Tunisian president emphasizes need to bolster security in Arab societies
Tunis, Tunisia--Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday stressed the need to reach an approach that contributes to enhancing the security...
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China discovers world’s largest metamorphic rock oilfield in Bohai Sea
BEIJING, CHINA – The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has announced the recent discovery of the largest metamorphic rock...
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Oman looks to entice investors at Dhahran Expo to its fishing industry
Muscat, Oman-- Looking to entice investors to the country's fisheries sector, Fisheries Development Oman (FDO) is taking part in Saudi...
- The Omani delegation to the event will showcase investment prospect in the country in areas such as aquaculture, commercial fishing, management of fishing posts
- FDO was set up to develop the fisheries industry in the country by investing in profitable projects that could highlight its economic value to investor
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SEWA concludes extension of ‘crucial’ pipeline to supply fresh water
Sharjah, UAE-- In order to supply water from Al Zubair station to Al Shanouf suburb, Sharjah Electricity Water and Gas...
- Started in July 2022, SEWA employed environmentally-friendly materials to ensure water quality, while catering to the growing demand for freshwater
- Residents in Mahdub, Hadibah, and the new sections of Al Shanouf suburb will now have a sustainable supply of fresh and pure water
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AD Ports signs deal with Crystal Offshore to develop repair facilities
Abu Dhabi, UAE--AD Ports Group has signed a 25-year agreement with the Singapore-based company Crystal Offshore, a recognised one-stop logistics...
- As per the deal, Crystal Offshore will construct a base, featuring office facilities and fabrication workshops to provide advanced repairs and refits to jack-up rigs
- According to AD Ports Group, the partnership will add significant value to Khalifa Port's customers and furthermore will expand the many services it offers
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UAE’s FTA launches ‘platform’ to educate taxpayers on corporate tax
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched what it dubs as a ‘Corporate Tax Virtual Workshops’ awareness platform,...
- The platform will feature educational materials, including 13 virtual awareness workshops in both Arabic and English about ‘registration for corporate tax’
- The FTA has appealed to both private and public joint stock companies resident in the UAE to participate in the awareness workshops
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QatarEnergy signs production sharing contract for Agua-Marinha block in Brazil
Doha, Qatar--QatarEnergy, and its joint-venture partners TotalEnergies, Petrobras, and PETRONAS Petroleo Brasil Ltda. (PPBL) has signed the production sharing contract...
- According to a statement, QatarEnergy will hold a 20% working interest, alongside TotalEnergies (30%) Petrobras (operator, 30%), and PPBL (20%)
- The President and CEO of QatarEnergy Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said the signing builds on QatarEnergy's sizable upstream presence in Brazil
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Qatar Chamber explores business opportunities with Turkey’s businessmen
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar Chamber and Turkish officials from the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) and the Manisa Chamber...
- The discussion between the two touched upon cooperation between chambers in Qatar and Turkey, the investment climate and the opportunities in both countries
- Qatar Chamber emphasized Qatari investors' desire to get acquainted with the investment opportunities available in Turkey in various sectors
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Global Research Council re-elects Saudi Arabia as MENA region chair
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia has been re-elected to represent the MENA region on the board of the Global Research Council...
- Dr. Munir Eldesouki's re-election to represent Saudi Arabia at the GRC reaffirms the kingdom's prominent position in the scientific and research fields
- Saudi Arabia has played a key role in the GRC's work since its founding in 2012, including boosting cooperation between research funding institutions
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EDB inks MoU with ADDED to enhance support for Financial Support Program
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic...
- The financing program aims to help Abu Dhabi-based companies to receive finance offers from a range of banks all at once
- Emirates Development Bank can, according to its mandate, provide $8.16 billion in financing support to 13,500 companies by 2026
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EU bicycle exports surged to US$1.1bn in 2022
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - The EU exported US$1.1 billion (€1.1 billion) worth of bicycles in 2022 (both electric and non-electric, a...
- The EU exported 365,000 electric bicycles and imported 1.2 million in 2022 while the imports were worth US$2.6 billion.
- The overall increase in the trade of bicycles can be attributed to an increase in the export and import of electric bicycles.
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Renewable power capacity to rapidly expand, IEA report reveals
PARIS, FRANCE - Renewable power capacity is expected to jump by a third this year globally as growing policy momentum,...
- Renewables are at the forefront of Europe’s response to the energy crisis, accelerating their growth there.
- New policy measures are also helping drive significant increases in the United States and India over the next two years.
Tunisian president emphasizes need to bolster security in Arab societies
Tunis, Tunisia--Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday stressed the need to reach an approach that contributes to enhancing the security...
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Qatar receives more than 3-million tourists in 2023
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar received more than three million tourists from around the world during the ongoing year, making the oil-rich...
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ADQ and Azerbaijan’s AIH set up joint-investment platform
Abu Dhabi, UAE--ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, and Azerbaijan Investment Holding (AIH), a strategic sovereign wealth fund...
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Saudi, Iran top diplomats discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire
Tehran, Iran-- Saudi Arabia and Iran's foreign ministers have stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and sending...
- The two foreign ministers met in Geneva, discussed bilateral ties between the two countries, and the latest developments in Gaza
- The Saudi foreign minister said there is a positive trend in bilateral relations and "we welcome the development of relations"
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ADX signs MoU with SZSE
The agreement will bolster cross-border ETF cooperation.
- ADX is looking to enhance ties with with leading global financial institutions, including the recent agreement with the New York Stock Exchange
- The agreement between the two bourses is set to provide a robust platform for financial growth and connectivity between the UAE and China
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Nasdaq Dubai lists Philippines ‘ROP Sukuk Trust’ worth US$1bn
Dubai, UAE--Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the first Sukuk listing by the Republic of the Philippines, "ROP Sukuk Trust", underscoring the...
- By listing sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, the Philippines government intends to deepen its partnership with the GCC region
- The emirate of Dubai is recognised as one of the world's largest centres for sukuk issuances, with a total of US$87.61 billion