Trump threatens Apple with a 25% tariff if iPhones aren’t made in US
Washington, United States -- US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened Apple with a 25 percent tariff if the iPhones...
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US stocks move sideways but poised for weekly gains
The S&P 500 has risen the last four sessions, extending the positive momentum after last weekend's trade talks resulted in...
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ADNIC records 17% profit rise
The firm's net profit soared to US$27.14mn in Q1 of 2023.
- The insurance company's total revenue took a dive to $273 million in Q1 of 2023 from $300 million for the same period in 2022
- Its net income from investment however shot up 94.0% to $12.60 million compared to $6.50 million for the same period in 2022
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Saudi Arabia, South Korea sign two MoUs for mobility, road projects
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia and South Korea have signed two agreements on Tuesday for future mobility and roads in the...
- The agreements between the two countries will boost cooperation in mobility and innovation in the transport and logistics services sectors
- Both the countries will, in accordance with the spirit of the agreement, exchange experiences to solve challenges in adopting modern technologies
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Qatar, Spain launch innovation program to support collaborative research
Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Spain have launched the Qatar Spain Innovation Program (QASIP), a joint venture between the Qatar Research,...
- The program aims to support collaborative research and development projects in energy, health, resource sustainability, and digital technology
- The program is the first fruit of cooperation between the QRDI Council and CDTI, following a MoU signed by Qatar and Spain in 2022
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Central Bank of Oman issues treasury bills valued at US$36.35 million
Muscat, Oman--The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has raised $36.35 million by way of allotting treasury bills on Tuesday, the...
- According to the central bank, the value of the allotted treasury bills amounted to $26 million, for a maturity period of 28 days
- The bank added in a statement that the allotted treasury bills amounted to $10.38 million for a maturity period of 91 days
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UAE growing EV charging stations from 500 to 800
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE is growing the number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations from 500 to 800...
- Recent years have seen the UAE make a push towards adoption of electric vehicles
- The country's EV market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30 percent until 2028
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GCC project awards surge despite economic challenges
Saudi Arabia remains the largest projects market in the GCC as the total value of contracts awarded increases by 54.7...
- Saudi Arabia remains the largest projects market in the GCC as the total value of contracts awarded increases by 54.7 percent YoY during Q1-2023 to US$29.9bn, says a latest report
- The GCC's construction sector is set to take the lion's share of project awards in 2023, even as water, petrochemical, and power sectors may also perform well, adds the report
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UAE begins talks with Thailand under CEPA to boost trade
Seeking to widen its foreign trade and grow national economy, the UAE has signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations...
- The UAE has signed four agreements with India, Israel, Indonesia and Turkey, with the first two having already come into force
- The country is holding negotiations with many other nations in the neighborhood and beyond to arrive at similar agreements
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Fed Reserve must stop raising rates for three reasons
There are three reasons why the Fed should not increase interest rates further: First, the US financial system is still...
- US inflation progress expected to stall despite robust labor market. Fed should avoid further rate hikes and focus on supporting the economy
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics may report higher prices for core goods, driven by rising vehicle prices, counteracting cooling effect in other sectors
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Carrefour now opens in Israel
French retailer is first foreign supermarket chain in Israel.
- Simmering rage over costs and income inequality dominated the country's elections in November.
- Inflation hit 5.2 percent year-on-year, the central bank said in April, a record high for Israel in over a decade.
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Global tourism industry is on track to reach pre-pandemic levels
MADRID, SPAIN - The World Tourism Barometer published its second report of the year, which showed that international tourism is...
- During Q1 2023, twice as many people traveled internationally than in the same period of 2022, with 235 million estimated tourists.
- The report revealed that international arrivals have reached 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023.
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Number of visitors to Qatar rises 31.9 percent in December, says report
DOHA, QATAR - The total number of inbound visitors to the country reached about 519 thousand in December 2023, recording...
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Saudi Arabia sets $54m threshold for public-private partnership projects
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has revised the regulations of its Privatization Law, setting the minimum limit for a...
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OPEC Fund offered US$1.7 bn in development funding in 2023
Vienna, Austria - The OPEC Fund for International Development allocated US$1.7 billion across 55 projects globally in 2023, providing funding...
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Ex-Amazon economist to head Turkey’s central bank
Erkan resigned just a week after completing a historic series of interest rate hikes that have pushed the baseline rate...
- Fatih Karahan's appointment follows the resignation of Hafize Gaye Erkan after less than a year in office over a media scandal involving her family
- The reshuffle appears to keep in place Erdogan's newfound commitment to market economics following years of financial turmoil
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IMF upgrades Saudi Arabia’s 2025 economic growth prediction to 5.5%
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its growth projections for Saudi Arabia's economy, revealing a...
- The IMF envisions a 3.1% global economic growth in 2024, followed by a further increase to 3.2% in 2025
- The upgraded forecast reflects the continuous economic growth and prosperity in the Kingdom
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UAE is the most popular destination for global workers, says report
Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates is the most popular country for international talent seeking employment visas, a report...
- France, the United Arab Emirates, India, Turkey, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for UAE recruiters.
- This trend underscores the UAE's commitment to fostering a diverse and vibrant multinational workforce.