NHC signs strategic deals worth $8 billion at the opening of Real Estate Future Forum 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The National Housing Company (NHC) has signed a series of agreements, deals, and memoranda of understanding...
Economy
Billionaires on the rise globally- Oxfam Davos report
In its latest annual inequality report, “Takers Not Makers”, Oxfam explores how most billionaire wealth is taken, not earned. At least five...
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DEWA to hold second General Assembly in December
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has announced...
- The assembly will vote on the recommendation of the Board of Directors to distribute a special one-time cash dividend of US$552 million to its shareholders.
- For the year 2022, DEWA intends to pay its shareholders a total dividend of $2.24 billion.
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Abu Dhabi to host Annual Investment Meeting in May 2023
The AIM Global 2023 is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technologies, with the ADDED as a lead...
- The AIM Global 2023 is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technologies, with the ADDED as a lead partner
- The meeting will be attended by decision-makers, investors, experts, and academic figures from all over the world
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UAE takes part in IORA meetings in Bangladesh
DHAKA, BANGLADESH - The UAE participated in the Indian Ocean Rim Association's (IORA) 22nd Council of Ministers (COM) meeting and...
- The UAE affirmed its commitment to promoting inclusive growth and prosperity within the Indian Ocean region.
- The launch of the Sheikh Zayed IORA Scholarship for Humanitarian Action and Development was officially announced.
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German economy grew more than estimated in third quarter
Gross domestic product grew "despite difficult general conditions in the global economy such as the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, delivery bottlenecks,...
- Europe's biggest economy expanded by 0.4 percent between July and September compared to the second quarter
- Analysts had forecast a contraction in the third quarter as the fallout from Russia's war in Ukraine takes a toll on European economies
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Libya expels over 200 migrants across land borders
The United Nations had previously handled the repatriation of refugees from Libya, but the deal between authorities in the west,...
- The group of returnees included "105 Egyptians, 101 Chadians and 20 Sudanese."
- The operation was organized by the Interior Ministry of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah's Tripoli-based government
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‘Dubai seeks to be among top digital economies’
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, who is also Dubai’s Higher Committee of Future Technology Development and Digital Economy Chairman, said this...
- Sheikh Hamdan has approved the new phase of the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which aims to enhance the digital economy
- The new phase of the strategy aims to implement measures to empower the use of the metaverse and future technologies
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EIC calls UAE as the leader in renewable energy sector
London, UK --The Energy Industries Council (EIC), one of the world’s largest energy trade associations, has released a report on...
- An EIC report titled “UAE: EIC Country Report – November 2022”, highlights the UAE’s Hydrogen developments in the sector.
- “The UAE could be a key player and deliver 25 percent of the production of the global low-carbon hydrogen market by 2030,” the report said
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Turkey reduces main policy rate for fourth successive month
With the latest cut, the rate has reached "a sufficient level with regard to growing risks concerning global demand", the...
- On the wishes of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish bank said it had lowered its benchmark rate from 10.5 percent to nine percent.
- Erdogan had vowed to lower interest rates to single digits by the end of 2022 as he prioritizes economic growth and jobs over price stability.
Business
Nestle pours $1.8 bn in S Arabia
Firm said this will help bolster its presence in kingdom.
- Nestle's announcement is likely to be a major boost to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom pushes to attract greater foreign investment.
- Nestle will build a new factory, due to open in 2025 that will produce infant nutrition products and ready-to-drink coffee.
Geostrategy
Jordan Minister calls for MENA-Europe electric connection project
AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan's Minister of Energy Saleh Kharabsheh stressed on the importance of conducting an electrical interconnection project to...
- Jordan's Minister said electric connection with Europe achieves integration by supplying the continent with relatively low-cost energy.
- He said that Jordan seeks to turn its electric power grid into a smart one.
NHC signs strategic deals worth $8 billion at the opening of Real Estate Future Forum 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The National Housing Company (NHC) has signed a series of agreements, deals, and memoranda of understanding...
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Sustainability in style: UAE’s couture goes green
The UAE is shifting from Western influences to eco-friendly practices in its apparel market. 2023 marks the nation's commitment to...
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Sharjah records real estate transactions worth US$980m in October 2023
SHARJAH, UAE – A total of 3,798 transactions were conducted here in October 2023 across various regions of the emirate,...
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Insect farming ‘revolutionizes’ Gulf agriculture
Across the arid region, in which conventional agriculture is beset by many challenges, insect farming for livestock feed is perceived...
- Many experts feel insect farming as against livestock farming emits fewer greenhouse emissions and uses fewer natural resources like water and feed
- The region, however, with its unique climatic conditions and inadequate water supply, poses many hurdles for sustainable insect cultivation
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GCC keen to strengthen economic cooperation with Turkey: Albudaiwi
Istanbul, Turkey-- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is keen to enhance economic cooperation with Turkey, according to its Secretary General...
- Albudaiwi said the GCC Ministerial Council has restarted the strategic dialogue with Turkey and adopted the Joint-Action Plan 2023-2027
- He made the remarks at the GCC-Turkish Economic Forum in Istanbul with top officials and business owners from both sides in attendance
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Emiratization: CBUAE to provide financial sector job opportunities
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The CBUAE will provide UAE nationals with job opportunities across various banking and insurance specializations in...
- The central bank will leverage the platform to educate attendants of its regulatory and supervisory role and financial inclusion efforts
- The CBUAE Youth Council will also showcase its initiatives to enhance the role of the youth in the financial sector