ADNEC to organize first Bitcoin MENA Conference in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE--ADNEC Group has announced the launch of the region's first Bitcoin MENA Conference 2024 set to take place...
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NMDC posts bumper profits
Its revenues for the first nine months stood at US$3bn.
- The company's net profits increased 115 percent to $411 million in the first nine months of 2023
- It attributed growth in revenues and net profits to progress of the major projects underway
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Treaty on strategic partnership between Russia and Iran 85% ready: Lavrov
Tehran, Iran--A treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran is about 85 percent ready, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...
- Lavrov said the work on the treaty is at an advanced stage with several issues yet to be agreed upon, and that negotiations are going on
- Iran hosted the meeting on the South Caucasus in Tehran, attended by foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Armenia
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UAE and Canada review bilateral ties at first joint-committee meeting
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Canada have reviewed bilateral ties at the first joint committee meeting in Abu Dhabi...
- Both sides highlighted the importance of the inaugural joint committee meeting for ramping up collaboration between the two countries to achieve shared goals
- The two sides discussed cooperation across a range of fields, including defense and security, climate change, food security, trade and investment, innovation, and education
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Knowledge E and HBMSU sign agreement to ‘reshape future of education’
Dubai, UAE-- Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and Knowledge E have signed a memorandum of understanding to reshape the...
- Vice Chancellor of HBMSU said the MOU is a step in the university's march toward transforming education in a way that brings smart learning innovation into the sector
- As per the terms of the agreement, both sides will collaborate in several key areas - including content digitisation and self-paced courses, management of HBMSU's journal system
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PIF and Hyundai to set up JV vehicle-manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) have signed a joint-venture agreement to establish an...
- The investment in the joint-venture project is expected to exceed $500 million with PIF to hold 70 percent stake and Hyundai the remaining 30 percent
- The JV project will speed up Saudi Arabia's automotive industry in addition to creating thousands of jobs and allowing for the transfer of knowledge and expertise
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EHS and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery sign MoU
Dubai, UAE--Emirates Health Services (EHS) and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster...
- The MoU is designed to improve the delivery of health services in government schools in accordance with sustainable development goals in public health
- Both the sides maintained that the objective is to strengthen cooperation between the EHS and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery in healthcare and continuous development
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New CEO appointed in SRC
Majeed Al Abduljabbar will be the CEO from January 1, 2024.
- Al Abduljabbar has been working in the banking sector for over 15 years, including in the HSBC Bank in London.
- He also contributed to establishing the Department of Innovative Investment Solutions at SABB (now SAB).
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Multiply Group profit soars
Its Q3 revenue posted a 24 percent jump to US$96 million.
- The group posted a 337 percent increase in net profit, excluding fair value changes, to $90.12 million for Q3 2023
- It acquired a 55% majority stake in Media 247, a leading UAE outdoor advertising firm, at an investment of $61.26 million
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Kazakhstan aims to expand trade ties with UAE to the tune of US$1bn
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Kazakhstan is keen to expand trade ties with the UAE, setting a target of $1 billion in mutual...
- He noted how new trade roads from the Caspian Sea to Abu Dhabi and Dubai ports in the UAE can connect the region
- The minister said that Kazakhstan is committed to using its agricultural potential to address global food shortages
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UAE president and Vietnam PM explore ways to boost ties
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have explored opportunities to...
- They looked at ways to boost ties to serve mutual interests and realise the aspirations for further development and prosperity
- The two leaders met on the sidelines of the joint summit between the GCC and ASEAN, which commenced in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Al Mal Capital REIT to launch rights issue
The fund has an existing portfolio valued at US$158m.
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SCCI and Oman Chamber aim to boost investment cooperation
Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) discussed ways...
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Nissan profit drops to US$195m
Its sales in China slumped 35% from April to December.
- The automaker said its profit was $195 million in the last quarter, down from $341 million a year earlier
- Its quarterly sales jumped nearly 10% to 3.1 trillion yen ($21 billion) for the maker of the Leaf electric car
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Arab countries public expenditure climbs to US$957.5bn in 2022: AMF
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The total public expenditure of Arab countries combined jumped by 9.8% to $957.5 billion in 2022, compared to...
- According to the AMF, the combined public budgets of Arab countries posted a surplus of about $119.6bn in 2022, compared to a deficit of $62.5bn in 2021
- The AMF report said Arab countries' GDP at constant prices climbed by about 6% in 2022, after reaching 3.6% in 2021, while it grew by 24.6% in 2022
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Economic forum in Amman to enhance trade ties between Iraq, Jordan
AMMAN, JORDAN - The Iraqi Business Council, in collaboration with the Jordanian and Amman Chambers of Industry, is set to...
- This event aims to enhance financial, industrial and commercial partnerships among Iraq, Jordan and other countries in the region.
- The event will spotlight the myriad of investment, commercial and industrial opportunities available in Jordan and Iraq.