Saudi pioneering solutions for water scarcity
The kingdom is forging partnerships with major corporations to revolutionize water technologies and achieve water self-sufficiency.
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Conservative-dominated US Supreme Court steers society sharp right
Washington, United States--One year after its ruling to erase abortion rights, the conservative-dominated US Supreme Court has underscored its determination to...
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UAE set to lead GCC’s e-commerce markets next year
“E-commerce sales via marketplaces will continue to grow in double-digit percentages in 2023, driven by a higher proportion of cross-border...
- From 2020 to 2022, there was an expected additional six percent annual market growth in ecommerce due to Covid-19, a latest report by Statista points out
- E-commerce in the MENA region is fast catching up with global powerhouses such as China, with many online retailers scaling up their services to avoid Covid-induced disruptions
US Jews battle new ‘mainstreamed’ anti-Semitism
One day after hip-hop and fashion mogul Kanye West voiced a "love" for Nazis and 10 days after ex-president Donald...
- Experts said the most recent controversies underscore a difficult new-generation fight against bigoted memes and conspiracy theories about Jews
- Some of the new anti-Semitism has been propelled through Trump's MAGA movement and the parallel QAnon conspiracy community
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Over 200 days of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as UAE President: Decisions, contributions and meetings
The UAE's policy will always support peace and stability in the region and the entire world, based on wisdom and...
- The foreign visits by President Sheikh Mohamed have helped the country in diversifying relations and strengthening strategic partnerships regionally and globally
- He has issued a number of laws and decisions that contribute to supporting the state's development and progress, and consolidating its position internationally
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It’s time to recount UAE’s achievements across sectors as the country celebrates its 51st National Day
Beside successfully addressing COVID-19, the country created a distinguished development model covering all political, economic, social, scientific and cultural areas...
- Beside successfully addressing COVID-19, the Gulf country created a distinguished development model covering all political, economic, social, scientific and cultural areas in 2022
- The UAE, through its ambitious national initiatives and projects, ncreases its international competitiveness and continues the development of its legislative structure this year
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UAE-UK partnership may unlock potential of clean hydrogen, boost economy, create 200,000 new jobs
The latest WGEO study is part of "our efforts to support the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai...
- By 2050, hydrogen is estimated to deliver more than $8.7bn annually to the UAE economy and $14.8bn GVA to the UK, says the latest WGEO report
- A UAE-UK collaboration -- involving policy, innovation, trade, and investment - has potential to create over 100,000 new jobs in each country, it adds
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As Ukraine war grinds on, Saudi influence grows
Saudi Arabia's unexpected role in brokering the release of foreign fighters detained in Ukraine was just the latest example of...
- The release of the 10 foreign fighters, including two from the United States and five from Britain, came alongside a broader prisoner-of-war swap, brokered by Turkey
- Expressions of gratitude for Saudi Arabia immediately poured in from Washington, London and beyond, with officials highlighting the personal involvement of Crown Prince
Death toll mounts in Iran protests as online services cut
Amini, 22, died last week after her arrest by the Islamic republic's feared morality police for allegedly wearing a hijab...
- Protesters have been heard shouting "death to the dictator" and "woman, life, freedom" in video footage shared widely online
- The US Treasury placed the morality police on its sanctions blacklist, holding it responsible for Amini's death
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Uncertainty rules even as MENA crypto market grows
Crypto investors fear a possible global recession, especially amidst weak economic activity data, Wael Makarem, Senior Market Strategist - MENA...
- Crypto investors fear a possible global recession, especially amidst weak economic activity data, Wael Makarem, Senior Market Strategist - MENA at Exness, tell TRENDS
- As cryptos are revolutionizing the financial industry, many institutions drafting regulations are trying to make the currency fit into the existing financial regulations
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Gulf construction market builds on KSA-UAE rivalry
As Saudi Arabia is all set to become the largest construction site in the world, the competition between Dubai and...
- As Saudi Arabia is all set to become the largest construction site in the world, the competition between Dubai and Riyadh to attract investments will intensify further
- Over the last seven years, $1.1 trillion worth of real estate projects have been announced in Saudi Arabia, says a recent research by Knight Frank
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US Fed Reserve may remain hawkish in coming months
Despite the recent slowdown, the US economy remains robust, which allows for more aggressive monetary policy tightening. The US consumer...
- The US Federal Reserve will lean "hawkish," raising rates by 75 bps in September and 50 bps both in November and December, before a final 25 bps hike in early 2023
- Despite the recent slowdown, the US economy remains robust, which allows for more aggressive monetary policy tightening, Qatar National Bank says in its weekly report
Saudi pioneering solutions for water scarcity
The kingdom is forging partnerships with major corporations to revolutionize water technologies and achieve water self-sufficiency.
Analysis
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UAE ranks first in Arab world, 11th globally in Global Knowledge Index
Qatar was at the 38th place, Saudi Arabia at 40, Kuwait (48), Oman (52), and Bahrain (55) in the Global...
G20 ministers set to green light global tax reform
Finance ministers from the G20 richest nations are expected to give the green light Saturday to a historic deal to...
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UAE set to lead GCC’s e-commerce markets next year
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Over 200 days of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as UAE President: Decisions, contributions and meetings
The UAE's policy will always support peace and stability in the region and the entire world, based on wisdom and...
Analysis
It’s time to recount UAE’s achievements across sectors as the country celebrates its 51st National Day
Beside successfully addressing COVID-19, the country created a distinguished development model covering all political, economic, social, scientific and cultural areas...
Analysis
UAE-UK partnership may unlock potential of clean hydrogen, boost economy, create 200,000 new jobs
The latest WGEO study is part of "our efforts to support the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai...
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Death toll mounts in Iran protests as online services cut
Amini, 22, died last week after her arrest by the Islamic republic's feared morality police for allegedly wearing a hijab...
- Protesters have been heard shouting "death to the dictator" and "woman, life, freedom" in video footage shared widely online
- The US Treasury placed the morality police on its sanctions blacklist, holding it responsible for Amini's death
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Uncertainty rules even as MENA crypto market grows
Crypto investors fear a possible global recession, especially amidst weak economic activity data, Wael Makarem, Senior Market Strategist - MENA...
- Crypto investors fear a possible global recession, especially amidst weak economic activity data, Wael Makarem, Senior Market Strategist - MENA at Exness, tell TRENDS
- As cryptos are revolutionizing the financial industry, many institutions drafting regulations are trying to make the currency fit into the existing financial regulations
Analysis
Gulf construction market builds on KSA-UAE rivalry
As Saudi Arabia is all set to become the largest construction site in the world, the competition between Dubai and...
- As Saudi Arabia is all set to become the largest construction site in the world, the competition between Dubai and Riyadh to attract investments will intensify further
- Over the last seven years, $1.1 trillion worth of real estate projects have been announced in Saudi Arabia, says a recent research by Knight Frank