- Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) joined AFAQ Payments System, which is operated by the Gulf...
Along with the CBUAE, Barclays Bank joined the AFAQ system, becoming the first financial institution operating in the UAE to achieve this step and begin using the system’s services
To date, the Central Bank of Bahrain, the Saudi Central Bank, and the Central Bank of Kuwait have joined "AFAQ", in addition to a number of commercial banks from these countries
- DUBAI, UAE - The outlook for 2024 remains “highly uncertain and generally pessimistic,” UNCTAD says in the Global Trade Update,...
Other elements affecting trade include lower demand in developed countries, less trade in East Asia and an uptick in trade-restrictive measures.
The elements also include an uptick in trade-restrictive measures and lengthening supply chains, particularly between China and the US.
- Gas & Oil is one of the largest retail and storage firms in Pakistan.
This is Aramco's first entry into the Pakistani fuels retail market, advancing the company’s strategy to strengthen its downstream value chain internationally, the company said.
This transaction would enable Aramco to secure additional outlets for its refined products and further provide new market opportunities for Valvoline-branded lubricants
- The dividend of $1.27 billion is payable on Mar 4, 2024.
SABIC has announced full-year dividend of SAR 10.2 billion or 34 percent (SAR 3.4 a share) of its current capital of SAR 30 billion.
The company had posted a net loss of SAR 1.04 billion ($277 million) in the first nine months of 2023, against a net profit of SAR 16.24 billion a year earlier.
- The IPO witnesses demand of over AED 265bn ($72.15bn).
The offering will generate gross proceeds of AED 3.62 billion for the company. On listing, the company’s market capitalization is expected to reach AED 36.2 billion.
Listing and trading commencement of PureHealth’s shares on ADX are expected to take place on 20 December 2023.
- Jordan's culture ministry, Gharaibeh's organization is working to add the trees to the UNESCO Intangible World Heritage List, hoping this...
Jordan has 11 million olive trees in groves that make up 20 percent of all cultivated land in the country
They produce 50,000 tons of olives and 25,000 tons of olive oil annually, contributing $169 million to the economy
- Abu Dhabi, UAE--The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority signed a service level agreement to...
The agreement between the two entities is designed to enhance service and improve overall customer experience for Emiratis
It will simplify the method used for accessing investor data on ADX, benefiting from Abu Dhabi Housing programs with increased efficiency
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The number of visitors to Riyadh Season has surged to over 9 million, indicating a significant...
Riyadh Season, marked by the slogan "Big Time," completed the spectrum of entertainment choices with top-tier events and festivals across various zones
Boulevard City zone emerged as a site filled with entertainment options, along with Boulevard World which features a variety of international cultures





















