UAE foreign trade increases by 49% to reach $1.42 trillion in 2024
The UAE climbed from 17th to 11th globally in merchandise exports and from 18th to 14th in imports between 2021...
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Chinese vent anger at Trump’s trade war with memes, mockery
Beijing, China -- While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight Donald Trump's trade war "to the...
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Finland firm to slash 1,150 jobs
Stora Enso plans to permanently close four units in Europe.
- Stora Enso employs 22,000 people in over a dozen countries around the world, including South America and China.
- The planned restructuring actions would result in a 380 million euro ($411 million) hit to Stora Enso's annual sales.
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ESG, Q Holding form joint venture
JV to develop accommodation project in Abu Dhabi island.
- This project aims to address the diverse housing needs of employees in sectors such as healthcare, transportation.
- Upon completion, the project will cater to approximately 5,000 staff, offering a convenient environment.
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Tecom secures $2.06bn loan
This facility replaces an existing partially utilized term loan of the same amount.
- The loan is split into a term loan of AED 4.4 billion, equivalent to the drawn-down amount from the previous agreement, and a revolving credit facility of AED 3.2 billion.
- The company said the new loan facility offers greater financial flexibility and more favorable terms, resulting in immediate interest expense savings over the five-year period.
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UAE Ministry of Energy joins National ICV Program
DUBAI, UAE - The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has joined UAE's National In-Country Value (ICV) program following a...
- The MoU supports national strategic objectives to boost the growth of the industrial and advanced technology sectors.
- It aligns with the National ICV program's aims to enhance economic growth by redirecting government expenditure into the national economy.
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Mawani to set up $533m petroleum products storage center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Ports, known as Mawani, has joined forces with Albanova International Company,...
- This initiative is part of a project aimed at developing a leading center for bunkering ships at King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu.
- The 393,000-square-meter center aims to accommodate storage tanks for trading, blending, and storing petroleum materials, meeting the logistical demands of the petroleum industry.
TikTok’s e-commerce venture paying off in Southeast Asia
From Indonesia, TikTok Shop "aggressively expanded into five additional Southeast Asian markets, many of which boasted large populations of TikTok...
- TikTok Shop capitalised on the legions of users of the popular video-sharing app to expand its business in 2022 after testing the waters in Indonesia in 2021
- While it lagged rivals Shopee and Lazada, TikTok Shop posted fastest growth rate expanding its gross merchandise value, sevenfold to $4.4 billion in 2022
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Dow slides, Nasdaq jumps after mixed Fed rate decision
The US central bank, as expected, opted to hold its benchmark lending rate between 5.0 percent and 5.25 percent. But...
- The broad-based S&P 500 added 0.1 percent at 4,372.59, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 0.4 percent to 13,626.48
- Powell described inflation as still too high, but added that the central bank had made no decisions yet about its July meeting or subsequent gatherings
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At UN, UAE plays up link between climate change and peace
Exhorting the Security Council to adopt what she called as innovative attempts to address the interplay between climate change, peace...
- The minister exhorted the council to approach conflicts through a climate-sensitive lens, strengthening the capacity of relevant peace operations
- Chairing presidency of the UN Security Council for June, the UAE held the debate under the title "threats to international peace and security"
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High oil prices fuel Saudi Arabia’s economy as GDP grows to 8.7% in 2022
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia has recorded an 8.7 percent increase in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, as against...
- The kingdom's growth was driven by oil, which contributed 15.4 percent to the overall GDP growth, while non-oil activities also made a positive contribution of 5.4%
- In 2023, stable commodity and food prices are expected to limit upward pressure on imported goods as the dollar continues to gain strength
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Here are Dubai’s top 3 locations for profitable rental investments
Dubai, UAE – Realiste, proptech company in the UAE, has made a list of the most profitable areas for short-term...
- The company has recommended adherence to a short-term strategy for investments in Jumeirah Beach Resorts (JBR)
- Jumeirah Lakes Towers is great for both long-term and short-term strategies as rental is 30% cheaper than JBR
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UAE foreign trade increases by 49% to reach $1.42 trillion in 2024
The UAE climbed from 17th to 11th globally in merchandise exports and from 18th to 14th in imports between 2021...
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OPEC+ panel reaffirms cartel’s current output reduction strategy
In an effort to shore up prices, the OPEC+ oil alliance of 23 nations has implemented supply cuts of more...
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ADU inks MoU with Italy-Czech Republic Chamber of Commerce
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italy-Czech Republic Chamber of...
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Spain urges WTO meet in UAE to address de-globalization
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Abu Dhabi records real estate deals worth $1.36 billion in Jan
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Real estate transactions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi amounted to over AED 5 billion ($1.36...
- The value of real estate mortgages in the emirate reached about AED2.6 billion through 635 mortgage deals.
- Mohamed bin Zayed City topped the list with a value of AED16.6 million for "Prestige Tower", followed by Saadiyat Island with AED12.7 million for "Mamsha Al Saadiyat".
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Shell annual profit drops to US$19.4bn
Its revenue dived almost a fifth percent to US$316.6 billion.
- Revenue of the British energy major dived almost a fifth percent to $316.6 billion, Shell will nevertheless return $3.5 billion to shareholders
- "Shell delivered another quarter of strong performance, concluding a year in which we made good progress," said chief executive
Shares in India’s Paytm dive 20%
Banking arm asked to stop accepting fresh deposits.
- Paytm collapsed 20 percent at the open of trade in Mumbai before a trading halt, the day after the RBI reported "persistent non-compliances" at Paytm Payments Bank
- RBI said it would not be able to accept new deposits, offer fund transfers or help facilitate credit transactions from March, although customers will be able to withdraw cash