Low-pressure system eases over UAE: Dubai Airport delays remain
The Ministry of Interior has announced the end of the low-pressure weather system that wreaked havoc for many Dubai International...
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MENA region is leading the on-demand talent revolution: report
Agile work models and diverse skill demands propel MENA's freelance economy, empowering businesses to thrive amid modernization and digital transformation.
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Asian, European markets drop as China stimulus hopes fade
Equities enjoyed a strong run-up last week, partly on the back of hopes that Beijing would unveil a raft of...
- Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Mumbai, Singapore, Taipei, Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok and Wellington were all down, though Sydney rose
- Pound will be in view this week as the Bank of England holds its latest policy meeting, with expectations for another hike to battle persistently high inflation
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UAE’s GCAA signs agreement with ICAO to boost collaboration
Montreal, Canada--The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)Â and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has signed a joint cooperation agreement...
- The meeting between the two sides discussed training collaboration that aims to support a safe, secure, and sustainable development of the global air transport
- The GCAA and ICAO delegations also reviewed joint initiatives, the most notable of which is Fujairah Air Navigation's accession to ICAO's TRAINAIR PLUS Program
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Oman’s SMEs leading the way in transition to a low carbon economy: report
Muscat, Oman - The small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are playing a critical role in ushering in Oman's shift towards...
- A growing number of Omani SMEs are actively transforming their business models to embrace sustainable practices
- The SMEs account for 90 percent of firms worldwide and consume 13 percent of energy used by businesses
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UAE’s foreign trade records 17% jump to US$607bn in 2022
The boost in foreign trade comes on the back of the signing of the comprehensive economic partnership agreements that the...
- The UAE until now has forged comprehensive economic partnership agreements with four nations: Turkey, Israel, Indonesia and India
- Dubai Customs provides a range of commercial and customs services to traders and investors from countries that have signed CEPA with the UAE
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Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates 5th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
DUBAI, UAE - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of...
- Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates 5th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
- The fifth phase of the project will provide clean energy will reduce 1.18 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Gulf Union Alahlia Q1 profit $7.5m
Results were due to a fall in insurance services expenses.
- Net investment income rose to US$1.2 million (SAR 4.6 million) from US$1 million (SAR 4 million) in Q1 2022.
- The insurance services provider reported a rise in other income to US$4 million (SAR 15 million) in Q1 2023.
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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launches report on the emirate’s economyÂ
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched its...
- Dubai's Venture Capital Ecosystem provides an overview of the investor landscape backing start-ups and scale-ups in the MENA region.
- Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is tasked with attracting leading tech firms, start-ups and scale-ups that can support the Emirate's digital ambitions.
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Arab League urges action to confront drought, desertification
Cairo, Egypt--The Arab League has called for efforts to confront drought and desertification in light of number of Arab countries...
- The statement from Arab League came on the occasion of the 29th World Day to combat desertification and drought, themed "her land, her rights"
- The Arab League, according to the statement, will concentrate on women's land rights as a vital part to achieve the global goal of gender equality
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Saudi Arabia’s international reserve assets up first time in 6 months
Foreign currency reserves, representing 94 percent of total assets, fell nearly 2 percent year-on-year in May to SAR 1.56 trillion...
- The other major currencies held by Saudi Arabia include euros, Japanese yen, and British pounds. Special drawing rights (SDRs) grew 1 percent YoY.
- SAMA uses the country's reserve assets to support the Saudi riyal, to finance the government's budget deficit, and to invest in foreign assets.
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UAE to deepen economic tie-ups with various world countries: Sheikh Saud
St. Petersburg, Russia-- The UAE is seeking to strengthen economic cooperation with many countries in the world in order to...
- The ruler of Ras Al Khaimah was speaking at the opening session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2023 as the representative of the UAE
- He drew attention of the audience to the efforts being accelerated in the UAE to enhance prosperity and deepen stability, as well as diversify non-oil revenues and investments
Low-pressure system eases over UAE: Dubai Airport delays remain
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Bitcoin surpasses $47,000, first time since March 30, 2022
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Bitcoin surged above $47,000 on January 9, marking its highest value since March 30, 2022, as...
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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...
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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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Dubai SME joins hands with CXDA to attract investment
DUBAI, UAE – The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), a part of Dubai...
- The strategic partnership with Dubai SME outlines a comprehensive roadmap.
- This will introduce AI for equipping SMEs with innovative financial solutions.
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Saudi Exchange launches TASI50 Index tracking top 50 companies by market capitalization
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Exchange has announced the launch of the TASI50 Index, which tracks the top 50 companies...
- The companies have a minimum annual traded value ratio (ATVR) of 5%, ensuring that the index tracks the largest companies in the market
- The index is an important tool for both individual and institutional investors, providing an overview of market performance in real time
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Japan quake death toll jumps to 161, 103 missing
According to authorities in the central Ishikawa region hit by the 7.5-magnitude quake, the number of people unaccounted for fell...
- The rescue work is being complicated by roads cut off by the quake and landslides.
- Around 20,700 households in the wider Ishikawa region remain without electricity