Qatar real estate trading volume amounts to US$382m in February 2024
DOHA, QATAR – The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at...
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Maaden to supply phosphate, ammonia to four Indian firms
The Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Maaden, Thursday signed four memoranda of understanding with Indian fertilizer companies to supply phosphate and...
- The company signed MoUs with top Indian companies, under which they will discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in various fields of growth,
- Ma'aden today exports about 1.7 million tons of phosphate and ammonia products to the Indian market annually.
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Jordan, GCC countries discuss higher education cooperation
Joint Jordan-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) working group on the higher education held talks on cooperation and exchange of expertise at...
- The meeting decided that the Jordanian side would draft executive programs and memoranda of understanding (MoU).
- The programs would prioritize areas of academic, student, research collaboration and expertise exchange.
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Bahri, stc sign logistics deal
Customs clearance assistance is part of the agreement.
- The stc group has operations in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
- The contract was signed by Soror Basalom, President of Bahri Logistics and Ali Alhudhayf, Acting VP of Human Resources and Logistics Support at channels by stc.
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Abu Dhabi to launch blockchain, virtual assets strategy
The Abu Dhabi Blockchain and Virtual Assets Committee (ADBVAC) held its first meeting under the chairmanship of Mohamed Ali Al...
- The Abu Dhabi Blockchain and Virtual Assets Committee has been formed to look into various aspects of the field
- The committee comprises representatives of major entities and stakeholders active in this field
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ENEC hosts top performing students from Al Dhafra region
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has hosted a recognition ceremony at the Barakah plant for top-performing students from the...
- The hosting of students reflects ENEC's stand to provide UAE youth with skills to become future leaders of the nation's growing nuclear energy sector.
- The event include an educational tour for students to visit Barakah Plant, the first multi-unit operational nuclear plant in the Arab World.
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Dubai real estate market’s July performance best in decade
Dubai real estate market recorded a total of 7,092 transactions in July 2022, which is its best performance in the...
- A total of 7,092 transactions in July 2022 overtook July transaction’s peak in 2013 which recorded 5,024 deals.
- The secondary market recorded the largest transactions, up by 59 percent in terms of volume and 70.60 percent in terms of value.
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Raydan posts loss of $6m in H1
The Saudi food company's revenue shot up to $21.33m.
- Its accumulated losses, however, hit $47.73 million at the end of the first six months of the year, representing 53 percent of its capital which amounted to $90.13 million
- According to a bourse filing, the company saw its first-half revenue surge 22 percent to reach $21.33 million
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KHC’s profit vaults by 1,162%
Kingdom Holding Co. posted $1.7 billion profit in H1.
- KHC’s revenue more than doubled to $320 million during the same period, thanks to higher hotel and property sales
- During the first half of the current year, KHC closed an $3.41 billion investment program, following the sale of shares to the Saudi sovereign wealth fund
Emirates NBD joins fight against illegal wildlife trade
The banking group is supporting efforts to combat global wildlife trafficking by joining the United for Wildlife financial task force.
- The banking group is supporting efforts to combat global wildlife trafficking by joining the United for Wildlife financial task force
- NBD will work with its peers to promote the welfare and safety of wild animals, Group Chief Compliance Officer Victor Matafonov said
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Assets of UAE national firms climbs 10% to $116bn in H1
A total of 74 listed companies listed in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) accounted for 59.8 percent of total...
- According to the disclosures made by 118 listed companies, their assets increased to $1.289 trillion at the end of June
- The banking sector was the leading contributor, with 17 banks accounting for 69 percent of total assets, valued at $891 billion at the end of June 2022
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Bicycle Capital is a growth equity firm focusing on startups.
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UAE Ministry of Energy joins National ICV Program
DUBAI, UAE - The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has joined UAE's National In-Country Value (ICV) program following a...
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ECI, KazakhExport ink MoU
Aim is to enhance trade between the UAE and Kazakhstan.
- The MoU is in line with the We the UAE 2031 vision aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations between the two countries.
- The aim is to enhance economic ties in renewable energy, waste management, between the UAE and Kazakhstan.
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Initiative by Digital Economy Chamber to help firms set up in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced a...
- The initiative will provide a comprehensive package of services designed to support tech, digital startups, SMEs, and MNCs.
- The chamber’s strategy (2022– 2024) is focused on improving the digital business environment, developing support for digital firms.
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Sharjah’s Sabaa Sanabel wheat gets Made in the UAE mark
SHARJAH, UAE - Sabaa Sanabel wheat flour, made from the wheat produced here, has become the first national product to...
- Sabaa Sanabel wheat flour has met the highest quality and safety standards in force in the UAE, boosting its competitiveness in the market.
- Sabaa Sanabel has obtained five accredited certificates in quality and safety as it does not contain anything that changes its nutritional value.