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Netflix adds millions of subscribers but growth slows
San Francisco, United States - Netflix on Thursday said it added more than five million subscribers in the recently ended quarter...Business
Etihad Airways spreading wings to embrace new skies
"Our goal is to usher in a new era of sustainable growth, anchored by a solid strategic plan," he adds,...Etihad plans to expand its global network with new destinations like Boston and Nairobi as part of the 'Etihad Airways 2030' strategy.
The airline bolsters its strategic growth, providing premium services and connecting Abu Dhabi to 117 international destinations.
CBB Sukuk Al Salam securities oversubscribed by 372%
Manama, Bahrain--The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al Salam Islamic securities has...With a maturity period of 91 days, subscriptions worth $426 million were received for the $114.36 million issue
According to Bahrain News Agency, the expected return on the issue is 6.35%, equivalent to the previous issue
Markets drop as US jobs deal fresh blow to early rate cut hopes
Hong Kong, China - Asian markets stumbled out of the gates Monday, extending last week's grim start to the year, after...The keenly awaited non-farm payrolls data Friday showed the world's number one economy remains resilient despite interest rates sitting at a two-decade high
Equities ended 2023 with a surge as traders bet on a string of reductions this year thanks to falling inflation and a softening of the labor market
Apple’s Vision Pro headset available in US on February 2
WASHINGTON, US - Apple on Monday said it will release its highly anticipated Vision Pro mixed reality headset in the United...Announced in June, the Vision Pro will cost a hefty $3,499 before tax, more than double the price of Meta's top-of-the-range Quest Pro headset.
The headset has been in development at Apple for years, and is seen as a much needed boost to a segment that Facebook-owner Meta has struggled to grow.
Energy companies to test CO2 capture in Brazil undersea oil field
PARIS, FRANCE  - A consortium of Brazilian, British, French and Chinese energy firms will test new technology aimed at capturing CO2...The pilot unit will separate oil from CO2-rich natural gas at the bottom of the ocean and reinject the gas directly into the reservoir, TotalEnergies said.
The company said the high pressure subsea separation (HISEP) technology has the potential to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions.
A short history of the Boeing 737 MAX
The plane, which suffered a dramatic blowout of a fuselage panel during a flight over the US state of Oregon,...Boeing begins developing the MAX in August 2011 to try to catch up with European rival Airbus in the lucrative market for single-aisle planes used on short and medium-haul flights.
Airbus had been swamped with orders since launching a new version of its A320 model offering fuel savings of up to 20 percent -- the A320 Neo -- a year earlier.
Saudi Arabia, Belarus ink MoU to boost trade, investment
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Federation of Saudi Chambers and the National Center for Marketing and Price Study at the...Under the pact, the two parties will exchange information related to trade, business environment, investment, production and export opportunities.
The two parties will organize joint research activities pertaining to marketing to enhance trade prospects and explore ways of improved cooperation.
Qatar sees 36.1 percent surge in visitor arrivals in Nov 2023
Doha, Qatar -- Qatar witnessed a 36.1 percent increase in the number of inbound visitors in November 2023, compared to...The highest number of visitors was from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at 46Â percent.
The total number of registered new vehicles during November 2023 has reached 8046 new vehicles.
Rolls-Royce makes record deliveries
It delivered 6,032 cars in 2023, the highest in its 119-year history.The United States was the group's biggest market in 2023, followed by China.
The emblematic British car brand became part of German auto giant BMW in 1998.
Baims acquires Orcas Edtech
The firm plans to incorporate one-to-one tutoring services.Baims specializes in providing online tailored recorded courses for university students in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
Capitalizing on its market share in Saudi Arabia, Baims is poised to launch a specialized AI-driven test preparation product.
