Jordan takes steps to raise position in Global Food Security Index, says minister
AMMAN, JORDAN - Agriculture Minister Khaled Al-Hneifat said the ministry has been working hard over the past year to create...
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Saudi oil supply to China soars 38% in April, highest since 2020
Saudi Arabia's supply of oil to China has soared 38 percent in April, hitting the highest monthly volume since May...
- Saudi oil supply amounted to 8.93 million tons last month, equivalent to 2.17 million barrels per day
- The hefty purchases, with trades completed mostly in February, compare with 1.61 million bpd in March and 1.57 million bpd a year earlier
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Dubai: A Monaco in the making in the Gulf region
Dubai is among cities that woo huge FDIs and lead in technology transfer in startups, AI and robotics sectors. TRENDS...
Geostrategy
EU looks to build a strategic partnership with GCC
GCC Secretary-General, Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, had welcomed the European High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell’s...
- European External Action Service Spokesman Peter Stano said the cooperation is a must due to the current geopolitical developments
- He added, “Together with our partners, we represent 20% of the global economy, and half of the foreign direct investments"
Business
Qatar looks to upgrade ties with British Rail, discusses collaboration opportunities
Qatar Railways Company discussed collaboration opportunities with the United Kingdom’s trade delegation of railway experts and companies. The discussions involved...
- The discussions involved collaboration across the full spectrum of customer experience, maintenance and operations
- The delegation received a briefing on Qatar Rail projects and shared information with Qatar Rail about its capabilities
Science
Working with partners to understand cause of monkeypox: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) has said that it is working closely with 'partners' to better understand the extent and cause...
- According to a WHO statement the virus is endemic in some animal populations in a number of countries
- There are about 80 confirmed cases so far, and 50 pending investigations
Geostrategy
Qatar Amir confirms deal on gas supply to Germany
Qatar, Amir said, plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany by 2024.
- Qatar, Amir said, plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany by 2024.
- He expressed hope there will be a nuclear agreement with Iran, and Qatar was ready to help
Science
MBRSC and EGA look to collaborate in field of research
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) are looking to collaborate in research and the use of...
- Al Marri was received at EGA's Jebel Ali site in Dubai by Chief Executive Officer Abdulnasser bin Kalban, and the company's leading technologists
- The two parties discussed potential future synergies, including the use of EGA metal by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in constructing its next spacecraft
Business
Qatar and Germany to boost cooperation in energy sector
Qatar and Germany have agreed to boost cooperation in the energy sector, and in this regard the two countries signed...
- Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi and German Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr. Robert Habeck signed the agreement
- Germany aims to diversify its gas supply with the help of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in order to foster energy security during the transition period towards carbon neutrality
Business
DP World exhibits petrochemical hub at Supply Chain Conference
Valued at AED21.4 billion, DP World UAE’s petrochemical hub accounts for 60 percent of Dubai’s total trade value in the...
- Valued at AED21.4 billion, DP World UAE’s petrochemical hub accounts for 60 percent of Dubai’s total trade value in the sector
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) alone supports 4,100 port customers and is home to 565 companies from the petrochemicals sector
Economy
Al-Daghmi: Jordan is strong under its ‘wise Hashemite leadership’
Al-Daghmi said Hashemite leadership had built Jordan hand in hand with his sons to be a model in the Arab...
- Al-Daghmi said Hashemite leadership had built Jordan hand in hand with his sons to be a model in the Arab region
- Representative Obeid Yassin said that the Hashemite leadership was and still is the safety valve in the homeland
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Etihad Rail and Borouge enter into strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi, UAE— Etihad Rail and Borouge have entered into a strategic partnership for sustainable transportation to carry 1.3 million...
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$121bn GCC projects in pipeline: Trust, transparency key to their success, TOP CEO Conference heard in May
Beside leadership and vision, trust, communication and transparency between all the stakeholders play a key role in any and every...
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Like in climate discourse, digital transformation will eventually edge out the big players, says media expert
“Some big techs are facing crisis with large-scale layoffs and investment cuts. As digital space offers enough space and opportunity...
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OIC countries suffer US$63bn trade deficit in halal products; Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia top exporters
The bloc's exports of halal products equaled US$275 billion, while their imports totaled US$338 billion last year, says the 2022...
- The bloc's exports of halal products equaled US$275 billion, while their imports totaled US$338 billion last year, says the 2022 Annual OIC Halal Economy Report
- While OIC countries remain import reliant for the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics sectors, they are net exporters of apparel and footwear products, it adds
Business
Riyadh’s WTTC Summit to oversee signing of 50 deals
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Fifty deals and agreements are expected to be signed in the World Travel and Tourism Council...
- The minister evaluated the deals to be worth $50 billion, local media reports said.
- Also, the event comprises over 3,000 participants, 57 ministers of tourism and travel
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Will Gulf economies expand despite global woes?
Thanks to a strong rebound in domestic activities and higher oil prices, the latest IMF report suggests the GCC economies...
- Thanks to a strong rebound in domestic activities and higher oil prices, the latest IMF report suggests the GCC economies to expand further than previously expected.
- In 2023, the UAE economy will grow 4.2 percent, outpacing Saudi Arabia (3.7 percent), Bahrain (3 percent), Oman (4.1 percent), Kuwait (2.6 percent), and Qatar (2.4 percent)