Concerns and optimism on World Environment Day as Arabian Gulf takes bold initiatives
Political and business leaders in the Arabian Gulf region push for sustainability agenda to secure clean environment for the future...
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Asian shares mixed after Fed minutes, while Nvidia provides support
Asian markets diverged Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting indicated officials would keep interest rates...
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Services assist Saudi economy recover, diversify fast
The Kingdom's service sector is expected to grow rapidly once the major Vision 2030 tourism and entertainment projects - Qiddiya,...
- The sector is expected to grow rapidly once the major tourism and entertainment projects are completed
- The Saudi service sector is one of the most labor-intensive industries, so its development helps tide over the unemployment
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Sharjah, Hungary discuss cooperation in cultural field
A high-level Sharjah's Department of Government Relations delegation was in Hungary to discuss mutual investment opportunities and outline ways to...
- Chairman of Sharjah's Department of Government Relations expresses his admiration for the Liget Budapest project
- The project aims to renew Budapest’s most iconic public park while fully respecting its 200-year-old heritage
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‘US$50bn investment a milestone in UAE’s climate action efforts’
The announcement by the President to invest an additional US$50 billion for climate change is a milestone in UAE'S efforts...
- The announcement by the President to invest an additional US$50 billion for climate change is a milestone in UAE'S efforts
- The amount will be utilized to scale up climate action efforts through the deployment of clean energy solutions in UAE and abroad
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CBJ asks local banks not to change interest rates on loans
The Central Bank of Jordan issues a circular asking local banks not to change interest rates on loans to individuals....
- The Central Bank of Jordan issues a circular asking local banks not to change interest rates on loans to individuals
- CBJ’s decision comes in light of the current changes to interest rates and to ease the burden of repaying loans for individuals
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9 licences issued over 13 years for Barakah Nuclear Power Plant: FANR report
The FANR has received 11 international review missions led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- The FANR has received 11 international review missions led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- The report says the UAE is a party to over 13 international conventions, including 'The Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement'
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UAE president calls for global collaboration at Biden’s climate summit
The UAE president emphasised that the UAE, as an active partner of the global community, is determined to hold a...
- The UAE president emphasised that the UAE, as an active partner of the global community, is determined to hold a COP28 in 2023
- He highlighted the UAE’s investment of more than $50 billion in renewable energy projects across 40 countries
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Halal tourism eyes recovery as COVID-19 norms ease
The recovery process of the sector remains fragile and could be disrupted by the ongoing war in Ukraine, fuel price...
- The recovery process of the sector may get disrupted by the ongoing Ukraine war, fuel price rise, and other potential health threats, say experts.
- The pre-pandemic projection of 230 million arrivals by 2026 will now be reached in 2028 with an estimated expenditure of USD$225 billion, they add.
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‘Delay in govt formation, budget approval to hit Iraq’s economy’
A report issued by the World Bank warns of the delay in forming a government in Iraq and of not...
- A World Bank report warns of the delay in forming a government in Iraq
- Report warns of impact of budget's non approval on the country's economy
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Venezuelan President calls on Qataris to invest in his country
President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, called on Qatari businessmen to invest in his country, to enjoy the benefits offered by...
- President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro reviewed opportunities for tourism and investment cooperation
- Maduro said his government has developed plans to promote 18 vital sectors for the economy
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UAE highly values intellectual property system, fosters innovation: Al Marri
The UAE attaches great importance to developing the intellectual property (IP) system and encouraging innovators and creators and the country...
- UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri stated this during meetings with World Intellectual Property Organisation, UNCTAD, WEF officials.
- The meetings were held on the sidelines of the UAE's participation in WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) held recently in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Iran-US non-oil trade reaches US$31m in January-July 2023
TEHRAN, IRAN - The US Bureau of Statistics in its latest report said the trade between Iran and the United...
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Middle East sets global standards in renewable energy
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Russia to cancel tourist visas to four Gulf countries
Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), Russia's Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said that his country has offered...
- He said the countries of the Middle East and Southeast Asia are among those "with which we interact"
- The minister added, "this is where incremental growth of premium class tourists is possible in particular"
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Iran’s oil exports to China touch all-time record in August
Tehran, Iran--Iran’s oil exports to China hit an all-time record in August despite continued US pressure on the country, according...
- According to data released by Kpler, a French firm, oil exports to China had reached an average of 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in August
- It is estimated that Iran’s revenues from August sales of oil to China had amounted to some $3.5 billion, which it said was equal to entire oil sales in 2020
Geostrategy
Global aid pours into Morocco as quake death toll passes 2,100
The International Federation for Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has warned that the next 24 to 48 hours will...
- Countries such as Turkey, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Poland, and Israel have also offered assistance
- A team of French volunteer firefighters has arrived in Morocco as US says it is ready to provide assistance

