Boeing lifts wage hike to 30%
The 30% general wage hike improves upon the 25% in the earlier offer.Business
Apple in talks to invest in OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT: report
Washington, United States - iPhone juggernaut Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and the biggest...Business
Saudi Fund signs US$77m agreement to set up solar power plant in Belize
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia has signed a $77 million loan agreement with Belize to set up a solar power...The agreement was signed by the CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, and the Prime Minister of Belize, John Antonio Briceño
The agreement aims to build a 60-megawatt solar power plant, complete with the supply and equipment of solar panels, to reduce emissions in the energy sector
Oman annual inflation inches up to 0.69 percent in June
Muscat, Oman--Oman annual inflation rate reached 0.69 percent by the end of June 2023, according to the monthly consumer price...Inflation was fueled by the increase in most of the main groups making up the consumer price index and the prices of the food and non-alcoholic beverages
The prices of oils and fats rose by 4. 81%, fruits by 4.3%, other foodstuffs by 3.91%, bread and cereals by 2.34%, and non-alcoholic beverages by 0.67%
UAE supplies 25.63 million barrels of crude oil to Japan in June
Tokyo, Japan--Japan's crude oil imports from the United Arab Emirates amounted to 25.63 million barrels in June 2023, or 37.4...In the month of June, Japan's crude oil imports touched 68.5 million barrels, of which 66.7 million were provided by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other countries
At least 41.4 percent of total imports in June came from Saudi Arabia, making the kingdom and the UAE the top oil providers of more than three-quarters of Japan's needs
MENA region rides the wave of digital transformation
With an estimated IT spending of $175.5 billion in 2023, the region is embracing digital solutions, leveraging advanced technologies, and...With an estimated IT spending of $175.5 billion in 2023, the region is embracing digital solutions, leveraging advanced technologies, and investing in flagship projects
Complete digital transformation requires careful planning, collaboration, and a focus on culture and mindset, positioning the region as a leader in the digital age, say experts
UAE to mobilize global tech, space sectors for climate action ahead of COP28
ABU DHABI, UAE - Key UAE government entities have partnered to boost coordination between advanced technology and space sectors.The collaboration...The collaboration aims to further contribute to COP28’s inclusive ecosystem, bringing together major technology companies, global institutions.
It will encourage companies to use the UAE as a base for producing new technologies that can help drive sustainable industrial development.
CEPA signed with UAE is a special achievement: Indian minister
New Delhi, India--The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed with the UAE and operationalized last year is a “special achievement...The Indian minister was responding to a question by a member of parliament about whether "there are some special achievements of India's foreign policy"
He added that there is a greater integration of the Indian economy with regional and global economies, contributing to a deeper and extensive trade partnerships
‘Barbie’ set to screen in UAE theaters on August 10
Dubai, UAE - The highly anticipated 'Barbie' movie is all set to grace the big screens in the UAE on...Local theaters, including VOX Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, and Roxy Cinemas, have already opened pre-orders for eager viewers
The UAE, consistent with its practice along with other GCC countries, ensures that movies adhere to strict cultural norms before granting screening rights
Bahrain pledges to protect consumer rights in e-commerce sector
Manama, Bahrain-- Looking to develop the e-commerce sector in the kingdom, Bahrain's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has published a...The ministry is monitoring e-commerce platforms and commercial activities in order to ensure that consumer interests are protected
The survey is designed to boost communication with consumers, receive complaints and observations, and develop policies and laws accordingly
Oil prices surge for 6th straight week as global supplies tighten
Dubai, UAE--Oil prices soared more than a dollar a barrel on Friday to record a sixth consecutive week of gains,...UBS said, with the production cut extended, there can be a market deficit of more than 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in September
On Wednesday the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the country's crude oil inventory declined by a record 17m barrels
ADNOC Distribution profit rises 2%
The Company’s non-fuel retail business rose by over 12%.The company's growth in total fuel volumes in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, witnessed a 9% rise in H1 2023 compared to H1 2022
The Company’s non-fuel retail business rose by more than 12% year-on-year primarily driven by a 14% increase in transactions
