NCSC seeks to regulate Jordan’s cybersecurity market
AMMAN, JORDAN - National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) seeks to regulate the Kingdom's cybersecurity market by outlining and endorsing the...
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World Bank to expand climate funding in MENA by $10 billion
Brhane said the World Bank integrated climate into all its work across the MENA region and is on track to...
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Dubai SMEs bag contracts worth $250m under procurement program
Emirati entrepreneurs and national enterprises in Dubai won contracts worth AED 921.6 million ($250 million) from various local and federal...
- Since 2002, GPP has facilitated contracts worth over AED 8.4 billion for Dubai SME members from 69 supporting entities across the government, semi-government and private sectors.
- Expo 2020 Dubai topped the list of local government support agencies of GPP last year with contracts worth AED 161.7 million.
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Vietnam experts see Middle East as promising market for country’s exporters
Vietnam has signed economic, trade and scientific-technological cooperation agreements with five GCC countries.
- Vietnam has mostly traded with six member nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council in the Middle East region.
- Trade between Vietnam and the GCC countries has surged from US$2.7 billion in 2012 to US$12.5 billion in 2021.
Business
Sharjah approves $17.18m to settle citizens’ debts
The Sharjah Debt Settlement Committee (SDSC) approved an amount of AED63.11 million ($17.18m), to settle 120 cases of citizens' debts.
- Rashid Ahmed bin Al Sheikh, Chief of the Sharjah Emiri Court and Head of the Committee, confirmed this
- Payment of debts of people in Sharjah from various categories within the 22nd batch, was cleared
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UN Population Fund hails Jordan’s health sector achievements
UNFPA reviewed key areas of cooperation with Jordan in the health sector, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Jordan’s Minister of Health Feras Hawwari has discussed areas of cooperation with UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNFPA Deputy Executive Director/Programs, Diene Keita.
- The UNFPA agreed to maintain coordination and collaboration with the ministry on specified objectives.
Business
Warner Music Group buys out Qanawat Music
Warner Music Group has bought out Qanawat Music, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading music distributor, for an undisclosed...
- This comes as part of the multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate's plans
- Qanawat Music will act as WMG's key domestic distributor and source of upstreaming opportunities
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ADNOC to collaborate with Germany for clean hydrogen
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has entered into a partnership with German counterparts to speed up collaboration in clean...
- The agreements were announced during the visit of Dr. Robert Habeck, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, to the UAE
- As part of its ambitious decarbonisation drive, the German government’s National Hydrogen Strategy expects clean hydrogen demand of up to 3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) by 2030
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90 percent of Arab transactions made in six currencies: AMF director general
Six currencies account for 90 percent of transactions in the Arab world, said Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al Hamidy, Director-General...
- The currencies are the Emirati Dirham, the Saudi Riyal, the Egyptian Pound, the Jordanian Dinar, the US Dollar and the Euro.
- Buna Payment Platform is the first regional cross-border and multi-currency payment system that supports Arab transactions in investment: AMF
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Aramco to launch new projects
Aramco will start 140 new projects in the next three years.
- Murad Al-Sayed said the registration mechanism will be presented to contractors interested in becoming a part of Aramco’s list of qualified contractors
- It has so far contributed to raising the local content in the company’s different projects from 35 to 60 percent, he added
Business
Qatar Airways rebuffs Airbus $220m compensation claim
Qatar Airways has denied that it owes Airbus $220 million in compensation for the rejected A350 aircraft. The Gulf carrier...
- It argues that Airbus has not provided clear guidelines on how it has arrived at the figure
- In response to this, Airbus has canceled orders for two A350s and a separate order of 50 smaller planes, A321s
Business
Mubadala, Aris Gold sign agreement
The pact is meant for operation of Soto Norte Gold Project in Colombia.
- Through a joint venture company, Aris Gold will acquire a 20 percent ownership interest in Sociedad Minera de Santander SAS and Sociedad Minera Calvista Colombia.
- On closing, Aris Gold and Mubadala will enter into a comprehensive agreement to govern the joint venture company.
NCSC seeks to regulate Jordan’s cybersecurity market
AMMAN, JORDAN - National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) seeks to regulate the Kingdom's cybersecurity market by outlining and endorsing the...
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Mawani felicitated at the Maritime Standard Awards 2022
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) won an award at the ninth edition of the Maritime Standard...
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Gunmen kill 9 in two separate shootings in protest-hit Iran cities
Tehran, Iran— Assailants on motorbikes shot dead nine people, including a woman and two children, during protests in two separate attacks...
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Etihad Airways preps for tourists
It is expecting 1.5m travelers at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
- The travelers to Abu Dhabi can experience events like Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend and many more attractions over the winter season
- The airport service will provide a faster check-in experience and can accommodate a greater number of guests, without them having to stand in queues
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Israel’s Q3 growth slows due to weaker consumer spending
The gross domestic product increased 2.1 percent annually between July and September compared to the previous three months.
- The gross domestic product increased 2.1 percent annually between July and September compared to the previous three months
- The annual inflation rose to 5.1 percent in October from 4.6 percent in September, well above an official 1-3 percent target, the statistics bureau said on Tuesday
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Masdar-led consortium to develop 4 GW green hydrogen projects in Egypt
Egypt enjoys abundant solar and wind resources that can allow for the generation of renewable power at a competitive cost.
- Egypt enjoys abundant solar and wind resources that can allow for the generation of renewable power at a competitive cost
- Egyptian authorities are reportedly working to revise the country’s renewable energy strategy to include green hydrogen