Nvidia unveils ‘superchips’
The company also announced other AI developments.
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Saudi VC investments post 244% jump to $584m in H1
Venture capital investments in Saudi Arabia have posted a staggering 244 percent increase to $584 million in the first half...
- MAGNiTT, a venture data platform, said that the Kingdom saw 79 deals in H1 2022, an increase of 36 percent compared to H1 2021
- Fintech had the highest number of transactions with 17 deals, followed by logistics which had 12 deals, and e-commerce with eight deals, in H1 2022
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Souq Al Jubail draws over two million visitors in H1 2022
The sales volume in the fish section of the soup during the six month period reached 2,086 tonnes, while volume...
- The sales volume in the fish section of the soup during the six month period reached 2,086 tonnes, while volume of sales of fruits and vegetables was 2,711 tonnes
- The market comprises 260 shops divided into three parts: the vegetables and fruits, meat and fresh fish section
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Tokyo equities post gains on US rally with eyes on BoJ
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors took heart from US rallies and other positive factors while awaiting a...
- The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 1.27 percent, or 341.12 points, at 27,302.80 in early trade, while the broader Topix index advanced 1.29 percent
- The dollar fetched 138.16 yen in early Asian trade, against 138.21 yen in New York late Tuesday
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Boeing wins $8 bn contract
The US planemaker will manufacture 66 MAX aircraft.
- The deal comprises a firm order for 30 medium-haul single-aisle 737 MAX-8-200s plus options to purchase up to 36 more from the same family.
- The MAX jet suffered two deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019, but is experiencing a rush of interest at this year's Farnborough, southwest of London.
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New business licenses in Dubai grow 25% in H1 of 2022
Dubai issued 45,653 new business licenses in the first half (H1) of 2022, registering a growth of 25 percent compared...
- Dubai issued 45,653 new business licenses in the first half (H1) of 2022, a growth of 25 percent compared to the same period last year
- The numbers reaffirm the success of the government's innovative new strategic approaches and policy amendments
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Dubai Metaverse Assembly in Sept to host 300 global experts
The assembly will host more than 300 global experts, policymakers, thought leaders, and decision-makers from more than 40 organizations.
- The global event brings together regional and international experts in Dubai to shape the future of the metaverse.
- It explores how technology can be deployed across vital sectors to create better future and quality of life for humanity.
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Zain Group Q2 net profit $165m
The Group will pay a half-year dividend of 10 fils per share.
- Data Revenue grew 3 percent to represent 40 percent of Group Revenue for H1. Kuwait, KSA and Sudan record double-digit growth in revenue and net profit.
- The Group said it recorded 21 percent revenue growth in Enterprise business, as ZainTech enters many strategic partnerships.
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Investments in Saudi startups grow by 244 percent in H1 2022
Investments in Saudi startups grew by 244 percent to a record high of SAR 2.19 billion ($584 million) in the...
- In fact, the investments in the first half of 2022 surpassed the total investments in 2021, according to a report by the venture data platform, MAGNiTT.
- The report said the kingdom advanced to become the second-most active VC market in MENA by number of deals, which rose by 36 percent to 79 deals in H1 2022.
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Delta orders Airbus jets
The airline ordered a dozen single-aisle passenger jets worth $1.1 bn.
- Delta grabbed the headlines on the first day of Farnborough show on Monday with a $13.5-billion order for 100 medium-haul MAX jets built by Airbus rival Boeing.
- The Airbus announcement brings Delta's total firm A220 order to 107 of the aircraft.
Business
Dubai energy demand shoots up by 6.3% in H1 of 2022
Demand for energy in Dubai has shot up 6.3 percent to 23,096 GWh in the first half of the current...
- He said that the increase in energy demand in Dubai reflects the economic recovery and the return of key activities
- Dubai has benefited from the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and implemented robust precautionary measures to ensure business continuity
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Mawani, SGP ink US$266m pact
The aim is to establish multiple logistics zones in the Kingdom.
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World Investment Forum 2023 ends with call for greater private and public investment
Abu Dhabi, UAE – UNCTAD's 8th World Investment Forum came to a close on Friday in Abu Dhabi with a...
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Palms Sports posts Q3 profit
Its revenues rose 77% to US$92m in the same period.
- The company's revenue from contracts climbed 77% in Q3, surging from $58.43 million to $92 million
- Its CEO and MD Fouad Darwish said they expect Q4 to "a healthy growth year for Palms Sports"
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KSA, Kuwait lead as Islamic banking prospers in GCC
With the support of Vision 2030 projects and a surge in real estate lending, the banking sector's performance in the...
- With the support of Vision 2030 projects and a surge in real estate lending, the banking sector's performance in the Gulf region has been commendable, says a report
- Despite challenges such as intricate transactions and the demand for universal standards, the potential of financial technology and green financing is immense, it adds
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Lebanon national carrier halves flights amid fears of Israel war
BEIRUT, LEBANON - Lebanon's national carrier on Friday said it was cutting more than half of its flights as tensions along...
- Only eight of the Middle East Airlines company’s 22 planes would operate as of next week, with the rest of the fleet relocated to other airports.
- Other airlines, including Swiss International Air Lines and Germany's Lufthansa have already temporarily suspended Beirut flights,