Over 300 keynotes, panels, main sessions at 1 Billion Followers Summit’s third edition
Dubai, UAE - The third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to...Business
Hackers stole US$2.2bn in crypto through 2024, Chainalysis Research
Crypto hackers stole US$2.2bn worth of crypto. This amount was a 21 percent yoy increase, the fourth consecutive year they...Business
Dubai Land Department calls for engaging accredited valuation offices
DUBAI, UAE – The Dubai Land Department (DLD) is committed to providing property owners with easily accessible resources to reinforce...The list of accredited valuation offices is available on DLD’s official website and the Dubai REST app.
This will help ensure a fair and transparent approach concerning real estate assets and liabilities.
Burgan Bank Sells 52% stake
The stake in its Turkish subsidiary BBT was sold to Rawabi Holding.While the sale represents a majority ownership transfer, Burgan Bank will retain operational control over BBT.
The move is strategically poised to fortify the bank's capital structure and shield against the impact of fluctuating Turkish lira exchange rate.
EVIQ to set up infra for EVs in KSA
PIF, SEC JV's brand name for EV infrastructure is EVIQ.EVIQ will support electric vehicle adoption in Saudi Arabia by building best-in-class infrastructure and creating a nationwide network of fast-charging hubs.
This will help enable and encourage the use of electric vehicles across Saudi Arabia, in line with the sustainability goals of the Kingdom.
Turkey halts joint-energy projects with Israel over Gaza war
Dubai, UAE-- Turkey has suspended joint-energy projects with Israel over the latter's invasion and bombardment of the Gaza Strip, according...The Turkish energy minister said that it would be "inappropriate" to talk about the implementation of projects with Israel under such conditions
Israel has blocked access to water, food, and electricity in Gaza, plunging the coastal area into a humanitarian crisis as the death toll crosses 11,000
Saudi Arabia boosts ‘investment relations’ with African countries
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment has held a number of roundtable meetings with several African countries on...Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding with Mauritania to encourage investment flows between the two countries
The kingdom also took steps to enhance economic ties with Chad and Somalia, enabling the private sector to benefit from opportunities
UAE exhorts UNESCO members to join COP28 ‘climate efforts’
Paris, France-- The UAE has made a fervent appeal to members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...The minister made the remarks at the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO General Policy Debate, held in the UNESCO headquarters in Paris
He underscored the UAE's efforts in the field of environmental sustainability and its keenness to enable learners and equip them for the “digital age we live in”
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...The symposium serves as the final stop in the Kingdom's journey of its candidacy bid to host the World Expo in 2030.
The final voting process for the host country will take place during a secret ballot on November 28, 2023, at the 173rd General Assembly of the BIE,
ADNOC Drilling, Alpha Dhabi set up JV
The two companies will invest up to US$1.5 billion.ADNOC Drilling will own 51 percent of the JV with Alpha Dhabi holding 49 percent, bringing together a market-leading drilling and OFS expert.
This will further develop and scale up ADNOC Drilling’s integrated drilling and oilfield services (OFS) offering and enhance operational efficiencies.
Qatar records 17-percent jump in building permits issued in October
Doha, Qatar--Qatar's Planning and Statistics Authority has given out 769 building permits in various municipalities in the country during the...The jump was seen in the majority of municipalities: Umm Salal (105%), Al Khor (47%), Al Shamal (30%), Al Sheehaniya (22%), Al Thakhira (21%), Al Wakra (20%), Doha (3%)
Data on building permits and completion certificates holds special significance as an indicative measure of the performance of the construction and building sector
Saudi Arabia, South Africa sign protocol for import of cattle, sheep and goat meat
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development...The two sides signed the protocol on the sidelines of the Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference held in Riyadh
It looks to accredit the regulatory body in South Africa by the SFDA to export cattle, sheep and goat meat to the kingdom
