From sand dunes to boardrooms: Strategies for success in challenging times
"Leadership teams must recognize that the livelihoods of their employees' families hinge on the stability of the business. Understanding that...
Space economy set to triple to $1.8trn by 2035, reveals new research
The growth of the space industry will largely be built upon the increased reach of space-based and/or -enabled technologies, such...
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Arada’s US$500m Sukuk lists in Nasdaq Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - Arada's US$500 million Sukuk was listed in Nasdaq Dubai. The Sukuk is the first issuance by Arada...
- This marks Arada’s first listing in the UAE, following its Sukuk listing last year on the London Stock Exchange.
- Arada has embarked on projects worth US$10 billion under development in Sharjah and Dubai.
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ADNOC L&S gets new VLCC
VLCCs carry almost 2 million barrels of crude per voyage.
- The vessel is the first of four dual-fuel engine very large crude carrier which can also run on liquefied natural gas
- ADNOC L&S has committed approximately $2 billion to build more environmentally efficient vessels.
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Remittances to MENA may rise by 1.7% after drop in 2022: World Bank
Dubai, UAE -- Remittance flows to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are expected to increase marginally in 2023...
- The remittances are likely to increase by 1.7 percent in 2023 and by 1.8 percent the following year, the World Bank said in its Migration and Development report.
- The 3.8 percent drop in the flows in 2022 was driven mainly by a drop in flows to Egypt and downturns in flows to Algeria and Jordan.Â
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US supports China’s bid to advance Middle East peace
Saudi-Iran peace deal will reduce tensions in the region and would solve some of the problems if not all, says...
- Blinken spoke of his recent visit to the Middle East where he met with the GCC leaders who, according to him, still see the US as the preferred partner
- On Taiwan, Blinken said the US has real concerns about the direction it has taken and blamed China for what he called as reckless actions
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Oman’s economic growth to reach 2.7 percent in 2024, says IMF
MUSCAT, OMAN - Oman’s economic growth is expected to rebound to 2.7 percent in 2024 but will slip in 2023...
- The projections reflect the oil production cuts by OPEC+, moderate growth in the non-hydrocarbon sector and a slowdown in global economic activity.
- Oman's real GDP rose by 4.3 percent in 2022, basically on an expansion of the hydrocarbon sector.
Business
India’s IndiGo places record order for 500 Airbus A320
Indian carrier IndiGo said it had ordered a 500 A320 airliners from European manufacturer Airbus at the Paris Air Show....
- Airbus boss Guillaume Faury said the signing was "an enormous milestone, to our knowledge and recollection no-one has ever ordered" so many planes at a stroke.
- With an order book now at over 1,300 aircraft, the contract also makes IndiGo Airbus' largest customer for the A320 family.
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Combined profit of capital market institutions in Saudi Arabia falls
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The combined profit of capital market institutions in Saudi Arabia dropped 19 percent to US$306 million...
- The combined profit of capital market institutions in KSA was S$381 million in Q1 2022.
- Revenues fell 2 percent to US$730 million in Q1 2023 from $744 million in Q1 2022.
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UAE, ILO ink agreement to enhance labor inspection capabilities
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The UAE has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Labor Organization (ILO) to collaborate in labor...
- The agreement, signed by UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, aims to develop the skills and capabilities of inspectors at the ministry.
- The pact enables the ministry's officials to carry out inspections proactively and enhance their capacities in line with the best international practices.
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Iran-EAEU free trade zone agreement can be signed by year’s end: Russian deputy PM
Tehran, Iran-- A free trade zone agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be signed before the...
- According to the deputy prime minister, Russia was in talks with "friendly" countries like Egypt, India, Indonesia, and the UAE as they are growing markets
- He said negotiations for an agreement like this were complex and that the negotiators have to take into account a lot of different interest of member states
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Saudi Arabia unveils AROYA Cruises to boost tourism industry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia has unveiled its own cruise-line brand called AROYA Cruises to fuel growth in its tourism...
- Saudi Arabia is looking to become a global tourist destination by the end of the decade in line with its goals outlined in Vision 2030
- The Saudi tourism department is aiming to attract 1.3 million cruise visitors by 2035 and providing some 50,000 direct and indiret jobs
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Arab region faces soaring youth unemployment crisis
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UAE economy likely to grow by 3.8 percent in 2025, says World Bank
WASHINGTON, US - The World Bank expected the UAE's real GDP to grow by 3.4 percent in 2023, rising to...
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Boost investment to avert ‘decade of wasted opportunity’: World Bank
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Dubai leads MENA region in urban mobility readiness
The emirate ranked 28th globally in the 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index, highlighting its efforts in creating a sustainable, future-ready...
- The emirate ranked 28th globally in the 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index, a testament to its efforts in creating a sustainable, future-ready transportation ecosystem.
- Abu Dhabi climbs to 38th position, and Riyadh to 53rd in the Index, showcasing GCC's focus on sustainable urban mobility despite challenges faced by the region.
Saudi Arabia tops MENA in venture capital investment in 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia achieves first rank across MENA for the first time in terms of the amount...
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Saudi Arabia, Belarus ink MoU to boost trade, investment
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Federation of Saudi Chambers and the National Center for Marketing and Price Study at the...
- Under the pact, the two parties will exchange information related to trade, business environment, investment, production and export opportunities.
- The two parties will organize joint research activities pertaining to marketing to enhance trade prospects and explore ways of improved cooperation.