Oil prices surge, Asian markets fall following Iran explosions
Oil prices surged more than three percent in early Asian trade, and Asian stock markets slumped by over 3 percent...
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Saudi Arabia surpasses homeownership goals, sets sights on 70% by 2030
The kingdom's housing program achieves remarkable success, surpassing targets and reducing waiting times from 15 years to immediate entitlement, revolutionizing...
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China’s zero-Covid policy leaves a long trail of medical waste
Hazmat-suited workers poke plastic swabs down millions of throats in China each day, leaving bins bursting with medical waste that...
- From Beijing to Shanghai, Shenzhen to Tianjin, cities are now home to an archipelago of temporary testing kiosks
- Mass testing appears set to stay as Chinese authorities insist zero-Covid has allowed the world's most populous nation to avoid Covid spread
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EU terms blockade of Ukraine grain by Russia ‘real war crime’
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday that Russia should be held "accountable" if it keeps blocking the export...
- Western countries have demanded Moscow to stop blockading Ukraine's Black Sea ports to allow grain export
- French Foreign Minister insisted that "Russia must stop playing with global hunger" as it seeks leverage on the West
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DP World, Saudi Ports Authority to establish Jeddah Logistics Park
The port-centric park will boost Jeddah Islamic Port’s re-export activities and reduce the time and cost of logistics for importers...
- The port-centric park will boost Jeddah Islamic Port’s re-export activities and reduce the time and cost of logistics for importers and exporters
- It will also offer processing, labelling, fulfilment, consolidation, de-consolidation, and temperature-controlled storage for cargo
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UAE-India trade to rise 120% to US$100bn in 5 years
The agreement is the first of its kind that the UAE has signed with any country, and it is India's...
- The agreement is the first of its kind that the UAE has signed with any country, and it is India's first with any country in the Middle East and the Gulf region
- The UAE’s foreign trade in 2021 recorded nearly AED1.9 trillion, growing 27 percent compared to 2020, and 11 percent compared to 2019
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Asian markets and oil prices tank on recession concerns
Asian markets fell again Monday and oil prices extended losses on growing fears that central bank moves to rein in...
- The losses come after a sell-off last week fueled by the Federal Reserve's sharp interest rate hike last week, the biggest in nearly 30 years
- In early trade, Asian traders were struggling, with Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, Jakarta and Wellington all in the red
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Inflation, subsidy reform hit stomachs in isolated Iran
Inflation is making an unwelcome comeback globally -- stoked by high energy and food prices, driven largely by Russia's invasion...
- Economic analyst Saeed Laylaz believes price growth in Iran has exceeded 40 percent annually since 2018
- In Tehran's marketplaces, attention is focused on the consequences and effects of inflation, rather than its causes
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UAE to attract super rich, say investment trends
One big factor for more HNWIs making their way to the UAE is the ongoing war in Ukraine which has...
- The UAE tops the list of the ten countries drawing net inflows of the wealthy in 2022, followed by Australia, Singapore and Israel
- The report titled "The flow of the world's wealthy in the second half of 2022", tracks private wealth and investment migration trends worldwide
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Russia eyes improved ties with Saudi Arabia, UAE
Putin and Arab leaders focus on boosting relations in various fields -- including technology, food security and energy -- during...
- Russia President Vladimir Putin and several Arab leaders stress on the importance of strengthening relations
- Relations in various fields -- including technology, food security and energy -- remain in focus during SPIEF 2022
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DCCC holds talks on UAE-India free trade agreement
Dubai Customs Consultative Council held a meeting on the historic UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, expected to increase trade between...
- The UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is expected to increase trade between the two countries by 120 percent
- Due to CEPA, trade between the two countries is expected to reach US$100 billion within five years compared to US$45 billion currently
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UAE set to lead MENA metaverse
Firms in the region are now offering better participation, levels of cooperation and communication to their staff through productive workspaces...
- At its broadest, metaverse combines elements of social media, augmented reality, virtual reality, video games, cryptocurrencies and other advanced technologies.
- As the next big market opportunity, the metaverse could provide nearly US$800 billion in revenue by 2024, Bloomberg Intelligence estimates show.
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Mega projects bet high on diversified future
This TRENDS infographic dives into Saudi Arabia’s ambitious transformation to discover how the Kingdom is reshaping its future with high...
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IMF head urges G20 leaders to deliver promised US$100bn for climate finance
New Delhi, India-- Appealing to G20 members to lead by example in delivering on the promise of US$100 billion per...
Global food prices drop in August: FAO
Led by staples other than rice and sugar, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations revealed that its...
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UAE President, Indian Prime Minister discuss strengthening bilateral, trade ties
NEW DELHI, INDIA - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met to...
- The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 18th Group of 20 (G20) Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi.
- The two sides also exchanged views on various regional and international developments of mutual interest.
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Jordan-ASEAN Economic Forum to be held in March 2024, says ACC
AMMAN, JORDAN - Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq said the Jordanian Economic Forum with...
- ACC will host the forum, in cooperation with Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Sultanate of Brunei.
- Trade exchanges between Jordan and ASEAN grew by 42 percent during 2022, compared to 2021, ACC's statistical data said.
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Data, rail, electricity key focus as G20 eyes EU-Middle East-India trade plan
Major G20 partners are set to unveil ambitious plans on Saturday to enhance trade among India, the Middle East, and...
- Washington, Saudi Arabia, the EU, the United Arab Emirates and others will sign the deal on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi
- Washington actively prods Riyadh - a major oil producer and security partner - to normalize ties with Israel after decades of conflict and closed borders