Asian stocks rose again Tuesday to extend another record day on Wall Street as traders locked in bets on a...
The Hague, Netherlands -- A Dutch tech startup said Wednesday it had set a European speed record for its futuristic...
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Customs recently convened an extensive meeting with the courier and express shipping companies, aimed at bolstering...Dubai Customs unveiled its cutting-edge e-commerce project, strategically leveraging blockchain technology to streamline supply chain operations.
It also addressed all queries from participating companies and shared insights into the department's systems in this context.
ROME, ITALY - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) raised its forecast for global cereal production...The higher forecast is almost entirely based on recent and more positive yield estimates for the Russian Federation and Ukraine.
There will be increased wheat consumption while global rice utilization is forecast at 520.5 million tons.
Dubai, UAE-- Terming the circular economy as a critical pathway that builds a sustainable future by preserving natural resources, reducing...Almheiri noted that the UAE is keen to promote the circular economy that contributes to sustainable growth through the cooperation of all key stakeholders
The review meeting took note of the pioneering efforts and actions taken by partners across the UAE to support the country's transition toward a circular economy
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE as a geographical and business hub will help the proposed ‘food security corridor project...The UAE as a trading hub can cater to the GCC, CIS countries [former Soviet Republics], eastern Europe and all of Africa, Piyush Goyal said
Food corridor will get large economies of scale and will contribute not only to global food security but also help keep the food prices in check., he added
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently unveiled glimpses of the audacious Vision 2040 that will focus on green hydrogen,...Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently unveiled glimpses of the audacious Vision 2040 that will focus on green hydrogen, clean energy, and technology advancements
With a focus on diversifying the economy, enhancing global competitiveness, and fostering innovation, Saudi Arabia is poised to redefine its global economic standing
- DUBAI, UAE - A total of 1,445 real estate transactions worth over US$2.5 billion (AED 9.5 billion) were conducted during...
The Dubai Land Department report showed that 248 plots were sold for US$476 million.
The DLS report said 1,197 apartments and villas were purchased for US$865 million.
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - The Tabuk region's agricultural sector is making steady progress towards achieving the goals of Saudi Arabia's...These flowers have a market value of over US$8.5 million making the region a leader in rose production and export.
The Kingdom’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has developed strategies to advance the sector.
Paris, France - Global sugar prices soared to their highest level in almost 13 years in September as the El Nino...While world food prices steadied as a whole last month, the FAO's Sugar Price Index jumped by 9.8 percent compared to August.
El Nino, a climate pattern, is typically associated with warming ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
Dubai, UAE -- The economies of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are expected to grow by 1 percent in 2023,...In its recent report, the bank said the Gulf economies combined will grow by 3.6 percent in the year 2024.
The World Bank added that Saudi Arabia's economy, the largest in the region, will contract by 0.9 percent in 2023 before rebounding to grow by 4.1 percent in 2024.
- RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - King Fahad Industrial Port has successfully shipped 5,500 tons of bitumen to South Africa onboard bulk...
King Fahad Industrial Port has successfully shipped 5,500 tons of bitumen to South Africa making it the first cargo of oil byproduct from Yanbu-based hub.
This reflects Mawani’s step to position the ports sector as a vehicle to fulfil Vision 2030’s ambition of transforming the Kingdom into a logistics hub.
