Global workforce transformation by 2030: WEF predicts 78 million new jobs amid disruptive changes
The widening skills gap challenges employers, with over 59% of the workforce needing reskilling while millions risk redundancy due to...
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UAE labour market transforms with AI revolution and growing demand for high-skill professions
The country is among the most attractive markets for skilled global professionals and talent, thanks to its competitive advantages, including...
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Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle brand Ceer launched by Crown Prince
Ceer will design, manufacture and sell a range of vehicles in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, including sedans and...
- Ceer is projected to directly contribute US$8 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2034, the PIF said. Ceer vehicles are scheduled to be available in 2025.
- Each vehicle will be designed and manufactured in Saudi Arabia, and tested to the highest global automotive quality control and safety standards.
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Europe could face gas shortage next year, says IEA
Europe must act immediately to prevent a shortage of natural gas next year as Russia slashes deliveries in the wake...
- IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said he would hold talks on Friday with several European governments.
- He said that Europe needs to take immediate action to avoid risks of natural gas shortage next year.
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UAE, Indonesia to cooperate in energy sector
UAE and Indonesia have signed a Declaration of Intent to boost economic and social development between the two countries and...
- The declaration was signed between the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
- It was signed during a joint meeting between the two countries at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition Conference ‘ADIPEC 2022.
Business
ING Q3 profit at US$958m
Bank announced a share buyback of US$1.4 billion.
- The bank said its Polish unit took a US$334 million hit from new regulations allowing borrowers to suspend mortgage loan payments.
- ING said that it benefited from higher interest rates, which central banks have been hiking aggressively in efforts to tame inflation.
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BMW Q3 net profit US$3.1bn
Profit was due to high demand for pricier luxury models.
- Car deliveries were down nearly one percent over the period as the industry continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions.
- BMW said higher prices for its premium vehicles had helped deliver a solid third quarter.
Business
Smugglers devise novel ways in Middle East to traffic captagon
Fastening weapons or drugs to livestock to cross borders is an age-old smuggling trick. Latin American cartels took this a...
- The creativity of smugglers continues to astound the authorities, with seizures more often the result of tip-offs than the technological prowess of customs checks
- More than 5.3 million pills were found by the Saudi authorities in a large shipment of pomegranates in April 2021, with the drugs stuffed inside some of the fruit
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Turkish inflation jumps to 85.51 percent in October
Central banks worldwide are raising borrowing costs in efforts to tame soaring consumer prices, but Turkey has bucked the global...
- Last month, Turkey's central bank cut its policy rate for a third consecutive time, bringing it down to 10.5 percent from 12 percent
- On Wednesday, Erdogan praised the state of the economy, in an address to his ruling AKP lawmakers in the parliament
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GCC states raise interest rates after Federal Reserve’s hike
Most of the GCC states have raised their key interest rates in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision to...
- The impact of higher interest rates among Gulf oil exporters in 2022 has so far been limited
- The IMF said higher oil prices are likely to lead to fiscal surpluses and growing foreign reserves for Gulf economies, which will reduce the need for governments to borrow
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UAE president, Biden meet virtually to discuss energy transition
The two leaders highlighted the just announced comprehensive UAE-US initiative to accelerate the energy transition.
- The two leaders highlighted the just announced comprehensive UAE-US initiative to accelerate the energy transition
- UAE president briefed Biden on the UAE’s funding and assistance for clean energy projects on six continents
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BoE set for biggest rate hike in 33 years to bring down inflation
Struggling to bring down the runaway inflation, the Bank of England is expected to hike its key interest rate on...
- The expected hike would mirror aggressive rate-tightening by central banks worldwide as economies battle the highest prices in decades
- The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a fourth consecutive hike of 0.75 percentage points, taking its benchmark lending rate to 3.75-4.0 percent
Global workforce transformation by 2030: WEF predicts 78 million new jobs amid disruptive changes
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UAE ministry issues guidebooks on Emiratization for employers, employees
DUBAI, UAE - The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has launched awareness guidebooks for private sector companies and...
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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...
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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...
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Global energy meet discusses way forward to net-zero emissions
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – High-level representatives from the member states of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), international organizations, experts...
- The two-day forum showcased innovative technologies and transformative solutions to accelerate low-emission, climate-resilient development.
- The international event aimed to foster new partnerships to scale up investments and technology transfer to developing countries.
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Gaza suffers critical food shortages amid conflict
Gaza faces a dire humanitarian crisis as food supplies near exhaustion and the financial sector falls into chaos amid the...
- Gaza faces a dire humanitarian crisis as food supplies near exhaustion and the financial sector falls into chaos amid the ongoing conflict, a WFP report indicates.
- With a projected drop in Palestine's GDP and daily economic activity at a standstill, WFP calls for global intervention to prevent a full-scale food security disaster.
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ADIB publishes ‘sustainable finance framework’ establishing criteria for borrowing
Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has published "Sustainable Finance Framework" establishing criteria and eligibility requirements that determine which...
- The bank's framework will determine the eligibility of projects for it to finance or refinance, including the issuance of green, social and sustainability sukuks.
- ADIB will give priority to projects with environmental benefits across renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, pollution prevention and control