The future of logistics: Insights from DHL’s Amadou Diallo
The future of logistics is a convergence of technology, sustainability, and human ingenuity, which are transforming supply chains into more...
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US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminum tariffs
The steep 25-percent levies came into place after midnight with no exemptions despite countries' efforts to avert them, in a...
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Stocks mostly drop as traders track China, US rates
Major stock markets mostly dropped as warnings that US interest rates would continue to rise and remain elevated offset growing...
- Sentiment is still closely linked to the outlook for US monetary policy as the Federal Reserve battles to bring inflation down from four-decade highs.
- Policymakers appear determined to keep lifting borrowing costs until they achieve their goal of two percent inflation.
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Abu Dhabi Chamber enhances digital Effortless Certificate of Origin service
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has launched the updated version of its Effortless...
- The Abu Dhabi Program for Effortless Customer Experience supports Abu Dhabi’s human-centric approach.
- It enables everyone living and working in the emirate and visitors to carry out tasks quickly, seamlessly and effortlessly.
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Egypt’s December inflation vaults up to annual 21.3 percent
Cairo, UAE--Egypt's annual urban consumer inflation in December shot up to 21.3 percent from 18.7 percent in November, exceeding analyst...
- The price rises followed a currency devaluation in October and restrictions on imports
- The central bank allowed the Egyptian pound to depreciate by about 14.5 percent on Oct. 27 and let its value continue to weaken slowly and incrementally in November and December
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Saudi Arabia mulling $10bn more investment in Pakistan
In December last year, the kingdom had extended the term of a $3 billion deposit to boost Pakistan's foreign currency...
- In December last year, the kingdom had extended the term of a $3 billion deposit to boost Pakistan's foreign currency reserves
- Today’s announcement comes a day after Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir held a meeting with Prince Salman in Madina
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SDPW to support carbon neutrality and zero emissions
Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW) conducted a workshop on the "Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority...
- Head of the SDPW said that the department supports carbon neutrality in its buildings and is part of UAE's initiative to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
- The SDPW maintained that it applies the highest international and local standards for green buildings and is committed to improving the efficiency
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ESG may witness higher traction across GCC this year
Some investment trends that emerged at the tail end of 2022 — clean energy, consumer staples, retail, and infrastructure —...
- Some investment trends that emerged at the tail end of 2022 — clean energy, consumer staples, retail, and infrastructure — will gain further impetus in 2023, says an expert.
- The dire climatic status quo and increasing population may impact consumption patterns, infra needs and utilization of finite resources, adds Neelam Verma of The Continental Group
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European wages to increase at ‘very strong’ rate, says ECB
"Robust labour markets" alongside "increases in national minimum wages" and "trade unions demand(ing) higher wage increases" are also set to...
- Wage growth over the next few quarters is expected to be very strong compared with historical patterns, the ECB said.
- In December, inflation in the eurozone dipped under the symbolic figure of 10 percent, after 18 months of uninterrupted increase
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UAE, Oman education ministers discuss cooperation in the sector
MUSCAT, OMAN -Â UAE Minister of Education Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi and Oman Minister of Education Dr. Madiha bint...
- The meeting was held in Muscat and aimed at boosting the coordination and cooperation between the two friendly countries.
- The two sides also discussed the exchange of expertise in the field of curriculum development and international tests
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Global piracy acts drop to 14-year low, says report
Worldwide acts of piracy fell to their lowest level last year since statistics were first established in 2008, a maritime...
- In the Gulf of Guinea, considered a piracy hotspot, just three ships were attacked in 2022 compared to 26 in 2019, the MICA said.
- In the same area, the number of kidnappings dropped to two last year, from 146 in 2019.
Business
AstraZeneca buys US firm CinCor
The acquisition has been finalized at $1.8billion.
- The takeover marks the latest push by Astra chief executive Pascal Soriot to bolster the company's pipeline of new products.
- Massachusetts-based CinCor focuses on developing treatments for hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
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"The UNDP has spent approximately $1 billion in the Arab region for integrated development solutions driven by national priorities and...
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COP28 chief urges nations to reach climate compromise
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Egypt to sign agreement on curbing methane emissions
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People-positive approach needed in clean power transition: WEF paper
Dubai, UAE --Â Building massive infrastructure for clean power projects in pursuit of climate goals will need nearly $4.5 trillion in...
- The white paper calls for a dialogue between the industry and community groups and NGOs to define common standards for a people-positive energy transition.
- It also urges governments to not only focus on the lowest price but also the wider societal value creation in their transition plans.
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KSA offers 30-year tax holiday for global corporations as regional HQ program fuels investment boom
The approaching 1 Jan deadline has seen investments on headquarters hit $242m in the first nine months of 2023 alone,...
- In 2023, 46.7 percent of newly established headquarters operate in the Software & IT services sector.
- The Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program is an initiative jointly developed by the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
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First Movers Coalition emerges as top advocate of climate-friendly technologies
Dubai, UAE-- Since its launch two years ago, the First Movers Coalition (FMC) has become the world's largest private sector...
- FMC member companies have signed 94 offtake agreements to purchase emerging climate technologies.
- The coalition engages 13 governments who together account for over 50% of global gross domestic product