NEOM, Saudi Red Sea Authority to partner in marine tourism
NEOM, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NEOM to collaborate...Business
‘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
IsDBI begins building digital marketplace for Islamic finance
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) has kicked off the development of the Islamic Finance Knowledge...The Pavilion will provide a digital marketplace of validated solution providers (institutions, consultants, and experts) in Islamic finance and economic development.
This project aligns with the IsDBI’s objective to provide fintech knowledge solutions to the Islamic finance industry to support sustainable development in member countries.
Saudi insurance sector shows 14.6 percent growth in Q3 of 2023
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA- The Insurance Authority (IA) has issued its first report on the performance of the sector in the...The report has been issued to provide transparent and accurate information about the performance of the insurance sector.
The report showed a 2.2 percent increase in the insurance sector’s penetration ratio to non-oil GDP in Q3 of 2023.
Makeen, Rolls-Royce forge partnership
They will manufacture, test, sell and service mtu engines in Saudi.The deal marks a milestone for the industrial development of the Kingdom’s rapidly growing marine and off-grid power generation sectors, according to the release, Aramco said.
Makeen aims to deliver state-of-the-art solutions to meet the evolving demands of our valued customers in oil and gas, said Makeen CEO Abdullah Al-Ghamdi.
Qatar’s foreign merchandise trade surplus $4.58 billion in Nov 2023
Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's foreign merchandise trade balance, which represents the difference between total exports and imports, showed a surplus...Total exports of goods amounted to around QR 26.5bn in Nov 2023, showing a decrease of 28.6 percent compared to Nov 2022, and a decrease of 8.8 percent compared to Oct 2023.
In Nov 2023, China was at the top of the countries of destination of Qatar's exports with close to QR 5.4 billion, a share of 20.4 percent of total exports.
PGA works to extend ‘active and productive’ Saudi merger talks
An update on the PGA Tour website regarding talks said the memo, which reportedly was obtained by The Golf Channel...The update to players in a memo from Monahan came hours ahead of the year-end deadline to approve a framework agreement merging the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF
Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said the PGA Tour had made "meaningful progress" in separate negotiations to have Strategic Sports Group (SSG) become a tour minority investor
Iran-Azerbaijan trade registers 46 percent jump in 2022
Tehran, Iran-- Trade between Iran and Azerbaijan has registered a 46 percent jump in 2022, according to the deputy prime...The deputy PM was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Astara-Astara border bridge
He said the two countries would see significant growth in the transit sector in the coming years
Visitors flock to Sheikh Zayed Festival, boosting exhibitors’ sales
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Sheikh Zayed Festival is witnessing a large public turnout from citizens, residents and tourists from all over the...The Heritage Village saw a huge crowd of visitors buying products made by Emirati families, boosting the businesses and industries
Visitors can avail discounts on a wide range of products across all pavilions and sections, in addition to having new food experiences
UAE announces reduction in fuel prices for January
ABU DHABI, UAE - The prices of petrol and diesel are set to decrease in the country in January following...This change reflects a continuous trend observed in the fuel prices over the past few months.
September and October witnessing increases and November and December seeing reductions.
From climate action to global aid: Inside UAE’s remarkable year
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE is bidding farewell to 2023, dubbed the ‘Year of Sustainability'. From hosting the relatively...UAE launched ALTÉRRA, the world’s largest private investment climate action vehicle, aimed at raising and mobilizing an additional $250bn for climate action.
Despite global headwinds, CBUAE projects 3.3 percent year-on-year growth projected for the UAE economy in 2024.
45 percent of Saudi employees work over 40 hours per week
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Nearly 45.8 percent of employees in Saudi Arabia work more than 40 hours per week and...Figures also show that 46.6 percent of employees have received training on health and safety procedures, and 48.7 percent have health and safety departments in their workplace.
Data also shows that 7.8 percent of employees deal directly or indirectly with chemicals, medical waste, radioactive materials or toxic gases.
