Potential investors value Telegram at $30bn, says co-founder Pavel Durov
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – The Telegram is valued by potential investors at more than US$30 billion, the co-founder of the social...
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Amman Chamber of Industry exports for January-February 2024 reaches $1.3bn
AMMAN, JORDAN - Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) exports amounted to US$1.3 billion (JD926 million) during the last two months...
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Saudi Arabia advances in education competitiveness index
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has progressed in the education, research, and innovation indicators per the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022...
- The Kingdom’s ranking jumped to the 24th position in the report, compared to 32 in 2021.
- The Kingdom advanced two steps in the scientific infrastructure indicator, garnering the 30th position this year compared to 32nd position in 2021.
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Jordanian, Algerian businesses aim for better trade relations
The Jordanian and Algerian business community agreed to a new vision for the two countries' economic relations, aiming to open...
- The Jordanian, Algerian sides stress on the need to develop action mechanisms to overcome difficulties that mutual trade faces.
- The two sides agree to intensify meetings and exchange delegations' visits to get acquainted with available economic opportunities.
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Two more grain ships leave Ukraine, says Turkey
Two more ships carrying grain have left Ukraine's Chornomorsk port, Turkey's Defense Ministry said on Saturday, bringing the number of...
- Ukraine's Sea Ports Authority said three seaports had begun loading food onto seven ships which would deliver 66,500 tonnes of wheat, corn and sunflower oil.
- The Authority said Ukrainian-origin food would be delivered to France, Sudan, Turkey and the Netherlands.
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ADX tops Arab region in market value increase, says AMF
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange was the leading Arab financial market in terms of performance last week, as its index...
- The AMF said that the market value of Arab stock exchanges rose by 2.5 percent, equivalent to some $110.64 billion at the end of trading last week
- The market value of the 13 Arab stock exchanges listed in the AMF’s database rose to $4.58 trillion at the end of last week
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Asia Cup 2022 trophy unveiled in Abu Dhabi
The Asian Cricket Council’s marquee event returns after a four-year interval with the 2022 edition of the Men’s Asia Cup.
- The Asian Cricket Council’s marquee event returns after a four-year interval with the 2022 edition of the Men’s Asia Cup
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host nine games including the final, while Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host four games
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Widam Food signs $27mn pact with Egypt’s Frigo
The company, in a statement, said it exported two meat shipments to Egypt in March and July.
- The company, in a statement, said it exported two meat shipments to Egypt in March and July
- Widam Foods said that the agreement is in line with its strategy to expand its foreign trade
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US names seasoned diplomat as new envoy to Kuwait
The White House said that Sasahara is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor...
- According to the White House Sasahara has been the recipient of numerous State Department performance awards, including five Senior Foreign Service Performance Awards
- She has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for North Africa since November 2020
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Arab Monetary Fund forecasts 4.4% GDP growth for Qatar in 2022
The fund said in a report released today that it expect inflation in Qatar will record about 4.3 percent during...
- The fund said in a report released today that it expect inflation in Qatar will record about 4.3 percent during the current year
- The report also expected that the growth rate of Arab economies would collectively about 5.4 percent in 2022
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QFB completes rights issue
It issued 420,000,000 shares in order to raise capital of $307m.
- Its net profit shot up 2.55 percent to $11.53 million in the first half of this year, compared to $11.23 million in the same period last year
- In 2019, the bank had reduced the capital by 65 percent from $549 million to $192 million to extinguish consolidated losses of $357 million
Economy
Qatar’s oil and gas revenues rise 67% in H1 of 2022
Data released from the Ministry of Finance showed that oil and gas revenues increased to $32 billion, compared to $19...
- Data released from the Ministry of Finance showed that oil and gas revenues increased to $32 billion, compared to $19 billion in the first half of 2021
- Total revenues achieved, during the first half of this year, reached $41 billion, with $23 billion coming in the second quarter
Potential investors value Telegram at $30bn, says co-founder Pavel Durov
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Jewels of Emirates Show begins in Sharjah
SHARJAH, UAE - The fourth edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, the first Emirati exhibition dedicated to diamond jewelry,...
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UAE exports to reach $544bn by 2030, says Standard Chartered report
DUBAI, UAE - The UAE is poised to play a pivotal role in global trade with its exports projected to...
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Saudi merchandize exports down 14.6% in Q1 as oil exports fall
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's merchandize exports decreased by 14.6 percent in Q1 2023, compared to Q1 2022, a...
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UAE energy ministry announces Global EV Market transformational project
DUBAI, UAE - UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei on Tuesday announced the launch of...
- Under the agreements, the partners will cooperate to create incentives for people to own EVs, facilitate investment in the UAE network of electric vehicles.
- The Global EV Market is in line with the objective of the We The UAE 2031 vision of enhancing the position of the Emirates as a global partner.
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DFM launches futures contract on General Index
Dubai, UAE - The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Monday announced the offering of futures contracts on its General Index...
- Trading futures contracts on the DFMGI offers investors the opportunity to access DFM’s largest and most liquid stocks.
- DFMGI will provide strong diversification and hedging opportunities for both retail and institutional investors.
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Sharjah group to discuss trade boost with India in five-day trip
SHARJAH, UAE- The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will embark on a trade mission to India on Monday...
- The delegation will visit Mumbai and New Delhi, setting up business forums and arranging meetings with Indian business communities.
- The delegation will highlight the benefits and opportunities of investing in Sharjah, detailing the incentives and facilities available.

