‘Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Bahrain have reinforced position as top GCC tourist spots’
GCC region is a hidden gem, offering a distinct blend of Arabic culture and history, Fahim Jalalli, CEO of Kanoo...Business Tourism
Saudi Arabia raises mineral resources estimates to $2.5 trillion
The Kingdom raised its mineral resources estimates from $1.3 trillion in 2016 on the exploration of nearly 30 percent of...The estimates were revised for phosphate, gold and rare earths. Moreover, the Kingdom’s reserves potential grew by 90 percent, the minister said.
Despite being one of the wealthiest countries in terms of mineral wealth, the Kingdom is the world's fourth-largest importer of minerals.
UAE and India sign MoUs to deepen ties in renewable energy, healthcare
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE Ministry of Investment has signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with India, setting out frameworks for...Trade between the UAE and India touched $84.5 billion between April 2022 and March 2023, and is expected to reach $100 billion by 2027
The MoU in the renewable energy focuses on forging effective collaboration by building relationships between public and private organizations
GCC telecom firms turn to Europe, Asia for expansion
Wielding piles of cash and cutting-edge technology, many Arab telecom firms are scouting overseas markets to expand business beyond home...Lower valuations of international telecom companies are enticing GCC companies to venture into newer markets with a lot of potential for growth
Many experts feel expansion will provide diversification of the portfolio beyond the GCC to mitigate risks associated with economic fluctuations
False tweet from US regulator briefly sends bitcoin soaring
The jump in the price of bitcoin to almost $48,000 came immediately after the SEC published a message on its...Just after 4 pm local time, the price of the world's largest digital currency in terms of circulation surged towards its highest level for more than 22 months, before falling again
"The unauthorized tweet regarding bitcoin ETFs was not made by the SEC or its staff," an US Securities and Exchange Commission's spokesperson later told AFP
Honda unveils futuristic EV series
It will introduce a commercial model in the US in 2026.The automaker's "Saloon" model features a low platform with a wide interior and sleek silhouette
The company set an ambitious target of achieving 100 percent electrified vehicle sales by 2040
UAE startups eye Saudi Arabia for growth, expansion
With both nations offering substantial markets and supportive environment for innovation, startups are exploring new opportunities in the Kingdom.UAE-based startups are increasingly turning to Saudi Arabia, leveraging the Gulf's largest economy to scale up their operations.
With both nations offer substantial markets and supportive environment for innovation, startups explore new opportunities in the Kingdom.
Rising threat of lookalike domains poses new challenge
"Detecting these attacks and avoiding falling victim to them is vital, but the ability to take down lookalike domains is...Lookalike domains deceive users via SMS, social media DMs, and QR codes.
DNS vulnerability allows attackers to create authentic-looking fake domains.
Middle East air cargo volumes up 13.5% in November
Dubai, UAE - Middle Eastern carriers recorded a 13.5% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes, strongest performance in the world. In November...Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 8.3% compared to November 2022
Most of the capacity growth is attributed to the increase in belly capacity as international passenger markets continue their post-COVID recovery
Dubai’s RERA signs MoU with Zand Digital Bank
Dubai, UAE--The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), the regulatory arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), signed a memorandum of understanding...The bank has been authorized by DLD to oversee real estate development escrow accounts and offer associated services
The chief aim of the escrow account is to streamline the construction process for off-plan units, safeguarding the interests of investors
EU examines Microsoft large investment in OpenAI
Brussels, Belgium - The EU, racing to regulate the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, said on Tuesday it has started a...The early-level examination is "checking whether Microsoft's investment in OpenAI might be reviewable under the EU Merger Regulation," the European Commission said.
The move is part of efforts by Brussels to make sure its regulatory oversight can catch up with AI developments and stop major players shutting out competitors.