UAE, China’s Hainan Province ink multiple deals to boost trade, economic ties
DUBAI, UAE - The UAE and China's Hainan Province have signed four major private-sector agreements aimed at boosting the rapidly...
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Relations with Iran will be strong, says Saudi envoy
TEHRAN, IRAN - Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi has said that relations between the two countries...
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An assembly of Global Public Diplomacy kicks off in Qatar
The seventh General Assembly of Global Public Diplomacy Network will get underway in Katara, chaired by Qatar.
- The meeting is scheduled to witness modifications in the development of the network's structure, and to lay out a vision for its strategy in expanding the areas of cooperation
- It will also witness the joining of seven new countries (Bulgaria, Albania, Romania, Tajikistan, Ghana, Rwanda, and Palestine)
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Which are the happiest Arab countries?
A number of Arab countries have scored quite well in the just-published 2021 edition of the World Happiness Report.
- At least six factors seem to contribute to the perception of happiness within a country
- They are levels of GDP, life expectancy, generosity, social support, freedom, and corruption
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Qatari institute and Scripps Research sign pact to develop novel medicines
Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) biomedical institute and Scripps Research will collaborate under an agreement to accelerate biomarker and drug...
- The partnership will enable the exchange of expertise and capabilities between laboratories of both institutes.
- Projects led by Scripps Research will focus on developing therapies for intestinal and lung repair.
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Doha hosts triathlon federations’ meeting to develop sport
A meeting of the GCC triathlon federations was held in Doha to discuss proposals for the development of sports in...
- The meeting discussed the proposal to establish the Gulf triathlon league
- Federations of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE were present.
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Qatar affirms security readiness for FIFA Arab Cup 2021 beginning today
Qatar's Ministry of Interior has affirmed its high readiness to secure the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which will be held...
- Security measures are being coordinated with the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
- Security for Arab Cub will help evaluate the measures for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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EPG to bring out NFT stamps on National Day
To commemorate the UAE’s National Day, Emirates Post Group (EPG) will issue non-fungible token (NFT) stamps, the first in the...
- These innovative NFT stamps will have a digital twin in the blockchain and will be sold as digital collectibles linked to its physical stamp counterpart
- Buyers will only get to see the digital design linked to the physical stamp after scanning the QR code printed on the front side of the card
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ENOC Group records strong growth in supply of lubricants Idemitsu
"Our successful partnership with Idemitsu underlines the Group’s strong competencies in the lubricants business,” Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO,...
- ENOC Group plans to expand its geographical reach to Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Sudan, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan by end of 2021
- In 2020, ENOC signed an agreement with Idemitsu to produce, distribute and manage the supply of lubricants for Idemitsu and Japanese OEM clients
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ECI partners with Tradeling for business growth in MENA region
Under the agreement, the ECI will provide Tradeling’s customers with a broad range of trade credit insurance solutions.
- Under the agreement, the ECI will provide Tradeling’s customers with a broad range of trade credit insurance solutions
- In addition to ECI Islamic and SME Protect, other innovative trade credit insurance products will benefit small, mid-cap and large enterprises using Tradeling’s platform
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QFZA, Alfardan Automotive partner to build logistical hub
Alfardan Automotive's regional center will be located in the mobility industries cluster in Umm Al Houl Free Zone, located near...
- The hub will cover an area of more than 67,000 square meters and will utilize the latest logistics systems and processes to import vehicles
- QFZA has created specialized clusters within the zones for specific sectors, including maritime, logistics and emerging technology
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AD Ports Group inks deal to boost Bahrain cruise sector
Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has inked an initial agreement with Bahrain-based real-estate firms Diyar Al Muharraq and the Eagle...
- Bahrain is tipped to become the fourth high-performing cruise destination in the Arabian Gulf
- It witnessed an increase in annual arrivals in recent years, observing a record high of 130,778 passengers in 2019
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DEWA invites proposals for work on sixth phase of solar park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to send their Expressions of Interest (EOI) to implement the...
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‘Unit 3 of Barakah Plant linked to UAE’s transmission grid’
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced that Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has successfully been connected...
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OneConnect enters Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi, UAE - OneConnect Financial Technology launched Saturday its regional operations in Abu Dhabi Global Market, local media reports...
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Dubai to unveil METADAFZ for better metaverse experience
The facility will enable clients globally to conduct meetings via a virtual platform, offering a unique and semi-realistic experience.
- The facility will enable clients globally to conduct meetings via a virtual platform, offering a unique and semi-realistic experience
- DAFZ is likely to announce the launch at GITEX 2022, to be held from October 10-14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre
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Germany pledges 413.9m euros in development aid to Jordan
The Jordanian-German discussions covered a wide range of vital sectors including education, water and renewable energy
- The Jordanian-German discussions covered a wide range of vital sectors including education, water and renewable energy
- The aid also comprises 15 million euros as an additional grant for the National Water Carrier Project
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UAE to showcase its nuclear energy success in WANO meeting
The Barakah Plant is spearheading the decarbonization of the UAE’s power sector by generating clean electricity and forms key component...
- The meeting is scheduled to be held in Prague, Czech Republic under the theme “One WANO – A Global Commitment to Nuclear Excellence,”
- Due to the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, a major strategic energy infrastructure project, the UAE is recognized as a global nuclear energy leader.