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ABU DHABI, UAE – World trade ministers were locked in disagreement Thursday on fisheries subsidies, agriculture and digital customs duties as...

Iraq's State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) has said it approached France about the possibility of Iraq's supplying the...
About 60 percent of Russia's exports of crude oil go to the European continent, but in the shadow of Ukraine war, it will need new suppliers.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi recently visited gas powerhouse Algeria as Rome steps up efforts to reduce its heavy reliance on Russian energy imports.
The Dubai Building Permit Development Committee has completed the unified electronic platform for building permits, which includes building permit services...
The platform is set to provide distinguished services to consultancy offices and contracting companies, according to a statement.
The window includes building licensing services of Dubai Municipality and Dubai Development Authority among others.
A new classification system for companies in the private sector came into force on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of...
The new system depends on the extent of companies’ compliance with the law and Wage Protection System and workers’ rights protection
The classification offers incentives to companies that commit to the prescribed laws and policies on promoting cultural and demographic diversity
Disney+ has finally unveiled an extensive sneak peek at the line-up for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Disney+ has finally unveiled an extensive sneak peek at the line-up for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more
Casinos often prefer to close their eyes to how clients finance their bets, allowing their tables to become conduits for...
Martini said that casinos have been willing to turn a blind eye and not do extensive checks on their customers
She said that dirty money earned from illegal activities can be brought into casinos and no one asks any questions
The global shortage of critical semiconductors is likely to last at least through next year and perhaps longer, US Commerce...
Dozen of CEO's including chipmakers met with Gina Raimondo to discuss shortage and all agreed that ''possibly in early 2024 or before we'll see real relief''
US Commerce Secretary repeated her call for Congress to act to provide funding for legislation that aims to stimulate domestic manufacturing of the computer chips
Beside halal food business, Islamic banking holds the largest share of the Sharia-compliant industry, says Nik Joharris Nik Ahmad, country...
The expansion of the global halal industry has resulted in a steady increase in its market size from $3.2 trillion in 2014 to $5.6 trillion in 2021
Stringent regulatory norms, including mandatory halal labeling and certification rules for food and beverages, are propelling the market growth
Jordan's oil bill went up by 49.1 percent in Q1 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, the Department...
The value of the oil bill in Q1 2022 increased to JD761 million compared to JD510 million in the same period of 2021.
Jordan’s crude oil import amounted to JD126 million, followed by gasoline with JD142 million and kerosene with JD9 million.
The listing is set to expand GFH’s investor base and boost its share liquidity.
This is GFH’s fourth regional listing with its shares already listed and actively traded on the Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait and the Dubai Financial Market
The listing of GFH Financial Group on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange brings the number of dual listings on the exchange to four
Saudi Arabia and Seychelles will form a partnership to boost cooperation and exchange expertize in tourism sector which includes planning,...
Saudi’s tourism ministry signed an MoU with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles.
The MoU aims at supporting the efforts of tourism institutions and associations via holding conferences.