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Israel-Gaza conflict creates global economic ripples
As Israel grapples with the surprise Hamas action and global community gauges economic ramifications, the future of Israel's relations with...
- As Israel grapples with the surprise Hamas action and global community gauges economic ramifications, the future of Israel's relations with its neighbors hangs in the balance
- World Bank emphasizes the economic repercussions of the conflict, while the OECD projects Israel's 2024 GDP growth at 3.3%; Lebanon's crisis may worsen with Hizbollah's role
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Israel-Gaza conflict creates global economic ripples
As Israel grapples with the surprise Hamas action and global community gauges economic ramifications, the future of Israel's relations with...
- As Israel grapples with the surprise Hamas action and global community gauges economic ramifications, the future of Israel's relations with its neighbors hangs in the balance
- World Bank emphasizes the economic repercussions of the conflict, while the OECD projects Israel's 2024 GDP growth at 3.3%; Lebanon's crisis may worsen with Hizbollah's role
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Rising demand for critical metals pose dilemmas for investors
PARIS, FRANCE - Soaring demand for the raw materials needed for the transition towards renewable energy is creating dilemmas for investors...
- Demand for lithium, an essential component of car batteries, could increase ninefold between 2022 and 2050, said the International Energy Agency.
- Lithium and other metals that the IEA calls “key to the clean energy transition” will be the topic of a summit hosted by the global energy watchdog in Paris.
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Oil prices fluid amid geopolitics, economic recovery
Geopolitical tensions, such as the Russian-Ukrainian war and the trade war between the United States and China, have sent shockwaves...
- Geopolitical tensions, such as the Russian-Ukrainian war and the trade war between the United States and China, have sent shockwaves through the oil market, says an expert
- OPEC's decisions to extend oil production cuts have stabilized markets, but challenges from non-OPEC+ producers and the global economic outlook continue to impact oil prices.
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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...
- The Supreme Court among its many rulings banned universities from giving minorities priority in admissions -- so-called "affirmative action"
- The court also struck down President Joe Biden's plan to cancel more than $400 billion of student debt to ease the financial stresses on Americans
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Qatar’s economy remains strong despite global crises
The year 2022 was crowned with excellent ratings for the Qatari economy, as the S&P's credit rating agency raised the...
- Powerful ratings, despite the fluctuations and crises witnessed by the global economy in recent years, the solidity of the Qatari economy has been confirmed by rating agencies
- Despite global crises, the Qatari economy recorded strong performance rates on most macroeconomic indicators, and looks forward to consolidate its leadership this year
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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 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...
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Rising demand for critical metals pose dilemmas for investors
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Oil prices fluid amid geopolitics, economic recovery
Geopolitical tensions, such as the Russian-Ukrainian war and the trade war between the United States and China, have sent shockwaves...
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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