91% of new renewable projects now cheaper than fossil fuels alternatives
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, IRENA’s new report on Renewable Power Generation...
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AI-powered ‘nudify’ apps fuel deadly wave of digital blackmail
Washington, United States - After a Kentucky teenager died by suicide this year, his parents discovered he had received threatening...
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UN calls on Libya to treat migrants, asylum seekers with dignity
War-torn Libya is regularly criticised for its handling of migrants, with rights groups alleging horrific treatment by smuggling gangs and...
- Libyan authorities have arrested thousands of men, women and children from the streets and their homes or following raids on alleged traffickers' camps
- Libyan authorities must grant United Nations agencies and aid organizations "unimpeded access to detainees in need of urgent protection", UNSMIL added
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UN working to renew Ukraine grain export deal
That crucial accord granting safe passage for Ukrainian grain to be exported via Black Sea ports despite Moscow's invasion was...
- Grain deal helped alleviate food shortages triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a major grain exporter, and its blockade of Ukrainian ports
- The resumption of Russia's ammonia exports through the pipeline is one of Moscow's conditions to continue with the grain export deal
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UAE’s MoHRE extends deadline for companies to meet Emiratisation targets
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE'S Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has extended the deadline for private sector to hire...
- The ministry said the decision to give companies more time to reach their targets to hire Emiratis was taken by taking into account the Eid holidays
- MoHRE has warned companies in the private sector that non-compliance with the decision will invite a fine of AED42,000 for each Emirati not employed
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10th Arab-China Business Conference ends with Riyadh Declaration
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The 10th edition of the Arab-China Business Conference successfully concluded on Monday with the announcement of...
- The first day of the conference featured the signing of US$10 billion worth of investment agreements, spanning more than 30 deals across an array of sectors
- The conference featured 9 panels, 18 workshops, and several private meetings and hosted 150 speakers to explore, discuss Arab-Chinese economic cooperation
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UAE and South Korea agree to support SMEs, entrepreneurship
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE and South Korea are aiming to foster cooperation to promote entrepreneurship and support growth of small...
- The UAE's Minister of Economy, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, noted the strong business and strategic ties between the two countries, which continue to grow on many fronts
- South Korean FDI in the UAE, in insurance, mining, energy, real estate, touched US$2.2 billion in 2021, registering a staggering 73 percent growth since the beginning of 2013
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US exhorts Tunisia to agree to IMF reforms after EU offer
The EU offered a 900-billion-euro aid package -- contingent on Tunisia reaching an IMF deal. But Tunisian President Kais Saied...
- It's clear that Tunisia needs additional assistance if it is going to avoid falling off the proverbial economic cliff, US Secretary of State said during a press conference
- Italian foreign minister voiced support for IMF package and said that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government wanted to offer money as "the first step" toward reforms
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Child labor on the rise for the first time in 20 years
He emphasizes the need to tackle the underlying causes of child labor by eradicating forced labor, ensuring safe and healthy...
- The root cause of child labor is identified as a systemic lack of social justice, not parental neglect, says ILO's Director-General Gilbert Houngbo
- One in every 10 children globally, amounting to 160 million children, are engaged in labor, often at the expense of their education, he adds
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UAE and Russia hold talks to eliminate double taxation
Dubai, UAE--The UAE and Russia have held the second round of negotiations on the double taxation agreement on income and...
- The agreement is designed to provide protection to taxpayers from double taxation and remove bottlenecks on the path of trade and investment
- The UAE noted the importance of dialogue in fostering better bilateral relations with Russia, resulting in growth in trade, finance and investment
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Dubai leads global FDI in cultural, creative industries in 2022
Dubai, UAE - Dubai has achieved top global ranking in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and...
- The United States, India, the United Kingdom, France and Switzerland emerged as the leading foreign direct investors in Dubai’s cultural and creative industries
- Asian nations, like India and Singapore, are finding their fastest-growing creative industry sectors to be enormous revitalisers of employment figures
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Saudi Arabia to provide visitors with instant e-visa to boost travel
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- In order to boost the travel and tourism industry in the kingdom, Saudi Arabia will offer instant...
- The visa on arrival is just the latest step in Saudi Arabia's drive to make it easier for visitors to undertake a trip to the kingdom, boosting arrivals to 100 million by 2030
- The Saudi Tourism Authority has adopted digitization increasing accessibility and connectivity for visitors to enter the kingdom and enjoy its natural and cultural diversity
91% of new renewable projects now cheaper than fossil fuels alternatives
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, IRENA’s new report on Renewable Power Generation...
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Gold hovers near a month high on slowing US inflation
ABU DHABI, UAE- Gold prices hovered near a month high on Friday after data suggested easing US price pressures, while...
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Masdar completes acquisition of 49% stake in Dogger Bank South project
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has completed its acquisition of a 49 percent shareholding in the 3...
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Investment and innovation behind Qatar’s tech success
Maher praises the Gulf country for its substantial efforts, investments, and innovative ideas that have transformed it into a prime...
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Abu Dhabi residential sector achieves record growth in 2023, says report
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi’s residential sector has witnessed one of the best years on record, where a total...
- The increase in demand for residences has been driven by several positive initiatives and announcements by the government.
- Off-plan transactions accounted for approximately 84 percent of all villa and townhouse transactions.
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WTO agri reforms key to global food and climate goals
"Australia maintains that global food security, climate, and biodiversity targets are unattainable without progress in agricultural trade reform, including the...
- Australia emphasizes the need for agricultural trade reforms at the WTO for global sustainability.
- Trade Minister Don Farrell leads discussions on trade reforms to combat poverty at WTO's MC13.
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Saudi Arabia permits over 350 firms to open regional HQ, mostly in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia has granted permission to more than 350 international companies to open their regional headquarters...
- Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih said the Kingdom is transforming comprehensively through Vision 2030 by turning its economy green.
- He highlighted that new economic sector like the digital economy, and tourism will immensely develop human capital, demanding diverse skills and a new global outlook.