Meta, Microsoft slam Apple over app store policy
The four companies filed a rare joint amicus brief in a California court in charge of applying a ruling that...
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Dubai seeks to unleash high-powered growth for its family business sector
DUBAI, UAE - In Dubai’s economic growth story, family businesses stand tall as architects of growth, innovation and value creation....
- The government is introducing initiatives to future-proof family businesses and bolster their competitiveness and growth capabilities in a global environment.
- Dubai has introduced new legislative measures aimed at helping them navigate the challenges and opportunities brought by a global economy in transition.
Twitter challenger Threads struggles for traction
Twitter continues to dominate its space as a platform for online comment and news, and Musk "would have to completely...
- The average amount of time people spend on Threads daily has plummeted more than 75 percent since the platform made a rock star debut on July 6
- Threads has a lot to prove, and features to add, to become a formidable Twitter alternative, according to Insider Intelligence analyst Jasmine Enberg
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Saudi Fund for Development commits $10m to boost tourism in Bahamas
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and Bahamas have signed a $10 million agreement to build...
- Nassau Island set to accommodate 50 small businesses, Exuma Island to house 25 small businesses, and Grand Bahama Island to host an additional 25 small businesses.
- This is SFD's inaugural foray into The Bahamas, making it the 89th country to receive funding for a development project from SFD.
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Arab SWFs accelerate dealmaking amid scarce funding
Joint investments by sovereign funds hit a record $17.2 billion in H1 this year as Gulf states fund global equity...
- Joint investments by sovereign funds hit a record $17.2 billion in H1 this year as Gulf states fund global equity firms, including KKR & Co., EQT AB, and Brookfield
- Middle Eastern investors, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company, are planning to invest billions in high-profile acquisitions
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Arab-Indian Chamber of Commerce to be unveiled soon
NEW DELHI, INDIA - A Joint Arab-Indian Chamber of Commerce is to be “activated” soon.This was announced in the “Delhi...
- This was announced in the “Delhi Declaration” at the conclusion of the sixth India-Arab Partnership Conference in New Delhi
- Setting up of the Chamber was decided during an earlier session of the India-Arab Partnership Conference held in Muscat
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ECB wants reports on weekly basis to tighten monitoring of banks’ liquidity
BERLIN, GERMANY - The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Saturday it wants to monitor the liquidity of banks in the...
- The data include details such as the maturity of liquidity in the bank's accounts, their counterparties and refinancing transactions with the ECB.
- The shift comes just after the bankruptcy of regional banks in the United States in March, followed by the collapse of Credit Suisse.
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Morocco’s women football team to make history in World Cup debut
When Morocco's women take on two-times former champions Germany in Melbourne they will be the first Arab team to play...
- Its women team had a surprise run to the final of last year's Africa Cup of Nations, before losing 2-1 to South Africa
- It is in Group H at the Women's World Cup and as well as Germany will face South Korea and Colombia
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Electric vehicles, lithium-ion, solar batteries become new drivers of China’s foreign trade
Beijing, China - China's traditional export sectors, such as apparel, home appliances, and furniture, have been surpassed by electric vehicles,...
- These "new three" industries have contributed to an impressive 61.6 percent year-on-year increase in total export value during the first half of 2023
- A combination of factors, such as production innovation and favorable policies, has facilitated the export growth of these sectors
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Saudi Arabia to host MENA Climate Week in October to ‘assess progress’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia will host the MENA Climate Week 2023 in Riyadh on October 8-12, in coordination with the...
- According to the ministry of energy, the event will examine the progress made in realizing the objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement
- It added the event will bring into focus the region's initiatives and approach to climate action and shed light on the impact of climate change
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DEWA exhorts customers to take ‘measures’ in order to avoid fire
Dubai, UAE--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has called on the public to take all necessary measures to avoid the...
- Exhorting customers to use its smart services, DEWA asked them to visit its website and smart app in order to protect people and property
- It urged customers to use proper insulation in order to cover wires and be careful of exposed wires and damaged electrical parts
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Sharjah Chamber discusses collaboration with AAAID on trade, investment
Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has held discussions with the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and...
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Aramco chief expects oil demand to rise by 1.5 mbpd in 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Aramco's President and CEO, Amin Nasser, anticipates a surge in global oil demand, projecting an...
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Government, financial sectors top cyberattack targets
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Qatar to set up Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution
Davos, Switzerland -- The war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, monetary policy in 2024, jobs, equitable economic growth,...
- A Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution will also be established in Vietnam.
- WEF and GovTech Campus Deutschland announces the establishment of the Global Government Technology Centre Berlin.
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EDGE, Baykar collaborate
EDGE smart weapons will be integrated into Bayraktar UAVs.
- The integration programme is part of a Strategic Alliance Agreement between the two groups to collaborate on advanced technology solutions in the defense sector.
- Under the program, EDGE will integrate their DESERT STING 16 precision-guided munition onto the Baykar TB2 UAV.
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Emirates Steel Arkan signs $2bn deal
The 5-year, iron-ore pellets supply deal was signed with BSC.
- Under this agreement, Bahrain Steel will supply high-grade iron ore oxide pellets annually to Emirates Steel Arkan.
- Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO at Emirates Steel Arkan, said the agreement will also cement ties within the GCC.