New shipping service in Saudi Arabia launched
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new shipping service 'NRS' by...
Business
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi wins Guinness World Records
ABU DHABI, UAE – SeaWorld Yas Island - the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park here -, has won a...
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Business
Cross-currency payments face challenges
Cross-currency payments cut the need for foreign transaction fees for customers, encourage customer loyalty and reduce cart abandonment but they...
- Cross-border payments are not always hugely inclusive to individuals, according to ManagedLEI, a Registration Agent of Legal Entity Identifiers.
- In countries where access to a bank account is low, for example, not everyone will be able to make cross-border transactions.
Geostrategy
UAE, Egyptian leaders review fraternal relations in Al Alamein City
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Al Alamein City on a visit to the Arab Republic of...
- President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Al Alamein City on a visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
- President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received UAE President Sheikh Mohamed at the airport where the leaders discussed cooperation between the two countries.
Economy
Dubai’s RTA reduces energy consumption by 18 percent
Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority said that RTA had achieved...
- RTA had managed to reduce the total emissions by 13 percent and energy costs by 10 percent compared with the average consumption from 2016 to 2019.
- RTA has a roadmap that aims to achieve zero-emission from public transport in Dubai by 2050.
Economy
WGES 2022 to encourage investment in green projects
The 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), to be held in Dubai, will focus on developing investment partnerships in green...
- In WGES 2022 several heads of states and governments, experts from government and non-government sectors would participate.
- The summit would enable finding innovative solutions and financial tools that promote clean and renewable energy projects and sustain growth
Geostrategy
Help developing nations purchase Ukrainian grain: Guterres to rich nations
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for wealthier countries to help developing nations purchase Ukrainian grain as supplies begin returning...
- The Secretary-General also called for more action to ensure full global access to Ukrainian food products, and Russian food and fertiliser, through the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
- Guterres explained that getting more food and fertiliser out of Ukraine and Russia is crucial to further calm commodity markets and lower prices.
Business
JODC posts increase in revenue
High pilgrim traffic caused revenue to go up to $104.34m.
- Its gross profit rose 152.9 percent to $19.06 million in H1, as against the loss of $36.05 million in the same period of last year
- The company expects the increased traffic of pilgrims to sustain for the rest of the year as there remains pent-up solid demand for pilgrims, both domestic and international
Business
Emaar to sell Namshi to Noon
The Dubai developer will sell its online retailer for $335.2m.
- The Department of Economic Development has revealed that e-commerce licenses issued by the emirate jumped 63 per cent in the first half of 2021
- During the last two years of the Covid Pandemic, online buying in the UAE has taken a big leap in growth, with Amazon alone recording net sales of about $500m in 2021
Business
Jordan and Algeria agree to boost trade, investment ties
Many Jordanian industrial sectors have the necessary requirements to enter the Algerian market, especially the pharmaceutical components, clothing, chemical and...
- The business groups also agreed to have more meetings and visits in order to assess investment opportunities
- According to official data, the kingdom's exports to Algeria in 2020 amounted to $94 million, compared to about $125 million in imports
Business
Aramco to complete $2.65bn buyout of Valvoline in 2023
Days after disclosing it had signed a $2.65 billion equity purchase agreement with Valvoline Global Products, Mohammed Y. Al-Qahtani, Aramco’s...
- Mohammed Y. Al-Qahtani said that Valvoline and Aramco will expand their existing partnership to ensure that 'Valvoline’s brand is managed in a consistent and holistic manner'
- He noted that VGP will acquire perpetual ownership of the Valvoline brand, trademarks and copyrights in the products sector
Research
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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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...
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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...
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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.
Business
SPC Free Zone to provide licenses within 45 minutes
SHARJAH, UAE - Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) has announced an expedited business setup process, allowing businesses...
- SPC Free Zone has also unveiled a limited-time package aimed at reducing business licensing and set-up costs.
- It empowers smaller businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to establish or expand their operations in the emirate.
Geostrategy
UAE convenes Security Council meet, urges UN, League of Arab States to cooperate
NEW YORK, US - Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar chaired the first signature event of the UAE’s United...
- UAE called on UN and League of Arab States to work jointly on combating terrorism, preventing conflicts by championing the values of tolerance.
- The UAE would support the work of the Security Council in reaching decisions that contribute to resolving Arab and international issues.