Saudi women’s unemployment drops to 13.7% by 4Q 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The unemployment rate among Saudi women witnessed a historic decline, plummeting to 13.7 percent in the...
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Gulf nations embark on defense industry localization
Saudi Arabia leads GCC efforts towards defense self-reliance by creating the first military industries committee, aiming to reduce foreign imports...
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Masdar on way to become one of world’s largest renewable energy firms
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has announced that it has nearly doubled its clean energy...
- Masdar announced that it has nearly doubled its clean energy capacity and CO2 displacement in just two years.
- Masdar has invested, or has committed to invest, in projects globally with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.
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Conflict zones in Middle East are not getting climate funds, say aid groups
DUBAI, UAE - Conflict-plagued countries in the Middle East are among the most vulnerable to climate change but are almost entirely...
- The UN ranks Iraq, recovering from decades of conflict, as one of five countries most impacted by effects of climate change including drought.
- Syria and Yemen are also at heightened risk following years of war that has battered both the country's infrastructure.
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UAE to showcase business opportunities at ‘Make it in the Emirates Forum’
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE has said that the second Make it in the Emirates Forum is an open...
- The second Make it in the Emirates Forum will showcase unique opportunities for entrepreneurship
- The forum will also present financing solutions designed to attract more industrial investments
Business
Aldar raises US$500mn
The 10-year sukuk was priced with a 4.875% coupon rate.
- The issuance was oversubscribed, drawing investors from the region and beyond who placed orders to the tune of $2.3 billion
- The proceeds from the sukuk will be utilized in accordance with Aldar’s Green Finance Framework, which governs investment in sustainable projects
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Iran and Russia sign customs agreement to boost trade volume
Tehran, Iran-- Continuing with their program to deepen the relationship between the two countries, Iran and Russia have signed a...
- The Iranian minister said that a new roadmap for expanding cooperation between the two countries will be achieved with the signing of the agreement
- The head of the Russian delegation said that his country's goal was to develop the transit capacity and to boost cooperation in order to increase trade
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IMF lauds Jordan for monetary policy ensuring macroeconomic stability
Amman, Jordan--The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has applauded Jordan for its tight monetary and financial policies that have ensured macroeconomic...
- The IMF said that the kingdom's program supported by the fund is "still on the right track" with targets bolstered by strong performance on structural benchmarks
- It observed that the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing in Jordan, expecting GDP growth to reach about 2.6 per cent in 2023
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Ukraine grain deal extended for two months: Erdogan
Erdogan made the announcement one day before it had been due to expire, scoring a diplomatic coup ahead of a...
- Erdogan said Russia had agreed not to block ships from leaving two Ukrainian harbours, expressing hope that the deal would be "beneficial for all the parties"
- NATO member Turkey has worked to maintain good ties between Russia and Ukraine, hosting two but unsuccessful rounds of peace talks between the warring sides
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Money laundering and terrorism financing pose threat to world: UAE
The three-day conference in Abu Dhabi has brought together officials from around the world to discuss the menace of money...
- The official emphasized the importance of cooperation among nations to combat money launder and terrorism financing
- The UAE has set up specialist department and has signed a slew of agreements to coordinate with many countries to fight money laundering
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UAE sees 20 percent decrease in nitrogen oxide emissions: study
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE has witnessed a 20 percent drop in nitrogen oxide emissions from power generation activities, according to...
- The findings of the study corresponds with the "National Air Quality Agenda 2031," introduced by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
- The UAE aims to lower pollution, improve air quality, foster a safe and healthy environment, and enhance the overall quality of life
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UN wants $100 billion to boost digitalization in poor nations
"Tech is at the top of the global agenda, but the benefits of digital technology are still out of reach...
- Around 2.7 billion people around the world were offline in 2022, according to the International Telecommunications Union, the UN's telecoms agency.
- "The digital connectivity divide separating the least developed countries from the rest of the world is widening," the ITU said.
Saudi women’s unemployment drops to 13.7% by 4Q 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The unemployment rate among Saudi women witnessed a historic decline, plummeting to 13.7 percent in the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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UAE GDP set to double in 2024 from oil and non-oil boost: report
Dubai, UAE - The UAE’s GDP is expected to double in 2024 to 4.8%, up from 2.4% year-on-year in 2023,...
- The UAE has been actively pursuing non-oil sector expansion as part of its economic development plans
- The recent successful sovereign bond sale, which raised US$1.5 billion, has bolstered these efforts
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ADCB, EIH sign agreement
ADCB to sell 80 percent stake in ADCP to Nine Yards Plus.
- The transaction values ADCP at US$161 million and ADCB will gain of nearly US$133 million subject to closing conditions before end of December 2023.
- ADCB will retain a 20 percent stake in ADCP post transaction and will continue its partnership via a long-term relationship agreement.
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Mawani gets 79.01 points in UNCTAD’s Liner Shipping Connectivity Index for Q4 2023
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) attained its highest improvement in the UNCTAD's Liner Shipping Connectivity Index...
- This development aligns with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS).
- This achievement adds to the recent major records, including a score of 77.66 during Q3.