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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Bahrain and US assert commitment to freedom of maritime navigation

Dubai, UAE-- Bahrain and the US have reaffirmed their commitment to freedom of navigation in international waters. They reiterated the...
  • Both the countries noted the importance of safe passage for commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and denounced acts putting freedom of navigation at risk
  • They also pledged to combat climate change through the deployment of clean energy sources and innovations such as carbon-capture technologies

Saudi Arabia to host MENA Climate Week in October to ‘assess progress’

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia will host the MENA Climate Week 2023 in Riyadh on October 8-12, in coordination with the...
  • According to the ministry of energy, the event will examine the progress made in realizing the objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement
  • It added the event will bring into focus the region's initiatives and approach to climate action and shed light on the impact of climate change

DEWA exhorts customers to take ‘measures’ in order to avoid fire

Dubai, UAE--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has called on the public to take all necessary measures to avoid the...
  • Exhorting customers to use its smart services, DEWA asked them to visit its website and smart app in order to protect people and property
  • It urged customers to use proper insulation in order to cover wires and be careful of exposed wires and damaged electrical parts

Egypt to resume exports of LNG by October: Tarek El Molla

Cairo, Egypt-- Egypt is looking to resume exports of liquefied natural gas exports by October, according to the country's petroleum...
  • Egypt uses the gas at home during summer months when the temperatures are high, but in winter months it has excess levels of gas available for export
  • El Molla said that summer exports surged last year because the government switched from using natural gas in power stations to mazut fuel oil

UAE and Egypt to boost cooperation in higher education, scientific research

Cairo, Egypt-- The UAE and Egypt are looking to ramp up cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific...
  • The Egyptian minister noted the depth of the ties across all levels between the two countries, especially in scientific, cultural and educational fields
  • The UAE official applauded the relations between the UAE and Egypt, noting the latter's role in the education field and stressing UAE's resolve to deepen ties

GCC, Central Asian states pledge to boost strategic ties

The two sides endorsed a comprehensive joint statement that called for the boosting of political and strategic ties and strengthening...
  • Both sides stressed the need for regional and international security and promotion of renewable energy sources
  • Pledges were made to invest in sectors like green economy, digital economy, innovation and green technology

Sharjah Chamber, Costa Rica discuss boosting economic ties

Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Costa Rica have discussed ways to advance bilateral economic relations....
  • Discussions focused on strengthening commercial and industrial cooperation and investment among the private sector organizations and institutions
  • The chamber noted the incentives, privileges, and various forms of support and assistance offered by the emirate to foreign companies

Bahrain records 2% jump in GDP on back of expansion in Q1 in non-oil sector

Manama, Bahrain--Bahrain has recorded a two percent rise in gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2023, driven by...
  • The country's economic recovery plan aims to boost growth, attract investments and create job opportunities
  • Its real estate, hotels, restaurants and trade all grew between 4.2 percent and 5.3 percent during the quarter

Dubai Chambers to host two-day event in November on global trade

Dubai, UAE-- Seeking to forge partnerships around the world, Dubai Chambers will host a two-day event in November this year...
  • The two-day event running under the theme of "Shifting Economic Power" Dubai and the future of global trade" will be held at Madinat Jumeirah
  • The occasion will see leaders from sectors as diverse as technology, retail, finance, travel and hospitality, real estate, and healthcare

ADNOC Gas signs deal with IOCL

It will export annually up to 1.2m metric tonnes of LNG.
  • The 14-year agreement is valued in the range of $7 billion to $9 billion, signifying a major step in the partnership between the two industry players
  • The deal marks another milestone for ADNOC Gas to expand its footprint around the globe, reinforcing the company's position as an LNG exporter

Middle East commercial aircraft services market to grow to US$28bn

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The MENA region's commercial aircraft services market will more than double in value by 2042, according to Airbus’...

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Qatar National Bank forecasts world economic growth to be 2.9% in 2024

Doha, Qatar--Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the global economic growth to be around 2.9 percent in 2024, roughly the same...

AD Ports to build passenger terminals at Egyptian Red Sea ports

Cairo, Egypt--AD Ports Group (AD Ports) has signed a contract with Egypt to build, develop, operate and maintain terminals for...

Alba sets new production record

It produced 1,620,665 metric tonnes of aluminium in 2023.
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UAE and Jordan discuss boosting trade and investment ties

Amman, Jordan--The UAE and Jordan discussed enhancing trade and investment relations in order to stimulate joint economic growth and create...
  • The decision to enhance ties came up in a meeting between the UAE's minister of state for foreign trade, and Jordan's prime minister
  • Al Zeyoudi said the two countries wish to develop economies driven by innovation and the unhindered exchange of trade and investment

Saudi Ports Authority invests US$3.46bn in maritime and logistics sectors

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The Saudi Ports Authority also known as Mawani strengthened the maritime and logistics sectors with an investment...
  • The investment into the maritime and logistics sectors corresponds with the targets of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy
  • The authority signed several agreements in 2023 to establish 5 new logistics parks and centers, with investments exceeding $1.06 billion

Qatari exports to clients surge in 2023 to US$412m: Tasdeer

Doha, Qatar--The Qatar Development Bank's Export Development and Promotion Agency (Tasdeer), a subsidiary of the Qatar Development Bank, announced an...
  • According to the agency, some 260 Qatari exporters and 130 companies took part in eight international exhibitions during the past year
  • The trade missions undertaken by Qatari companies to Iraq and India generated deals worth approximately $57.41m and $31.31m respectively