6 MNCs among new businesses attracted by Dubai Chamber in H1
Dubai, UAE - Dubai International Chamber attracted 56 businesses to the emirate during H1 2023, including six multinational corporations and...
Business
OERC, Jindal to set up sustainable transport logistics solution
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Oman and Etihad Rail Company (OERC) signed a deal with Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel (Jindal)...
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Economy
UAE banking industry in recovery mode: UBF Chief
Al Ghurair said that the strong Q2 financial results of the UAE banks was an indication that the banking industry...
- UBF chief said that the federation will take on an enhanced role in facilitating skill development and employment opportunities for UAE nationals
- He also praised the UAE’s new visa guidelines, observing that "the decision to liberalise residency guidelines is a landmark step.”
Business
India’s SGL opens plant in HFZA
The plant involves an initial investment of AED 50mn.
- Automotive, industrial and construction lubricants and special greases for electric vehicles will be produced at the plant.
- Named Trinity Lubes & Greases FZC, the facility has a production capacity of 48,000 liters annually in the initial stage.
Business
QLM’s net profit in Q3 $20.4 million
Gross written premium as of Sept. 30 was QAR 750 million.
- The gap in gross written premium continues to narrow down as compared to previous quarters, the company said.
- The net investment income by September was QAR 29.2 million, compared with QAR 30.3 million for the same period in 2020.
Business
560 foreign firms operate in Al Wusta governorate of Oman: Official
As many as 560 foreign companies are operating in the Omani governorate of Al Wusta and their capital investments by...
- By the end of Sept. 2021, the capital investment of these firms reached $3.37 billion.
- The number of industrial licenses registered in Al Wusta during the first nine months of 2021 was 177.
Science
Saudi minister: More investment in science and technology way to net-zero goal
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha has said that the best way to achieve...
- Al-Swaha says pursuing current policies and technologies will lead to a gap of 30-40 percent in the zero-emission goal.
- Saudi Arabia is taking the lead in building a center for climate technologies in the MENA region, he said.
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The largest Arab container ports in the world
There are about 186 major maritime container ports worldwide. Do you know the names of the biggest container ports in...
- Trade between nations has always made a significant contribution in terms of increasing wealth among the world population.
- Today, more than 80 percent of all trade is seaborne and maritime ports are playing significant for commercial and navigational purposes
Business
National Aviation Services buys 51% stake in Siginon Aviation
The Kuwait-based National Aviation Services (NAS), a subsidiary of Kuwait-based logistics provider Agility Public Warehousing, has acquired 51 per cent...
- Siginon Aviation is the largest aviation cargo management and ground handling company in Kenya
- The company did not disclose the cost of the deal, but it said the enterprise value is approximately 12 million Kuwaiti dinars ($40 million).
Business
STC net profit $2.32 bn for 9 months
Net profit in Q3 alone increased by 5.71 percent
- The company attributed the rise in profits in the third quarter to the rise in revenues and a decrease in operating expenses.
- STC's shares are up nearly 20 percent so far this year
Business
Dubai looks to become equine industry hub
The emirate will see a number of new initiatives that will bring new opportunities to the sector, Sheikh Rashid bin...
- The annual cost of caring for a racehorse training in the UAE is about $30,000
- The total money spent by the sector in the country for racehorse training is $570 million
Investigation
UAE prosecutors launch probe into Union Properties
The UAE prosecutors have begun an investigation into Union Properties, the Dubai-based real estate developer, after allegations arose of the...
- The prosecutors will also investigate accusations that the firm hid the name of the beneficiary of the sale
- The firm, Union Properties, known for building Dubai Motor City, has not reacted to the start of the investigation
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6 MNCs among new businesses attracted by Dubai Chamber in H1
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World markets plunge on growing recession fears
Stock markets tumbled, the pound crashed against the dollar and oil prices slumped on growing recession fears after central banks...
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ADNOC, TAQA conclude $3.8 bIllion offshore decarbonization deal
Abu Dhabi, UAE---ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) Friday announced the financial closing of their $3.8 billion project...
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‘Barakah Nuclear Power Plant promotes clean, safe energy’
UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei said that the start-up of Unit 3 of Barakah...
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Central Bank of Egypt keeps interest rates unchanged
The Central Bank of Egypt also decided to increase the required reserve ratio to 18 percent from 14 percent
- The Central Bank of Egypt also decided to increase the required reserve ratio to 18 percent from 14 percent
- The CBE remains committed to achieving stable levels of inflation over the medium term which is a requisite condition towards sustainable economic growth
Geostrategy
UAE signs cooperation pact with Ethiopia on extradition, legal assistance
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE signed agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with Ethiopia. The...
- The new agreement aims at mutual cooperation in legal and judicial fields.
- According to Ethiopia's Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, trade between Ethiopia and the UAE exceeded $2.5 billion in the last five years.
Geostrategy
UK government revokes gas fracking ban in England
Britain lifted England's moratorium on controversial gas fracking to boost energy security, despite breaking the ruling Conservative party's manifesto pledge.
- Fracking is carried out by blasting a mixture of water, sand and chemicals underground to release shale oil and gas.
- But environmentalists argue that the process contaminates water supplies, hurts wildlife, causes earthquakes and contributes to global climate change.