Oil prices spike after US strikes on Iran nuclear sites
Economists at MUFG warned of "high uncertainty of the outcomes and duration of this war", giving a "scenario analysis" of...
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Asian stocks drop after Fed warning, oil dips with Mideast in focus
Hong Kong, China - Asian stocks fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned Donald Trump's trade war would likely reignite...
Economy
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Norwegian delegation in Abu Dhabi discusses legal issues with ADJD
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) discussed legal and judicial issues with a delegation from Norway....
- The delegation was briefed about applicable regulations, the Judicial Department's initiatives to establish specialized courts for foreigners.
- It was also briefed about the pioneering experience with remote litigation at the stage of registration of claims, case preparation and hearing.
Sudan war leaves farmers of gum Arabic without business
Sudan is the world's largest producer of the raw gum which is a major source of foreign currency for the...
- A gum arabic producer in Sudan, Ahmed Mohammed Hussein, said the absence of buyers has led to a price collapse of around 60 percent
- Gum arabic exports from Sudan totalled 88,000 tonnes in 2021, earning $110 million, according to central bank figures, the latest official data available
Economy
DEWA, WeGO discuss cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals
Dubai, UAE--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is looking to cooperate with World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) in urban...
- The two sides discussed cooperation in urban sustainability, smart technologies and innovative solutions to achieve sustainable development goals
- DEWA CEO underscored the company's plan to achieve the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050
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Saudi Arabia to invest $3bn in three new solar projects
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ‒ The Public Investment Fund (PIF) owned Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel) and ACWA Power are investing $3...
- The solar projects are part of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) which is led and supervised by the Ministry of Energy
- These projects intend to produce a combined capacity of 4.55GWac of renewable energy, powering approximately 750,000 households
Economy
Jordan, Iraq to boost trade through Karama border crossing
Amman, Jordan-- Jordan and Iraq have discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation in order to develop trade through Karama border...
- The agreement to boost trade exchange came in a meeting between Jordanian and Iraqi ministers in Baghdad, in which other sensitive border issues were discussed too
- The Jordanian minister said the kingdom was constantly focusing on expanding joint cooperation in various fields, particularly in security and economic domains
Business
Mubadala continues to advance UAE’s knowledge economy: Sheikh Mansour
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Mubadala will continue to advance the UAE's knowledge-based economy in a way that contributes to solutions for...
- Sheikh Mansour noted that the year 2022 marked twenty years since the Abu Dhabi government set up Mubadala to advance a national agenda focused on knowledge creation and innovation
- He said Mubadala's philosphy, agility and long-term investment approach have created a vast array of opportunities for Emiratis that did not exist two decades ago
Geostrategy
Sharjah Chamber to send India bound trade group on 29 May
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) announced it will be sending a trade mission to...
- The initiative aims to bolster economic and trade cooperation, foster mutual investment, and establish promising partnerships between Sharjah and India.
- The upcoming trade mission is expected to support the chamber's strategic goals of driving foreign expansion and exploring new markets.
Geostrategy
Capable of safeguarding Gulf waters in coordination with neighbors: Iran
Iran said it is capable of ensuring the safety of the vital Gulf waters in cooperation with neighboring countries. Iran...
- The Gulf waters, which carry at least a third of the world's seaborne oil, have witnessed a spate of incidents since 2018.
- Recently the commander of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet transited through the Strait of Hormuz in a guided-missile destroyer.
Economy
Biden denounces Republican demands on debt ceiling as ‘unacceptable’
President Joe Biden slammed Republican demands in negotiations to resolve the US debt ceiling standoff as "unacceptable" but said a...
- The Treasury Department says that the US government could run out of money and default on its $31 trillion debt as early as June 1.
- The default can happen if Congress, where Republicans control the House of Representatives, does not authorize more borrowing.
Economy
Art Dubai 2023 generates US$39m in economic impact, says new study
DUBAI, UAE - Art Dubai, the leading international art fair for the Middle East and Global South, on Sunday announced...
- The study showed that Art Dubai 2023 attracted a staggering 23,500 hotel nights bookings to Dubai.
- The event had the strongest-ever participation of regional and international institutional representatives.
Oil prices spike after US strikes on Iran nuclear sites
Economists at MUFG warned of "high uncertainty of the outcomes and duration of this war", giving a "scenario analysis" of...
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Saudi holdings of US Treasuries surge to $131.9b in December 2023
ABU DHABI, UAE - Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasuries reached US$131.9 billion in December 2023, up $3.8 billion month-on-month,...
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KSA seeks to lead global sustainability drive with Alat
Led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Alat is poised to revolutionize the tech sector, aiming for carbon neutrality...
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Roadmap out for environmental education, sustainable development at WEEC2024
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Roadmap, a high-level plan outlining global recommendations to bolster Environmental Education (EE) and...
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WTO chief insists global trade body still counts
WTO members' trade ministers have their biennial meeting in Abu Dhabi from February 26-29, at which they could put the...
- World Trade Organization is hoping for results from its 13th ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi, particularly on fishing, agriculture and electronic commerce
- WTO chief said the meeting to be tough due to the "economic and political headwinds", from Ukraine war, the attacks in the Red Sea and economic difficulties in Europe and China
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Saudi Arabia ranks 1st in international tourist arrivals growth in 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia topped the UN Tourism’s ranking for the growth of international tourist arrivals in 2023...
- The kingdom recorded a remarkable tourism recovery rate of 156% in international tourist arrivals in 2023 compared to 2019, the report revealed
- Saudi Arabia set a record in international tourist receipts, with total spending exceeding SAR 100 billion ($27 billion) for the first three quarters of 2023
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Iran, Armenia eye $3 billion bilateral trade volume
Tehran, Iran – Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan on Thursday said that Iran and Armenia have the potential...
- Grigoryan made the remarks during the 18th meeting of the Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission where he also described Iran as “a very important partner.”
- The 18th meeting of the Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission was held on February 14-15 in Tehran to further foster economic ties between the two countries