Abu Dhabi launches technology investment company MGX
ABU DHABI, UAE – The Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC) announced on Monday the creation of MGX, a...
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Qatar and Estonia sign agreement to avoid double taxation
Doha, Qatar--Qatar and Estonia have signed an agreement to avoid double taxation and prevent income tax evasion. The agreement was...
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Climate action an opportunity to create more equitable world: Almheiri
Dubai, UAE-- Terming climate action as an opportunity to create a more equitable and sustainable world, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri,...
- The minister said the UAE believes that science, innovation and technology are the tools humanity needs to drive collective progress on climate action
- Almheiri asserted that COP28 is a chance to turn the world’s collective focus to conclude the first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement
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Jordan’s interconnection projects to serve as hub for energy exchange
AMMAN, JORDAN -The Kingdom’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has emphasized the significance of current and upcoming electrical interconnection...
- Jordanian authorities are working on a project to connect the Kingdom’s Risha electrical station to Iraq's Rutba station.
- The interconnection line will allow the Iraqis to power the Rutba area's loads, using the Jordanian grid.
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Iran and Cuba to set up joint ‘technology and innovation’ center
Tehran, Iran-- Iran and Cuba are looking to to set up a joint technology and innovation center to promote cooperation...
- The two countries apart from boosting economic ties are keen to develop mutual cooperation in the fields of science and technology
- Cuba is planning to hold an exhibition in 2024 and has invited Iranian knowledge-based companies to showcase their latest achievements
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DEWA embraces Microsoft’s Copilot to drive digital transformation
Dubai, UAE--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted Microsoft Power Platform and its AI-powered tool Copilot to build smart...
- In order to benefit from the capabilities of generative AI, DEWA is looking to utilize the latest global technologies in all areas to enhance its digital transformation
- Microsoft's Copilot will assist software developers at DEWA in building smart programs and applications that support DEWA’s operations more smoothly
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S&P confirms Saudi Arabia’s credit rating at A/A-1 amid reforms
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has confirmed Saudi Arabia’s credit rating, both in local and foreign currency, as “A/A-1”...
- The agency gave a stable rating in the wake of the kingdom's ongoing initiatives to carry out significant reforms and achieve structural improvements
- The kingdom's growth, according to S&P, will increase at a rate of 3.4% between 2024 and 2026 mainly due to the anticipated rise in oil demand
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IMF to exhort China to shift growth model toward consumption
Washington, US--The International Monetary Fund plans to tell China to boost weak domestic consumption, address its troubled real estate sector,...
- The IMF intends to exhort Beijing to shift its growth model away from debt-fueled infrastructure investment and real estate
- In July the IMF forecast China's 2023 growth rate to hover at 5.2% and 4.5% in 2024 but warned it could be lower
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UAE and Russia look to boost ties in education, space, scientific research
Moscow, Russia--The UAE and Russia are looking to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in higher education, scientific research, space, and engineering...
- Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, and Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, held discussions to boost cooperation in many sectors
- The UAE minister visited the Moscow State Technical University, where he saw its research centres and learnt about the latest scientific and engineering tech solutions
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UAE to launch digital-response platform to aid disaster-hit countries
New York, US--The UAE has announced the launch of a new digital response platform that will support disaster-affected countries to...
- The digital-response platform will let disaster-hit countries to communicate what aid is needed, allowing partners to accelerate aid delivery
- The UAE private sector during the last five years has made contributions to the tune of US$ 250 million to humanitarian efforts globally
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Gulf banks to maintain resilience despite challenges, says S&P Global
According to the credit rating agency, a combination of higher interest rates and production cuts by the OPEC is expected...
- The report estimated that the GCC banks will report stronger profitability in 2023
- The rating agency expects Saudi banks to achieve a return on assets of 2.2% in 2023
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70% of jet fuels at EU airports will have to be green by 2050
Brussels, Belgium--On Wednesday, Members of European Parliament (MEPs) approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such...
- The EU is looking to prod the aviation sector to use sustainable aviation fuels in order to cut emissions
- Sustainable aviation fuels will include synthetic fuels, certain biofuels produced from agricultural or forestry residues
Abu Dhabi launches technology investment company MGX
ABU DHABI, UAE – The Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC) announced on Monday the creation of MGX, a...
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Egypt’s wheat and oil reserves sufficient for several months, says minister
Cairo, Egypt-- Egypt has enough reserves of wheat to last it for many months, according to Dr. Ali Al-Moselhi, the...
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Qatar and Nepal discuss boosting economic cooperation
Doha, Qatar--Qatar and Nepal have held talks to enhance commercial and economic relations between the two countries, explored the investment...
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Global Islamic finance market to touch US$4.9trn in 2025, says Malaysian official
Hong Kong-- The global Islamic finance market would touch US$4.9 trillion by 2025, according to Yazrin Syakhairi, Malaysian Trade Commissioner...
- The official said the Islamic finance market is seeing significant and rapid growth worldwide, surpassing the size of US$2.2 trillion in 2022
- He said the Islamic finance industry has seen a noticeable growth in the Middle East and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
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UAE, Malaysia sign MoU to enhance ties in digital-infrastructure sector
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost investment cooperation in the...
- The agreement envisages setting up collaboration by developing bilateral relationships between public and private organisations
- The trade ties between the UAE and Malaysia have climbed up, with non-oil trade volume surpassing $2.22bn in H1 of 2023
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UAE-Hong Kong non-oil foreign trade surges to US$16.23 billion
Hong Kong--Non-oil foreign trade value between the UAE and Hong Kong expanded in the past year, reaching $16.2 billion in...
- The Hong Kong official said that the non-oil foreign trade value grew between the UAE and Hong Kong in the past year, reaching $16.2 billion in 2023
- He said the Hong Kong companies are keen to invest in the UAE in sectors such as infrastructure, information technology, financial technology and health technology