Qatar and Egypt discuss ways to boost economic, trade ties
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar and Egypt are looking to boost trade and economic ties between the two countries, besides exploring ways...Business
Iran agricultural, food exports hit US$4.8bn in 10 months
TEHRAN, IRAN – The country has exported more than 6.7 million tons of agricultural and food products worth US$4.8 billion...Business Economy Geostrategy
Elon Musk intends to bring satellite internet to Iran
Musk had initially announced that the Starlink satellite internet service had been made available on every continent "including Antarctica" with...Iranian-born science journalist Erfan Kasraie had said on Twitter that bringing the service to Iran could be a "real game changer for the future" of the country
Launched at the end of 2020, Starlink offers high-speed broadband service to customers in areas poorly served by fixed and mobile terrestrial networks
Al Sagr, Gulf Union may merge
The two insurance firms will have discussions on the merger.After the proposed merger is completed, Gulf Union Alahlia will issue new shares to Al Sagr Insurance shareholders in exchange for all issued shares of Al Sagr
After the two will have conducted all necessary due diligence, Gulf Union Alahlia and Al Sagr will determine the share-for-share exchange ratio
Abu Dhabi leads GCC in integrated waste management
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre, aka Tadweer, processed more than 1,860,000 tons of waste, including 88,382 tons of medical and...Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre, aka Tadweer, processed more than 1,860,000 tons of waste, including 88,382 tons of medical and hazardous waste during the first half of 2022
During the first half of 2022, Tadweer successfully diverted 34% of all waste in Abu Dhabi away from landfills, and diverted 50% of waste resulting from demolition and construction
QIB partners with Loop
They will promote eco-friendly alternative to personal cars.The agreement is in line with QIB’s sustainability principles for urban mobility and encourages the public to reduce carbon footprint to mitigate the effects of climate change
Loop Mobility is a start-up transforming operations with a revolutionary e-scooter model and supporting national efforts towards building a more sustainable future
Innovations keep manufacturers going in Middle East
More organizations in the region are trying to turn their current challenges into advantages through innovations and by improving skills...More organizations in the region are trying to turn their current challenges into advantages through innovations and by improving skills to collaborate with suppliers and allies
Manufacturers who recognize and harness the sector's challenges and trends will be better positioned to capitalize on new opportunities
Sports sector contributes US$2.45bn to Dubai economy
The sports sector has contributed some $2.45 billion to the Dubai economy in 2021, representing 2.3 percent of the emirate's...The DSC chairman said the government’s support for the industry is a key priority in Dubai’s drive to become the best city in the world to live and work in
The council’s latest strategy focuses on sports clubs, sporting infrastructure, esports, sports tourism, and sports technology
UAE says global pacts can help face labor related challenges
The UAE highlighted the significance of complying with international work standards and developing partnerships that empower countries to overcome the...The UAE said that it is important to guarantee the rights of employers and employees.
Global cooperation would help in reducing inequality and discrimination that employees may be exposed to.
German chancellor to visit Saudi seeking energy support
Scholz, whose two-day trip next weekend will also take him to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, becomes the latest...On Sunday, Scholz will meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and in the afternoon will hold talks with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck already visited Qatar and the UAE in March in an effort to find alternatives to Russian gas,
Switzerland to buy 36 US F-35 stealth fighter jets for $6.2 billion
Switzerland signed a controversial contract on Monday to buy 36 US F-35 stealth fighter jets at a cost of more...Switzerland joins a growing number of European countries which have opted for the stealth multi-role combat aircraft, including Belgium, Britain, Denmark, Finland.
Swiss voters had narrowly approved in September 2020 spending 6 billion Swiss francs to replace the country's fleet of ageing fighter jets
Record volume handled by Saudi ports in eight months: Mawani
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) handled record tons of volume at the Kingdom's various ports from Jan-Aug this year....Against the 187 million tons during the Jan-Aug period in 2021, Mawani said Saudi ports handled more than 212 million tons this year, an increase of 13.59 percent.
Saudi ports, which handle 90 percent of the Kingdom’s exports and 70 percent of its imports, received 538,265 cars between January and August,
