PIF’s diverse investments transform Saudi economy
From sports and gaming to pharmaceuticals and aviation, the Saudi Public Investment Fund's strategic initiatives are shaping a dynamic future...Business
Oil prices rise on Red Sea escalation, corporate earnings season
Crude prices spiked more than four percent before ebbing somewhat after the allies launched deadly strikes following weeks of disruptive...Business Economy Energy
SINOPEC inks Iraq gas deal
The contract includes training workers to keep up with the sector,Iraq has signed contract with to develop the Mansouriya gas field in Diyala in the Anbar Governorate
This deal represents an addition to the investment of free gas from the Mansouriya field
New business deals bring KSA, South Korea closer
The two countries are working on a broader strategy to strengthen collaboration in health care, science, technology, hydrogen, public health,...The visit was part of a broader strategy to strengthen bilateral collaboration in health care, science, technology, hydrogen, public health, and artificial intelligence
The two countries signed 15 agreements totaling $8.2bn in 2019
Dubai most popular holiday destination for 2022
The city overtakes London in the list of the "Top Destinations Around the World". Golden beaches, world-class restaurants, rave reviews...Dubai figured at the fourth place in the "trending destinations for food lovers" list and first in "Trip Advisors list for city lovers."
More than 3.85 million tourists came to Dubai during the first nine months of 2021, according to the department of tourism and commerce marketing.
Dubai records $1.11 billion worth of weeklong real estate deals
A total of 1,99The real estate and properties transactions valued at AED4.1 billion were recorded in Dubai during the week...The transactions included 287 plots that were sold for AED1.08 billion, while 1,059 apartments and villas were purchased for AED2.25 billion.
The top three transactions were a plot of land in Al Hebiah Fifth that sold for AED190 million, followed by land that was sold for AED 45 million in Al Thanyah First.
World needs smarter policies for carbon transition to succeed: Crescent Petroleum
Carbon transition policy must be tailored to each country’s needs and dynamics, Majid Jafar, the CEO of Crescent Petroleum, said.Carbon transition policy must be tailored to each country’s needs and dynamics, Majid Jafar, the CEO of Crescent Petroleum, said
Crescent Petroleum became one of the first companies in the industry to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations in 2021
Israeli firm develops body cams with facial recognition
Tirza, a former Israeli army colonel, says his company Yozmot Ltd aims to produce a body-worn camera enabling police to...Tirza, a former Israeli army colonel, says his company Yozmot Ltd aims to produce a body-worn camera enabling police to scan crowds and detect suspects in real time
Facial recognition in law enforcement has sparked global criticism, with US tech giants backing away from providing the technology to police, citing privacy risks
Savii seeks to empower GCC teens financially
The new UAE-based start-up is trying to instil the virtues of economy among teenagers in the regionThe app is currently available on iOS and Android in Bahrain, allowing teens to pre-register for Savii cards
Savii has constituted a youth advisory board, enabling teens to have a say in the product design and functionality
Arab countries see surge in crypto investors
In 2021, Triple-A estimated global crypto ownership rates at an average of 3.9 percent, with over 300 million cryptocurrency-owners and...Consultancy firm Triple-A estimates global crypto ownership rates at an average of 3.9 percent
The number of cryptocurrency investors is expected to rise in 2022, mainly in the UAE and Bahrain
Iraq Forum for Clean Energy 2022 kicks off on Sunday
The ministry of oil endeavors to support all initiatives and efforts to gradually shift from traditional to clean and renewable...The companies include South Gas, Basra Gas, Shell and Siemens Energy, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes
The forum will be used for discussing the programs for developing the renewable energy sectors in Iraq
Two Iraqi banks to open in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Central Bank has announced the opening of two branches of two Iraqi banks in Riyadh, and confirmed the...The bank also indicated the allocation of more than one billion Riyals ($270 million) to the Sports City.
In 2021, the second training program for employees of the Central Bank of Iraq was started
