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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed an agreement to jointly develop critical minerals...
The agreement marks a significant step in the global endeavor to increase the supply of critical minerals
Critical minerals are vital in producing various technologies, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels
Government initiatives, such as the national e-commerce strategy and consumer protection regulations, are playing a key role in facilitating the...
Government initiatives, such as the national e-commerce strategy and consumer protection regulations, are playing a key role in facilitating the shift in consumers' choice
As part of Vision 2030, the Saudi government aims to raise e-commerce and modern commerce contribution to 80% of the retail sector, says Kearney & Mukatafa report
DOHA, QATAR- Thousands of cryptocurrency industry developers have left the United States because of its negative stance towards the sector,...
Regulators in the US have taken a tough line because of fears of money laundering and scams such as the FTX collapse.
Other countries had been "very constructive" over regulation and attracted "a huge amount of talent," said Smith, CEO of blockchain.com
Sharjah, UAE - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) organized the UAE-Sao Paulo Business Forum on Thursday, marking...
During the forum, the two sides discussed joint efforts and investment opportunities available in both cities.
The delegation comprised representatives from companies operating in agriculture, food, cosmetics, and furnishings sectors.
Paris, France - Qatar Sports Investments, the owners of French champions Paris Saint-Germain, are in negotiations over acquiring a stake in...
Qatar Sports Investments has owned the French club since 2011, transforming a struggling outfit into one of the most powerful in Europe.
QSI is hoping to acquire a "minority stake" in Sampdoria, the club from the Mediterranean port city of Genoa
DUBAI, UAE - First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE Sheikh...
Successful partnerships with leading industry players are a key enabler of Dubai’s digital transformation journey.
The initiative seeks to advance Dubai’s strategic objective of becoming one of the world’s top urban economies.
Muteb Alshathri, acting CEO PIF, told the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council in the kingdom that the Saudi-Iraqi Investment Company will invest...
Iraq's oil minister told the Council that Aramco will invest and develop the Akkas gas field in Anbar province, which could produce 400 mcfm per day.
The five companies announced last year will invest up to $24 billion in opportunities across various key sectors in each market.
ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Etihad Rail Company, the developer and operator of the...
The agreement builds upon the already strong relationship between the Ministry of Interior and Etihad Rail.
The two parties will for enhancing readiness to confront security risks and threats, improving security and safety measures.
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on Wednesday announced that the final offer price for the...
This implies a market capitalization of AED 14.9 billion ($4.05 billion) of ADNOC L&S at the time of admission.
ADNOC said the IPO witnessed overwhelming demand from UAE retail investors and professional investors, amounting to $125 billion.
Neom, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's futuristic city NEOM says it has outlined a clear path towards the at-scale production...
The NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) facility being built in Oxagon is set to be the world’s largest commercial-scale green hydrogen production facility in the world.
Once operational in 2026, it will produce 600 tons of green hydrogen per day, which will be available for global export, saving as much as 5 million tons of CO2 emissions.