Amazon tests ‘ultra-fast’ deliveries in two US cities
San Francisco, United States - Amazon on Monday began testing "ultra-fast" deliveries in two US cities, giving some shoppers the...
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EU approves ADNOC’s purchase of Germany’s Covestro
Brussels, Belgium -- The European Commission on Friday greenlit the takeover of German chemical firm Covestro by UAE state oil...
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RSI buys stake in First Fix
The company acquires 51 percent stake in First Fix.
- The selling shareholders will receive a deferred sum of US$78.4 million upon the fulfilment of certain relevant conditions.
- Red Sea International will have the option to capitalize debt through the issuance of additional shares in First Fix.
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Ducab bags 30 major contracts
The contracts were secured in the oil, gas and petrochemical sector.
- The company said it had produced and supplied more than 10 billion meters of cable products in 2023 alone.
- The company will be showcasing its advanced range of PetroBICC cables at ADIPEC.
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Global economic concerns hit GCC equity performance
Influenced by global inflation concerns and high rates, Gulf markets faced second consecutive monthly dip in September. Only Dubai and...
- Gulf equity markets experienced a downturn for the second consecutive month in September 2023, reflecting global economic concerns
- While major indices like the MSCI World Index and the S&P 500 saw declines, only Dubai and Qatari markets managed to post gains
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Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy up by 12.3 percent in second quarter
Statistical estimates published by the Statistical Centre Abu Dhabi said the construction sector grew by 19.1 percent in the second...
- The manufacturing activity grew by 7 percent compared to the same period last year, with the sector recording its highest quarterly value-added since 2014.
- Abu Dhabi's financial sector recorded a robust growth of nearly 30 percent, also its highest growth rate since 2014.
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Saudi Arabia issues 162 licenses to companies relocating hqrs to the Kingdom
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has so far issued 162 regional center licenses to the companies relocating their headquarters...
- The headquarters will operate in strict accordance with Saudi laws, providing crucial support, management, and strategic direction to their branches
- The Ministry of Investment has enacted a mechanism to offer premium residency status to executives working within these regional headquarters
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Iran foreign trade posts 4.84% jump to US$54.6bn in last six months
Tehran, Iran-- Iran's foreign trade has registered a 4.84 percent jump to $54.6 billion between March and September this year....
- The exports posted a 29 percent increase in weight and 2.6 percent decline in value compared to last year’s corresponding period
- Some 17.6m tons of goods, valued at $30.4bn, were imported into the country in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year
Ubisoft banks on a reset with latest ‘Assassin’s Creed’
The latest entry in the wildly popular "Assassin" franchise is released Thursday, to be followed in December by a game...
- The latest entry in the wildly popular "Assassin" franchise is released Thursday, to be followed in December by a game based on the hit "Avatar" films
- Taking no chances, the group is launching "Mirage", set in ninth-century Baghdad, at 50 euros ($53) instead of the 70 euros often set for new titles
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Trump business empire under threat as fraud trial opens
Donald Trump intends to be present for the start of the trial on Monday morning as a civil fraud trial...
- Trump, in addition to the civil case, also faces several major criminal proceedings in the months ahead
- His children Eric, Don Jr. and his oldest daughter Ivanka are also likely to present their own testimony
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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to host global tech firms at Expand North Star
Dubai, UAE--Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is all set to welcome the global business community to Expand North Star, the...
- The participants will assemble at Dubai Harbour from 15th - 18th October 2023, connecting the world's most sought-after startups with innovators and investors
- The event will host more than 1,800 startup exhibitors from over 100 countries and nearly 1,000 investors with a combined total of over US$1 trillion under management
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Libya and Italy sign MoU to boost cooperation in civil aviation
Tripoli, Libya--Libya and Italy have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation to enable air transport companies to operate charter and...
- In September, a Rome-bound aircraft departed from Tripoli restarting flights to Italy after a nearly decade-long suspension due to an EU ban
- The agreement looks to boost cooperation between air transport companies to operate charter and regular flights between the two countries
Amazon tests ‘ultra-fast’ deliveries in two US cities
San Francisco, United States - Amazon on Monday began testing "ultra-fast" deliveries in two US cities, giving some shoppers the...
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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...
Iraq father begins legal action against BP over son’s cancer death
Rumaylah, Iraq - Hussein Julood is taking legal action against British energy giant BP after he lost his son to...
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SAMA Licenses ‘Hala Financing’ to provide crowdfunding solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has licensed "Hala Financing" to provide debt-based crowdfunding solutions. With Hala...
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OpenAI reveals new GPT-4o model that is faster and free for all users
OpenAI on Monday launched a new AI model and desktop version of ChatGPT, along with an updated user interface, the...
- OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, has been valued at more than $80 billion by investors
- The new model can respond to users’ audio prompts “in as little as 232 milliseconds
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Iraq now gas self-sufficient, paves the way for surplus exports
Iraq has now become self-sufficient in liquid gas and the surplus is usually exported abroad, strengthening the Iraqi economy.
- Iraq has now become self-sufficient in liquid gas and the surplus is usually exported abroad
- It is expected that Iraq's oil reserves will increase to over 160 billion barrels, thereby boosting Iraq's position in the global oil market
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Apple’s latest iPad signals the company’s AI-powered future
San Francisco, United States - Apple on Tuesday announced a line of new iPad tablets revamped with a powerful AI chip...
- The latest version of the iPad Pro uses a new chip called the M4, which is stronger than the one currently used for Apple's laptops
- The iPad Pro and ultralight iPad Air are the company's first iPad releases in two years, ending Apple's longest period without upgrades since it launched the tablet in 2010