Trump says US will allow sale of Nvidia AI chips to China
Washington, United States - President Donald Trump said Monday he had reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping to allow...
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Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on December 4
Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, tech giant Meta said Thursday, as...
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Najm inks pact with iot squared
The aim is to advance insurance services in the Kingdom.
- iot squared is a joint entity between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and STC Group and it provides leading IOT solutions in the logistics service field.
- Najm for Insurance Services was set up in 2007 due to cooperation between insurance firms, Saudi Central Bank and the General Department of Traffic.
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ADNOC and Occidental to advance direct air capture project in UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- ADNOC and international energy company, Occidental, announced today an agreement to undertake a joint preliminary engineering...
- They will undertake a joint preliminary engineering study for the construction of the first megaton-scale direct air capture (DAC) facility outside the United States.
- ADNOC said the study will assess the proposed one million tons per annum (mtpa) DAC facility to be connected to ADNOC’s carbon dioxide (CO2) infrastructure.
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South Korean firms eyeing expansion in UAE’s oil and gas sector
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Top executives from South Korean companies have affirmed that numerous firms are actively looking to expand...
- Top executives told WAM that UAE has made significant strides in energy transformation in recent years and continues its relentless efforts to address the climate change fallout.
- Kyle Moon, Deputy General Manager of Daeha company said ADIPEC enhances collaboration opportunities among policymakers and decision-makers.
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Ford lays off 300 US workers
The workers were asked not to report to work due to the strike.
- The strike against the "Big Three" car manufacturers -- Ford, Stellantis and General Motors -- began on September 15 when a previous contract expired without a replacement
- Instead of calling for all of its 146,000 members to strike at once, the UAW union has deployed a targeted approach, adding more sites as the weeks drag on
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Global energy demand to rise 25% by 2045: OPEC chief
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Global demand for all forms of energy is forecast to rise by 25% through 2045, according...
- No single energy source can meet the world's growing needs as the economy expands and the population increases, Al Ghais said
- He added that despite some setbacks, global growth continues, and he was optimistic about future oil demand
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Adnoc Gas awards contract
Nearly US$615m will be paid to build carbon-capture units.
- Adnoc Gas said the large-scale project reaffirms its steadfast commitment to maximising energy output while minimising emissions
- The project expected to be started in 2026 will inject CO2 for permanent storage in ADNOC Onshore's Bab Far North Field
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Masdar enters Tajikistan market with plans to explore 500MW clean energy projects
Abu Dhabi, UAE - UAE’s clean energy powerhouse Masdar expands Central Asian presence with agreement to explore ground-mounted solar, onshore...
- MW Energy, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar and W Solar Investment, has signed an agreement with Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy
- The collaboration will focus on the development of solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, and hydropower projects through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
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Growing IT outlays intensify MENA’s transformation
The region's IT spending is set to rise by 4% to $183.8 billion in 2024, with software and IT services...
- The region's IT spending is projected to rise by 4% to $183.8 billion in 2024, with software and IT services witnessing double-digit growth
- This surge aligns with the MENA region's push for digital transformation, enhanced cybersecurity, and a focus on generative AI initiatives
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UAE to generate 19.8 gigawatts of clean energy by 2030: Al Mazrouei
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE will produce 19.8 gigawatts of clean energy by 2030, Suhail bin Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister...
- The minister informed the audience at ADIPEC 2023 that the UAE intends to work towards producing 1.4 million metric tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen per annum by 2031
- He told a global audience of energy leaders at the opening of the event in Abu Dhabi that an International collaboration is crucial to addressing energy challenges
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Sonatrach sacks CEO
Algeria's president has named Rachid Hachichi as new CEO.
- The Algerian government owns the company entirely, relying on the company's profits for about 60 percent of its budget and 95 percent of export revenues
- The company has been marred by a series of corruption allegations and financial scandals, some of which have prompted investigations in Algeria and abroad
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Airlines expect over $30 bn in profits and passengers to hit nearly five billion in 2024: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2024 compared with its June and December...
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Oil giant Aramco says to offer shares worth over $10 bn on Saudi bourse
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Oil giant Saudi Aramco said on Thursday it plans to sell 1.545 billion shares worth more than...
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Saudi Arabia partners with Microsoft Arabia for AI use in media
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Ministry of Media and Microsoft Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh on...
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Algeria signs gas field deal with oil giant ExxonMobil
Algiers, Algeria - Algeria's state oil company announced Thursday it signed a memorandum with ExxonMobil to develop two gas fields, a...
- The two companies plan to "study the existing opportunities to develop the hydrocarbon resources in the Ahnet basin and the Gourara basin" in southern Algeria
- The agreement was signed in Algiers by Sonatrach's chief executive Rachid Hachichi and the head of exploration at ExxonMobil, John Ardill
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‘Canon aims for a 42% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050’
Venkatasubramanian (Subbu) Hariharan, MD of Canon Middle East and Turkey, highlights the significance of remanufacturing and refurbishment for reducing environmental...
- Canon's sustainability strategy focuses on remanufacturing, renewable energy, and eco-label certifications, Venkatasubramanian (Subbu) Hariharan says
- The company inspires youth through the Canon Young People Program, empowering them to address sustainability issues with creativity and critical thinking, he adds
Saudia Group in ‘landmark’ deal for 105 Airbus planes
In a wide expansion of aviation services, Saudi Arabia's top airline Saudia Group has place an order of 105 aircraft...
- "Aviation supports 241,000 jobs, and a further estimated 717,000 jobs in the tourism sector," a Saudi report said.
- Saudi authorities have also announced plans for a new airport in the capital Riyadh capable of accommodating 120 million passengers a year.