Tehran, Baghdad to launch maritime passenger transport line
TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran and Iraq will launch the first maritime passenger transport line within the next two months, an...Business Geostrategy Tourism
Aldar ties up with Yellow Door Energy
They will supply solar power to 45 properties in the UAE.As part of Aldar's Net Zero Plan, the switch to solar power will prioritise on-site clean energy generation
Starting in 2024, the transition to solar will reduce 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in its first year
UAE, South Korea look to deepen collaboration in water sector
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE and South Korea Korea are looking to boost ties in the water sector and in this...The joint committee will seek to ramp up bilateral cooperation in the water sector, taking into account global changes and serving the best interest of both nations.
The Korean delegation was also apprised of the Water Security Strategy 2036 that aims to reduce the loss in the water network, decrease total demand for water resources by 21%
UAE, Oman, Qatar seen as top 2024 property investment destinations
Dubai, UAE – Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, have secured top positions for residential property investment...Dubai has long been the main attraction for overseas property investors, renowned for its luxurious real estate offerings
The trend underlines the region's appeal as a reliable investment haven, especially amid cooling property markets in Europe and North America
US forms coalition to combat Houthi attacks in Red Sea
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement that countries seeking to defend "the foundational principle of freedom of...Austin said the security coalition will ensure freedom of navigation for all countries
Houthi attacks have forced insurance companies to increase premiums on ships
Kings Aluminium starts building US$204m facility in KEZAD
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Kings Aluminium Industries has begun constructing a state-of-the-art aluminium manufacturing and recycling facility in Khalifa Economic Zones...The aluminium factory spread across 100,000 square metres of land leased from KEZAD Group will source its raw material from Emirates Global Aluminium
The facility will localise the manufacturing, utilise local raw materials, enhance environmental as well as sustainability aspects in the production process
Navigating the rising tide of cyber threats in GCC
"Critical infrastructure organizations are distinct from other enterprises; their downfall could bring entire sectors of the economy down with them....Rising cyber threats in the UAE and GCC are alarmingly high, with over 50,000 daily attacks causing significant financial and societal impacts.
High-profile attacks in the region have included notable incidents such as Aramco's ICS breach and multiple attacks on UAE's infrastructure.
Oil prices rise following Red Sea attacks
Oil prices shot up three percent as more companies suspended shipping through the Red Sea following attacks on vessels by...Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said on Monday that they had attacked two "Israeli-linked" vessels in the Red Sea..
Ships must travel through the Red Sea to use the Suez Canal, a key transit route for cargo and oil..
UAE issues federal decree on regulating electronic, digital media
ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE Government has issued a federal decree which aims to regulate and organize media in...The decree aims to promote the UAE as a global media hub and establish an enabling environment for the growth and prosperity of the sector.
The provisions of the decree apply to individuals, organizations, media outlets, and free zones dedicated to the media in the UAE.
AviLease, SDH Wings Sign MoU
The MoU will expand SDH Wings' portfolio of aircraft.AviLease acquired a 10 percent share of SDH Wings as part of the recently completed acquisition of the aircraft leasing platform of Standard Chartered.
AviLease and SDH Wings have already identified the first five new technology narrowbody aircraft from AviLease’s owned portfolio that are now under LOI.
Japan’s Nippon to acquire US Steel
Nippon Steel will also assume the US firm's debt.Nippon Steel will acquire US Steel in an all-cash deal at $55 per share, a 40 percent premium above its closing price on December 15
US Steel launched a strategic review in August after receiving several unsolicited offers for a partial or total takeover.
