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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

MENA Brief: Key Geopolitical, Defence, and Innovation Updates – June 11, 2025

Regional tensions, high-stakes defence deals, and new innovation-led collaborations defined the Middle East and North Africa landscape on Wednesday. Here’s...

Analysis

IMF upgrades Saudi real GDP growth forecast to 6% in 2025, up from

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upwards its forecast for Saudi Arabia's economic growth to...

Economy
Business

FIFA World Cup: Coca-Cola Middle East launches locally produced 100% rPET bottles

350ml Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta bottles, plus 500ml Arwa water bottles, will be available to consumers.
  • 350ml Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta bottles, plus 500ml Arwa water bottles, will be available to consumers
  • The Coca-Cola Company has has been an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup since 1978
Business

AD Ports Group and Transmar launch new Pakistan Service

The new container shipping service links Karachi with the region’s major ports within UAE, KSA, Egypt, Jordan, Sudan and Djibouti.
  • The new container shipping service links Karachi with the region’s major ports within UAE, KSA, Egypt, Jordan, Sudan and Djibouti
  • The new route will contribute to AD Ports Group’s strategic objectives of increasing regional and global connectivity
Arts & Culture

Sheikh Zayed Festival to air World Cup matches for fans

Abu Dhabi, UAE— The Sheikh Zayed Festival will provide a number of screens for the regular airing of the FIFA...
  • According to the Higher Committee organizing the festival, the screens will be set up throughout different areas from the 20th November to 18th December 2022
  • Fans can enjoy an exciting array of events, before and after games that include concerts, entertainment, heritage and cultural shows
Economy

China’s natural gas output up 12.3% in October

The country produced 18.5 billion cubic metres of natural gas in October, up 12.3 percent from a year ago.
  • The country produced 18.5 billion cubic metres of natural gas in October, up 12.3 percent from a year ago
  • In the first 10 months of this year, China's natural gas output rose 6 percent YoY to 178.5 billion cubic metres
Economy

Qatar’s IPI increases by 4.9 percent in September

Doha, Qatar— The Industrial Production Index (IPI) of Qatar has increased by 4.9 percent in September of 2022 when compared...
  • The mining sector index showed a decrease by 2.8% compared to the previous month (August 2022)
  • The index of the manufacturing sector showed a decrease by 5.3% compared to the previous month (August 2022)
Arts & Culture

Qatar’s excellence in organizing the World Cup refutes all allegations, says IPU head Duarte Pacheco

“Qatar has done everything in the best way, I don't understand some critics, because we didn't find these kind of...
  • Qatar has prepared an integrated infrastructure for the FIFA World Cup, says Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco
  • Pacheco also praises the labor reforms implemented by the State of Qatar to protect the rights of workers
Arts & Culture

Qatar calls for ‘civilized communication’ as FIFA World Cup opens with fervor; host nation loses first match

Fireworks, cultural performances add to the grand opening ceremony attended by regional leaders, heads of delegations and sports panels and...
  • Fireworks, cultural performances added to the grand opening ceremony attended by regional leaders, heads of delegations and sports committees and federations, dipomats and fans
  • Qatar becomes the first home team to lose its opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruises to a 2-0 victory over the host
Economy

Abu Dhabi launches smart manufacturing index

ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched the 'Abu Dhabi Smart Manufacturing Index',...
  • The Index empowers manufacturers with the necessary knowledge and training to initiate an Industry 4.0 transformation journey.
  • It breaks down sophisticated concepts into six building blocks to provide a clear and easy-to-follow roadmap.
Business

Mawani announces new freight service at King Abdulaziz Port

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Ports (Mawani) Sunday announced a new freight service, at the King Abdulaziz Port...
  • The service connects King Abdulaziz Port with six major regional and international ports.
  • This coincides with the launch of the added EJBS service from the Emirates Shipping line.
Business

Sales of Al Rahmaniyah Commercial Lands begins

SHARJAH, UAE - ASAS Real Estate Company, the real estate arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), announced the launch of...
  • The project follows increasing demand for the company's latest real estate projects.
  • The project benefits from close proximity to Emirates Road, Sharjah Airport and Sharjah University City.

MENA Brief: Key Geopolitical, Defence, and Innovation Updates – June 11, 2025

Regional tensions, high-stakes defence deals, and new innovation-led collaborations defined the Middle East and North Africa landscape on Wednesday. Here’s...
Analysis

Company News

Incubeta buys Bruce Clay

Vodafone signs deal with Whisbi

ENOC to open 10 new eLink stations

Tecom lists 12.5% shares on DFM

Nana ties up with Google Cloud

Latest News

Jordan takes steps to raise position in Global Food Security Index, says minister

AMMAN, JORDAN - Agriculture Minister Khaled Al-Hneifat said the ministry has been working hard over the past year to create...
Geostrategy

Najran extends MoU with Ayan for Commerce & Industry

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's Najran Cement Company has announced the extension of its non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU)...
Economy

Iranian warship enters Red Sea, reports media

TEHRAN, IRAN - Iran's Alborz warship has entered the Red Sea through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, Tasnim news agency reported...
Geostrategy
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Sheikh Hamdan issues resolution regulating single-use products in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE -  Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive...
  • The aim of the resolution is to protect the environment, encourage people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
  • The move also aims to encourage the private sector to promote the use of recycled products.
Business

45 percent of Saudi employees work over 40 hours per week

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Nearly 45.8 percent of employees in Saudi Arabia work more than 40 hours per week and...
  • Figures also show that 46.6 percent of employees have received training on health and safety procedures, and 48.7 percent have health and safety departments in their workplace.
  • Data also shows that 7.8 percent of employees deal directly or indirectly with chemicals, medical waste, radioactive materials or toxic gases.
Geostrategy

Egypt leads Arab world in population with 113m citizens

DUBAI, UAE – Egypt stands as the most populous Arab country with 113 million people, marking it the 14th largest...
  • Iran and Turkey, with populations of 89 million and 86 million respectively, demonstrate substantial numbers in the Middle East region.
  • The data, highlighting population sizes of various countries worldwide, pointed out that the global population has reached 8.082 billion.