Oil may rise to $100, gold to hit $3,000 by 2025, says Citi
ABU DHABI, UAE - Oil prices could rise to $100 per barrel and gold prices could reach $3,000 per ounce...
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Iran-EU trade surpasses US$5bn in 2023, says Eurostat
TEHRAN, IRAN - The Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat) reported that Iran and the 27 European Union member...
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‘Credit by national banks rose to US$3.5bn till April 2022’
Credit facilities provided by national banks to the business and industrial sector rose 1.92 percent to US$3.5 billion (AED13.1 billion)...
- The cumulative balance of credit provided by national banks to the sector on a year-on-year basis grew by 2.14 percent.
- Value of credit facilities extended by national banks to the sector accounted for 89.1% of gross accumulative credit balance.
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‘Kuwait an important partner in oil exploration sector’
Secretary-General of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said Kuwait is an important partner in oil explorations sector, urging closer investment relations...
- Secretary-General, Malaysian Foreign Ministry says Kuwait is an important partner in oil explorations sector
- The official urges closer investment relations between the two countries.
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Egypt warns Ethiopia against filling up of Renaissance Dam
Egypt has warned Ethiopia against the filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) reservoir, saying that it would not...
- Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry dismissed the unilateral filling of the dam reservoir as "a clear violation of the 2015 Declaration of Principles Agreement"
- The minister underlined that Egypt also reserves its legitimate right guaranteed in the Charter of the United Nations to take all necessary measures to ensure and protect its natio
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Turkey’s June 2022 exports up 19% to US$23.4bn
The January-June figure hit $125.9 billion, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) said in a statement
- The January-June figure hit $125.9 billion, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) said in a statement
- As imports rose at a faster pace than exports, the country's foreign trade deficit widened 142.7 percent to hit $51.4 billion
Standard Chartered posts record profit in H1 of 2022
The bank's profit rises 28% to US$581 million in the first half.
- The bank witnessed double-digit income growth and high Operating Profit growth in major markets like the UAE, Pakistan, and Ghana
- The bank’s operating profits has also increased to with US$581 million, a 28% increase in operating profit compared to last year
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Islamic Development Bank approves $10.54bn food security package
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has agreed on a $10.54 billion package for the Comprehensive Food Security Response Program...
- The package will support member countries in addressing the ongoing food crisis and strengthening its members' resilience to future food security issues.
- The package was announced after at an extraordinary joint meeting, chaired by IsDB President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the IsDB Group Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser.
Business
QEWC finalizes buying 40 percent shares of Nebras
Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) said Raslaffan Operating Company WLL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of QEWC completed the purchase of...
- QEWC said that the completion of the purchase process came as a continuation of the statement issued by the company on January 4
- On January 4, QEWC said Raslaffan Operating Company WLL has completed purchase of 40 percent of the share capital of Nebras Power
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Dubai’s real estate market sales transactions reach US$6.2bn
Dubai’s real estate market recorded 8,897 sales transactions worth US$6.2 billion approx (AED22.75 billion), the highest volume of sales transactions...
- Dubai’s real estate market recorded 8,897 sales transactions worth US$6.2 billion
- The transactions were the highest volume of sales transactions for June in the past nine years
Business
ADNOC announces second discovery of natural gas resources
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today announced a second discovery of natural gas resources in the first exploration well...
- The reservoir was struck in in the first exploration well in Abu Dhabi's Offshore Block 2 Exploration Concession, operated by Eni.
- The discovery from a new deeper reservoir indicates between 1 – 1.5 trillion standard cubic feet (TSCF) of raw gas in place.
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Alpha Dhabi reports net profit of US$2.2bn in H1 2022
Alpha Dhabi Holding has announced its financial results for the half-year ended June 30. The company reported net profit of...
- Alpha Dhabi reports net profit of US$2.2 billion in H1 2022 ending June 30, up from US$ 453 million in the corresponding period last year
- The firm is also starting to see the benefits of its expansion outside the UAE with overseas revenue accounting for US$ 572 million
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Oil may rise to $100, gold to hit $3,000 by 2025, says Citi
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Saudi Arabia meet discusses upcoming GCC-UK free trade negotiations
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- A meeting was held in Riyadh Thursday to prepare for holding the third round of free...
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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...
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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...
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Sharjah Consultative Council approves heritage policy
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved recommendations regarding the policy of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH),...
- The Sharjah Consultative Council said that a database of craftsmen should be prepared.
- The SCC said craftsmen should be granted licenses to practice their crafts.
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UAE, Italy enhance bilateral relations to Strategic Partnership level
ABU DHABI, UAE - The United Arab Emirates and Italy on Saturday announced the enhancement of their bilateral relations to...
- A pact for cooperation on energy projects and sustainability initiatives between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and the Italian energy group Eni was signed.
- The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in the field of emissions reduction, new energy technologies and low-carbon solutions.
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UAE records fastest growth rate in 10 years, says economy minister
Abu Dhabi, UAE - UAE's Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri said Wednesday that in 2022, the UAE...
- The country is implementing comprehensive economic initiatives to increase the capacity of the national business environment to attract capital.
- The UAE has utilized advanced technologies to develop capacities and meet the growing demand in these sectors.