Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X planes despite delays
Dubai, UAE -- Emirates, the Middle East's biggest airline, topped up its order of Boeing 777X planes on Monday despite...
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ESA, SAP ink agreement
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CATRION 2023 profit up 10%
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WEF’s Dubai Summit tackles existential digital risks
DUBAI, UAE – A powerful confluence of more than 500 experts and 150 cybersecurity leaders has converged in Dubai for...
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BRICS, SCO membership to reduce West’s sanctions effect, says Iran
"Given our numerous capabilities, we consider Iran’s membership in BRICS and the SCO as well as participation in other regional...
- The Iranian president noted that Iran’s economic potential will help bolster the position of both organizations on the international stage
- "The effect is reciprocal because all the participants of these unions, including ourselves, will benefit from Iran’s membership," he explained
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Iranian company SAIPA to export cars to Russia
TEHRAN, IRAN – The CEO of SAIPA Auto Making Company, Iran’s second-largest car manufacturing company, said a contract has been...
- SAIPA is planning to supply 90,000 units of the QUIK sedan model to Russian customers in the next three years.
- Exports can start within a month and after the required permits are issued by Russian authorities.
Business
ICIEC, SAPICO ink pact
Pact to enhance commercial activities between the two.
- The ICIEC is a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and a leading Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer.
- This partnership aligns with both parties' shared vision of fostering international trade and economic development.
Geostrategy
French President says change in existing world order would weaken West, Europe
PARIS, FRANCE - Attempts to change the existing world order threaten to weaken the West and especially Europe, French President...
- Emmanuel Macron said the role of the UN Security Council, International Monetary Fund and World Bank are constantly being challenged.
- Emmanuel Macron said the role of the UN Security Council, International Monetary Fund and World Bank are constantly being challenged.
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Kuwait Airport expects 13% rise in passenger numbers, says DGCA
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT - Kuwait's Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) expected that the total passenger traffic to and from...
- The total passenger traffic from Kuwait International Airport in the present summer season is expected to reach 5.75 million passengers.
- Kuwait Airport expects to operate 45,000 flights this season, an increase of 15 percent compared to last year.
Geostrategy
Iran says European countries willing to buy our drones
TEHRAN, IRAN - A number of European countries have asked to purchase Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicles, the spokesperson for the...
- A spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry said Tehran is prepared to export military drones after fulfilling its domestic needs,
- Political and security considerations will be taken into consideration before finalizing such deals, the spokesperson added.
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stc Group begins work in Europe
stc’s subsidiary TAWAL buys assets in eastern Europe.
- TAWAL aims to ensure a reliable and efficient ICT infrastructure network to all mobile networks operators in the market.
- TAWAL aims to bring significant investments, best processes and practices, as well as innovative products to its portfolio.
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Borouge’s PP5 unit generates $209m sales in H1 2023
ABU DHABI, UAE - Borouge's Chief Operating Officer Dr. Hasan Karam has said the fifth polypropylene unit (PP5) played a...
- Demand for products made from polypropylene is set to rise in the coming decades thanks to its versatility and recyclability.
- Polypropylene market in Asia, Africa and the Middle East is valued at $10 billion and is predicted to grow by 5.5 percent annually.
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Algerian, South African ministers discuss ways to boost economic cooperation
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - Algerian Minister of Finance Laaziz Faid discussed with South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwan, ways to...
- The two ministers discussed the available opportunities to enhance trade exchange between Algeria and South Africa.
- The aim of trade exchange and joint investment is achieving sustainable development in the region.
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Currencies in Middle East resilient from Covid period till date
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - As the world grapples with the economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Middle Eastern countries, particularly...
- Saudi Arabian Riyal and UAE Dirham maintain stability against US Dollar from 2020 to 2023.
- Both the countries witness GDP growth of 45 percent and 43 percent respectively during the period.
Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X planes despite delays
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NDMC arranges $2.5bn credit facility
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Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 startups secure $1.90 billion in funding, says CEO
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Startups within Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, have secured over AED 7 billion in funding,...
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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge by nearly 23% in Sept 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports surged by 22.8 percent in September, according to a report by the...
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Salik 9M net profit $223m
The company's third-quarter profit increased by 8.8 percent.
- Salik reported 355.6 million revenue-generating trips, which increased 5.1 percent YoY to drive total revenue of AED1.640 billion.
- Revenue from toll usage, comprising 86.7 percent of total revenue, rose 5.1 percent YoY to AED1,422.2 million in the nine-month period.
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Two falcons sell for $81,300 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Two falcons were sold for a combined total of $81,300 (SAR305,000 ) on the tenth night...
- On its tenth night, the Saudi Falcons Club Auction saw two falcons sell for over $81,000, underscoring the nation’s dedication to cultural preservation.
- The Saudi Falcons Club Auction highlights cultural heritage, with top falcons fetching impressive bids as part of Saudi Vision 2030.
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Global Future Councils meet calls for collective action to tackle global crises
Over 500 experts gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai to...
- Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, said, “The only constant conviction we recognize every day is that nothing remains stable.”
- Sessions also explored novel approaches needed to tackle emissions while ensuring an equitable and socially responsible transition