Killer heat wave sweeps the globe, hundreds perish
A punishing heat dome continues to intensify over the northeastern United States, scores of record-high temperatures were matched or broken...
Economy
Saudi Arabia inaugurates its second “House of Culture”
As part of the “Quality of Life” program, these houses aim to upgrade cultural infrastructure and boost Saudi engagement in...
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Macron calls for ‘new pact’ with Algeria in reconciliation visit
The trip follows months of tensions between Paris and the North African country, which earlier this year marked six decades...
- Macron had proclaimed a "new page" in relations on Thursday, after meeting President Abdelmadjid Tebboune
- On Friday, Macron and Tebboune presided over a "coordination meeting" involving security officials from both countries
Economy
Agreement signed to implement Abu Dhabi Agri Genome Program
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) signed a collaboration agreement with the Khalifa Centre for Genetic Engineering...
- The program aims at applying the best international practices related to agricultural genetic research.
- It aims to develop local spices of plant, animal and fish, to improve agricultural production and address the emirate's climatic and environmental challenges.
Business
DEWA organizes virtual seminar, 90 Turkish firms participate
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organized a virtual seminar with 90 leading Turkish companies in the energy and...
- DEWA has a clear strategy and specific goals to increase the share of clean and renewable energy in Dubai’s energy mix
- The company has launched pioneering projects and initiatives to diversify clean energy sources
Business
South Korea wins $2.2bn order in Egypt’s first nuclear plant
The Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. won a contract with Russia’s state-owned Rosatom in the project. The state-owned Korean...
- El Dabaa plant, with a capacity of 4,800 MW, is Egypt’s first nuclear plant and would be constructed at an estimated cost of $28.75 billion.
- The contract stipulates that Rosatom will not only build the plant, but will also supply Russian nuclear fuel for its entire life cycle.
Economy
Egypt’s central bank cancels maximum cash deposit limit in banks
During the COVID-19 crisis, the bank set a maximum limit of cash deposits as part of measures to face its...
- During the COVID-19 crisis, the bank set a maximum limit of cash deposits as part of measures to face its global economic impact
- The bank decided to increase the maximum limit of cash withdrawals in banks from $2605 to to $7,814
Geostrategy
OIC calls on international community to stand firm with Rohingyas
The organization has also called for ensuring favourable conditions for the safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return of all Rohingya...
- The organization has also called for ensuring favourable conditions for the safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return of all Rohingya refugees to their homeland
- The OIC paid tribute to the Government and people of Bangladesh for their relentless efforts to provide protection, hospitality, and necessary assistance to Rohingya refugees
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Jordan approves Public Sector Modernization roadmap
Addressing the Cabinet session, Prime Minister Dr Khasawneh affirmed the government's commitment to achieving the desired outcomes from the modernization...
- Addressing the Cabinet session, Prime Minister Dr Khasawneh affirmed the government's commitment to achieving the desired outcomes from the modernization roadmap
- The PM also stressed that the roadmap is "vigorous, flexible and capable" of realizing modernization and development, and is open to any positive improvements
Economy
Egypt’s GDP grows 6.6% in FY 2022: PM Madbouli
The last quarter of the past fiscal year was really difficult due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
- The last quarter of the past fiscal year was really difficult due to the Russia-Ukraine war
- The PM said that the unemployment rate in the country stabilised at 7.2 percent
Business
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.
Geostrategy
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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DEWA, Huawei ink deal to bolster digital change, decarbonization
Guangdong, China - A DEWA delegation led by Al Tayer, MD and CEO DEWA, discussed enhancing cooperation and exchanging experiences...
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Agthia Group launches Agthia Ventures
New firm is a $54 million corporate venture capital fund.
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UAE says 79,000 Emiratis working in private sector
DUBAI, UAE - Around 79,000 UAE nationals are working in the private sector, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization...
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Dubai Customs, Japan seize drugs worth $310m from Tokyo port
DUBAI, UAE- Dubai Customs has assisted Japanese customs authorities in intercepting a significant quantity of illicit drugs. Up to 700...
- Up to 700 kilograms of "methamphetamine" powder, worth $310 million, were concealed within a cargo ship.
- The successful operation led to the apprehension of both the cargo ship and the illegal drugs at Tokyo Port.
Economy
OFID, partners offer $60m loan to Tanzania for renewable energy
VIENNA, AUSTRIA - A new US$60 million loan by the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and partners is expected...
- The project will include constructing a 166km overhead transmission line connecting the Kagera region to the national grid.
- Tanzania is investing in expanding its hydropower capacity with plants under development at Rusumo and Kakono in its northwestern region.
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Covid and Ukraine have badly hit UN sustainable goals progress
Geneva, Switzerland - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine crisis and the climate...
- The UNCTAD released the fifth edition of its annual SDG Pulse, a global reference for tracking progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
- The data and analysis cover a wide range of SDG indicators and others relevant to trade, investment, financing for development, debt, transport and technology.