Debt, trade barriers drag Asian economies in 2024, says World Bank report   Â
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Asian economies are not doing as well as they could and growth in the region is forecast...Business Economy Global
Omantel approves cash dividend
Net profit grew by 13.1 percent compared to 2022Company News Business Tech & Media
AD ports’ digital customs transactions increase by 37% in H1
Clearance of goods transactions increased by 35.8%.AD Customs reported a 20 percent growth in customs clearance request in free zones areas.
It also recorded a growth of 6 percent in customs declaration during the first six months of 2023.
Israeli PM Netanyahu urges Musk to fight anti-Semitism
During their conversation, Netanyahu said I hope you find within the confines of the First Amendment, the ability to stop...The conversation, which was broadcast on Musk's X platform, came as the Tesla tycoon is mired in row with the Anti-Defamation League
The main topic of the conversation between the Israeli Prime Minister and Elon Musk was the potential fallout from artificial intelligence
Elon Musk refutes reports of Tesla-Saudi Arabia talks
The WSJ's report, released on Monday, cited anonymous sources stating that while talks between Tesla and Saudi Arabia were in...In a post on platform X, Musk labeled the WSJ's article as "utterly false," although he refrained from providing further details on the matter
Musk's statement in August last year about this expansion led to widespread speculation regarding the locations of the upcoming facilities
Airports Council International sets up first office in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The Airports Council International (ACI) for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East has established its first office in...The office was inaugurated by the kingdom's Minister of Transport and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saleh Al-Jasser
He said that the opening also aligns with the strategy aimed at strengthening air connectivity with countries worldwide, reaching 250 international destinations
Instacart to raise US$600m in IPO
The US grocery delivery start up set IPO price at $30 per share.The price valued San Francisco-based Instacart at around $10 billion -- down from $39 billion in 2021
In the event of strong demand, the number of shares could climb to 25.3 million, raising $759 million for Instacart
Spire Technologies secures banking license from Central Bank of Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain--Spire Technologies has obtained licenses from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), authorizing it to operate as a fully...The banking fintech seeks to contribute to the growth of the digitally-led national financial ecosystem and widen its presence in the region
It intends to provide users with full agency over business cashflows, offering a rich user experience as well as faster, secure payments
UAE and Serbia hold discussions on signing of CEPA
In order to boost trade and investment flows and private-sector collaboration, the UAE and Serbia have begun talks on Comprehensive...The bilateral non-oil trade in H1 reached US$57.6 million, surpassing the total recorded for the whole of 2020
Until now, the UAE has successfully concluded CEPAs with India, Indonesia, Israel, Türkiye, Cambodia and Georgia
Abu Dhabi council review budget, sports development
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Sports Council discussed business developments and plans for developing the sports sector here, local...The board reviewed the general financial budget for 2024, which reflects the strong performance of the council and its impact on the sports sector
They also reviewed the strategic and operational performance report for the first half of 2023 and the performance indicators report
Real estate transactions in Ajman totaled US$408m in August
AJMAN, UAE – Real estate transactions in August achieved a growth of 61.5 percent compared to the same period in...The performance of the market and the exceptional figures recorded underscore the attractiveness of real estate investments in Ajman
This is basically due to the growing demand for properties of all categories, price ranges and a comfortable lifestyle.
$15m paid in compensation to passengers in 2021-22 in Saudi Arabia, says GACA
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said that national airlines in the Kingdom have issued...These compensations were given primarily to deal with issues such as delays, loss of luggage, flight cancellations.
GACA aims to ensure that passengers are well-informed about their rights and can easily obtain refunds as per the regulations.
