COP hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil pledge stronger climate action
Paris, France--Past and future hosts of the UN climate negotiations the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil announced Wednesday they would...
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Bahrain and France sign MoU to boost tourism education
Lyon, France--Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School Bahrain signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EKLYA School of Business in...
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Turkey halts joint-energy projects with Israel over Gaza war
Dubai, UAE-- Turkey has suspended joint-energy projects with Israel over the latter's invasion and bombardment of the Gaza Strip, according...
- The Turkish energy minister said that it would be "inappropriate" to talk about the implementation of projects with Israel under such conditions
- Israel has blocked access to water, food, and electricity in Gaza, plunging the coastal area into a humanitarian crisis as the death toll crosses 11,000
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Saudi Arabia boosts ‘investment relations’ with African countries
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment has held a number of roundtable meetings with several African countries on...
- Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding with Mauritania to encourage investment flows between the two countries
- The kingdom also took steps to enhance economic ties with Chad and Somalia, enabling the private sector to benefit from opportunities
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France rallies for Gaza, demanding ceasefire
Pleading for an end to Israel's war on the Gaza Strip, thousands of pro-Palestine supporters took to streets in Paris...
- Similar ceasefire rallies also took place in other French towns including Marseille, Toulouse, Rennes and Bordeaux
- Manuel Bompard, one of the coordinators in Marseille, said the mobilization is essential in the face of massacres
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UAE exhorts UNESCO members to join COP28 ‘climate efforts’
Paris, France-- The UAE has made a fervent appeal to members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...
- The minister made the remarks at the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO General Policy Debate, held in the UNESCO headquarters in Paris
- He underscored the UAE's efforts in the field of environmental sustainability and its keenness to enable learners and equip them for the “digital age we live in”
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Qatar records 17-percent jump in building permits issued in October
Doha, Qatar--Qatar's Planning and Statistics Authority has given out 769 building permits in various municipalities in the country during the...
- The jump was seen in the majority of municipalities: Umm Salal (105%), Al Khor (47%), Al Shamal (30%), Al Sheehaniya (22%), Al Thakhira (21%), Al Wakra (20%), Doha (3%)
- Data on building permits and completion certificates holds special significance as an indicative measure of the performance of the construction and building sector
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Saudi Arabia, South Africa sign protocol for import of cattle, sheep and goat meat
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development...
- The two sides signed the protocol on the sidelines of the Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference held in Riyadh
- It looks to accredit the regulatory body in South Africa by the SFDA to export cattle, sheep and goat meat to the kingdom
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DEWA Q3 revenue soars
The company posted an operating profit of US$1bn.
- DEWA’s increase in revenue was mainly driven by an increase in demand for electricity, water, and cooling services
- The company net cash from operating activities at the end of Q3 increased by a robust $205 million to $2.66 billion
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Export Bahrain and Alibaba sign MoU to boost global trade
Manama, Bahrain--Export Bahrain and Alibaba.com have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost global trade and economic growth in...
- The agreement signed during the 6th China International Import Exhibition held in Shanghai will enable Export Bahrain and Alibaba.com to leverage their respective strengths
- The collaboration between the two entities will enable the Chinese giant to train and support Bahraini suppliers in utilizing e-commerce platforms effectively
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Aramex Q3 net profit down
It posted a five-percent decline in revenues to US$367m.
- It reported a decrease in net profit to $2.61 million in Q3 2023, a notable decline from $10.78 million recorded in Q3 2022
- Aramex, however, posted a 4% YoY increase in gross profit and a resilient EBITDA of $36.48m for the third quarter of 2023
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Saudi FDI flows revised to US$33bn in 2022 under new IMF-approved methodology
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Saudi Arabia amounted to $32.52 billion in 2022, revised upwards from $8...
- The IMF-endorsed methodology relies on analyzing individual financial statements to realize highly accurate annual statistics
- The new methodology and figures for FDI was invented after nearly 18 months of work between the Ministry of Investment, GASTAT and SAMA
COP hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil pledge stronger climate action
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ABU DHABI, UAE - Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasuries reached US$131.9 billion in December 2023, up $3.8 billion month-on-month,...
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GCC and Sweden look to ramp up cooperation in ‘several areas’
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ATO partners with ISM to boost tourism in the Middle East
Jeddah, UAE--The Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) has signed a partnership agreement with the International Strategic Management (ISM) company to achieve...
- The ISM will collaborate with the ATO to achieve its goals, harmonizing them with the Arab League's Sustainable Development Plan
- The partnership between the ATO and ISM will enable the Arab countries to develop tourist destinations to achieve sustainable development
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WSG has ushered in a new decade of positive impact: Hamid Al Zaabi
Dubai, UAE-- The World Governments Summit (WGS) has ushered in a new decade of positive impact, inspiring governments and societies...
- Al Zaabi said digital transformation has become a reality and threats from the transition affect the economic and social security of countries
- He said the anti-money laundering office has enhanced the fight against financial crimes and protects the nation's economic security
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India PM inaugurates grand temple in Abu Dhabi
According to the UAE authorities, the grand temple carved from pink stone spreads over an area of 55,000 square metres...
- The temple is in Abu Mureikha, near the motorway to the neighbouring emirate of Dubai
- Modi met UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday