MENA emerges as fast-growing global e-trading hub, UAE leads with over half-trillion dollars in volume
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most dynamic retail e-trading markets,...
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Fake AI videos have a new generation loving 1980s life
New York, United States - "The 1980s are calling," a teenager with a throwback hairstyle tells viewers as "Everybody Wants...
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Plan to end e-vehicle subsidies sparks anger in Germany
BERLIN, GERMANY - The German government on Sunday faced a backlash after abruptly ending an electric car subsidy scheme in a...
- The economy ministry said on Saturday that Sunday would be the last day prospective buyers could apply for the scheme.
- Under the scheme, the government paid out thousands of euros per customer to partially cover the cost of buying an electric car.
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Qatar records 6 percent drop in Industrial Production Index in October
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar has recorded a 9.3 percent drop in the Industrial Production index (IPI) in the month of October...
- The mining sector posted an 11.1 percent fall as compared to September due to the decrease in the quantities of "crude oil petroleum and natural gas"
- However, manufacture of cement and other non-metallic mineral products posted a 4.3 percent jump, and printing and reproduction of recorded media increased by 3.2 percent
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COP28 initiatives to narrow climate finance disparity
Antoine Samaha of BCG applauds the launch of a Loss and Damage Fund for developing countries, emphasizing the need for...
- At COP28, a significant focus was placed on climate finance, with the establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund to aid developing countries.
- Antoine Samaha of BCG underscores the urgency of securing more funds and ensuring its equitable distribution to combat climate change.
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Volunteers offer help to Arab-Israeli farmers amid Gaza war
Baqa al-Gharbiya, Israel--In Baqa al-Gharbiya, an hour's drive from Haifa, city folk have temporarily traded pens for boots to aid farmers...
- Many people, lawyers or teachers, have joined hands to help Arab-Israeli farmers in the harvest as there is a shortage of labor force because of the war
- Volunteers were picking cucumbers, placing seedlings on stakes, and were preparing for the strawberry harvest when the rains interrupted them
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D33 Economic Agenda helps Dubai’s tourism thrive
“Dubai’s robust partnerships with leading travel and hospitality companies are key to fostering the growth of this crucial sector, both...
- Dubai's tourism sector plays a pivotal role in the city's economy, with a record 13.9 million visitors in 2023.
- Under the D33 Agenda, Dubai is not only advancing in tourism but also focusing on sustainability,
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UAE to strengthen digital infrastructure in Azerbaijan
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The UAE and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the digital...
- Data centers are crucial to a country’s digital infrastructure as they provide a secure space for storing critical data and running applications.
- Azerbaijan has taken steps towards advancing the digital economy, among else through the centralization of e-services and the digitization of public services
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GCC soars in global space race with key advancements
Saudi Arabia's new Saudi Space Agency and first ISS mission, coupled with UAE's Hope Probe and lunar projects, underscore their...
- Saudi Arabia's new Saudi Space Agency and first ISS mission, coupled with UAE's Hope Probe and lunar projects, underscore their rising status in global space sector.
- Bahrain's development of its first satellite and Kuwait's CubeSat initiative underscore the Gulf region's commitment to space technology and research.
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Eurozone business activity continues downward trend in December
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - Business activity in the eurozone slumped at a faster rate in December, weighed down by a deeper downturn...
- The HCOB Flash Eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global fell to 47 in December from 47.6 in November.
- A figure below 50 indicates contraction and the risk of recession in the 20-nation single currency area remains, analysts warned.
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‘Double efforts to tackle labor market challenges’
"The digital economy represents a clear path to employment opportunities. Additionally, exploring other avenues, such as the green economy, is...
- Employment rates for young men and women in the Arab region are around 26 percent, says International Labor Organization Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo.
- He also highlights the significant challenges currently intensified by climate change, rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts, and geopolitical tensions.
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Palestine sees 3.7% economic shrink amid conflict
The World Bank reports a severe economic downturn in Palestinian economy due to Israel-Hamas conflict, with Gaza's economic contribution falling...
- The World Bank reports a severe economic downturn in Palestinian economy due to Israel-Hamas conflict, with Gaza's economic contribution falling from 36% to 17% since 2005.
- Despite the conflict in Gaza causing job losses, infrastructure damage, and rising poverty, the Palestinian banking sector has shown resilience amidst the ongoing crisis, it adds.
MENA emerges as fast-growing global e-trading hub, UAE leads with over half-trillion dollars in volume
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most dynamic retail e-trading markets,...
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IMF, World Bank welcome efforts for Syria to reintegrate globally
Washington, United States - The International Monetary Fund and World Bank's leaders said in a joint statement Thursday that they...
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Lebanon parliament approves changes to banking secrecy law
Beirut, Lebanon -- Lebanon's parliament on Thursday approved amendments to banking secrecy legislation, a key reform demanded by the International...
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The game of ‘chicken’ being played with the world economy can be brought to a cooperative end
A meaningful “G3” accord between the US, Europe, and China must include coordinated fiscal, monetary, development, and trade policies. From...
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IMF cuts global growth outlook on impact of Trump tariffs
Washington, United States -- The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year, citing the...
- The IMF projections see the global economy growing by 2.8 percent this year, 0.5 percentage points lower than the previous World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast in January.
- The IMF expects China, the world's second-largest economy, to see growth slump to 4.0 percent this year, down from 5.0 percent in 2024.
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Gold hits record, dollar drops as tariff fears dampen sentiment
With several markets still closed for the Easter holiday, business was limited ahead of a week that will see the...
- The precious metal was also helped by a weaker dollar, which has also been hit by worries about Trump's standoff with Fed boss Jerome Powell.
- Stocks had a mixed start to the week, with Tokyo weighed by the stronger yen while Taipei, Jakarta and Bangkok were also in negative territory.
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Beijing slams ‘appeasement’ of US in trade deals that hurt China
China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, promising countermeasures...
- While the rest of the world has been slapped with a blanket 10 percent tariff, China faces levies of up to 145 percent on many products
- China has vowed to fight a trade war "to the end" and has not confirmed that it is in talks with Washington, though it has called for dialogue