Pre-tax net profit of Dubai Financial Market rises 74% to $53m in H1 2024
Dubai, Saudi Arabia - Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the period ended June 30,...
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US Department of State issues favorable 2024 Bahrain Investment Climate Statement
The investment climate in the Kingdom of Bahrain is positive and relatively stable. Bahrain maintains a business-friendly environment and a...
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PIF sets up SRJ Sports Investments firm
The investments are expected to localize partnerships.
- The new company will target businesses specialized in offering unique fan engagement activities and transformative sports technology.
- This firm will help bolster Saudi Arabia’s position as one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment destinations.
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Jordan-Egypt trade expands to US$355.43m in first five months of 2023
Amman, Jordan--Trade between Jordan and Egypt expanded to $355.43 million in the January-May period of the current year, according to...
- The exports to Egypt however showed a decline in the five month period, falling to $63.46 million as against $93 million for the same period last year
- There was a fall in the imports from Egypt to Jordan too, declining to $292 million by the end of May, as compared to $333 million last year
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UAE Corporate Tax: Relief measures for SMEs
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE has unveiled a series of relief measures to support the growth and prosperity of...
- Only profits exceeding AED 375,000 are subject to the 9% corporate tax
- Only 50% of entertainment expenses are deductible against taxable profits
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Oman annual inflation inches up to 0.69 percent in June
Muscat, Oman--Oman annual inflation rate reached 0.69 percent by the end of June 2023, according to the monthly consumer price...
- Inflation was fueled by the increase in most of the main groups making up the consumer price index and the prices of the food and non-alcoholic beverages
- The prices of oils and fats rose by 4. 81%, fruits by 4.3%, other foodstuffs by 3.91%, bread and cereals by 2.34%, and non-alcoholic beverages by 0.67%
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Borders, culture strengthen Iran-Pakistan relations
"The economies of Iran and Pakistan are inherently complementary. For example, Pakistan can be a supplier of Iran's needs in...
- Iran and Pakistan have taken effective measures to expand their economic relations in recent years
- Two new border terminals have been opened along the common border between Iran and Pakistan
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Interest rate raise ‘likely’ to curb inflation, says Fed official
A US central bank official said that more interest rate hikes "will likely be needed" to bring inflation down further,...
- Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman's prepared remarks to an event in Colorado also came after a mixed employment report.
- She would be seeking "consistent evidence" that inflation is on a meaningful path down toward the Fed's two percent target.
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UAE to mobilize global tech, space sectors for climate action ahead of COP28
ABU DHABI, UAE - Key UAE government entities have partnered to boost coordination between advanced technology and space sectors.The collaboration...
- The collaboration aims to further contribute to COP28’s inclusive ecosystem, bringing together major technology companies, global institutions.
- It will encourage companies to use the UAE as a base for producing new technologies that can help drive sustainable industrial development.
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CEPA signed with UAE is a special achievement: Indian minister
New Delhi, India--The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed with the UAE and operationalized last year is a “special achievement...
- The Indian minister was responding to a question by a member of parliament about whether "there are some special achievements of India's foreign policy"
- He added that there is a greater integration of the Indian economy with regional and global economies, contributing to a deeper and extensive trade partnerships
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Protests mark Beirut blast anniversary as justice eludes victims’ families
Hundreds of protestors marched alongside victims' families demanding long-awaited justice as the country marked three years since one of history's...
- There is no headway in the probe three years on, leaving survivors still yearning for answers
- Many protestors carrying photograpsh of the victims shouted slogans: "We will not forget"
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Emiratis make up 74% of Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation workforce
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- In 2022, Emiratis represented 74% of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) 248 employees. FANR continues...
- According to FANR 2022 annual report, the body continues to attract talented Emiratis to meet its business needs, recruiting 22 citizens during the review period
- The report said that women comprise of more than 45 percent of FANR's overall workforce and hold leadership positions in key areas of the organisation
Pre-tax net profit of Dubai Financial Market rises 74% to $53m in H1 2024
Dubai, Saudi Arabia - Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the period ended June 30,...
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Total M&A market drops to US$3.2trn in 2023, says report
DUBAI, UAE - The total M&A market dropped 15 percent, to US$3.2 trillion, the lowest level in a decade, as...
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GCC ministers hold discussion on food security in the region
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held a virtual meeting with ministers from...
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GCC leaps into healthy aging with tech and policy
In the Gulf countries, a transformative journey toward healthy aging is underway, fueled by technological advancements and government initiatives, says...
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Saudi Arabia sets $54m threshold for public-private partnership projects
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has revised the regulations of its Privatization Law, setting the minimum limit for a...
- The amendments consist of 169 articles covering principles of privatization, minimum project values, and criteria for applying the system to privatization projects
- Saudi Arabia initiated the privatization program in 2018 to boost the national economy, enhance the private sector's role, and allocate government assets efficiently
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OPEC Fund offered US$1.7 bn in development funding in 2023
Vienna, Austria - The OPEC Fund for International Development allocated US$1.7 billion across 55 projects globally in 2023, providing funding...
- The largest share in last year’s lending program was dedicated to policy-based-lending (31 percent).
- The transport and storage sector received the major share of OPEC Fund’s support (14 percent)
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Saudi Central Bank Governor discusses global economy in meeting with ECB chief
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Central Bank Governor (SAMA) Ayman Al-Sayari discussed the recent developments in central banking and...
- Several events were organized on the sidelines of the visit including a high-level panel discussion titled “Interconnectedness and Increasing Capital Flow.”
- In addition, a seminar on "Women’s Empowerment within Central Banks” was conducted and featured speeches by SAMA’s governor and the ECB president