IMF projects 3.3% global growth for 2025, MENA to rebound to 3.6%
Dubai, UAE -- The International Monterey Fund (IMF) has projected global growth to remain at 3.3 percent this year and...
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Nasdaq Dubai lists physically backed Bitcoin ETP
21Shares’ ETPs are already listed across 12 exchanges, including SIX Swiss Exchange, Deutsche Börse, EuroNext, BXSwiss, Wiener Börse, Quotrix etc.
- 21Shares’ ETPs are already listed across 12 exchanges, including SIX Swiss Exchange, Deutsche Börse, EuroNext, BXSwiss, Wiener Börse, Quotrix etc
- Following India's decision to tax crypto earnings at 30%, the MENA region has become a hub for crypto companies and major exchanges like FTX and Kraken
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Saudi Arabia grants 52 mining licenses in August
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has issued 52 new mining licenses in August 2022, according...
- Out of the total, 18 were to build material quarries, 21 were exploration licenses, three exploitation licenses, and five survey licenses
- In line with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program, the ministry seeks to protect the mining sector and maximize its value
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Al Awali to raise US$133m
The Saudi developer will offer 20% of its shares on Nomu.
- the Saudi real estate developer will float its stake by the first quarter of 2023 as a step toward obtaining the funds that will be needed for the expansion plans
- The company has a capitalization of $53.33 million, and its shares are expected to be offered at between SR25 and SR32
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OPEC’s World Oil Outlook to be launched at ADIPEC on Oct 31
This year’s publication will again be accompanied by a smart app to give increased access to the WOO’s vital analysis...
- This year’s publication will again be accompanied by a smart app to give increased access to the WOO’s vital analysis and energy data
- First published in 2007, the WOO provides an in-depth review and analysis of the global oil and energy industries
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flydubai, Smartwings sign agreement
flydubai will wet lease four Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
- flydubai currently operates a single-fleet type of Boeing 737 aircraft that includes 32 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 33 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and three Boeing 737 MAX 9.
- The all-Economy Class aircraft will operate on select routes on the flydubai network including Chattogram, Colombo, Dhaka, Karachi, Multan, Muscat and Sialkot.
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By 2030, TAQA targets a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
The strategy includes the national low-carbon power and water champion’s interim greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals.
- The strategy includes the national low-carbon power and water champion’s interim greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals
- TAQA will focus on the decarbonisation power and water supply, electrification across sectors to support more efficient use of power and water
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Mubadala buys stake in EQT Infrastructure’s GlobalConnect
GlobalConnect is a fiber-based data center services provider.
- Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, GlobalConnect is a fiber-based data communication and data centre services provider.
- The company was created in 2019 through the combination of four independent fiber platforms in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
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Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency holds training for industries
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) organized two training workshops on the Green Industries environmental labeling program.
- The Green Industries program aims to recognize industrial facilities that adopt green processes and operations.
- The workshops, held digitally, were attended by over 135 industrial facilities from various sectors in Abu Dhabi.
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QatarEnergy becomes 100 percent owner of Siraj Energy joint venture
QatarEnergy bought 49 percent of Qatar Electricity and Water Company’s share in Siraj Energy.
- Siraj Energy was established in 2017 to finance, build, operate, and maintain solar power facilities, and sell electricity generated from solar power, within Qatar.
- Siraj Energy has a 60 percent interest in Siraj (1) which owns and will operate Al-Kharsaa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project.
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Dubai records real estate deals worth $571 million on Thursday
Dubai, UAE---Dubai real estate market recorded realty transactions worth AED2.1 billion ($571 million) on Thursday, Dubai Land Department said. The...
- The transactions included 401 sales deals worth AED1.69 billion, in addition to 77 mortgage deals of AED324.64 million.
- The sales included 373 villas and apartments worth AED687.26 million, and 28 land plots worth AED1 billion.
IMF projects 3.3% global growth for 2025, MENA to rebound to 3.6%
Dubai, UAE -- The International Monterey Fund (IMF) has projected global growth to remain at 3.3 percent this year and...
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RCU inks pact with Artefact, Dassault Systèmes for AI, digital solutions
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has reinforced its commitment to technology innovation and cutting-edge digital...
- The pacts are focused on the seamless integration of the latest and emerging digital products within AlUla's maturing technology eco-system.
- The agreement will cover pivotal areas of development, from AI consulting and transformation to establishing a dedicated school of data & AI.
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NHC, NAVER Cloud ink pact
The pact aims at establishing advanced digital solutions.
- The agreement aims to boost cooperation, achieve common goals, exchange experience in the application of the innovative solutions.
- The pact will help achieve the strategic visions of the municipal and housing sectors by adopting the best technologies for a sustainable future.
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Aramco, ENOWA ink pact
The firms will jointly establish an e-fuel demonstration plant.
- The e-fuel technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by over 70 percent on a complete life cycle basis.
- The integrated facility will generate 12 tons of synthetic methanol per day from green hydrogen and CO2, using proprietary technologies.

