48,616 firms register with Dubai Chamber of Commerce in January-September 2023
DUBAI, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has...
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Blinken calls on Israel to stop settler violence in West Bank: Report
Israeli settler violence has increased significantly since the outbreak of the ongoing Israeli genocide campaign in Gaza, rising from an...
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Bahrain government launches scheme to extend health services to citizens
Bahrain government has launched a health scheme, “Medic in Every Home”, aimed at extending health services and reaching out to...
- The project aims to enhance Bahrain’s rating on the third and fourth Sustainable Development Goals and increase the survival rate of the injured.
- Medic in Every Home was one of the three innovative ideas which were declared winners of the third edition of the Government Innovation Competition (Fikra).
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Lebanon government clarifies on claims of overspending on dams
The Ministry of Energy and Water has said the two dams have so far cost $90 million, and not the...
- The expenditure on the Msailha Dam amounted to $69.13 million, according to official figures
- The same figures from the government say the amount spent on the Balaa Dam was $24 million
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UAE inks deal to make medications more affordable
The initiative will provide affordable medicines to uninsured and low-income expat patients or those whose insurance does not cover the...
- The MoU was signed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- It was inked with Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and healthcare consulting firm Axios
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SFD launches $135m infra projects
The projects have been inaugurated in Djibouti.
- The projects include two new development initiatives in the water and housing sector
- The fund has also laid the foundation stone for a project in the transportation sector
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Golden Visa to boost Bahrain business attractiveness: Expert
The Bahrain Golden Visa was recently announced during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin...
- To qualify for the Golden Residency Visa, existing residents must have stayed in Bahrain continuously for at least five years
- They must also have earned an average basic salary of no less than BHD 2,000 ($5,305) per month throughout the duration
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UAE sees climate action as catalyst of economic prosperity
UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and UAE Special Envoy for Climate, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber has said that...
- The minister noted the need to increase investments in agri-tech and leverage best practices that safeguard vulnerable nations' food and water security
- He was speaking at the Munich Security Conference titled "Scaling Up Climate Action" where he reiterated the UAE's support for robust climate finance
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UAE to allow cooperative associations to trade in markets
The UAE has announced that it will allow cooperative associations to trade their shares in financial markets, according to media...
- United Arab Emirate's cabinet of ministers has approved this new decision
- The move aims to strengthen the regulatory environment of the cooperative sector
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UAE and Hungary to collaborate in energy sector
UAE Energy Strategy 2050 aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix from 25 per...
- The two sides also discussed an exchange of expertize and best practices in infrastructure, housing and transport
- The ministers of UAE and Hungary met on the sidelines of Dubai Expo 2020 and discussed cooperation in energy
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Sisi of Egypt praises WHO for vaccine know-how to Africa
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has praised the World Health Organization for its decision to pick Egypt and five other...
- In his speech at the European Union — African Union Summit, he stressed Egypt’s ability to use this technology to ensure the continued availability of vaccines to his country
- The WHO announced that Egypt, Tunisia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa will be the first countries on the continent to obtain technology required to produce vaccine
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A Saudi study sees tourism a provider of thousands of jobs
A study undertaken by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism sees the sector providing thousands of jobs for the young people...
- The study showed that 75 percent of the study participants were positive about the job opportunities available in the sector
- Some 80 percent of the study participants expressed that there are many opportunities for career learning and professional development in these areas
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48,616 firms register with Dubai Chamber of Commerce in January-September 2023
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Hub71, Yahsat partner to support satellite operations tech
Hub71 and Yahsat are both supported by Mubadala investment company.
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UAE, Turkish FMs discuss food and energy security
The two ministers also discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation and partnership between the UAE and Türkiye.
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UAE removes most Covid restrictions and eases mask rules
Dubai, UAE—The United Arab Emirates has dropped almost all Covid restrictions as the rate of infection considerably drops in the...
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Saudi F-15S jet crashes, pilots eject unharmed
The aircrew, consisting of two officers, survived the incident after using the ejector seat.
- The aircrew, consisting of two officers, survived the incident after using the ejector seat
- An investigation committee has been set up to uncover the reasons behind this incident
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Suez Canal Authority to invest US$550m in current fiscal
Cairo, Egypt— Suez Canal Authority will make an investment of $550 million in the current fiscal year, according to Minister...
- The revenue of Suez Canal increased in the third quarter of this year by 23.5 percent year-on-year to hit $2.1 billion — the highest figure ever recorded
- As many as 6,252 ships crossed the canal from July to September, with a total net payload of 372.7 million tons
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UAE to unveil its Net Zero by 2050 roadmap at COP27: Almheiri
‘The UAE is also working on a comprehensive assessment of the status and movement of sustainable financing solutions, including green...
- ‘The UAE is also working on a comprehensive assessment of the status and movement of sustainable financing solutions, including green bonds’
- ‘The country would focus on intensifying efforts to promote climate-smart initiatives to benefit the private sector, through a set of reports and evidence’