Jordan, Oman sign agreements to ramp up investments
Amman, Jordan--Jordan and Oman have signed a raft of agreements to boost direct investment in both the countries. The first...
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Iran oil minister blames Israel for gas pipeline sabotage
Tehran, Iran--Iran said Wednesday that Israel was behind twin sabotage attacks against gas pipelines that disrupted supplies in at least...
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Presight signs MoU with Senegal for digital transformation in African nation
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Presight AI and the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy of the Republic of Senegal (MCTEN), have...
- In order to transform government services, Presight will work with Senegal to support and deliver turnkey solutions using big data analytics and AI technology
- The agreement is expected to boost governemnt efficiency, create a better business environment, and promote socio-economic development in the country.
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UAE banks provide US$9.61bn in credit facilities to industrial sector
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Credit facilities provided by national banks to the business and industrial sector rose 5.2 percent on a YoY...
- The cumulative balance of credit extended by national banks to the sector grew to $196 bn by the end of January 2023 from $186.52 billion in the month of January 2022
- Domestic credit extended by national banks to the sector in the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the period under review stood at $97.20 bn and $94.07 billion respectively
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Dubai sees heavy influx of medical tourists in 2022, spending US$270m
DUBAI, UAEI--Dubai saw remarkable growth in medical tourism in 2022 with 674,000 medical tourists spending $270 million in the year....
- Some 39 percent patients came from Asian countries, 22 percent from Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, and 21 percent from Arab and the GCC
- The head of Dubai Health Authority attributed the arrival of medical tourists to the city's ability to provide quality acre, making it the top healthcare destination
e&’s board declares dividend
The dividend for H2 of 2022 will be at AED 0.4 per share.
- The chairman said the group's core businesses have posted solid performance even as mergers and acquisitons have contributed to the company's success
- The consolidated revenue at $14.26 billion and a record net profit of $2.72 billion strengthened the company's financial performance during the year
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UAE and Malta sign MoUs to deepen ties in maritime, sports fields
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Malta have signed three memoranda of understanding in areas of maritime affairs, youth, and...
- The two ministers discussed ways of deepening cooperation and partnership between the two countries
- The foreign minister of Malta expressed hope to build bilateral relations with the UAE in various field while applauding the UAE's achievements
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Egypt sees growth in financial inclusion, touches 65% of adult population
Cairo, Egypt-- Egypt's financial inclusion has widened as total ownership of transactional accounts reached 64.8 percent of the total 65.4...
- The country's financial inclusion rose 147 percent between 2016 and 2022 to 42.3 million citizens who own and use transactional accounts
- Mobile wallets and prepaid cards primarily led to the increase, growing by 54 percent and 31 percent respectively
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Dubai Customs to collaborate with Global Innovation Institute to boost services
Dubai, UAE--Dubai Customs has discussed with the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) how they can further enhance their customs services and...
- Dr. Hussam Jumaa said Dubai Customs' strove to achieve the best results in creativity and innovation, stating that innovation has become a solid corporate culture for them
- By obtaining the Innovative Organization certification, Dubai Customs has become the first customs institution in the UAE and the Middle East to obtain the recognition
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Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone attracts 1,839 companies in Q1
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE--Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) brought in 1,839 new companies in the first quarter of 2023,...
- RAKEZ CEO said the reason companies choose the zone was because of its innovative business solutions and aiding enterprises of diverse types
- The economic zone also posted high growth in sectors like services, e-commerce, and media companies, highlighting its diverse business landscape
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DEWA to launch second nanosatellite for remote sensing this month
Dubai, UAE--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed preparations to launch its second nanosatellite for remote sensing applications in...
- The satellite will blast off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and will be launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
- DEWA's Research and Development Centre designed and developed the nanosatellite in cooperation with NanoAvionics in Lithuania
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Qatar foreign reserves post 12% jump to US$65bn in March
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar Central Bank has reported an increase in international reserves and foreign currency liquidity in March to $65...
- At the end of March 2023, balances in foreign banks increased by about $3.29 billion to reach $7.41 billion
- Qatar's shares of SDR deposits at the IMF decreased by the end of March 2023 with a value of $38 million
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UAE and Cuba look to boost economic, energy ties
The discussions between the UAE president and the Cuban president at Expo City Dubai focused on cooperation in various fields...
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ENOC and Neste sign MoU to drive sustainable aviation fuel initiatives
Dubai, UAE--ENOC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Neste, the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel...
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CBUAE and People’s Bank of China renew currency-swap agreement
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the People’s Bank of China today signed an agreement to...
- The agreement is expected to boost the strategic partnership between the UAE and China as well as expand the ties in the financial and economic fields
- With a nominal value of $4.90 billion, the renewal of the agreement aims to promote financial ties by facilitating the provision of liquidity in local currency to financial markets
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Abu Dhabi IPO Fund looks to launch three IPOs by end of 2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi IPO Fund (ADIPOF) is working on three initial offerings in the technology, hospitality, restaurants, and financial...
- Al Khawaja said one of the offerings will be for a family business in the financial sector and foreign exchange and remittances
- The fund, according to Al Khawaja, considers family businesses as the key to advancing economic development in Abu Dhabi
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Al Rajhi Bank appoints Abdullah Al Rajhi as chairman
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Al Rajhi Bank said on Monday that it has appointed Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi as...
- Al Rajhi Bank is also the world’s largest Islamic bank by assets and market capitalization.
- It said in a regulatory filing that it also named Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Romaih as vice chairman.