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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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...
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Graft, security issues feed trade in Iraq’s past
Do you want to buy a more than 3,000-year-old Sumerian tablet, listed as the property of a gentleman from Sussex...
- The purchased antiquity may not be handed down but handed on, via smugglers and middlemen
- Also, the ownership history of some such objects can be harder to prove
Business
ADNOC emerging as UAE’s FDI magnet
Besides wooing $74 billion investments, the oil giant has helped the country gain the top position in the Middle East...
- ADNOC has set its eyes on developing green hydrogen and blue ammonia products.
- The company plans to spend $122 billion between 2021 and 2025 to develop its businesses.
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Why Covid-19 jolted some Arab states?
The flaws in the health systems of some MENA countries such as Tunisia, Lebanon and Jordan, which were struggling with...
- Tunisia's healthcare system appeared crumbling under the weight of recent infections caused by the Delta variant.
- The Lebanese government's failure to pay dues to be public and private hospitals aggravated the Covid-19 crisis.
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Saudi pupils ready to be back at school
Confined to homes for more than 18 months by the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi pupils are all set to be back...
- Students are packing face masks along with books as they prepare to return to the classroom
- "I’m trying to remember how life was before the pandemic, and I am looking forward to seeing my teachers and classmates again"
Analysis
A lot is at stake for poor in Tunisia
The country's economy is witnessing deterioration as sources of income decline, unemployment rises to 18 percent and rising debt necessitates...
- Lifting subsidies is a risky decision that could spark public unrest
- The number of poor and vulnerable people will rise from 16.7 percent to 20 percent
Economy
Jobs rise for first time in Egypt since 2019
Slight drop in headline seasonally adjusted PMI in July points to minor deterioration in the health of the non-oil sector.
- Slight drop in headline seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index in July points to minor deterioration in the health of the non-oil sector.
- Influence of rising raw material prices, fuel costs, wages n cost pressures down in July, says IHS Markit survey.
Millennial, Gen Z Muslims to adopt Islamic banking if it gets more accessible
The report titled ‘Faith and Finance: The changing face of Islamic banking’, surveyed over 2,000 respondents globally
Dubai-Korea relations strengthen with $882m bilateral trade in Q1
Imports had the lion’s share at AED2.551 billion, followed by exports at AED549.782 million, and re-exports at AED137.473 million, Ahmed...
Kuwait aims to be the hub for electric carmakers in Middle East
Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) has approved a proposal to build the Middle East’s first city to serve electric vehicle manufacturers,...
GCC sees $27bn worth of hotel projects lined up
The GCC has hotel investments worth $27 billion in the pipeline, said the Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC)
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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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BNPL gains currency in the UAE
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Saudi real estate rides high on positive sentiment
Saudi Arabia's real estate sector continues to show promising signs, with increasing tourist numbers, consumers returning to retail stores, and...
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What are the GCC’s top stock exchange constituents?
What are the top constituents of stock exchanges spread across the GCC countries? Here’s our infographic.
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Eid holidays boost Gulf tourism as COVID curbs ease
From overseas to the domestic circuit, the tourism industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council is witnessing a welcome resurgence, especially...
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‘UAE’s new labor law is a game-changer’
Legal and business leaders tell TRENDS that the new legislation is in line with the industrial modernization roadmap that the...
- The changes in the new labor law are fairly substantial and necessitate amendments to existing employment contracts
- They also call for modifications to policies and procedures concerning future agreements with new employees
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New trends drive Arab automotive growth
From pre-owned cars to electric vehicles, a number of trends are driving the growth of the automobile sector in countries...
- Saudi imports of cars grew from 544,000 in 2020 to over 546,000 in 2021
- Around 28% of those polled in the UAE said they prefer to buy a used car online
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Protests, pension, pandemic mark Macron presidency
Emmanuel Macron, who had never held elected office before becoming president in 2017, has weathered several crises throughout his presidential...
- Macron became the youngest president in French history at 39 when he saw off far-right leader Marine Le Pen in 2017
- He is now looking to become the first French leader since Jacques Chirac in 2002 to win a second term