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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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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Jordan’s power supply to West Bank doubles after Jordan Valley plant’s upgrade
Jordan's Prime Minister emphasized that the project reflects Jordanian commitment to assist in laying the foundation for an independent Palestinian...
- Jordan's Prime Minister emphasized that the project reflects Jordanian commitment to assist in laying the foundation for an independent Palestinian state
- He added that Jordan is doing everything possible to safeguard the historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Haram Al-Sharif
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RAK DED allots 837 licenses worth $39.48m in H1
The department's report highlighted the fact that professional licenses accounted for 49 percent of total numbering 8,986, followed by commercial...
- The number of commercial licenses were 449, representing 51.4 percent, followed by professional licenses numbering 406, along with 17 industrial licenses
- The total number of renewed licenses in the first half of 2022 was 6,947, compared to 6,606 during the same period in 2021
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Kuwait raises oil production to meet growing demand
The increased production is consistent with announcements made by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
- The increased production is consistent with announcements made by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
- Kuwaiti oil minister Dr Al Faris said that Kuwait will continue to support efforts to promote market stability
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Qatar to invest $3bn in beleaguered Pakistan economy
The United Arab Emirates this month said it would invest $1 billion in Pakistan and, according to reports, Saudi Arabia...
- Qatari emir "stressed the importance of the brotherly and strategic relations between the two countries" and the need to bolster their economic partnership
- Assistance from Gulf nations and a $2.5 billion loan from China has helped Pakistan stave off the worst of an economic crisis that has seen annual inflation rise above 20 percent
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Abu Dhabi trainee doctors to benefit from Canada healthcare programs
Abu Dhabi's trainee doctor specialists, as part of Emirates academic healthcare training institutions, will now have access to Canada’s accredited...
- Per an MoU, both entities will exchange knowledge and best practices in the field of healthcare, especially in postgraduate medical education.
- Both entities will facilitate conversations and exchange experiences that support setting standards for postgraduate medical education and family medicine.
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Saudi Arabia’s merchandise exports in June up 75 percent: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s merchandise exports during June 2022 increased by more than 75 percent to 148 billion riyals ($39.37 billion) compared...
- The non-oil exports (including re-exports) rose by 26.8 percent to 30 billion riyals in June 2022, compared to 24 billion riyals in June 2021.
- The kingdom’s merchandise imports during June 2022 amounted to 60 billion riyals, compared to 47 billion riyals during June 2021, an increase of 28.9 percent.
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Palms Sports wins its biggest contract
The 30-month UAE government contract is worth $83.31m.
- Under the new contract it will provide 350 expert Jiu-Jitsu and close combat instructors in locations across all seven emirates.
- Palms Sports reported the first half profit of AED47.2 million, a 37 percent increase for the same period last year.
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Majid Al Futtaim H1 EBIDTA $517m
The EBITDA rose 18 percent from $435 million a year ago.
- Majid Al Futtaim said it recorded a 73 percent rise in digital grocery retailing and opened Carrefour UAE’s first BIO store.
- The conglomerate said in a statement that it recorded a 15 percent increase in revenue to AED18 billion.
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Real estate deals worth $381 million recorded in Dubai Tuesday
Dubai real estate market recorded deals worth AED1.4 billion ($381 million) on Tuesday, including 387 sales transactions worth AED1.15 billion....
- The transactions also included 68 mortgage deals of AED149.38 million, and 85 gift deals amounting to AED140.85 million, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed.
- The sales included 336 villas and apartments worth AED913.23 million, and 51 land plots worth AED241.01 million.
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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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Qatar provides maritime radio station licensing for small ships in Al Khor, Al Ruwais cities
DOHA, QATAR - The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the provision of maritime radio station licensing services for small...
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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.
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SEWA, US delegation explore collaboration in innovation, sustainability
Sharjah, UAE - Abdullah Abdul Rahman Al Shamsi, Director-General of SEWA Sunday discussed the authority's initiatives to reduce emissions and...
- The two discussed the authority's initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change and its vision for the upcoming COP28 conference.
- They also explored potential collaborations between the authority and American companies in innovation and sustainable development.
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UAE, Turkish presidents discuss bilateral, economic relations in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived here on Saturday for a working visit and...
- The UAE and Turkish presidents discussed their shared interest in advancing sustainable economic growth and social development.
- Both the leaders applauded the recent progress witnessed in UAE- Turkey relations and discussed the benefits of CEPA.

