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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Aid boat ready to set sail from Cyprus for Gaza

A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said,...

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Hamas expresses dissatisfaction over Israel’s stance on Gaza truce

A senior Hamas official confirmed that the group's delegation in talks seeking a Gaza truce left Cairo for consultations in...

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Summit in UAE discusses global partnerships, prosperity

Over 200 senior officials convened in the "Ambassadors Forum", organized by the World Government Summit Organization in partnership with UAE...
  • The summit discussed role of diplomacy in shaping future governments and achieving global prosperity.
  • UAE Minister of Economy spoke on the critical priorities for governments in the next decade.
Science

World Green Economy Summit 2022 theme revealed

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) announced that the theme of the 8th...
  • The theme reflects the UAE’s vision of advancing climate action and strengthening partnerships.
  • It also reflects international efforts to achieve climate goals.

Queen Elizabeth II: trouble, strife and family life

Eight times a grandmother, and with 12 great-grandchildren, the queen loved family dinners.
  • Eight times a grandmother, and with 12 great-grandchildren, the queen loved family dinners
  • Family life provided the biggest shocks during her record-breaking reign
Research

UAE ranks 1st regionally in UNDP Human Development Report

The UAE has ranked 26th globally and first in the Arab world in the 2021/2022 Human Development Report, which is...
  • The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure for assessing long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development.
  • The three basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living.
Economy

UN says human progress set back five years by Covid

Depicting a gloomy picture of the state of human progress, a United Nations report argues that an unprecedented array of...
  • The Human Development Index has steadily risen for decades, but began sliding in 2020 and continued its fall in 2021, erasing the gains of the preceding five years
  • A large contributor to the Human Development Index's recent decline is a global drop in life expectancy, down from 73 years in 2019 to 71.4 years in 2021

Four Saudi universities among top 100 international universities

King Abdulaziz University achieved 4th place globally with 187 patents in one year.
  • King Abdulaziz University achieved 4th place globally with 187 patents in one year
  • King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals achieved 25th place with 91 patents
Science

Heatwaves and wildfires to worsen air pollution: UN

The WMO's annual Air Quality and Climate Bulletin examined the impacts of large wildfires across Siberia and western North America...
  • A new WMO report cautioned that the interaction between pollution and climate change would impact hundreds of millions of people
  • If emission levels remain high, this climate penalty is expected to account for "a fifth of all surface ozone concentration increase, WMO said
Market Report

Stocks push higher, but yen and euro under pressure

European and US stocks rose Tuesday, but gains were capped by economic slowdown fears and central bank efforts to contain...
  • European and US stocks rose Tuesday, but gains were capped by economic slowdown fears and central bank efforts to contain surging inflation.
  • Frankfurt rebounded somewhat despite news that Germany's industrial orders slumped for the sixth consecutive month in July.
Economy

Algeria a ‘reliable’ gas supplier: EU chief Michel

European officials have been looking to Algeria, Africa's biggest gas exporter, to fill a shortfall in supplies after Russia's invasion...
  • Before the Ukraine war, Algeria provided the European Union with some 11 percent of its gas needs
  • Algiers has seen a string of high-profile visitors in recent months seeking to boost exports
Economy

Cryptocurrency sceptics look to bend the ear of regulators

A number of governments have expressed concerns over cryptocurrencies, but those behind the first Crypto Policy Symposium say they hope...
  • The conference comes as the price of bitcoin has plunged from a peak of nearly $69,000 last October to around $20,000
  • Many central banks and financial market regulators have warned about the dangers posed by cryptocurrencies

Aid boat ready to set sail from Cyprus for Gaza

A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said,...
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$10 trn of ‘hidden costs’ on food and agriculture system per year, says UN

Paris, France - The food and agriculture system adds at least $10 trillion in "hidden costs" to the global economy every...
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Russia calls for collective action to end fighting between Israel, Hamas

Russia called for "collective action" to end fighting between Israel and Hamas, including an international conference, almost a month into...
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Arab ministers meet in Jordan, seek resolution to Gaza conflict

AMMAN, JORDAN  – Foreign ministers from key Arab nations – including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, and...
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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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UN rights body head criticizes rising hate sparked by Israel-Hamas war

The UN human rights chief said that he was absolutely "disgusted" by the "sharp rise in hatred globally" since the...
  • "The impact of this crisis... has sent shockwaves across every region, dehumanising both Palestinians and Jews," the UN rights chief said.
  • The world has witnessed a sharp spike in hate speech, violence and discrimination, deepening social fractures and polarization, he said.
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195 die in Israel strikes on Gaza camp, hundreds wounded

The Hamas government in Gaza said that 195 people had been killed in Israeli strikes this week on Jabalia refugee...
  • Ambulances were set to rush several dozen patients to Egyptian hospitals, and about 400 foreigners or dual nationals were expected to escape.
  • Egypt said that eventually it hoped to help evacuate 7,000 foreigners from over 60 countries from the densely crowded territory of 2.4 million people.