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Major French companies have expressed their interest in accessing the Saudi market and investing in the tourism and entertainment market...
These companies can inaugurate headquarters in Riyadh to maximize benefits from these opportunities, said Laurent Germain, president of Saudi-French Business Council.
Germain said that Saudi Arabia has amazed the world with the entertainment industry within a short period of time.
European Union leaders have agreed to ban more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports, tightening economic screws on the country...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the ban will effectively cut around 90 percent of oil imports from Russia to the EU by the end of the year
Participants in Monday's EU summit, however, hatched a compromise deal that exempts deliveries by pipeline from the oil import ban
Nothing changes for delivery workers of online food delivery aggregator platforms even as they resume work after protest against low...
Even as social media was flooded with comments demanding better treatment and fair pay for the riders, nothing changed and they eventually went back to work
The gig economy is coming under pressure from governments around the world as they look to enact protective policies and regulations, says a food critic and blogger
The US central bank needs to keep raising interest rates in big steps until inflation starts to come down, Federal...
The Fed early this month announced the biggest increase in the benchmark interest rate since 2000.
Markets could tighten by a total of 2.5 percentage points this year, including the 0.75 point of increases.
Qatar’s Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) has increased by 61.05 percent in Q1 2022 compared to Q1 2021. The Planning...
The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) released its Quarterly EXUVI for Q1 2022 as a new chain is added to statistical indicators calculated by PSA.
The addition is as per the policy of PSA in providing accurate statistical information and data that support the decision-maker.
The measures adopted by Qatar’s government and Qatar Central Bank proved decisive in countering the negative impacts of pandemic and...
The CEOs focused on various issues like environmental and social practices, corporate governance.
Future prospects of Qatar's economy are stable, as its banking sector enjoys flexibility and quality with high capital and liquidity, said Qatar National Bank CEO.
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has invited public feedback on the proposed amendments to its commercial legislation. As part...
As part of ADGM’s ongoing enhancement of regulatory framework, its Registration Authority (RA) is proposing changes, including the introduction of a late filing fees framework.
Rather than attracting a penalty, certain late filings will attract a late filing fee of $150 per month, capped at three months.
The drop is being created in partnership with NFT artist Kristel Bechara.
The community’s NFT collection will feature 2,000 NFTs and prices will start from 0.49 ETH ($1,000).
Arts DAO is registered with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
The two premium jack-up units will be operational in Q3 2022.
The units, being acquired from Well Target Five Limited and Well Target Six Limited, are Gusto MSC design, premium independent leg cantilever rigs.
Since listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in October 2021, ADNOC Drilling has expanded its fleet from 96 to 104 owned rigs.
The firm will supply pipes to Saline Water Corporation.
The financial impact of the one-year deal will be seen in the company's fiscal year 2022-2023
Established in 2010, East Pipes specializes in the manufacturing of steel pipes and joined the Saudi stock exchange earlier this year