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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Microsoft unveils $15.2 billion AI, cloud computing investments in UAE
The deal sent US chip-maker Nvidia shares up 2.6 percent, buoyed by hopes the AI juggernaut could see access for...
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Iran exports goods worth US$9.1bn to BRICS nations from March to August
Tehran, Iran--Iran has exported 27.7 million tons of goods worth $9.1 billion to BRICS member countries from March 21-August 21,...
- Some 70.3 million tons of non-oil goods worth $43.5 billion were traded between Iran and the rest of the world during the same period
- The top five export destinations for Iran's non-oil goods were China ($5.6bn), the UAE ($2.3bn), India ($845m), Russia (361m) and S. Africa ($51.5m)
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Evergrande pauses trading on Hong Kong exchange
The Chinese company had only just resumed trading a month ago, after it was suspended for 17 months for not...
- Trading in its two other units -- the property services and electric vehicle groups -- also stopped "at 9:00 am today"
- The halt in trading comes a day after a Bloomberg report that Evergrande's billionaire boss Xu Jiayin was being held by police
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QatarEnergy signs US$3.90bn deal with HD Hyundai to build LNG carriers
Seoul, South Korea--QatarEnergy has signed US$3.90 billion worth agreement with Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the construction of...
- The agreement with the South Korean firm marks the start of the second phase of QatarEnergy's LNG ship acquisition program
- QatarEnergy's ship-building program is the largest of its kind and will play a pivotal role in meeting its future shipping requirements
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Lucid Group opens Saudi Arabia’s first-ever car manufacturing facility
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Lucid Group, which is partially owned by the Public Investment Fund, launched Wednesday its first international...
- The manufacturing unit extends over an area of about 31% of the total area allocated to the automotive industry in Jeddah's Special Economic Zone
- In May 2022, Lucid Motors signed a contract to begin construction of its factory in KAEC with a production capacity of 155,000 vehicles
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Masdar and PLN NP to triple size of Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar plant
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Masdar and PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP) have signed an agreement to develop Phase II of the successful...
- The clean energy partnership between the UAE and Indonesia saw further consolidation when the two companies signed the deal to expand FPV plant
- The UAE company has developed the region’s largest floating solar facility, the 145 MW Cirata floating solar PV plant in a joint ventre with PT PJB, now PLN NP
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Ras Al Khaimah’s first organic fertilizer project to cost $20m
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - Ras Al Khaimah’s is building its first organic soil fertilizer project at a cost of...
- The company will also carry out research on the creation of unique methods of cultivating plants, medicinal and valuable fungi
- It will also be farming fruits, vegetables and berries, both indoors and outdoors, and conduct organic animal husbandry
Automation revolutionizes financial business models
The financial services sector is witnessing transformative changes, driven by rising demands for personalized services and the integration of cutting-edge...
- The financial services sector is witnessing transformative changes, driven by rising demands for personalized services and the integration of cutting-edge technologies
- Projected to hit $949bn by 2030, FinTech investments spotlight trends like open finance, decentralized finance and digital assets, while open banking enhances decision-making
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Indonesia bans goods trading on social media platforms
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia has banned goods transactions on social media platforms in a new regulation, its trade minister said Wednesday,...
- The regulation means social media firms will not be able to conduct direct transactions but only promote products on their platforms.
- Laws in the archipelago nation did not cover direct transactions through social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook or Instagram before the new regulation.
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Binance selling Russia business
Binance is likely to sell its Russian assets to CommEX.
- The move comes months after reports suggested US authorities were investigating possible sanctions violations.
- The firm said the process would take a year to complete and would involve selling its assets to CommEX, a company that only launched on Tuesday.
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Aramco likely to acquire equity in China’s Shenghong Petrochemical
Dahran, Saudi Arabia -- Aramco and Jiangsu Eastern Shenghong Company (Eastern Shenghong) Wednesday signed a cooperation framework agreement to facilitate...
- Aramco and Eastern Shenghong signed agreement to facilitate talks on the possible acquisition by Aramco of a 10 percent strategic equity interest in Shenghong Petrochemical.
- Shenghong Petrochemical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eastern Shenghong, owns and operates a 320 MBD integrated refinery and petrochemicals complex.
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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Special economic zones are a new craze in Middle East
Vast swathes of land across the desert region are seeing the sprouting of new special zones to entice big business...
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Germany shares observations on Qatar hosting Autonomous e-Mobility Forum
In its efforts toward sustainable transportation, the German embassy is the first diplomatic representation in Doha to utilize an electric...
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Air Arabia Egypt marks its first flight to Istanbul
CAIRO, Egypt – Air Arabia Egypt on Sunday commenced its first non-stop flight from Cairo International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen...
- Upon arrival at Istanbul, the flight was greeted with a water cannon salute and a welcome ceremony.
- The newly added route will connect both cities with a frequency of three weekly flights.
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DWTC welcomes 2.47m visitors in 2023, says EVP
DUBAI, UAE – Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) Mahir Julfar said that the DWTC's performance in 2023...
- Over 722,000 were international visitors to various events, showcasing an unparalleled 60 percent growth rate year-on-year.
- Flagship events such as GITEX Global and Gulfood maintained their leadership positions in their respective sectors.
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Jordanian industrialists call for export diversification
AMMAN, JORDAN – Jordanian industrialists have emphasized the imperative of strategic planning to bolster export diversification, underlining key measures such...
- They called for expanding outreach to foreign markets, fostering collaboration between the government and the industrial sector.
- Jordan has taken several measures to stimulate domestic exports, improve market access and maximize the benefits of existing free trade agreements.