WEF24: The story of Africa is being reclaimed
Africa is moving away from stereotypes of poverty and incapacity to a narrative of ability and competitiveness, Sithembile Ntombela maNdaba,...Business
UAE is the most popular destination for global workers, says report
Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates is the most popular country for international talent seeking employment visas, a report...Business Economy Global
EDB lends $190m to SMEs
The loans were given to industrial companies in five priority sectors.The Emirates Development Bank has disbursed AED700 million ($190 million) in loans to the UAE’s industrial sector since the beginning of 2021
The money came from the financing package given by the country’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Egypt’s export of LNG touches 1m tons in Q3
Egypt has edged out its Arab neighbors in natural gas exports and exported one million tons of liquefied natural gas...The oil and gas sector contributed 24 percent to the country’s gross domestic product in 2019-2020 despite the pandemic
A surplus, equivalent to about EGP9.5 billion ($604 million), in the petroleum balance of payments was reached during 2020-2021
Schneider Electric says electricity use in Iraq rising annually by 10 percent
Consumption of electrical energy is increasing by 10 percent annually in Iraq, which necessitates a robust distribution network, said the...The increase in energy requires a robust distribution network and large stations.
The company said it works in gas and oil in Basra, and there are projects to expand oil discovery.
ESG of UAE buys 70% stake in WFC Holding
Emirates Stallions Group (ESG) has bought a 70 percent stake in WFC Holding as part of its plan to diversify...ESG said WFC Holding, which encompasses business process outsourcing and manpower outsourcing services, will complement its mainstream construction and real estate business
“This acquisition will allow us to expand, manage and control our client’s manpower operations better"
Samsung to build $17 billion microchip plant in Texas
Samsung said on Tuesday it will build a microchip factory in Texas, a $17 billion investment that comes as semiconductor...The chips manufactured on the site will have applications in mobile technologies, 5G or even artificial intelligence, Samsung said.
Samsung, the world's biggest memory chipmaker, has stepped up its investment in its semiconductor business as the world battles shortages of chips.
UAE energy ministry intensifies monitoring of liquefied natural gas shipments
The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said on Wednesday that it is intensifying inspections of liquefied natural gas (LNG)...LNG cargoes that fall short of the standards pose a threat to the community safety and impinge on the profitability of national companies, a ministry official said.
The ministry is keen to enhance corporate awareness about the procedures adopted by the UAE to regulate the transportation of oil derivatives.
UAE banks waive $313 million in debts of 4,511 Emirati citizens
Debts of 4,511 Emirati citizens, amounting to AED1.15 billion ($313 million), have been waived by 20 banks and financial institutions,...20 banks and financial institutions provided debt relief on the direction of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank were among the banks that waived debts.
DXB to welcome 1.8m passengers in next 11 days
According to the operator, as many as 1.8 million passengers are expected to pass through DXB between November 25 to...According to the operator, as many as 1.8 million passengers are expected to pass through DXB between November 25 to December 5
December 4 is expected to be the busiest day during this period with passenger numbers likely to surpass the 190,000 mark
GMIS2021 concludes in UAE with launch of GMIS America
The inaugural edition of the GMIS America will take place in 2022 in Pittsburgh as a homage to a city...The inaugural edition of the GMIS America will take place in 2022 in Pittsburgh as a homage to a city that has rebounded from significant industrial challenges
The summit explored the role of data and connectivity in shaping the future of supply chains, green manufacturing, sustainable energy, and climate action
Fintech fuels MENA startup scene
It is vital for the economic development of the Middle East by fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and creating large-scale employment opportunities...According to a recent Forbes report, there are at least 2,800 FinTech startups in the Middle East and Africa
In Saudi Arabia, startup funding topped US$168 million in the first half of 2021, 65% more than it did in H1 2020
