Qatar’s Industrial Production Index up 3.9% in Dec 2023
Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's Industrial Production index (IPI) in December 2023 reached 95.3 points, an increase of 3.9 percent compared...
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Construction in China-Saudi Arabia ethylene project begins
FUZHOU, CHINA - Construction of the main complex of a joint-investment ethylene project, which involves petrochemicals giant Saudi Basic Industries...
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Arab Bank H1 profit $252m
The profits grew by 38 percent to $252 million.
- The Group maintained its strong capital base with a total equity of $10.2 billion.
- The Group loan portfolio grew by 6 percent to reach $35.7 billion as of June 30, 2022 compared to $33.8 billion for the same period last year.
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Grape and Seasonal Fruit Festival begins in Saudi province
The four-day Grape and Seasonal Fruit Festival began in Asir region of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The festival will be...
- The festival will be attended by 35 farmers who will display the products of their own farms, such as numerous varieties of grapes.
- The date of the festival coincides with the Abha Summer Festival 2022.
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Saudi Arabia, Poland sign agreement on air transport
Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Poland to organize the operational framework...
- From the Saudi side, Ali Rajab, Executive Vice President at GACA -Economic Policies & International Cooperation signed the MoU
- From the Polish side, Piotr Samson, President of the Polish Civil Aviation Authority inked the pact in Warsaw
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Hamriyah Free Zone and Rafid to set up technical center
The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has partnered with Rafid Automotive Solutions to establish an integrated technical center within the...
- The center will provide vehicle repair, maintenance, inspection, as well as registration services and roadside assistance.
- The agreement will also fuel the effort by both parties to upgrade their services to investors in free zones, HFZA said.
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed issues directives for ADIHEX 2022
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club (EFC),...
- Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club has issued directives for development of the strategy of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
- The development of ADIHEX strategy is to enhance its role in preserving UAE's cultural heritage, protecting the environment and promoting sustainable hunting
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CBUAE hikes DBR of SZHP loan beneficiaries to 60%
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to increase the debt burden ratio of the beneficiaries of home...
- The notice included details of the CBUAE decision, in agreement with SZHP and in line with Article (5) of the Regulations Regarding Mortgage Loans, issued in 2013
- The decision also stated that UAE nationals, with long-term loans, shall be provided the flexibility to obtain housing loans of SZHP
Dubai sets off drive, warning of ‘human trafficking in digital space’
Seeking to raise awareness on trafficking in people, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has set off a...
- The campaign has warned against the potential hazards of digital space and current technologies that lack parental control
- The foundation has urged the public to use the Internet and social media responsibly in order not to be victimized by human traffickers
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GCC ups oil supply to Japan, fulfills 94% of its demand
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have supplied around 80 percent of Japan's oil demand for the month of June, followed...
- Saudi Arabia provided 27.39 million barrels, an increase from the previous month of 27.10 million barrels, 27.14 million barrels came from UAE
- In June, for the first time in years, there were no oil imports from Russia
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Istanbul Airport first in Europe with 1,327 average flights daily
Istanbul Airport ranked first in Europe in terms of the average number of daily flights during the period of July...
- The Airport exceeded the French Charles de Gaulle Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by number of flights
- Istanbul Airport also topped the list of airports in terms of the number of passengers during the month of June
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DEWA’s Marafeq Smart Feature speeds up issuing of NOCs
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Marafeq Smart Feature has contributed to accelerating issuing of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for...
- DEWA’s Marafeq Smart Feature has enhanced collaboration with other utilities in Dubai
- Till the end of June 2022, around 15,000 NOCs have been approved using this feature
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Qatar’s Industrial Production Index up 3.9% in Dec 2023
Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's Industrial Production index (IPI) in December 2023 reached 95.3 points, an increase of 3.9 percent compared...
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etisalat by e& announces first 5G satellite communications in UAE
ABU DHABI, UAE - etisalat by e& announced on Saturday the implementation of the Eutelsat Quantum satellite solution, becoming the...
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UAE minister meets UN Secretary-General on global climate action
NEW YORK, US - Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber met...
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Mohamed bin Zayed issues law to establish Abu Dhabi Transport Company
ABU DHABI, UAE - In his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan...
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Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla launches platform for women in cinema, fashion
The launch is part of a year-round program that will allow women filmmakers to collaborate with leading industry professionals and...
- The launch of AlUla Creates is part of a year-round program that will allow women filmmakers to collaborate with leading industry professionals.
- AlUla Creates is part of a wider strategy to develop a film-friendly ecosystem which will include a world-class purpose-built studio.
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UNCTAD rallying global action to assist 46 least developed countries
UNCTAD’s Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno will lead the organization’s delegation to the fifth UN conference...
- UNCTAD is calling for effective debt relief and international support to build stronger productive capacities.
- Least developed countries are the most vulnerable economies in the world, accounting for only 1.3 percent of global GDP.
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Qatar Emir announces $60 million for Doha Program of Action
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani announced Sunday a $60 million financial contribution to Doha...
- Held every 10 years, the UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries comes in the wake of numerous challenges facing the poor nations.
- The summit aims to mobilize international community's commitments towards the implementation of the Doha Program of Action for the LDCs (2022-2031).