Chinese experts decode Apple’s encrypted AirDrop messaging
Beijing, China - Chinese state-backed experts have found a way to identify people who use Apple's encrypted AirDrop messaging service, according...Business Tech & Media
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...Business Economy
Sharjah Shopping Promotions sees 40 percent more shoppers this season
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has seen off another season of the 48-day "Sharjah Shopping Promotions" campaign....The volume of purchases throughout the 48-day campaign grew by 25 percent.
Some 653 shops and stores took part in the event, offering attractive discounts of up to 75 percent on leading brands and various types of goods
Second instalment of Sunref energy program launched in Palestine
Bank of Palestine (BOP) and Proparco in cooperation with the EU have jointly announced the signing of Sunref II Green...The purpose of SUNREF Green Finance Program is to provide solutions to promote energy efficiency and renewable projects.
The program plays a crucial role in the Palestinian ecological system since energy services’ costs are high.
DP World begins construction of Banana Port in Democratic Republic of Congo
DP World and Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Tuesday laid the first stone to mark the...DP World and Congo government laid the first stone to mark the construction of the port capable of handling the largest vessels in operation.
The port will have a container handling capacity of about 450 000 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) per year, and a 30-hectare yard to store containers.
ExxonMobil posts Q4 profit
ExxonMobil reported a profitable fourth-quarter Tuesday to conclude a strong comeback year in 2021 on higher oil prices amid recovering...The oil giant reported annual profits of $23 billion last year compared with a loss of $22.4 billion in 2020 when demand was dented by the Covid-19 lockdowns
In the fourth quarter, ExxonMobil's upstream business benefited from higher prices in oil and natural gas, which surged 63 percent
Oman and Finland seek to boost business ties
Oman and Finland are looking to boost cooperation between the private sectors of two countries, particularly in the fields of...The meeting also highlighted aspects of enhancing cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries
The Finnish minister underscored his country’s keenness in developing relations between the two countries
Silal to deploy IoT sensors in 100 farms for improving productivity
Silal, Abu Dhabi-based food and agritech company, in collaboration with Hoogendoorn, one of the world’s innovators in horticulture, on Tuesday...Silal will collaborate with Hoogendoorn, one of the world’s innovators in horticulture.
This project is aimed at enabling local farmers and advisors to make better decisions on irrigation, fertilization, and crop management to maximize locally-grown fresh produce.
DFM 2021 net profit $28m
Its total revenues reached AED294.6m in 2021, reduces expenses by 4 percent.In the fourth quarter of 2021, the net profit increased by 269 percent to AED65.7 million compared to AED17.8 million in the corresponding period of 2020.
The company's Board of Directors recommended a 3 percent cash dividend to the shareholders, which is equivalent to AED240 million.
Oman and Syria agree to boost cooperation ‘in all fields’
The foreign ministers of Syria and Oman have held discussions on how to promote cooperation between the two countries on...They also underscored the importance of dialogue and resolving various issues through peaceful political solutions in a manner that serves aspirations of peoples
The talks laid emphasis on the keenness of the two countries' leaderships to enhance and develop these relations in all fields
Arada awards $87m housing contract in Aljada project
Arada has awarded an AED322 million ($87m) contract to build eight premium apartment buildings in Aljada, the AED24 billion lifestyle...The contract involves eight Tiraz buildings form part of Naseej District, the new creative neighborhood at Aljada, containing 920 homes.
Spread over a 24 million square foot area, Aljada is Sharjah's largest ever project and a transformational destination for the Emirate.
Qatar emir meets Biden in shadow of Ukraine tensions
The move underscores the Qatar’s strategic importance, including in a scramble to shield European allies from potential Russian energy cutoffs.US President Joe Biden recognized Qatar's place in the US military's global footprint: It hosts Pentagon's Central Command and a huge airbase
Biden also announced he was designating Qatar a “major non-NATO ally,” which opens the door to closer military and commercial ties
