Microsoft cutting more jobs from its gaming unit amid industry layoffs
San Francisco, United States- Microsoft is cutting about 650 more positions from its gaming unit as it continues to tighten its...Business
2024 Crypto Crime Update Part 2: China-based cybercrime networks on the rise
In part 1 of our mid-year crime update, we discussed trends related to ransomware and stolen funds. While aggregate illicit...Business
Saudi Metrology Organization, Enterprise Singapore ink MoU on standardization
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and Enterprise Singapore signed an MoU here, focusing...The pact encompasses cooperation and the exchange of best practices and experiences in metrology, calibration and safety of consumer products.
The MoU includes provisions for training, capacity building and collaboration in the development of infrastructure for standards and quality.
Turkey’s Atis Yapi opens Dubai office
This is the real estate giant's first office in the UAE.This follows signing of agreements and MoUs worth $50.7 billion between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in July.
Atış Yapı said it is set to develop a modern and competitive portfolio of residential and commercial projects in the UAE.
FAB net profit up $3.4bn in 9M 2023
The bank reported total revenue of $5.6 billion.The bank reported total revenue of $5.6 billion, marking a 38% year-on-year growth
The return on tangible equity improved to 18.3%, with Group CET1 reaching 14.2% as of September 2023
Saudi Arabia’s economy to grow 3.2% from 2023-2026: Moody’s
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to grow by 3.2 percent on average between 2023 and 2026,...The National Debt Management Center quoted the agency's forecasts that the non-oil sector will be strong in the coming year.
The Saudi government, according to Moody's, is making progress in implementing its comprehensive reform program.
ACWA Power signs deals
It entered into seven solar, hydrogen agreements in China.It signed the agreements, in solar energy, green hydrogen and water desalination, with Chinese firms during the third Belt and Road Forum held in Beijing
Chairman of ACWA Power said the agreements further advance the company's common interest of developing projects that support positive climate ambitions.
Nokia to slash 14,000 jobs
It took the decision after posting a drop in Q3 profits.The company, according to its CEO, saw saw an increased impact in Q3 on business from the macroeconomic challenges
Its savings program is expected to reduce the firm's employees to 72,000, reducing costs by up to $1.14 billion by 2026
Netflix subscriber base swells with ads and password crackdown
Netflix shares leapt more than 12 percent to $43.31 in after-market trades on the Nasdaq exchange. The streaming service said...The leading streaming service said it is increasing the price of its basic plan in the United States to $11.99 monthly and its premium plan to $22.99
Netflix reported a profit of $1.68 billion on revenue of $8.5 billion in the quarter, beating market expectations with its earnings figures
Markets in retreat on growing fears of Middle East war
With Benjamin Netanyahu building up a huge force ahead of an expected land incursion into Gaza, Iran has warned of...The prospect of an all-out war pushed oil prices up Wednesday, though Washington's decision to suspend some sanctions on Venezuelan output tempered the gains
Risk aversion among traders was increased by concerns the Federal Reserve would hike interest rates again, or at least keep them elevated for an extended period
Bahrain EDB attracts $295m in IT sector as part of total investments worth $1.4bn
Manama, Bahrain--Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has attracted $295 million in direct investments within the Information and Communications Technology...The direct investments from 14 local and international projects for the ICT sector are expected to generate over 1,600 jobs within three years
A top EDB executive said the growth of the ICT sector is a priority for Bahrain and remains a contributor to the diversification of the national economy
Saudi Arabia offers to fund Iraq’s largest housing project
Baghdad, Iraq - Saudi banks have offered to fund Iraq's largest housing project, which was previously stalled by South Korea's...Some Saudi banks have expressed their interest in contributing funds, along with several Iraqi banks and foreign investment companies
The Bismaya project had already seen the construction of approximately 30,000 out of the planned 100,000 houses near the capital Baghdad
