GM reports US sales dip, that of EVs grew
The big Detroit automaker reported 659,601 US sales during the period.
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Microsoft cutting more jobs from its gaming unit amid industry layoffs
San Francisco, United States- Microsoft is cutting about 650 more positions from its gaming unit as it continues to tighten its...
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13 million merchandise tons shipped via special corridor, says Ukraine
The corridor was created in August to link Ukraine's ports to the Bosphorus Straits, several weeks after Moscow refused to...
- Ukraine, on the Black Sea, has pushed Russia's much larger navy away from its coasts, allowing the resumption of grain exports
- Russia had threatened to target ships arriving and leaving Ukrainian ports, and has attacked port and grain storage facilities
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GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre to use AI in its operations
Manama, Bahrain-- The GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre has started to harness AI techniques, according to its secretary general, Dr. Kamal...
- The initiative aligns with the prevailing trends of leveraging technologies in digital transformation and fostering development across diverse sectors
- Al Hamad said that around 92 percent of legal institutions and judicial bodies in the world plan to increase their use of AI in legislative and legal case analysis
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Bahrain kicks off roadshow in China to boost tourism sector
Manama, Bahrain--The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BETA) began a roadshow in Shanghai and Guangzhou, China, involving prominent travel, tourism,...
- The roadshow n China looks to promote Bahrain as a prominent tourist destination in regional and global markets
- BETA tied up with the private sector to create distinctive tourism products that contribute to boosting the economy
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ACC holds workshop in Jordan on dangers of human trafficking
AMMAN, JORDAN - Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC), in cooperation with Ministry of Justice and Jordan Judicial Council (JJC), organized...
- The workshop aims to introduce human trafficking crime in Jordanian law and global pacts and the measures taken at the national level to help victims.
- The workshop reflects the "important" role played by national institutions in combating human trafficking and raise awareness of its dangers.
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Excel Astra to build facility in KEZAD
The fabrication unit will cost the firm US$5.44m.
- The new installation will benefit from the collective expertise of KEZAD and ASTRA to accelerate growth in the industry sector while creating jobs and providing products
- The business facility is expected to source $21.78 million worth of goods and services from the local market annually, thereby strengthening the local economy
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Saudi EXIM Bank ink $51bn deal with Turkish firms
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi EXIM Bank signed line of credit agreements worth $51 million with Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası...
- The agreement is likely to help boost trade between the two countries and facilitate the flow of Saudi non-oil exports to the Turkish markets
- The agreement with Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası A.Ş values at $26 million, the one with Albaraka Türk Katilim Bankasi A.S. at $25 million
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UAE insurance sector assets rise US$3.1bn in 9M 2023
ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE insurance sector continues to exhibit robust growth, as evidenced by a 9.6 percent increase...
- Central Bank of the UAE data shows that assets rose 3.05 percent from US$1 billion to US$ 34.7 billion between Q2 and Q3 of 2023.
- The UAE's leadership position within the Arab insurance landscape is further solidified by its consistent ranking among the top global performers.
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Google agrees to settle $5bn data privacy breach lawsuit
Google has agreed to settle a consumer privacy lawsuit seeking at least $5 billion in damages over allegations it tracked...
- The lawsuit, filed in a California court, claimed Google's practices had infringed on users' privacy by "intentionally" deceiving them
- Lawyers for the plaintiffs were seeking at least $5,000 for each user it said had been tracked as they visited Google Analytics in private browsing mode
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Saudi’s Maaden announces discovery of new gold reserves
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) on Thursday announced a discovery of substantial gold reserves, marking a...
- The company's exploration program has led to discovery of a gold resource potential spanning across a 100-kilometer stretch from the existing Mansourah Massarah gold mine
- As of year-end 2023, Mansourah Massarah boasted nearly seven million ounces of stated gold resources and a nameplate production capacity of 250,000 ounces annually
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Huawei says expects higher revenue
The company is leading equipment manufacturer for 5G.
- Sanctions since 2019 have cut the firm off from access to US-made components and technologies, forcing it to diversify its growth sources
- In 2023, the group expected revenues of more than 700 billion yuan ($99.2 billion), Hu said - an increase of nearly nine percent from last year
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Abu Dhabi, UAE--ADNEC Group has announced the launch of the region's first Bitcoin MENA Conference 2024 set to take place...
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Ramadan influences consumer habits, retail strategy
The ongoing fasting month brings traditional practices and modern shopping habits together, impacting market trends significantly in the Gulf region.
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Inditex posts record net profit
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Volkswagen profit up
It delivered some 9.2 million cars to customers in 2023.
- Its profit rose 13.1 percent to $19.6 billion from the previous year
- The German auto giant expects vehicle deliveries to advance this year
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Over 70% report revenue surge in UAE from digital payments, Visa finds
Dubai, UAE - More than 70% of surveyed retailers in the UAE have experienced increased revenue and higher customer footfall since...
- The study focused on two groups of merchants - those accepting digital payments for 1-4 years and those exclusively dealing in cash transactions
- 95% of digital payment-accepting merchants believe that the value derived from digital payment acceptance are on par with or exceed the associated costs
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Thousands of international companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023
Dubai, UAE--A study undertaken by Dubai Chamber of Commerce has revealed that Indian investors topped the list of nationalities of...
- Some 15,481 new Indian-owned companies became members in 2023, representing year-over-year (YoY) growth of 38 percent
- Pakistan ranked second in terms of new company memberships in 2023, with the chamber welcoming 8,036 new businesses in 2023