UAE Federal Treasury Sukuk Program appoints ADIB as primary dealer
ABU DHABI, Â UAE - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has been appointed as a primary...
Economy
Egypt’s export of iron, steel spikes 179 percent to $584m
During the first five months of this year, the Egyptian export of iron, steel has surged 179 percent to $584,...
Saudi public-private alliance to launch $15b tech fund
In order to advance the digital infrastructure in the kingdom, Saudi Arabia will launch a $15 billion technology fund in...
Turkey courts Biden with Kabul airport offer
Keeping the air hub safe from advancing Taliban forces became a major issue after US President Joe Biden ordered all...
Fully-vaccinated Saudi citizens can fly abroad from Aug 9
Also eligible for travel are citizens who recovered from virus six months ago and those who were infected six months...
- Also eligible for travel are citizens who recovered from virus six months ago and those who were infected six months earlier and vaccinated with single dose
- Passengers below age of 12 need to present an insurance document approved by the Saudi Central Bank
Dubai-based Swvl to go public through $1.5bn SPAC deal
The company has signed a merger deal with Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital, the first special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led...
France’s 1960s nuclear tests in Algeria still poison ties
Between 1960 and 1966, France conducted 17 atmospheric or underground nuclear tests deep in the Sahara desert of Algeria.
Israel tells France it takes spyware scandal seriously
A consortium of major media companies, including the Washington Post and France’s Le Monde, recently said that one of Macron’s...
Greece, Cyprus win Jordan backing against Erdogan resort plan
Erdogan has vowed ‘life will restart in Varosha’ during a visit to mark 47 years since the invasion that split...
From grey to green: world cities uprooting the urban jungle
The reforestation is part of an $11-billion green initiative that also includes creating 3,000 parks in the Saudi capital.
Tunisian presidency fires head of national television channel
Earlier, president Kais Saied has suspended parliament and sacked the prime minister in what opponents have labelled a coup.
Company News
ADNOC signs manufacturing pacts
Business
Latest News
Al Seer acquires 2 VLCCs
Business
WGES 2022 to promote investment tie-ups in green projects
The summit will be attended by several local and global high-profile participants, including heads of states and governments, as well...
Economy
Jordan and US look to broaden ‘deep-rooted’ partnership
Jordan and the United States have discussed ways to boost cooperation in various fields and to broaden the 'deep-rooted strategic'...
Geostrategy
Souq Al Jubail dates festival registers sales of 38 tonnes
The festival, In its seventh edition since it opened last month, has witnessed a great turnout from UAE citizens, residents,...
Business
Most Read
UAE investments in Egypt rise by 169% in 6 months
In a statement, CAPMAS said that the value of the trade exchange between Egypt and the UAE increased to about...
- In a statement, CAPMAS said that the value of the trade exchange between Egypt and the UAE increased to about US$1.2 billion
- The value of remittances from Egyptians working in the UAE rose by 1.4 percent, reaching US$3.5 billion during the 2020-2021 fiscal year
Business
Flyadeal adds A320neo to fleet
It raises Saudi low-cost airline's fleet strength to 26.
- The new Airbus aircraft made its first landing in the kingdom at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah
- The CEO said that the fleet expansion will contribute to increasing the number of flights, providing more seats, and serving new customers
Business
Dubai Media Inc affiliated to Dubai Media Council
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has...
- Sheikh Mohammed issued a decree appointing Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum as Chairman of DMI.
- DMI has a strategy will leverage the expertise of a young and talented Emirati workforce to make the leap in delivering quality media content