Nvidia’s forecast dampens AI enthusiasm in other tech stocks
Shares of Nvidia and other technology heavyweights fell late on Wednesday, a discouraging sign for investors betting that a strong...
Asia shares edge up and dollar down; oil gains
Asian shares crept cautiously higher on Monday, while the dollar and bond yields were on the wane ahead of inflation...
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BCI’s subsidiary secures US$100m loan from SIDF
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Basic Chemical Industries Co.'s (BCI) subsidiary Chemical Marketing and Distribution Co. Ltd. secured a loan from the Saudi...
- The US$100 million loan has a duration of seven years and three months starting from October 8, 2025.
- BCI mortgaged all fixed assets of the project as guarantees for financing, in addition to a corporate guarantee.
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Saudi EVIQ unveils R&D facility
It will be used to test a range of EV chargers and software.
- The CEO of EVIQ said that with the setting up of R&D facility the company was paving the way for the growth of a sustainable EV ecosystem in Saudi Arabia
- The company said that the facility will serve as a hub for developing the expertise and knowledge in EV charger technology, bolstering the EV market in the kingdom
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Russia’s Gazprom sets new daily record for gas supplies to China
Moscow, Russia--Gazprom has set a new record for daily gas supplies to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline on...
- According to Gazprom, supplies are made under a bilateral long-term gas purchase and sale agreement between the oil company and China
- The company added that since November it has ramped up the volume of gas supplies to China as per the previously signed additional agreement
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Nissan to export EVs globally
It would sell China-developed EVs all over the world.
- The automaker is looking to export the line-up of existing internal combustion engine vehicles and pure electric and hybrid cars
- China accounted for just over a fifth of Nissan's worldwide sales of about 2.8 million vehicles over the first 10 months of the year
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GCC media outlets think outside the box to stay afloat
Reeling from a calamitous drop in advertisement revenues and public trust, news media organizations are reworking strategies to create "niche"...
- Many believe news media outlets have been distracted from their role to safeguard space for informed debate on public issues
- Several well trusted media outlets with deep pockets are battling against thinning revenues and being forced to think differently
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Fintech leads MENA startup boom with historic funding
Startups in the MENA region secured a staggering $764 million in funding in November 2023, demonstrating the region's growing influence...
- Startups in the MENA region secured a staggering $764 million in funding in November 2023, demonstrating the region's growing influence in the global startup ecosystem.
- This surge, led by the fintech sector and supported by global investors, underscores the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and innovation driving the MENA region's growth.
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Plan to end e-vehicle subsidies sparks anger in Germany
BERLIN, GERMANY - The German government on Sunday faced a backlash after abruptly ending an electric car subsidy scheme in a...
- The economy ministry said on Saturday that Sunday would be the last day prospective buyers could apply for the scheme.
- Under the scheme, the government paid out thousands of euros per customer to partially cover the cost of buying an electric car.
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King Abdulaziz International Airport top Saudi performer in November
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, King Fahd International Airport, Abha International Airport, Al-Ahsa International Airport...
- Among international airports with more than 15 million passengers annually, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh bagged the second place with 82% compliance rate.
- For domestic airports, Gurayat Airport topped with a 100 percent compliance rate, surpassing peers in terms of total average waiting time for flights departing and arriving.
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SAMA issues rules regulating ‘buy now pay later’ companies
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued rules for regulating buy now pay later (BNPL) companies,...
- Under these rules, BNPL activity is defined as "a type of financing that allows a consumer to purchase goods or services without a term cost payable by the consumer".
- The rules aim to regulate the licensing of BNPL companies and set minimum standards and procedures required to offer BNPL services.
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Qatar Airways and Asian Football Confederation sign partnership deal
Doha, Qatar--Qatar Airways Group and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a global partnership set to transform the fan...
- The airline said that the partnership will run from 2023 to 2029 in time for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which kicks off next year in January
- Qatar Airways CEO said that the agreements marks a shared commitment to linking up people across borders and promoting competitive sportsmanship.
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GCC records surge in women’s workforce participation
Driven by resilience, legislation, and determination, the female populace is reshaping the socio-economic fabric of the Gulf countries, a TRENDS...
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Amman Chamber of Industry exports for January-February 2024 reaches $1.3bn
AMMAN, JORDAN - Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) exports amounted to US$1.3 billion (JD926 million) during the last two months...
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Stable credit conditions make GCC firms resilient
Gulf companies benefit from supportive credit environments, ensuring resilience in 2024 despite global economic challenges and geopolitical risks, says a...
- Gulf companies benefit from supportive credit environments, ensuring resilience in 2024 despite global economic challenges and geopolitical risks, says a report.
- GCC entities are poised to handle higher refinancing and interest costs through improved performance and non-oil growth, maintaining stable debt levels, it adds.
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Italy begins probe into OpenAI’s new video tool Sora
ROME, ITALY – The European country's data protection watchdog - Italian Data Protection Authority - said on Friday it has launched...
- The Italian Data Protection Authority said it was concerned over “the possible implications for the processing of personal data of users.”
- The watchdog said OpenAI -- which also makes chatbot ChatGPT and the image-generating DALL-E -- has 20 days to provide information.
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Saudi Tourism Authority, Trip.com Group sign global agreement
BERLIN, GERMANY – Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Trip.com Group have announced a significant global partnership, which will drive greater...
- The joint effort aims to bring over 350 thousand additional tourists to Saudi over the course of the agreement.
- The partnership is vital as it coincides with exceptional growth and transformation in the global tourism industry.