As ‘news deserts’ spread, US journalism fights on
Baltimore, United States - Baltimore Banner reporter Matti Gellman is first to leap in with questions during a recent press appearance...Business
Special economic zones are a new craze in Middle East
Vast swathes of land across the desert region are seeing the sprouting of new special zones to entice big business...Business Economy
Saudi industrial construction potential game-changer
The Kingdom is gearing up for a massive investment in industrial and mega projects, with plans to allocate $180 billion...The Kingdom is gearing up for a massive investment in industrial and mega projects, with plans to allocate $180 billion annually from 2025 to 2028, says a latest report.
With projects like the high-tech NEOM city in the pipeline, the Kingdom is set on diversifying its economy and establishing itself as a leading tourist destination.
Markets up, oil down as investors eye Middle East situation
Oil slid but most world stock markets rose in anticipation of a raft of strong US corporate earnings, even as...Oil prices drifted down around two percent not least on concerns over where the conflict in the crude-rich Middle East is headed.
Traders were on a welter of third-quarter earnings, with Microsoft and Alphabet among those due to unload after market close.
RCU inks pact with Artefact, Dassault Systèmes for AI, digital solutions
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has reinforced its commitment to technology innovation and cutting-edge digital...The pacts are focused on the seamless integration of the latest and emerging digital products within AlUla's maturing technology eco-system.
The agreement will cover pivotal areas of development, from AI consulting and transformation to establishing a dedicated school of data & AI.
NHC, NAVER Cloud ink pact
The pact aims at establishing advanced digital solutions.The agreement aims to boost cooperation, achieve common goals, exchange experience in the application of the innovative solutions.
The pact will help achieve the strategic visions of the municipal and housing sectors by adopting the best technologies for a sustainable future.
General Motors Q3 profit surge
Revenues rose five percent to $44.1 billion, the company said.The big US automaker reported third-quarter profits of $3.1 billion, down seven percent from the year-ago period but better than analyst estimates
GM notched higher vehicle sales in the United States amid still-strong pricing trends for popular truck and sport utility vehicles
Stora Enso posts loss again
Stora Enso registered a loss of $272m euros in Q2 2023.The Finland-based company said it lost 34 million euros in the third quarter, down from the 367-million-euro net profit during the July to September period last year
After experiencing sales growth in 2021 and 2022, Stora Enso saw sales tumble by 28 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, to 2.1 billion euros
DEWA okays H1 dividend of $843m
The company had reported a net profit of $540 million for Q2.The Board of Directors of DEWA authorized the payment of H1 2023 dividend on 10th August 2023.
On 26th October 2023, the dividend will be paid to all shareholders via Dubai CSD.
Saudi Electricity Company signs $3 billion financing agreement
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) announced today signing a $3 billion (SAR 11.25 billion) international syndicated...The financing agreement has a tenure of five years and requires no guarantees from the SEC.
Participating banks include Dubai Islamic Bank, Kuwait Finance House, Mashreq Bank and Saudi National Bank.
Aramco, ENOWA ink pact
The firms will jointly establish an e-fuel demonstration plant.The e-fuel technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by over 70 percent on a complete life cycle basis.
The integrated facility will generate 12 tons of synthetic methanol per day from green hydrogen and CO2, using proprietary technologies.
Saudi exports, services grow by 135% in Q2: Economy Minister at FII7
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal F Alibrahim said Tuesday the Kingdom saw a...Speaking at the seventh Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, Alibrahim said Saudi Arabia is seeing a diverse range of sectors fueling non-oil activity growth.
He said the Kingdom provided one of the most investment-friendly environments in the form of cost-effective and clean energy, legislations and manpower.
