Fed Chair Powell confirms September rate cut signal
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, citing “some further progress” toward its 2% inflation...
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Dubai’s GDP tops $31.3 bn in Q1 2024, growing 3.2%
The financial and insurance sector saw a 5.6% rise, reaching USD 4.1 billion (AED 15.1 billion), supported by significant growth...
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Ajman records 13% growth in certificates of origin during H1, 2022
Abdullah Al Muwaiji, Chairman of the ACCI, said that the export growth in Ajman was supported by the advanced infrastructure...
- Abdullah Al Muwaiji, the ACCI Chairman, said that the export growth in Ajman was backed by the advanced infrastructure
- ACCI has issued a set of commercial reports to its members, traders, and industrial business owners, to identify export opportunities available in global markets
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WUWM Abu Dhabi 2022 to discuss global food chain
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference 2022, which will be held in the Middle East for the first...
- The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference 2022 will be held in the Middle East for the first time
- As the world’s largest network of wholesale markets, WUWM represents the industry’s most significant suppliers of fresh food
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Jordan forms a PPP council to boost mining sector
Jordan's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources on Tuesday announced the formation of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) council for mining,...
- This Public-Private Partnership is part of the plan for implementation of the economic modernization vision
- The minister said that there is a need for establishing a research center for mining and metallurgy as part of the vision
Business
IHG H1 profits surge to $216mn
IHG said it would resume its interim dividend
- InterContinental Hotels Group said that profits rose sharply in the first half after Covid travel restrictions were lifted around the world
- IHG, which also owns brands such as Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, said that first-half revenues jumped by 52 percent to $1.8 billion.
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ADNOC Drilling H1 profit $379mn
The firm's revenue increased 13 percent to US$1.27 billion
- ADNOC Drilling revenue increased 13 percent to US$1.27 billion compared to the same period last year
- First half EBITDA was $580 million, up 16 percent year-on-year, with a market-leading margin of 45.7 percent
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Afghanistan: one year since the Taliban takeover
Last year, this week, the Taliban launched a final offensive to win back control of the country they ran between...
- Last year, this week, the Taliban launched a final offensive to win back control of the country they ran between 1996 and 2001
- Taliban is now in the firm grip of the country, and has once again imposed its austere interpretation of Islam
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Exports drive growth in Saudi and UAE
Saudi and the UAE's reliance on oil to drive economic growth has tapered off in recent years as the non-oil...
- In May Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector of the economy continued strong growth, notching its 21st consecutive month of expansion
- In the United Arab Emirates, non-oil sector grew in May to a five-month high as demand remained strong despite inflationary pressures
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Sharjah steps up emergency response to extreme weather conditions
More than 3,400 rescue and evacuation operations were conducted in the eastern regions of the emirate by the Sharjah Police...
- More than 3,400 rescue and evacuation operations were conducted in the eastern regions of the emirate by the Sharjah Police General Headquarters
- In flood-hit Kalba, 2,069 residents were moved into schools, while nurses were transferred from Fujairah to support medical efforts at Kalba Hospital
Sharjah supports low-income families with $3 million
The Sharjah Charity International has provided $3 million assistance in the first half of this year.
- The Sharjah Charity International has provided $3 million assistance in the first half of this year
- The society relies on the charitable contributions of benefactors to support deserving families
Economy
UAE’s Q1 public spending rises by nearly 20 percent to $23.79 billion
The UAE’s public spending in the first quarter of 2022 totaled AED87.4 billion ($23.79 billion), an increase of 19.6 percent...
- AED28.7 billion spent on employee compensation payments, compared to AED24.6 billion in the same reporting period in 2021.
- Revenues amounted to AED123.8 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 39.1 percent or equivalent to AED34.8 billion, compared to AED88.9 billion in Q1 2021.
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‘Saudi Arabia committed to peaceful nuclear energy’
"The Kingdom underscores the need for collective international efforts to enforce the provisions of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and ensure its...
- Saudi Arabia's government emphasizes transparency, reliability, and safety in its national atomic energy policy
- It acknowledges the positive impact of nuclear energy on energy security and socio-economic benefits.
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Saudi Arabia launches new TV channel to highlight ‘rapid progress’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has launched a new TV channel called Saudia Alaan (Saudi Now) to highlight...
- The channel will showcase the kingdom’s “rapid progress” towards the Saudi Vision 2030 and its recent advancements, which are reflected in the diverse events
- The airing of the channel comes at a time when the kingdom is witnessing a significant increase in the number of events, exhibitions, and conferences
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ADX inks pact with Expo Center Sharjah to boost financial services
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) signed an agreement with the Expo Center Sharjah to enhance...
- The MoU between ADX and Expo Centre Sharjah aims to enhance services provided to the investor community in Sharjah
- ADX and Sharjah Expo will be able to provide their respective customers with a more comprehensive range of services and offerings