Sharjah’s ‘Mleiha’ and ‘Al Dhaid’ added to Islamic World Heritage
Sharjah, UAE - The Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) added the...
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Stc to buy stake in Giza
The firm will buy controlling stake for $158 million.
- the Saudi company will buy 89.49 percent of Giza Systems from Inergia Technologies for Information Systems, in addition to 34 of Giza Arabia, a subsidiary of Giza Systems
- It's subject to approval from the authorities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the company added
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UAE announces $2m prize for startups in agritech innovation
The UAE has announced a prize of up to $2 million for startups that can offer technology innovations to transform...
- The FoodTech Challenge is organized by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Tamkeen.
- It is targeted at early-stage start-ups, ranging from international university-based research teams to individual entrepreneurs and small firms.
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Industries Qatar, Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding to establish PVC plant
Being the first PVC plant in Qatar, the project aims to position Qatar as a new regional player in the...
- Being the first PVC plant in Qatar, the project aims to position Qatar as a new regional player in the PVC production
- The plant will not only boost private sector industrial investments, but also provide a home-grown source of PVC
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76.5% of firms in Dubai recorded growth during Expo 2020: Report
Dubai Chamber of Commerce facilitated 1,500 bilateral business meetings between UAE investors and their global counterparts, and received 1,746 visiting...
- Titled, 'Business Integration for Growth, Digital Transformation and Global Partnerships' the report was developed by the Chamber in collaboration with Oxford Business Group
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce organized 98 events during Expo 2020 Dubai, which were attended by more than 25,000 participants from over 130 countries
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UAQ signs agreements to support blue economy strategy
The emirate of Umm Al Quwain has signed a series of agreements to enhance cooperation and partnership to achieve its...
- In 2017, the World Bank defined blue economy as the ‘sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs’
- The aim of UAQ’s Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy is to enhance investment attractiveness while developing the natural, cultural, and human wealth
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UAE, Saudi Arabia in key global pension index
Here’s a look at what landed the UAE and Saudi Arabia among some of the better countries with a pension...
- A good pension scheme could help a person retire with varying degrees of financial independence
- It depends on factors like their monthly pension amount, passive income, and overall expenditure
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Jordan saw its GDP grow 2.2% in 2021 as compared to 2020
The numbers come from a quarterly statistical report released on Sunday by the Department of Statistics.
- The country’s GDP inched up by 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of last year compared to the same period in 2020
- The construction sector expanded 6.1 percent in the reporting period, followed by the extractive industries at 5.6 percent
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Saudi Arabia pledges support for Yemeni-Yemini consultations, truce
Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khaled bin Salman bin Abdualziz reaffirmed his country’s commitment to establishing security, peace and...
- "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hopes that the truce will contribute to the political efforts to reach a political settlement," Prince Khaled said
- The Yemeni Prime Minister and the members of his cabinet valued the continuous support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Yemeni people
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Riyadh Season 2021 ends, welcomes more than 15 million visitors
Middle East’s largest entertainment event, Riyadh Season 2021, which concluded on March 31, welcomed more than 15 million visitors, according...
- Organized by the Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, the first edition of the event was launched in 2019 and saw more than 10 million visitors.
- Riyadh Season 2021 hosted eight international exhibitions on fashion, technology and communications, electronic games, perfumes, plastic arts, and crafts.
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Saudi Venture Capital and Flat6Labs launch $40m seed fund
Saudi Venture Capital and Flat6Labs have teamed up to launch a $40 million startup seed fund.
- During the next three years, the fund aims to back startups with growth potential, and provide over 20 startups each year with seed capital
- The fund’s size, which is around SR150 million ($40 million), will be utilized in the investment of early-stage startups operating in the technology and innovation sectors within S
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Sheikh Zayed Festival to air World Cup matches for fans
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China’s natural gas output up 12.3% in October
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Qatar calls for ‘civilized communication’ as FIFA World Cup opens with fervor; host nation loses first match
Fireworks, cultural performances add to the grand opening ceremony attended by regional leaders, heads of delegations and sports panels and...
- Fireworks, cultural performances added to the grand opening ceremony attended by regional leaders, heads of delegations and sports committees and federations, dipomats and fans
- Qatar becomes the first home team to lose its opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruises to a 2-0 victory over the host
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Abu Dhabi launches smart manufacturing index
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched the 'Abu Dhabi Smart Manufacturing Index',...
- The Index empowers manufacturers with the necessary knowledge and training to initiate an Industry 4.0 transformation journey.
- It breaks down sophisticated concepts into six building blocks to provide a clear and easy-to-follow roadmap.
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Mawani announces new freight service at King Abdulaziz Port
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Ports (Mawani) Sunday announced a new freight service, at the King Abdulaziz Port...
- The service connects King Abdulaziz Port with six major regional and international ports.
- This coincides with the launch of the added EJBS service from the Emirates Shipping line.