Ottawa approves RBC takeover of HSBC’s Canadian operations
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said RBC would be required to establish "a new integrated banking center" in Vancouver, eliminate...Business
Angola departure a blow for OPEC+ as cartel tensions rise
Despite slashing oil production for months on end and announcing new cuts in late November, the Organization of the Petroleum...Business Economy
Covid-19 fails to impact realty in UAE, Saudi Arabia
While the UAE has seen a record amount of real estate sales in the first six months of 2021, Saudi...Demand for villas increased in the UAE because of the pandemic outbreak and also due to low-interest rates.
The real estate sector contributed 14.2 percent of the Saudi GDP ranking third as the most contributing economic activity.
Philippines-UAE trade rose 32% in first 5 months of 2021
Total trade between the Philippines and UAE already crossed Dh1.3 billion from January to May 2021Total trade between the Philippines and UAE already crossed Dh1.3 billion from January to May 2021
With more than 190 countries converging in the Expo, the Philippines aims to showcase the very best of its culture, heritage, and technology
Sharjah’s Sewa delivers gas to Kalba, Khorfakkan
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) has completed the delivery of natural gas to 112 housing projects in the...Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has been implemented by Sewa's Natural Gas Office in the Eastern Region
Along with this gas project the Sewa unit has also completed the first phase of 22-m-long Al Haray area in the city of Khorfakkan
Dates conference attracts top global experts
Top global experts attended the second edition of the International Dates Conference held in Qassim as part of the annual...The two-day conference held several sessions with the participation of 45 speakers — experts and specialists in fields
It also discussed the international experiences in highlighting the role of the cooperative societies sector in marketing agricultural products
Bahrain Bourse forms Disciplinary Appeals Board
Members of the board will be appointed following a resolution from BHB’s board, and approved by the Central Bank of...The board shall be responsible for investigating appeals against disciplinary resolutions issued by related parties
This will be in compliance with Bahrain Bourse’s Business Rules and the CBB Volume 6 DRA module
Egypt’s economy capable of facing challenges: Sisi
The Egyptian president also said the country’s economy was better equipped to meet the aspirations of the Egyptian people.These statements come in the aftermath of Egypt’s non-oil exports increasing 22 percent in July, as compared to the same period last year
In fact, the International Monetary Fund has already predicted that the country’s GDP would grow 5.2 percent in the current fiscal
Iran to build 3GW renewable power plants
The move is a collaboration between Iran's Power Generation, Distribution, and Transmission Company, and the Iranian Fuel Conservation Company.There are currently 100,000 agricultural wells in the country that use diesel to pump water
The construction of renewable power plants would save huge amounts of fuel in addition to supporting the power grid
Qatar to host its own version of Geneva Motor Show
The organizers of the Qatar Geneva International Motor Show intend the event to take place every two years.The first edition of Qatar Geneva International Motor Show is planned for the autumn of 2022 or 2023
The final dates are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks, and the full concept will be revealed during GIMS 2022
Iraq to rid its power woes with solar energy
Iraq has signed a deal with China to build a set of solar power plants that would produce 2,000 MW...The first plant will have a capacity of 750 MW, and the country will add more plants until it hits the 2,000 MW target
Writing on a blog Iraq’s prime minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi said this was one of the first such projects in the country
SRMG taps Japanese firms
It has struck a content deal with Japanese publishing houses.The partnership will enable SRMG to establish official channels with Shogakukan, Shueisha, and Kadokawa
This will let it adapt and localize global content for Arab audiences