The non-oil economy expanded 6.6 percent year-on-year to AED174.1 billion — the highest quarterly value on record — and accounted...
- Still heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels, Japan has declared offshore wind energy a "trump card" in its drive to...
Manama, Bahrain--The Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) signed a cooperation agreement with Foulath Holding Company to boost sustainable development...The signing of the agreement would pave way for planting and preserving mangrove trees in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs)
The SCE said the agreement falls within the framework of protecting the environment, and preserving and developing its living resources
Israeli officials show confidence in the economy's resilience amid Gaza conflict, but experts warn of challenges if tensions escalate with...Israeli officials show confidence in the economy's resilience amid Gaza conflict, but experts warn of challenges if tensions escalate with Hizbollah due to a declining currency.
Economists doubt Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's aptness amid crisis, while Bank of Israel acts against the shekel's fall and S&P downgrades Israel's credit outlook.
It posted a profit of $630 million in January-September 2023.The Group maintained its strong capital base with a total equity of $10.8 billion.
Excluding the impact of devaluation of several currencies against the US dollar, loans grew by 4 percent.
The Federal Reserve will likely announce it is holding interest rates at a 22-year high on Wednesday, as it looks...Interest rate hikes slow down inflation by raising the cost of borrowing from the bank, which dampens economic activity and weakens the labor market.
Since peaking at more than seven percent in June last year, inflation as measured by the Fed's favored yardstick has fallen by more than half.
"Buildings should produce more clean energy than they consume. This transformation demands a reevaluation of our relationship with nature. Rather...Renowned architect and design innovator Michael Pawlyn emphasizes the need for net positive sustainability actions.
The health of natural systems is pivotal for future progress, he adds during the recent Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed lecture.
Doha, Qatar--Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that the global macro trends are starting to present short-term challenges to emerging markets...QNB said in its weekly analysis that after a span of positive inflow of capital to emerging markets touching US$50bn in January, the flow turned negative since August
Indicators suggest below trend growth in the Euro area, China and several other EM and as a result the growth gap is expected to further widen in favour of the US versus EM
- Interdisciplinary discussions can help in guiding ethical tech development for the greater good, Karen Hallberg of Argentina's Bariloche Atomic Centre...
Interdisciplinary discussions can help in guiding ethical tech development for the greater good, Karen Hallberg of Argentina's Bariloche Atomic Centre tells TRENDS.
Hallberg highlights the technological divide between the Global North and South, emphasizing the urgency for regulations and diverse voices in tech dialogues.
- Recent developments spark concerns that the conflict, which is spreading across the region, presents a long-term threat to global energy...
Recent developments spark concerns that the conflict, which is spreading across the region, presents a long-term threat to global energy and commercial infrastructure.
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank's Ajay Banga stress economic vulnerabilities and development impacts amid volatile oil prices potentially surpassing $100 per barrel.
TEHRAN, IRAN – The Iranian head of Solyanka Port in Russia said that the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a...The Iranian head of Solyanka Port spoke of the measures taken by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL ) to develop the INSTC route.
The IRISL group purchased 30 rail wagons, 5,400 containers and ordered the construction of 21 equipped vessels for strengthening maritime routes.
- "However, the actual needs of the traveler might differ. They might simply need help navigating crowded airports, have difficulty with...
Linda Ristagno, IATA’s Assistant Director for External Affairs, emphasizes the need for tailored special assistance
80% satisfaction rate among passengers using special assistance, according to IATA's 2023 Global Passenger Survey
