Boeing lowers 2044 global air fleet outlook amid supply chain woes
New York, United States -- The global commercial aviation fleet will stand just under 50,000 planes in 2044, with most...
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US, China seek to extend trade truce with London talks
After a round of talks in Geneva last month, the United States and China will sit down at the negotiating...
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Equities sink as hardliners Republicans threaten US debt deal
"With some hardliners in the Republican party coming out against the agreement (in a vote due Wednesday), its passage through...
- Expectations of higher borrowing costs boosted the dollar, seen also as a haven investment in times of economic turmoil.
- Oil prices sank for a second day running on weaker demand concerns in leading energy consumers China and the United States.
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UAE Central Bank issues new guidelines for virtual assets
Dubai, UAE -- The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) Wednesday issued guidelines on the risks related to, and combating...
- It will assist LFIs' understanding of risks and effective implementation of their statutory anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations.
- The guidance discusses the risks of dealing with VAs and VASPs and sets out clear descriptions of VAs, VASPs and VASP business models.
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AD Ports signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Residents’ Office to lure talent
Abu Dhabi, UAE--AD Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO) to promote...
- Both the entities will develop a strategy on guiding relevant parties and employees about the benefits of the Golden Visa residency program
- The holders of Golden Visa will have access to exclusive offers and services, availabe across the different clusters and subsidiaries of AD Ports Group
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UAE is a reliable trade partner: Iranian foreign minister
Tehran, Iran-- Terming the UAE as a reliable trade partner, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said bilateral between the...
- The Iranian foreign minister made the remarks during a meeting with Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State of the UAE
- Abdollahian said that ties between the two countries are strengthening at both the government and private sector levels
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Dubai holds trial of drone delivering medicine in public-private sector tie-up
Dubai, UAE--Dubai held the first trial of medical delivery by drones at the Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), in yet another...
- Fakeeh University Hospital, with the completion of the trial, becomes the first healthcare provider in the Middle East to leverage drone technology for medication delivery
- The test was conducted within a 10-kilometre radius, carrying medication from the hospital to a patient's home in Cedre Villas project in Dubai Silicon Oasis
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UAE Corporate Tax: Ministry of Finance issues three new rules
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE on Tuesday issued three new decisions to further smoothen implementation of the Corporate Tax in...
- These include updated regulations for unincorporated partnerships, interest caps, and tax grouping
- The new decisions are an attempt to ensure that “the UAE's corporate tax regime maintains flexibility.”
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UAE government launches chatbot allowing users to access information on services
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE government has launched an AI-powered chatbot that allows users to access information about government services in...
- The chatbot deploying generative AI technology will let users to access information about services, including service requirements, and direct links for applications
- Designed to address a wide range of inquiries and requests, the platform will provide comprehensive answers, including basic information and ways to apply for services
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Nvidia crosses $1trn in market value on Wall Street
Chip company Nvidia exceeded $1 trillion in market value as Wall Street stocks mostly rose, following an agreement between President...
- Nvidia jumped more than seven percent on bullish sentiment over its role in artificial intelligence breakthrough technology.
- Most large tech companies advanced early Tuesday, with shares of Facebook parent Meta and Apple both up more than one percent.
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Extension of Kurdish parliament unconstitutional, says Iraq supreme court
Iraq's supreme court ruled as unconstitutional the extended mandate of autonomous Kurdistan's parliament, rendering invalid votes taken by the chamber...
- The president of the top federal court in Baghdad, found unconstitutional the year-long extension of the chamber's mandate.
- As a result, decisions taken by the Kurdistan parliament since October 2022 "are constitutionally invalid", the judge said.
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Meeting discusses growth of new economic sectors in UAE
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Economic Integration Committee held its second meeting this year and discussed a range of key...
- The Committee also discussed strengthening of the Anti-Money Laundering/ Combating the Financing of Terrorism ( AML/CFT) efforts.
- The meeting discussed cooperation between the federal and local authorities concerned with the implementation of various economy-related laws.
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Boeing lowers 2044 global air fleet outlook amid supply chain woes
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Saudi National Bank launches US dollar-denominated sukuk
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi National Bank (SNB) commenced the US dollar-denominated senior unsecured sukuk issuance through a special-purpose vehicle. The sukuk are offered to qualified...
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China’s Guangdong province now boasts of 75,000 high-tech companies
Shenzen, China--The total number of high-tech enterprises in south China's Guangdong Province has exceeded 75,000, local authorities have said. By...
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Strategic initiatives help UAE lead digital economy
“This economy merges national skills and technological solutions, creating an advanced model that contributes to achieving the goals of the...
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Construction in China-Saudi Arabia ethylene project begins
FUZHOU, CHINA - Construction of the main complex of a joint-investment ethylene project, which involves petrochemicals giant Saudi Basic Industries...
- The project is being built in the Gulei petrochemicals base in Zhangzhou city, in eastern China’s Fujian Province.
- The project entails a total investment of $6.3 billion from SABIC and Fujian Energy Petrochemical Group Co. Ltd.
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Iran-EU trade surpasses US$5bn in 2023, says Eurostat
TEHRAN, IRAN - The Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat) reported that Iran and the 27 European Union member...
- Trade between Iran and member states of the EU recorded a decrease of 9 percent from January to December 2023.
- During that period, the exchange of products between Iran and the EU member states was valued at US$5 billion.
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SCC committee discusses issues related to Sharjah’s economy and tourism
SHARJAH, UAE - The Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs Committee of Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) held a meeting to discuss...
- The committee addressed the outcomes of its recent visit to Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.
- The committee was briefed about the authority’s efforts to stimulate tourism by conducting events throughout the year.