China manufacturing contracts for fourth straight month
While some sectors have largely regained their strength -- including tourism and the auto industry -- others are struggling, particularly...
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Asia-Pacific markets mixed, dollar down Monday as Fed readies to acknowledge cuts
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday after a week that saw a broad rally in stocks, as investors awaited a...
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Sharjah Chamber suggests measures for strengthening PPPs
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has recommended several measures to strengthen the emirate’s public-private partnerships (PPPs).
- The Cabinet to issue a federal law regulating partnerships between the federal authorities and the private sector in the UAE.
- In its meeting SCCI board of directors has ordered arrangements to be put in place to encourage public-private sector partnerships.
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Steep Fed rate hike seen as certainty after ugly inflation data
Soaring prices have pushed annual inflation to a 40-year high, inflicting pain on American consumers and businesses, despite the welcome...
- Families have been struggling with rising prices sparked initially by high demand as the world's largest economy emerged from the pandemic
- The US central bank has cranked up the benchmark lending rate four times this year, including two straight three-quarter-point hikes in June and July
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S&P updates its outlook for Saudi Arabia to positive
In a statement, issued on Saturday, it assessed the kingdom's short and long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings...
- In a statement, issued on Saturday, it assessed the kingdom's short and long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to A-/A-2
- S&P expects the kingdom's GDP to grow to a ceiling of 7.5 percent in 2022 with an expected financial surplus in the state budget of about 6.3 percent
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Jebel Ali Free Zone propels automotive markets growth
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), facilitated over 1.2 million metric tonnes (MT) from Dubai’s total volume of around 4.8 million...
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) logistics infrastructure and global trade network have connected African, Asian and Middle Eastern traders to consumers globally.
- With companies from 70 countries and a workforce of nearly 8,000, Jafza’s infrastructure and trade volumes are an attraction for industry giants.
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Saudi Arabia, Oman ministers discuss industrial cooperation
Oman Minister of Commerce along with a delegation met Saudi Arabia Minister of Industry where the two discussed industrial cooperation...
- The two sides deliberated on Saudi Arabia's experience in managing and operating industrial cities.
- The two sides discussed Made in Saudi program and the financing aspects.
Geostrategy
France sends latest nuclear shipment to Japan
Two ships carrying reprocessed nuclear fuel destined for Japan set sail Saturday morning from northern France, an AFP photographer said,...
- MOX fuel is a mixture of reprocessed plutonium and uranium.
- Environmental activists have denounced the practice of transporting such highly radioactive materials, calling it irresponsible.
Geostrategy
World Green Economy Summit to discuss food security
The eighth World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will explore ways to improve global food security, sustainability of the food systems...
- WGES brings together global decision-makers and influencers to share their experiences to mitigate global food crises.
- The UAE plays a crucial role in addressing the issues relating to global food security.
Geostrategy
UAE, Uruguay discuss cooperation in various fields
Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) Saqr Ghobash discussed with Uruguay's Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries Fernando...
- The Speaker of the Federal National Council is leading a UAE parliamentary delegation on an official visit to Latin America from September 12 to 22.
- The 10-day tour includes Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia and aims to promote strategic partnerships with the UAE.
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World Bank warns of risk of global recession in 2023
A major factor in bringing the world to this pass is the simultaneously hike in interest rates by central banks...
- A major factor in bringing the world to this pass is the simultaneous hike in interest rates by central banks across the world to tame the inflation, the World Bank said
- The study relies on insights from previous global recessions to analyze the recent evolution of economic activity and presents scenarios for 2022–24
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Egypt remittances drop 14.7% to US$2.38 billion in July
The drop comes as the exchange rate of the Egyptian pound is seeing a decline in light of the pressures...
- Remittances from Egyptians working abroad are one of the most important sources of foreign exchange for the country, along with tourism, the Suez Canal, and exports
- Expatriate remittances have increased since Egypt liberalized its currency exchange rate in November 2016 as part of economic reforms
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Dubai, UAE-- Terming the circular economy as a critical pathway that builds a sustainable future by preserving natural resources, reducing...
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UAE as hub will help food security corridor under I2U2 framework: Indian minister
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE as a geographical and business hub will help the proposed ‘food security corridor project...
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Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region produces over 28m roses annually
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - The Tabuk region's agricultural sector is making steady progress towards achieving the goals of Saudi Arabia's...
- These flowers have a market value of over US$8.5 million making the region a leader in rose production and export.
- The Kingdom’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has developed strategies to advance the sector.
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El Nino forced sugar price to hit 13-year high in September, says FAO
Paris, France - Global sugar prices soared to their highest level in almost 13 years in September as the El Nino...
- While world food prices steadied as a whole last month, the FAO's Sugar Price Index jumped by 9.8 percent compared to August.
- El Nino, a climate pattern, is typically associated with warming ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
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World Bank expects Gulf economies to grow by 1 percent in 2023
Dubai, UAE -- The economies of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are expected to grow by 1 percent in 2023,...
- In its recent report, the bank said the Gulf economies combined will grow by 3.6 percent in the year 2024.
- The World Bank added that Saudi Arabia's economy, the largest in the region, will contract by 0.9 percent in 2023 before rebounding to grow by 4.1 percent in 2024.