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Bangladesh to partner with UAE to boost trade in Middle East
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries, or FBCCI, will launch a UAE-Bangladesh Business Council next month to...
- Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to launch the business council
- The business council is expected to strengthening the trade relations with the UAE
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Bahrain eyes cooperation with Germany in aviation, tourism
Bahrain's Minister said the private sector plays a key role in strengthening bilateral relations, as it boosts the volume of...
- Bahrain's Minister stressed the importance of attracting more expertise and investments.
- He also highlighted the incentive packages provided by Bahrain for overseas investors.
Business
GFH of Bahrain to list on Tadawul
Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank GFH Financial Group intends to list on the Saudi stock exchange, Tadawul, and Abu Dhabi Securities...
- The financial group will reportedly discuss the option with its shareholders at the general meeting
- The company said shareholders will mandate the board of directors to complete the listing process
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AD Ports acquires Divetech
Divetech is a UAE-based topside-subsea solutions provider.
- The acquisition will be fully funded from AD Ports Group’s existing cash reserves.
- Divetech delivered revenue of AED 87 million and EBITDA of AED 20 million in 2021.
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Shurooq to invest in GCC, Arab countries, Australia, says its Executive Chairman
Shurooq is currently considering in several Arab and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar,...
- Shurooq has received a proposal to establish similar entities to Sharjah Sustainable City in Australia and the US.
- It is now engaged in tourism, environment, transport and project management sectors and will soon invest in health, education and robotics.
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UAE ratifies $3.26bn loan for Sheikh Zayed Housing Program
The UAE has approved a $3.26 billion housing loan budget for Sheikh Zayed Housing Program in a cabinet meeting on...
- "The aim is to fulfil accumulated and expected requests and reduce the waiting period during the coming years", said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
- He said the cabinet also approved the establishment of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development to develop plans, implement projects and build government-private partnerships
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Qatar Airways and Airbus dispute over A350 safety grows bitter
Qatar Airways on Monday accused aviation giant Airbus of blocking efforts to settle their billion-dollar dispute over the safety of...
- The airline, which has now grounded 22 of its 53 A350 jets since November 2020, said it was determined to plough ahead with legal action seeking $610 million in compensation
- While they fight in the London courts, Airbus has in turn sought to cancel orders made by Qatar Airways for two other A350 jets and 50 A321neo planes
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EGA of UAE posts record net profit of $1.5bn for 2021
Emirates Global Aluminium, or EGA, has posted a 1,140 percent jump in net profit to $1.5 billion for 2021.
- The company's record earnings were attributed to a strong global aluminum market after economies recovered from COVID-19, as well as higher production, sales, and prices
- “These record results show that our preparations for the next stage of our corporate journey are nearing completion,” Abdulnasser bin Kalban, CEO of EGA said
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Saudi Exports organizes Commercial Mission for 30 businesses to Oman
Saudi Exports Development Authority (SAUDI EXPORTS) today organized a commercial mission for over 30 Saudi senior manufacturers and exporters in...
- The mission, which targets 70 Omani companies, follows the two countries’ signing of memorandum of understating worth $30 billion for cooperation in various economic fields.
- Saudi non-oil exports to Oman reached $932 million till November 2021---food sector SAR 884 million, petrochemicals SAR 709 million and the constructions sector SAR 529 million.
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Lucid Motors to manufacture electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia
Lucid Motors has leased a big plot of land for $30 million in King Abdullah Economic City Industrial Valley, in...
- The leasing of land aims “to construct and operate automotive manufacturing and assembly facility together with all ancillary services”
- Financial impact from the project will roll out on the company’s financial statements during the contract duration that will run from 2022 until 2047
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Kuwait buys 40% stake in Egypt offshore energy project
Kuwait City - Kuwait's Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) has entered into an agreement to acquire a 40% stake in...
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GCC countries hold interest rates following US Fed decision
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- In the wake of the US Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its interest rates, GCC countries,...
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Yahsat announces cash dividend for H1-23
The second dividend for 2023 is expected to be paid in May 2024.
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Sharjah Chamber to host two-day Gulf-Iraq Business event
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) said it is likely to host the first Gulf-Iraq...
- The theme of the event is “Partnership for a Promising Economic Future”, and is expected to present multiple investment opportunities.
- The Chamber hopes the event starts new wave of economic, trade, and industrial relations between the GCC countries and Iraq.
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Russian defense minister says Moscow-Tehran ties improving despite sanctions
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – The cooperation between Moscow and Tehran is reaching new highs, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on...
- The Russian defense minister announced readiness to take joint steps to strengthen stability and security in the Middle East.
- The Russian minister said that cooperation and dialogue between Moscow and Tehran has enhanced recently.
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Belt and Road Initiative countries expect more cooperation ahead of China-Arab expo
YINCHUAN, CHINA - In the run-up to the sixth China-Arab States Expo, guests from countries and regions along the Belt...
- Morocco was the first country in North Africa to sign the Belt and Road cooperation document with China.
- Since then, the two countries have maintained close political, economic, and cultural connections.