Iran becomes world’s ninth biggest steel producer, says WSA
TEHRAN, IRAN – The Middle Eastern country has improved its global standing in steel production, becoming the ninth largest producer...
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Saudi Aramco signs 59 procurement agreements under Iktva
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Aramco Tuesday signed 59 corporate procurement agreements (CPAs) valued at $11 billion with 51 local and...
- Valued at $11 bn, the agreements were signed with 51 local and global manufacturers, with potential to create 5,000 new jobs in the kingdom over the next decade.
- They cover multiple strategic commodities, such as drilling chemicals, wellheads, switchgears, vibration monitoring systems, pipes and compressors.
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UAE economy expected to grow more than 6 percent in 2022: IMF
The country's inflation has risen with global trends and is expected to average just over 5 percent this year, while...
- The IMF statement came following discussions with UAE authorities from November 2 to 17, 2022. Ali Al-Eyd, who led the IMF staff team, the UAE has seen robust growth this year.
- The outlook is, however, subject to significant external uncertainties, including the impacts of global economic and financial headwinds and geopolitical developments.
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ADIB Securities 9M trades $5.98bn
ADIB Securities is a Shari'a-compliant brokerage firm in the UAE.
- The Abu Dhabi-based brokerage reported a 149 percent increase in its Digital Trading platform utilization compared to the same period last year.
- The growth was largely driven by a strong increase in the number of transactions routed through the company's digital channels.
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AD Ports Group, TotalEnergies partner to explore solar power opportunities
The agreement comes as Abu Dhabi accelerates its development of solar energy solutions to support the wider UAE net-zero emissions...
- The agreement comes as Abu Dhabi accelerates its development of solar energy solutions to support the wider UAE net-zero emissions by 2050 agenda
- The emirate plans to install 5.6 gigawatts of solar PV capacity by 2026 and is currently developing the world’s largest solar plant with a capacity of 2GWs in the Al Dhafra
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Jordan and Iraq to deepen political, economic ties
Amman, Jordan— Jordan and Iraq have renewed their commitment to deepen political and economic ties between the two neighboring countries....
- During bilateral talks King Abdullah expressed keenness to enhance the strong ties between the two countries
- Discussions covered regional issues and crises, the Palestinian cause, and efforts to counter terrorism
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Leader of House of Commons urges Kuwaiti entrepreneurs to invest in UK
Kuwait City, Kuwait— Encouraging Kuwaiti entrepreneurs to make investments in the UK, Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Common,...
- She said that she discussed with the prime minister the partnership that has existed for long years at the defense and cyber security levels
- Mordaunt added that her talks with the Kuwaiti officials during her visit addressed prospects of increasing cooperation in investments and the Kuwaiti businesses in her nation
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China unveils plan to shore up industrial economy
Beijing will adopt industry, region and enterprise-specific measures to secure the sound development of key industries.
- Beijing will adopt industry, region and enterprise-specific measures to secure the sound development of key industries
- Efforts will be made to tap into market potential to grow consumer demand, stabilise exports of industrial products
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UAE, Turkmen presidents’ meet, witness signing of MoUs, pacts
The agreements included one between the foreign affairs ministries of the two countries and an MoU in the agricultural and...
- The agreements included one between the foreign affairs ministries of the two countries and an MoU in the agricultural and food security sector
- The two leaders also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual concern
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DMCC digitises gold trading through tokenisation of Comtech gold bullion
DMCC Tradeflow is an online platform for registering the ownership of commodities stored in UAE facilities.
- DMCC Tradeflow is an online platform for registering the ownership of commodities stored in UAE facilities
- The partnership with Comtech Gold adds to Tradeflow’s list of Shariah compliant products, given that the tokens are backed by physical assets
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UAE approves law to link up renewable energy units with electrical grid
Abu Dhabi, UAE— The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the approval of the federal law regulating the...
- The new law aims to enable the production of electricity from renewable sources and achieve the UAE's objectives in terms of diversifying renewable energy sources
- The UAE has made large investments over the last several years to develop renewable sources of energy
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Saudi delegation takes part in Riyadh Expo 2030 symposium in Paris
PARIS, FRANCE - A high-level Saudi delegation attended the Riyadh Expo 2030 Symposium, on the outskirts here, hosted by the...
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BCCI yet to hear officially about Saudi interest for stakes in IPL
NEW DELHI, INDIA - Recent reports of Saudi Arabia expressing an interest in buying a stake in the Indian Premier League...
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Emaar 9M net profit $1.1bn
This is due to the successful launches of new projects.
- Emaar Development’s property sales increased by 25 percent, reaching US$7.9 billion in the first nine months of 2023.
- In the first nine months of 2023 (January to September), Emaar Development reported an EBITDA of US$1.2 billion.
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Al Ansari 9M profit US$105m
The operating income of the group rose to US$234 million.
- Al Ansari received shareholders’ approval for the proposed interim dividend payment of $81 million.
- The second payment of the dividend of an equivalent amount will be disbursed in April 2024.
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Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index falls 11.2% in September
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) fell by 11.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in...
- The IPI measures the relative change and reflects the production quantities of materials and goods.
- Data issued by the General Authority for Statistics showed that Saudi IPI fell to 122.99 points in September.