AI robots pluck weeds in California fields, make up for shortage of laborers
Los Banos, United States -- Oblivious to the punishing midday heat, a wheeled robot powered by the sun and infused...Technology Business
Eight-country coalition aims to tax luxury air travel
Seville, Spain -- Countries including France, Kenya, Barbados and Spain on Monday launched a coalition to push for taxes on...Business Geostrategy Climate Change
DP World and IRENA sign agreement to cut emissions in maritime sector
Dubai, UAE--DP World and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the use of...DP World chairman said that cooperation agreement will enable both the sides drive meaningful change and set new standards for a greener future
IRENA director general said that the partnership is a ground-breaking step towards accelerating innovative renewables-based energy solutions
Qatar’s North Field expansion fuels optimistic outlook
"Looking ahead, our focus is on the North Field Expansion and sustainability projects. We are collaborating with our contractors to...QatarEnergy's North Field Expansion Project to increase LNG production from 77 to 126 million tons per year.
A 27-years partnership agreement has been signed with Sinopec for North Field South (NFS) expansion.
Infracorp logs $29.8m profit
The company specializes in social infrastructure.Infracorp is currently restructuring its industrial portfolio to support its expansion in developing vital industrial infrastructure in Bahrain
The company is expanding its investment portfolio in the hospitality sector and attracting several international names, including ROKA and Avli by tashas
AD Ports Group expands operations in Kazakhstan with two new oil tankers
Abu Dhabi, UAE--AD Ports Group in collaboration with KazMorTransFlot (KMTF) has announced the acquisition and commencement of operations of two...The acquisition of two vessels represent a combined investment of US$35 million, and are specifically tailored for the Caspian Sea's shallow draft
The new investment by AD Ports Group and KazMorTransFlot brings the total number of oil tankers operating under the KMTF agreement to five
Bank of Sharjah joint lead manager for $350m Ittihad sukuk
SHARJAH, UAE - Bank of Sharjah announced its selection as joint lead manager and bookrunner in the debut US$350 million...The Sukuk issuance was 1.7 times oversubscribed, with the orderbook reaching approximately US$600 million.
“This demonstrates Ittihad’s solid business fundamentals and confirms its strong credit appetite,” CEO of Bank of Sharjah said.
SEVEN to build $347m entertainment destination in Saudi Arabia’s Aseer
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a PIF subsidiary, has announced the fifth entertainment destination in the Kingdom,...Designed by Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm, the architecture was inspired by the ancient stone buildings of the area to highlight the identity of Aseer.
SEVEN, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has appointed Modern Building Leaders to undertake the construction works.
ADDED launches program to improve SMEs’ access to financial services
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched a program to improve the access...The program was launched in partnership with the Emirates Classification Society “Tasneef” and support of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), and leading banks.
Small and Medium Enterprises are one of the vital sectors in Abu Dhabi’s economy, accounting for 98 percent of businesses.
International migration flows to OECD countries at record highs in 2022
Paris, UAE -- Permanent migration to OECD countries reached 6.1 million in 2022, a 26 percent increase compared with 2021,...Fifteen 15 out of the 38 OECD countries registered in 2022 their highest levels of permanent migration over the past 15 years.
Over two million new asylum applications were lodged in OECD countries in 2022, well above the previous record of 1.7 million in 2015.
China begins probe into indebted asset management firm
Zhongzhi Enterprise Group managed assets worth more than one trillion yuan ($141 billion), according to investment bank Nomura. But the...Police in Beijing, where the group is headquartered, said late Saturday they had opened an investigation into unspecified "alleged offences"
Zhongzhi declared itself insolvent on Wednesday with its arrears estimated at nearly $66 billion, according to a letter to investors cited by local media
Conflict hits regional gas supply and infrastructure
The Israel-Hamas conflict has halted gas production at the Tamar plant, significantly impacting the region's infrastructure and disrupting Israel's gas...The Israel-Hamas conflict has halted gas production at the Tamar plant, significantly impacting the region's infrastructure and disrupting Israel's gas exports.
The conflict poses risks to the regional energy sector, potentially affecting Egypt's gas supply and oil and gas prices due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
