UAE plans to issue bonds, Sukuk valued at $1.3bn in Q1 2024, says official
HONG KONG - UAE Ministry of Finance Undersecretary Younis Haji Al Khoori announced that the ministry's issuance of bonds and...
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One third of humanity is still totally offline: UN report
The Global Connectivity Report 2022 argues that while easy, affordable access to fast broadband is near-ubiquitous in most rich-world nations,...
- The report advocates for putting 'universal and meaningful connectivity' at the center of global development.
- The cost of broadband subscriptions and digital devices remains a major barrier to connectivity, the report says.
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DP World to run Southampton terminal on vegetable oil
DP World's Southampton container terminal will now be run on vegetable oil instead of the usual diesel fuel to scale...
- Diesel previously accounted for 90 percent of the terminal’s emissions but Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) eliminates more than 80 percent of net carbon dioxide emissions
- DP World first trialed HVO last year, using the fuel in its forklift trucks, reefer (refrigerated unit) generators and straddle carriers
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UAE adopting membrane technology to desalinate water
In 2021, the UAE launched a strategic initiative to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
- In 2021, the UAE launched a strategic initiative to become carbon-neutral by 2050
- In 2018, the country put into action the National Water Security Strategy 2036
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Crown Princes of Kuwait and Jordan hold bilateral talks
Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II discussed bilateral ties with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al...
- Both sides discussed the importance of enhancing diplomatic relations to expand partnerships in all the fields between Jordan and Kuwait
- The two agreed to continue maintaining coordination and consultation between the two countries for issues of mutual interest and joint Arab action
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Baghdad Metro project to be included in Iraqi budget
The 96-kilometers-long ring road project which is currently in the design phase will be completed in four phases.
- The 96-kilometers-long ring road project which is currently in the design phase will be completed in four phases
- There are several projects to relieve the traffic bottlenecks, including the five entrances to the capital project, a government spokesman said
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UAE secures 32% of Japan’s crude oil needs in April
The Agency for Natural Resources and Energy in Tokyo.reported that the amount of crude oil that Japan imported during that...
- The Agency for Natural Resources and Energy in Tokyo.reported that the amount of crude oil that Japan imported during that month amounted to 87.59 million barrels
- Ninety three percent of this originated from seven Arab countries: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Algeria
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Saudi GDP up nearly 10 percent in Q1 on oil activities
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Saudi Arabia grew by 9.9 percent in Q1 of 2022 compared to Q1 of...
- The GDP Report for Q1 2022 was released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
- The growth in Saudi's GDP is due to a surge in oil activities by 20.3% in Q1 2022 compared to Q1 2021.
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EQT X, Mubadala to buy Envirotainer
Envirotainer is the global provider of transportation of biopharmaceuticals.
- EQT Private Equity and Mubadala said they will seek to support Envirotainer in its next growth phase by accelerating expansion in APAC.
- Envirotainer has a fleet of circa 6,700 containers globally and approximately 375 employees in 20 countries.
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GCC economies to grow by 5.9% in 2022: World Bank
The current rebound is due mainly to strong growth in oil exporters boosted by rising oil revenues and a general...
- In Saudi Arabia, strong oil production growth and a robust recovery in the non-oil sector is expected to drive
- The United Arab Emirates should also benefit in the near term from rising oil prices
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Masdar City, DANA to develop beta site for agritech
Masdar City, DANA, beta site, agritech, pilot projects, greenhouses, net houses, open field farming, water scarcity, irrigation, greenhouse cooling, soil...
- Masdar City, DANA sign MoU to help contribute to agritech sustainability
- MoU to help UAE in meeting objectives as per National Food Security Strategy 2051
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Ma’aden plans to become one of the top ten global aluminium producers
Key executives from Ma’aden’s aluminum and smelter department participated in the three-day conference Arabal 2022 in Cairo.
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GCC IPOs resilient to volatility hurting other markets
Various IPOs raised nearly $4.8 billion in the GCC in the first five months of 2022 alone, which was higher...
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IATA says global passenger demand for air traffic growing
Geneva, Switzerland— Total global air traffic has shot up 44.6 percent in October as against October 2021, according to the...
- Total traffic in October 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 44.6 percent compared to October 2021
- Domestic traffic for October 2022 slipped 0.8 percent compared to the year-ago period as stringent COVID-related travel restrictions in China dampened global figures
‘UAE launching 4 products of advanced digital currencies in 2023’
The Advanced Technology Research Council, Faisal Al Bannai said, has 6 main research areas, including health, food, transportation and space...
- The Advanced Technology Research Council, Faisal Al Bannai said, has 6 main research areas, including health, food, transportation and space sector
- The council is one of three centres established to support and develop space capabilities and talents in cooperation with space agencies and strategic partners
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UAE President, Israeli counterpart seek to boost cooperation in space sector
Sheikh Mohamed and President Herzog confirmed the importance of boosting UAE-Israel cooperation in the space sector.
- Sheikh Mohamed and President Herzog confirmed the importance of boosting UAE-Israel cooperation in the space sector
- The two leaders discussed areas of collaboration between the UAE and Israel and the promotion of progress and stability across the region