Dubai vs Doha: The Battle for Creator Economy Supremacy and Innovation in the Middle East
Dubai’s aggressive initiatives like the 1 Billion Followers Summit and specialized creator visas put it ahead in attracting global talent,...
Business
Democratization of investments: Digital platforms open private equity to individual investors
The shift towards greater accessibility – which has accelerated particularly within the last five years – has opened up new...
Geostrategy
UAE’s FNC members discuss cooperation with German Parliament
Members of the UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Federal National Council (FNC), headed by Sarah Mohammed Falkinaz, Chairperson of...
- The two sides affirmed the importance of strengthening their parliamentary cooperation.
- They also discussed relations between the UAE and Germany and of enhancing them in science, health, higher education.
Science
COP27 must shift from talk to action says UN climate chief
The upcoming COP27 climate summit in Egypt must mark a leap from the process of hammering out a treaty to...
- Diplomats from nearly 200 countries are gathering in the Red Sea resort for the November 6-18 conference.
- The US and the European Union - fearful of creating an open-ended reparations framework - have dragged their feet.
Geostrategy
World food prices hold steady in October, says FAO
World food prices held steady in October, though cereal prices rose over uncertainty of a deal giving safe passage for...
- FAO said its price index averaged 135.9 points in October, marginally lower from September.
- Wheat prices were up 3.2 percent, mostly reflecting continued uncertainties related to the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the UN body said.
Geostrategy
Saudi-Finnish business forum discusses enhancing trade ties
HELSINKI, FINLAND - Heading a high-level delegation to Finland, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of...
- The Saudi delegation was in Finland to participate in a forum organized by Business Finland in cooperation with the Federation of Saudi Chambers.
- The forum was attended by around 120 officials from the public and private sectors in the two countries.
Economy
Saudi real GDP grows by 8.6 percent in Q3: Ministry of Economy
An economic report issued by the MEP---the ministry will publish such reports quarterly on domestic and global economic updates---real non-oil...
- Manufacturing, wholesale, retail trade, restaurants and hotels, construction and transport were among the key contributors to the kingdom’s non-oil GDP growth in Q3.
- The ministry said that “despite persistent supply-chain bottlenecks clogging up global trade”, the kingdom’s trade balance climbed by 87 percent to SAR 72 billion ($19.15 billion)
Geostrategy
Jordan’s King meets Russian minister, urges stability in southern Syria
AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan's King Abdullah received Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Amman on Thursday and stressed the importance...
- King Abdullah stressed on the need to activate efforts to reach a political solution to the crisis in Syria.
- The King emphasized on safeguarding Syria's unity and territorial integrity.
Business
Telefonica Q3 profit at $450m
Q3 revenue was up 11.6 percent at US$10.11 billion.
- The company said the results make it possible to confirm its financial targets for 2022, which it raised during the previous quarter.
- Telefonica said that it expects its core earnings growth to be "mid-to-high-end of the low single digit".
Iraq landslide disaster throws spotlight on informal shrines
Hundreds of smaller shrines opened up in Iraq -- many outside the purview of the religious authorities, which are often...
- Iraq's Waqf, the body in charge of managing Shiite mosques, tombs and other places of worship, reports that only 135 out of Iraq's 664 known sanctuaries are formally registered
- Most such sites are dedicated to relatives or descendants of Imam Ali, the son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammed and the founder of the Shiite strand of Islam
Solar power, farming revive Tunisia school as social enterprise
Hamadi started a decade ago by gathering donations to buy 50 solar water heaters and 140 photovoltaic panels.
- Hamadi started a decade ago by gathering donations to buy 50 solar water heaters and 140 photovoltaic panels
- Chayeb, a farmer, said the Makthar model had helped his family and given his children better school meals and business skills
Economy
German industries explore investment opportunities in UAE
Some of Germany’s leading industrial companies participated in a roundtable event hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced...
- From the UAE side, representatives from ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and TAZIZ were present.
- The delegates also discussed the future of supply chain opportunities in a post-pandemic world.
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Qatar’s business conditions continue to improve in October
DOHA, QATAR – Qatar's non-energy private sector continued to experience improving business conditions at the start of the final quarter of...
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FGCC Chambers to hold GCC-Egyptian Business Forum in Saudi Arabia
AL-KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA - The Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) is scheduled to host the first Gulf-Egyptian Business...
Business
Saudi Arabia to continue voluntary oil cut until end of Dec 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia has announced it will continue the voluntary cut of one million barrels per day,...
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Amid volatility, international reserves resilient: World Bank report
Washington, United States -- Central bank reserve management remained resilient during a historically volatile year, according to the fourth edition...
- Central banks were confronted with a particularly challenging environment in 2022, with many of them, especially in developing countries, seeing decreases in reserves.
- Central banks also faced challenges with technological advancements and systems updates, as well as hiring shortages and staffing turnovers.
Science
AI to contribute in enhancing low-emissions development
BONN, GERMANY - Artificial intelligence (AI) can make substantial contributions to climate-resilient and low-emissions development. UN Climate Change’s Initiative on...
- UN Climate Change’s Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action explores the role of AI as a tool for climate action in developing countries.
- It aims to deliver results both on policy and implementation, under the first joint work program of UN Climate Change’s Technology Mechanism.
Geostrategy
Don’t pause Mideast de-escalation over war, says UAE official
Dubai, UAE - Middle East powers should maintain their push to de-escalate the region through trade and economic ties despite the...
- According to UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash, countries should maintain that strategy even though the war is sending shockwaves through the region.
- "National actors are basically trying to use economics as a way to de-escalate tension," Gargash told the World Policy Conference in Abu Dhabi,