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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge by nearly 23% in Sept 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports surged by 22.8 percent in September, according to a report by the...
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Economy
Jordan and Iraq set up electrical project on the border
The two prime ministers affirmed that Jordan and Iraq maintain historical and strategic ties and are committed to expanding bilateral...
- Prime Minister of Jordan Bisher Khasawneh and his Iraqi counterpart, Mustafa Kazemi laid the cornerstone for the electrical interconnection project
- Khasawneh stressed that Jordan's leadership, government, and people are committed to supporting the security of Iraq and improving the country's stability, prosperity, and progress
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ADX adds 5 single stock futures
The move will help develop ADX derivatives market.
- The addition of new contracts has doubled the total number of derivative products on ADX to 10 in less than a year.
- Market participants will be able to trade on leverage and hedge their equity exposure using these contracts.
Business
TAQA to sell Netherlands business
TAQA Energy will sell upstream oil and gas business to Waldorf.
- The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. TAQA said the sale was made following its 5 July 2022 announcement that it had completed a review of oil and gas business.
- On September 23, TAQA and ADNOC announced the financial closing of their $3.8 billion project to power and decarbonize ADNOC's offshore production operations.
Business
Mubadala Health, G42 to form new firm
Both companies will merge their healthcare businesses.
- Hasan Jasem Al Nowais has been appointed CEO of the new entity and will continue to lead Mubadala Health.
- The new entity will also focus on collaboration with leading researchers and pharmaceutical and health-tech ecosystems.
Business
UK in talks with Qatar and Norway to import energy
Amid crippling energy shortages, the British government is negotiating with Qatar and Norway to secure new long-term gas contract, according...
- Senior civil servants are more hesitant, with figures in the Treasury warning that Britain would be stuck with higher prices if the cost of gas more generally dips after the hike
- Truss told Sky News that no agreement had been signed as it stands, but that she was committed to providing long-term energy security for the UK
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Investopia partners discuss investment opportunities in ME region
The discussions took place during a business session held in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
- The discussions took place during a business session held in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
- The global investment platform also announced its next annual conference on 1 and 2 March 2023 in Abu Dhabi
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Dubai Industrial City unveils plant to manufacture electric cars
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Majida Al Azazi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of M Glory Holding Group,...
- The new plant houses the temporary assembly line, which has a maximum production capacity of 10,000 cars per year
- The setting up of the factory, according to DIC, will enable regional manufacturers like M Glory to establish businesses and further the 'Make it in the Emirates’ initiative'
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Alpha Pharma signs MoU for plasma
It becomes first Saudi firm to enter plasma products' field in GCC region.
- Under the MoU, Biotest AG will provide the knowledge and technical expertise and supply plasma medicines to Saudi until Alpha Pharma becomes capable of producing them.
- Biotest AG will continue to guarantee the supply of plasma-derived products to the kingdom through the supply and distribution agreement with Cigalah Healthcare.
Business
Burjeel IPO raises $300m
VPS Healthcare Holdings will continue to own a 70 per cent stake.
- Oversubscribed 29 times, the total gross demand for the IPO was more than AED32 billion ($8.7 billion).
- Based on the Final Offer Price, Burjeel’s market capitalization upon listing is expected to be approximately AED10.4 billion.
Economy
S&P says UAE non-oil economy posts growth in September
S&P Global's latest data reveals that the UAE has recorded a strong growth in business across the non-oil economy even...
- August had recorded a slightly higher PMI of 56.7, but S&P considers any readings above 50 as growth while those below 50 are marked as contraction
- S&P noted that firms also encountered relatively mild price pressures, as input costs rose only slightly after a renewed fall in August
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2025 IT Security Predictions
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Emirati investments in Turkey reach $5.6 billion in 2022
ABU DHABI, UAE – Ahmet Burak Daglioglu, Head of the Investment Office of the Turkish Presidency, said that the cumulative...
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Modon inks 2 MoUs with Saudi Exports, Local Content Authority
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) has signed two memorandums of understanding...
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Archer to launch its all-electric air taxi service across UAE
ABU DHABI, UAE - Archer Aviation on Tuesday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment...
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UAE invests $36bn in renewable energy projects in 2022, says ADDED chairman
ABU DHABI, UAE - Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi has said...
- The UAE has successfully enticed a staggering US$23 billion in 2022, up 10 percent from 2021, to be ranked 16th globally in FDI attraction.
- UAE is now the world's fourth-largest recipient of greenfield projects, with nearly a thousand ambitious ventures announced last year.
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UAE, South Korea ink MoU to enhance air transport relations
ABU DHABI, UAE - The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has signed a Memorandum...
- This MoU includes an agreement to increase the number of national carrier flights between the two countries to 21 flights per week.
- The signing of this MoU followed discussions held in Seoul on October 12 and 13, 2023, with representatives from both countries' aviation sectors.
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SFD to provide US$20m loan to Central African Republic for development projects
MARRAKESH, MOROCCO - The CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, signed an additional US$20...
- The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2023 World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Morocco.
- The US$20 million loan agreement aims to finance development projects in CAR, including the establishment of a 250-bed hospital.