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...
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UAE-UK partnership may unlock potential of clean hydrogen, boost economy, create 200,000 new jobs
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Turkey offers to secure Afghan airport after US, NATO forces
Ankara is seeking "financial, political and logistical support" from the US and the NATO to carry out the fraught task...
Fossil fuel power demand has ‘peaked worldwide’
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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...
Climate crisis is the next great threat facing Iraq
Iraq's hardscrabble farmers and livestock herders are battling severe water shortages that are killing their animals, fields and way of...
Pakistan imports goods worth $10.6 b from four GCC countries
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31 percent of all Middle East travel destinations closed: UNWTO
Digital solutions, vaccination to ease travel restrictions 29 percent of all destinations worldwide closed for international tourism About 31 percent...
Tunisians hope calmer Libya could stimulate economic growth
Libyan crisis led to 2 percent loss in Tunisia's GDP TunisAir was the first foreign carrier to resume flights to...
Middle East govt entities should digitize services fast
Governments need to build necessary foundations to exchange non-sensitive public data Develop interoperable digital platforms and a broad range of...
Iraqi restaurateurs pay bribes to dodge virus curfew
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Qatar’s economy remains strong despite global crises
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‘UAE’s new labor law is a game-changer’
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New trends drive Arab automotive growth
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Should you invest in Metaverse real estate?
The economic opportunities and jobs created by the Metaverse will revolutionize how we work, socialize, play, and earn, says Sebastien...
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- Metaverse plot prices rose from $100 in January 2021 to $15,000 in December 2021
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BNPL gains currency in the UAE
It also seems to be extremely helpful for customers who want to pay for a purchase in installments or make...
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- BNPL is not just for Gen Y and millennials; it is expected to see adoption by elderly individuals as well
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GCC luxury market grows despite supply chain woes
The GCC personal luxury market will continue to be on a ‘strong growth trajectory,’ Chalhoub Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)...
- High-end jewelry is expected to continue to record strong growth in the region
- Meanwhile, online shopping has doubled in the Middle East in the last two years