Oman, China bilateral trade grows by 8% to $15bn till May
The volume of bilateral trade between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China has increased 8% in...Business
Riyadh’s “Global Sports Tower” designs approved
Led by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the initiative's purpose is to elevate the...Business
Real estate exchange transforms Saudi market
The stock exchange offers indices, real estate services, and wealth management. It ensures supply-demand balance, and swift transactions, while delivering...MENA's first real estate stock exchange, launched recently in Saudi Arabia, plans to digitize 180 million documents while offering comprehensive financing services
New Saudi platform saw US$270 million transactions in first two days with 140,000 beneficiaries as real estate prices increased 0.8% in the second quarter of 2023
Turkish Airlines orders 10 A350 Airbus
The airline disclosed no financial details in a statement.Turkish Airlines now has 14 A350-900s and 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which is the European jet's main competitor in the long-range.
An A350-900 was worth 317.4 million euros ($343 million) in 2018, when the aircraft manufacturer's price catalogue was last released.
Israel and Bahrain agree to increase trade volume, boost tourism
"The foreign minister and I agreed that we should work together to increase the number of direct flights, the tourism,...Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen arrived in Bahrain on Sunday, accompanied by a business delegation of more than 30 companies.
Earlier on Monday, he met Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa and discussed "the importance of advancing a free trade agreement".
Mubadala, Petrobras sign MoU
The two parties will explore potential investment in a biofuel project.The biofuel project currently being developed by Mubadala Capital in the State of Bahia, Brazil.
The MoU builds on biorefinery project to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel derived from Macauba, a native Brazilian crop.
Qatar tourist arrivals surge on post-world cup momentum
Doha, Qatar -- More than 2.56 million people visited Qatar from January to August 25, which is more than the...This number surpasses the full-year arrivals in 2022 and marks a 157 percent increase over the same period last year.
Immediately after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar Tourism launched its 'Feel More in Qatar' global campaign.
Emirates NBD invests in Komgo
The equity investment was made by Emirates NBD's Innovation Fund.Emirates NBD's corporate venture capital arm will enable the Group to invest in tech start-ups and companies supporting its digital strategy.
Komgo has diverse customer base that includes more than 200 multinational corporations and global trade banks.
UAE creates federal authority for gaming, casino giants flock to country
Dubai, UAE - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a federal entity responsible for regulating gaming activities within the...Ras Al Khaimah, one of the UAE's seven emirates, is planning to open a Wynn Resort valued at around $3.9 billion, which will include a casino
The decision to allow gambling comes amid heightened economic competition in the Gulf, particularly with neighboring Saudi Arabia
Tesla, Chinese EV brands jostle for limelight at German fair
Chancellor Olaf Scholz will officially inaugurate the IAA mobility show, held in Germany every two years, on Tuesday. But Monday's...The industry-wide shift towards electric vehicles will be front and centre at this week's fair, with Chinese carmakers out in force as they eye the European market
US electric car pioneer Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, will return to the IAA for the first time since 2013 and is expected to unveil a revamped version of its mass-market Model 3
Italy’s Eni plans to invest $7.7 bn in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - Italian energy giant Eni has revealed plans to invest $7.7 billion in Egypt's energy sector over the...The company in collaboration with its partners, intends to channel these investments into various projects within the country
Eni is an integrated energy company that has presence in 69 countries around the world, including Algeria, Angola, Mexico, Indonesia and Italy
GCC Secretary General praises DCO role in digital transformation of Saudi economy
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi visited the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)...DCO plays an important role in e-development and helps in enabling countries to keep pace with the rapid growth of the digital economy.
The GCC Secretary General stressed on the importance of digital cooperation between the regional organization and the DCO.
