Saudi Arabia launches ‘National Semiconductor Hub’
At least 50 semiconductor design companies will be established in Saudi Arabia by 2030 after a new initiative was launched to develop...
Economy
Space economy set to triple to $1.8trn by 2035, reveals new research
The growth of the space industry will largely be built upon the increased reach of space-based and/or -enabled technologies, such...
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Mubadala to buy Fortress
The Abu Dhabi fund will buy it from SoftBank for $2bn.
- The PIF-backed SoftBank Group acquired Fortress in 2017 intending to use the New York-based company's expertise to aid in managing its Vision Fund
- The reports said the Abu Dhabi sovereign fund could announce an agreement in the coming weeks
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BinDawood CEO resigns
Ahmad BinDawood stepped down due to personal reasons.
- The company said it will announce any developments about the appointment of a replacement in due course
- BinDawood Holding Co. is a leading grocery retail operator of hypermarkets and supermarkets in the kingdom
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UAE meets 42% of Japan’s crude oil needs in July
Japan imported 81.05 million barrels of crude during July, of which 79.17 million barrels, or 97.17 percent, came from Arab...
- Japan imported 81.05 million barrels of crude during July, of which 79.17 million barrels, or 97.17 percent, came from Arab countries
- Saudi Arabia contributed 28.47 million barrels, which is 35.1 percent of the Japanese crude needs
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Saudi allows duty-free markets at air, sea and land ports
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -Saudi Arabia has approved the establishment of duty-free markets, when necessary, at air, sea and land ports...
- The decision will allow sales to travelers coming to and departing from the Kingdom.
- The Saudi Cabinet also reviewed the Kingdom's participation in G20 ministerial meetings, held in Bali.
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Saudi delegation visits Jordan’s Petra to enhance cooperation
A delegation from Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) visited Petra on Tuesday to advance cooperation between the two...
- PDTRA Chairman briefed the Saudi delegation on the authority's efforts to develop tourism in Petra.
- The delegation toured the rose-red city and looked firsthand at the Petra By Night program, the flying taxi and other projects.
Economy
Oman issues Treasury Bills worth $103 million for 91 days
Muscat, Oman---The government of Oman issued Treasury Bills worth Omani Riyal 40 million (US$103 million) for a period of 91...
- The average accepted price reached RO 99.419 for every RO 100, and the minimum accepted price arrived at RO 99.270 per RO 100.
- Treasury Bills are short-term highly secured financial instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance.
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Shapoorji bags Majid Al Futtaim deal
The US$217.4m contract covers construction of 808 villa sets.
- The projected date of completion of the projects at Tilal Al Ghaf is mid-2024.
- A key highlight of Tilal Al Ghaf is its central recreational lagoon bordered by white sandy beaches.
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ADJD notarization, authentication transactions jump in August
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has achieved a record surge in total notarization and authentication transactions carried out in...
- There were 13,000 notarization and authentication transactions operations in August.
- The availability of multiple electronic options for submitting and completing transactions remotely helped in the increase.
Geostrategy
UAE takes part in G20 Health Working Group in Indonesia
UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has taken part in the G20 Health Working Group (HWG3) meeting in Indonesia...
- The UAE ministry's delegation highlighted the importance of promoting solidarity among member states to better meet essential health needs.
- The delegation said UAE is ready to cooperate with Indonesian officials to expand vaccine manufacturing and research hubs for pandemic prevention.
Business
Mubadala Petroleum rebranded
The company achieved the 500,000-boed milestone this year.
- In 2017, Mubadala Energy shifted its strategy to natural gas, a transition that saw the company realize key projects.
- Other major gas projects include Mubadala Energy's operated Pegaga gas field in Malaysia.
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Saudi Arabia launches ‘National Semiconductor Hub’
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OERC, Jindal to set up sustainable transport logistics solution
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Oman and Etihad Rail Company (OERC) signed a deal with Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel (Jindal)...
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Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum witnesses inking of 25 MoUs
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Investment organized here the Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum, which saw the signing of many...
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Jordan’s investments increase by 47.6% in H1 2023
Amman, Jordan - Jordan's total volume of investments witnessed a 47.6 percent increase, according to data released by the Ministry...
- The total investment volume reached $841.6 million, compared to $570.2 million during the same period in 2022
- 236 investment projects capitalized on the advantages offered by the Investment Environment Law
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UAE urges collective action for sustainable development at G20 ministers meeting in India
DUBAI, UAE – UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri highlighted the importance of collective...
- The UAE minister called upon G20 countries to fulfil their commitment to providing the pledged financial support for global climate initiatives.
- She said that is only by collective action that the global community can achieve the worldwide emission reduction target.
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UAE finance ministry unveils new corporate taxation rules
ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Saturday announced administrative penalties for violations related to the...
- The penalties will be imposed on Taxable Persons, whether an individual or a legal entity, who do not comply with their obligations.
- Penalties also apply in cases of failing to properly keep records or submitting the required records and other information specified in the Tax Law.