Germany shares observations on Qatar hosting Autonomous e-Mobility Forum
In its efforts toward sustainable transportation, the German embassy is the first diplomatic representation in Doha to utilize an electric...
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Russia becomes world’s fourth-biggest LNG producer, says PM
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the country became the world’s fourth-biggest LNG producer last year. The Russian...
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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
Geostrategy
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
Economy
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
Business
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
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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
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GMC, Fix Network sign agreement
Twelve new service and collision repair centers will be set up in Saudi.
- The new partnership will launch with six collision centers and six quick service centers spread across KSA.
- The collision repair services will be known as Fix Auto Collision, while the mechanical service and repair centers will be called Fix Auto Service.
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SRC, Riyad Bank sign $133m deal
This is the second largest mortgage refinancing deal in the kingdom.
- Tareq Al-Sadhan, CEO of Riyad Bank, said the long-term partnership with SRC will provide housing finance solutions that fulfill the needs and requirements of Saudi families.
- Saudi Vision 2030 aims to raise the percentage of residential ownership of Saudi families from 47 percent to more than 60 percent within four years.Â
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Listed insurance firms’ in UAE net profits at $222m in H1 2022
The total premiums of insurance companies listed in local financial markets in the first half of 2022 increased by 7.64...
- The total premiums of insurance firms listed in local financial markets in H1 2022 increased by 7.64 percent year-on-year to $302 million
- The total net profits of insurance companies listed in local financial markets in H1 2022 totaled $222 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  Â
DOHA, QATAR -Â 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 -Â 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.