC 2023), which will be held one day ahead of the IDEX and NAVDEX...
- The conference is expected to see the participation of a large number of leaders and officials from regional and international defence and security companies
- The IDC 2023 is organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and in strategic partnership with Tawazun Council (Tawazun)
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Kuwait FM meets EU’s Josep Borrell in Munich to discuss ties
Munich, Germany--Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and...
- Sheikh Salem explained the stance of Kuwait on the issue of Schengen visa waiver for Kuwaiti nationals.
- The talks between the two also dealt with several regional security challenges, including the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and Iran’s nuclear file
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War in Gaza represents serious setback for efforts to reduce tension: Gargash
Manama, Bahrain-- The ongoing war in Gaza represents a serious setback for the efforts to reduce tension in the region...
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UAE receives first batch of patients from Gaza to undergo medical treatment
Dubai, UAE-- At least 15 patients from Gaza arrived in the UAE to receive medical treatment in the UAE's hospitals....
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Bahrain and Thailand seek to boost economic cooperation
Manama, Bahrain-- Bahrain and Thailand have held discussions to enhance economic cooperation in a meeting between top officials of the...
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ADSB to make two vessels for ADNOC Logistics & Services
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) announced that it is building two 28-meter vessels for ADNOC Logistics...
- The vessels are each powered by two diesel engines coupled with two Z-drive Azimuth thrusters.
- This configuration allows them to achieve a speed of 12 knots and a bollard pull of 60 tons.
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Dubai Investment posts profit
Its income for the first nine months of 2023 is US$816m.
- The company reported a net profit of $222.46 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023
- The diversified investment company listed on the DFM said its total assets reached $5.71bn at the end of Q3 2023
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Bahrain and Russia look to boost economic cooperation
Manama, Bahrain-- Bahrain and Russia have held discussions to enhance cooperation in various fields of the two countries' economies. In...
- The Bahraini oil minister spoke highly of the Bahraini-Russian relations and their steady progress across various domains, including in the energy sector
- The Russian official expressed his country’s keenness to further bolster its cooperation with the kingdom in various fields, wishing Bahrain further prosperity