Israel pauses bombing in Rafah for four hours
Tel Aviv, Israel - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) suspended its military operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip,...
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ADNOC announces vital gas discovery offshore of Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced the discovery of natural gas resources offshore of the Emirate of...
- This discovery marks the first of Abu Dhabi’s offshore exploration concessions
- Offshore Block 2 covers an area of 4,033 square kilometers northwest of Abu Dhabi
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Saudi connectivity takes off with five times faster Wi-Fi-6e
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator, has announced the launch of WiFi-6e as part of...
- The latest generation of Wi-Fi technology offers data transfer speeds more than five times faster than the current standard
- It provides more capacity for high-bandwidth activities such as 8k gaming, video conferencing and virtual reality applications
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Jordan trade chamber, Egyptian envoy talk economic cooperation
The two countries discussed reducing obstacles facing the two-way flow of imports into the countries and enhancing trade and economic...
- The two countries discussed reducing obstacles facing the two-way flow of imports into the countries and enhancing trade and economic relations
- Tawfiq, the president of the Amman Chamber, reiterated that Jordan-Egypt were a model of good relations between Arab states
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UAE, Japan bilateral trade hit $30.5 bn in 2021
More than 340 Japanese companies have their bases in the UAE working in various sectors including infrastructure, industry, and energy,...
- More than 340 Japanese companies have their bases in the UAE working in various sectors including infrastructure, industry, and energy, a UAE official said
- A memorandum of understanding was also signed between the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and Sumitomo Corporation
Economy
Digital Cooperation Organization launches Startup Passport at LEAP
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has announced the launch of the DCO Startup Passport to make it quicker, easier and...
- The initiative will start initially in Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, opens potentially lucrative markets with a combined population of more than half a billion.
- The Startup Passport addresses the problems of SMEs challenges by reducing administrative and financial burdens and accelerating corporate registration.
Economy
‘Skills Bahrain’ set for launch, expected to meet labor market demands
Tamkeen, a semi-autonomous Bahraini agency, has said that the “Skills Bahrain” initiative is all set to be launched in the...
- 'Skills Bahrain' is the first comprehensive national initiative aimed at establishing professional standards for vocations.
- Tamkeen is implementing the project in collaboration with many governments and private sector entities engaged in education.
Business
Gourmet treats abound in Dubai
During the course of last year, Dubai saw 1,343 eateries opening up across the city, and as a result the...
- The number of communications received by the Municipality Call Centre last year was 4,961
- The Municipality said that it has monitored a great level of commitment by food establishments to abide by the procedures that it has set
Business
Mubadala, Trafigura complete mining sale
They have sold 100 percent of Spanish operation MATSA to Sandfire Resources.
- MATSA owns and operates two mines in the municipality of Almonaster La Real and one mine in the province of Huelva, Andalucia.
- The company’s processing plant can process more than 4.4 million tons of copper and polymetallic ore per year.
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Saudi Arabia clocks high growth in ‘contactless’ payment
Saudi Arabia has witnessed a big jump in 'contactless' payment during the last three years, from hovering in single digits...
- Looking at Saudi Arabia’s workforce, Torre said that the large number of foreign workers in the Kingdom should provide ample opportunities for Visa in terms of offshore remittances
- Torre indicated that his company offers a Visa Direct solution which allows people to send money to any of their 3.7 billion cards or directly to bank accounts in 88 countries
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Aramco officially launches $1 billion Venture Capital fund Prosperity7 Ventures
Saudi Aramco has officially launched Prosperity7 Ventures, a $1 billion Venture Capital fund. The fund has been operational for over...
- The fund has been operational for over a year but was launched officially on Tuesday.
- The fund aimed at supporting the development of next-generation technologies and business models.
Israel pauses bombing in Rafah for four hours
Tel Aviv, Israel - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) suspended its military operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip,...
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UAE, US partner to invest $100bn in renewables, clean technologies
The UAE-US Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE), aims to produce 100 new gigawatts (GW) of clean energy in the...
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Dubai starts issuing multiple-entry visa for Qatar World Cup fans
Dubai, UAE— Dubai has begun to give out multiple-entry tourist visa for "Hayya cardholders" traveling to Doha for the World...
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Abu Dhabi, Kyrgyzistan’s Bishkek City sign twinning agreement
Abu Dhabi, represented by Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport, and Bishkek City have signed a twinning agreement to...
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ENEC, Atlantic Council sign three-year nuclear cooperation pact
Abu Dhabi, UAE--- The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has signed a three-year agreement with the Atlantic Council to collaborate...
- The Atlantic Council is a US-based think tank, and home to the Global Energy Centre, one of the leading US energy centers for promoting energy security.
- The collaboration will see ENEC and the Atlantic Council join forces to support the Council’s new Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative.
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JAHEZIYA, Enekom ink pact
Pact aims to expand railway solutions, technology in region.
- As per the agreement, JAHEZIYA will be Enekom’s exclusive distributor of the patented RailAcoustic Sensors in the GCC to enhance railway security.
- The partnership was announced during ADIPEC, an exhibition in which the world’s energy ecosystem assemble.
Economy
UAE-US partnership to spur $100 bn clean-energy financing, development
The Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy will see the two countries develop, finance and deploy clean projects in the US,...
- UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and Special Presidential Coordinator Amos Hochstein signed the partnership at ADIPEC.
- They will accelerate investment in fossil fuel emissions mitigation; further develop CCUS technologies and advance methane measurement and management.

