New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port
San Pedro, United States --Â Floating blue paddles dance on the waves that lap a dock in the Port of Los...
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Aramco, TotalEnergies achieve plastic-waste oil to polymer conversion
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Aramco, TotalEnergies and SABIC have completed for the first time in the Middle East and North...
- The plastic pyrolysis oil, also called plastic waste derived oil (PDO), was processed at the SATORP refinery jointly owned by Aramco and TotalEnergies, in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
- The process allows the use of non-sorted plastics, which can be difficult to recycle mechanically, and consequently contributes to solving the challenge of end-of-life plastics.Â
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Dubai posts 44 percent growth in business event bid wins in H1 2023
DUBAI, UAE – The city has registered a strong year-on-year growth of 44 percent in business event bid wins in...
- Dubai Business Events worked with partners and stakeholders to win 143 conferences, congresses, meetings and incentives in H1 2023.
- These events are expected to bring over 94,000 additional visitors to the city, including global experts and leaders in their respective fields.
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Jarir Marketing H1 net profit down 4.4%
The company's sales increased by 19.92 percent.
- The gross profit fell by 1.8% due to discounts to promote sales, and due to the change in the sales mix towards the relatively less profitable sections.
- The fall in net profit for H1 was also attributed to an increase in selling and marketing expenses to promote sales.
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DSCE gets ISO 50001, net-zero certifications for sustainable energy management
DUBAI, UAE - The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) has received the ISO 50001:2018 in energy management systems and...
- This followed a comprehensive assessment conducted by W3 Solutionz - USA through CanaGulf International Standardization.
- The audit process conducted by CanaGulf International Standardization was based on several guiding principles.
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Almarai to offer trust certificates
The issuance will be made under a $200m program.
- The company has mandated Citigroup, Dubai Islamic Bank, HSBC, J.P. Morgan and Standard Chartered Bank as joint lead managers.
- The issuance value will be determined later based on market conditions at that time, Almarai said.
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Standard Chartered sells Africa business
It sold the sub-Saharan Africa business to Access Bank.
- Last year, the bank decided to divest from a number of markets, in Lebanon, Angola, Cameroon, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe and Jordan
- The two entities will work together to ensure a seamless transition, with the transaction expected to be completed over the next 12 months
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QIB posts 7.7% profit rise
The net profit shot up to US$538m in H1 of 2023.
- The bank said its earnings per share amounted to QR 0.83 on June 30, 2023 as against QR 0.77 in the same period of last year
- The total assets the bank now stand at $50.27bn., financing assets reached $33bn and customer deposits now stand at $32.14bn
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GCC, Japan resume Free Trade Agreement negotiations
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--Looking to consolidate trade and investment ties, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Japan announced their resumption of...
- GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida for talks and later their representatives signed a joint statement
- GCC secretary general said Japan's exports from the GCC countries touched $76.7 billion and its imports to the GCC was valued at $22 billion
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Jordan, World Bank sign US$250m agreement to boost water efficiency
Amman, Jordan--Jordan and the World Bank have signed a $250 million financing agreement for a water sector efficiency project in...
- Nearly $200 million of the amount will be a soft loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and $50 million will be in the form of a grant
- The Jordanian minister praised the World Bank for its partnership with the kingdom's government and support for reform and development needs in the country
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Middle East tackles AI hurdles, embraces opportunities
The region, rich in history and culture, is expected to accumulate substantial global AI benefits, reshaping its traditional sectors and...
- The region, rich in history and culture, is expected to accumulate substantial global AI benefits, reshaping its traditional sectors and driving innovation, reports suggest
- Tradition and technology harmoniously coexist in Middle East as it stays committed to AI integration despite some industries grappling with implementation challenges
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Saudi real estate sees new era of growth, innovation
The Kingdom's property sector is driven by a projected $3 trillion GDP by 2030 and evolving consumer preferences towards homes...
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Meta chief discusses AI risks with Japan PM during Asia tour
The 39-year-old mixed business with pleasure while in Japan, going skiing with his family and learning about sword-making from a...
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Nissan plans self-driving taxi service in Japan
It has been testing self-driving mobility services since 2017.
- Nissan said it will begin trials of the commercial service in the upcoming financial year from April, using minivans in south of Tokyo
- The company says it has been "testing business models for self-driving mobility services in Japan and abroad since 2017"
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Bitcoin surpasses $57,000 as crypto rally remains strong
Dubai, UAE - The price of Bitcoin on Tuesday surged past $57,000, demonstrating the continued strength of the cryptocurrency market...
- The rise follows Bitcoin's climb above $54,000 on Monday, a milestone not reached since December 3, 2021
- The cryptocurrency has been experiencing a bullish trend since January 11, when the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin ETFs
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Iran becomes world’s ninth biggest steel producer, says WSA
TEHRAN, IRAN – The Middle Eastern country has improved its global standing in steel production, becoming the ninth largest producer...
- In the first month of 2024, Iranian steel mills produced a total of 2.6 million tons of steel.
- The world's 71 steel-producing countries produced 148.1 million tons of steel in January 2024.