Pope again condemns ‘cruelty’ of Israeli strikes on Gaza
"And with pain I think of Gaza, of so much cruelty, of the children being machine-gunned, of the bombings of...
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Mesaieed 2023 net profit down 39%
The company's net profit in 2022 was QR 1.76 billion ($482m).
- According to Qatar Stock Exchange website, the Company's Earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR 0.086 in 2023 versus EPS QR 0.141 for the same period in 2022.
- The Board of Directors recommends a cash dividend of QR 0.086 per share, equating to a payout ratio of 100 percent of net earnings for 2023.Â
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Hamas warns Israeli invasion of Rafah will ‘torpedo’ hostage talks
Foreign governments, including Israel's key ally the United States, and aid groups have voiced deep concern over Israeli Prime Minister...
- The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) were some of the latest to raise the alarm over the plan for Rafah.
- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on social media platform X that "the people in Gaza cannot disappear into thin air".
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Thousands in Morocco protest ties with ‘genocidal’ Israel
In late 2020, Morocco established diplomatic ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords brokered by the United States which saw...
- Since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began on October 7, several large-scale demonstrations in the North African kingdom have called for the abrogation of the normalization deal.
- "Normalization is treason," and "Stop the massacre," read banners protesters carried in front of Morocco's parliament in the center of Rabat.
Business
Asian labor dialogue champions tech solutions for disputes
Dubai, UAE -- Ministers of labor and human resources from 16 Asian countries sending and receiving workers have called for...
- A total of 16 countries participated in the current edition of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue, including nine workers-sending countries.
- The UAE showcased its social protection system for workers, including the Unemployment Insurance Scheme.
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Dubai Customs new record: 17.15m international visitors in 2023
Dubai, UAE -- In 2023, Dubai Customs managed 46.87 million bags from 206,396 flights, averaging 128,400 bags daily and played...
- In 2023, Dubai Customs managed 46.87 million bags from 206,396 flights, averaging 128,400 bags daily.
- The Passenger Operations Department has over 845 inspection officers supported by 77 baggage inspection devices.
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Qatar eyes second successive Asian Cup in final against Jordan
Doha, Qatar - An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders...
- With much of the crowd behind them and as reigning champions, Qatar will be expected to beat a Jordan side ranked 29 places below them by FIFA
- In striker Akram Afif, Qatar have one of the players of the tournament and he scored a glorious goal against Iran to take his tally to five in six games
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Investors eye UAE’s booming sustainable finance sector
"Numerous opportunities exist in sustainable investments, especially in sectors like building systems, renewable energy, water, food and agriculture, shipping, among...
- The UAE is experiencing remarkable growth in sustainable finance, according to Barclays Private Bank UAE CEO Rasha Badawi.
- Sustainable investment opportunities expanding in the UAE across various sectors including renewable energy and agriculture, she adds.
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Gulf realty navigates opportunities and challenges
The GCC real estate sector enters 2024 amidst a complex interplay of global economic challenges and regional opportunities, says a...
- The GCC real estate sector enters 2024 amidst a complex interplay of global economic challenges and regional opportunities, says a latest report.
- With Dubai defying global trends and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 spurring growth, the landscape is ripe with potential. Qatar, however, faces correction.
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Tourism takes Saudi Arabia to a new global height
Strategic initiatives and a focus on domestic tourism help Saudi Arabia's tourism sector experience unprecedented growth, positioning it as a...
- Strategic initiatives and a focus on domestic tourism help Saudi Arabia's tourism sector experience unprecedented growth, positioning it as a future global travel leader.
- Leading the G20 in tourism sector growth, the Kingdom showcases its global tourism impact, with high-quality hospitality projects and local workforce investment.
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Hamas head due in Cairo for truce discussions
As Qatari and Egyptian-led mediation efforts intensified, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was due in Cairo on Thursday to discuss a...
- Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris
- A Hamas source told AFP the three-stage plan would start with an initial six-week halt to the fighting that would see more aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip
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UAE’s e& bends to European Union foreign subsidy rules
Brussels, Belgium -- The European Commission gave the green light Tuesday for an Emirati group to acquire the assets of a...
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Media gag and manufactured consent: Israel’s campaign against Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon: On Sunday, Israeli troops stormed the Al Jazeera office in the occupied West Bank and issued a 45-day...
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DCO launches Digital Economy Navigator to bridge global digital gap
The navigator enables countries to better navigate their digital journeys, find opportunities for growth and benchmark progress,
- DEN was unveiled at SDG Digital, held this year during the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York from September 10 to 27.
- DEN is a unifying framework that addresses digital economy maturity across 50 countries, including the DCO member states.
Science
Researchers decode oldest human DNA
The genetic sequences were from a man and a woman whose remains were found at a rock shelter near the...
- They were among 13 sequences reconstructed from people whose remains were found at the Oakhurst shelter and lived 1,300-10,000 years ago.
- Prior to these discoveries, the oldest genomes reconstructed from the region dated back around 2,000 years.
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Global tourism nears full recovery, led by Middle East’s 26% growth in 2024
While Europe and Americas have nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, the Middle East's growth outpaces all other regions, UN World...
- Globally, international tourism reached 96 percent of pre-pandemic levels during the same period, with around 790 million tourists, an 11 percent increase over 2023.
- In terms of tourism revenue, 47 out of 63 countries with available data reported a return to pre-pandemic earnings.