MENA Outlook: Diversification, AI, and economic integration take centre stage
As the region pivots toward a post-oil future, recent developments across the Middle East and North Africa suggest an accelerating...
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Dubai Airport tops air connectivity ranking for Asia-Pacific and Middle East
Dubai, UAE - Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again secured the top spot in the Airports Council International’s (ACI)...
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SCC approves proposals on Council’s establishment law
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved several proposals submitted by the council's members on the Consultative Council...
- The session was chaired by Ali Mehd Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Council
- The members discussed the proposed amendments in terms of the council's legislative and oversight role.
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‘UAE to reveal implementation map of Net Zero 2050 at COP27’
Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri said the UAE’s participation in the 27th session of...
- A UAE minister said the COP27 focuses on financing and ensuring equitable participation of developing countries in climate action efforts.
- She said the UAE will invite the world to participate in the efforts to spread and use renewable energy.
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GAL signs MoU with GMF
The MoU is aimed at maintenance, repair, overhaul.
- The MoU also provides for cooperation in the field of capability development to attract domestic and international military markets.
- GAL is a UAE company engaged in aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul.
Geostrategy
‘Five including four police officers killed in Iran’
Four Iranian police officers and one "terrorist" have been killed in separate incidents in the strife-torn country, state media and...
- Iran has been rocked by over seven weeks of nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini.
- Amid the wider unrest, clashes have rocked Sistan-Baluchistan province, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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World Cup: Saudia to operate 780 flights to ferry fans to Doha
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has announced it will allocate 780 scheduled, additional and shuttle flights connecting Riyadh, Jeddah,...
- To cash in on the expected rush of fans, both UAE and Saudi Arabia have announced multiple-entry visas for fans.
- Qatar has also reopened the mothballed Doha International Airport to cater to the additional flights.
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COP27 summit opens as world races against climate clock
Just in the past few months, climate-induced catastrophes have killed thousands, displaced millions and cost billions in damages across the...
- The COP27 summit will focus like never before on money. Developing nations have "high expectations" for the creation of a dedicated funding facility to cover "loss and damage"
- The most conspicuous no-show will be China's Xi Jinping, whose leadership was renewed last month at a Communist Party Congress.
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UAE, Jordan ministers discuss global, regional issues
Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi met with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs...
- The meeting between the two ministers was held on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi.
- The ministers highlighted the progress on joint projects and cooperation programs adopted by UAE and Jordan.
Business
Thousands of cyclists take part in annual Dubai Ride
Tens of thousands of cyclists rode down the skyscraper-lined superhighway that meanders through the middle of Dubai on Sunday morning,...
- The bikes raced down Sheikh Zayed Road, a 10-lane asphalt jungle that gives drivers a view of the world’s tallest building
- As dawn broke, bicyclists posed for photographs along the highway and cheered as they zipped along
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Qatar Civil Aviation Authority braces for arrival of football fans
Doha, Qatar— Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has promised a "unique travel experience" for football fans of the World Cup in...
- The authority's Air Navigation Department has completed its preparations for the World Cup as well
- The landing and take-off procedures have been separated into two runways to increase the capacity for take-off and landing operations
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Great editors act as teacher, help create great authors
“I have two very important roles - the first, to be the mouth-piece for my authors in the publishing house,...
- The job as an editor is to form a truly intimate relationship (with authors), and forge a wonderful friendship, says an expert
- An editor is like a surgeon; we have to be precise with our criticism but also remain sensitive to our authors to give them constructive feedback, another expert adds
MENA Outlook: Diversification, AI, and economic integration take centre stage
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Sidra Medicine, GlobeMed Qatar sign pact on medical services
DOHA, QATAR – Sidra Medicine and GlobeMed Qatar have signed an agreement to offer eligible insured members of payers contracted...
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Awaed Alosool launches Sharia compliant investment platform
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Awaed Alosool Capital announces the launch of the Awaed platform, revolutionizing investment opportunities in public listed companies....
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QatarEnergy announces integration of all marketing and related activities
DOHA, QATAR - QatarEnergy has announced the successful integration of all marketing and marketing-related activities formerly managed by QatarEnergy LNG....
- QatarEnergy described the integration process as a major move towards consolidating the company’s position as a global energy leader.
- The move places the company in a unique position to deliver unparalleled service and value to its customers and stakeholders.
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MENA region can create 10m jobs by 2050 via climate action, says ILO
DUBAI, UAE - International Labor Organization (ILO) Deputy Regional Director for the Arab States Peter Rademaker has confirmed that the...
- The trend towards renewable energy has helped to create 13.7 million jobs in the sector worldwide.
- The ILO is participating in COP28 to ensure that climate change efforts include to monitor the impact on jobs.
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AD Ports, Kazakhstan Railways form venture to boost services
Abu Dhabi, UAE - AD Ports Group signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC (Kazakhstan Railways to form a...
- The joint venture, owned 51 percent by AD Ports Group and 49 percent by KTZ, will aim to establish a dynamic regional logistics hub,
- The joint venture will be implemented in phases, with both entities collaborating to develop maritime electronic systems