US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminum tariffs
The steep 25-percent levies came into place after midnight with no exemptions despite countries' efforts to avert them, in a...Economy Geostrategy
Tech and sustainability drive Singapore’s smart tourism vision
To realize its vision for “smart tourism”, Singapore Tourism Board is leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and...Technology Business Economy Tourism
Qatar’s non-energy private sector records strong growth in August
Doha, Qatar--Qatar's non-energy private sector witnessed strong expansion in August on the back of new orders in the manufacturing and...According to the QFC's latest purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey, the expansion rate was the third strongest so far in the current year
QFC CEO Yousuf Mohamed al-Jaida said PMI has held steady over the past six months at a level consistent with solid economic growth
Israel suspension of Gaza exports risks ‘catastrophe’: businesses
Osama Nofal, of the Gaza economic ministry, put the value of Gaza exports to Israel and the occupied West Bank...Israel's army chief on Monday ordered a halt to commercial deliveries from Gaza to Israel after an alleged attempt to smuggle explosives
The Gaza Strip has been under a crippling Israeli blockade since the Islamist group Hamas seized power in the Palestinian territory in 2007
stc buys stake in Telefónica
The group invests in information, communications and technology sectors.The group's growth strategy has resulted in investments in the Information, Communication and Technology sectors inside Saudi Arabia and globally
The most recent investment being the acquisition by Tawal, a subsidiary of stc Group, of United Group’s telecommunications tower assets in Bulgaria, Croatia and Slovenia
Healthcare sector in Qatar witnesses remarkable growth, says IPA Qatar
Doha, Qatar--Sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure in Qatar has seen a rapid transformation in the sector as promotion of health...A study carried out by IPA Qatar shows that health promotion and disease prevention underpin its commitment to ensuring the well-being of its citizens
In the next 10 years, digital infrastructure, virtual care, remote patient monitoring and AI will account for some 30% of hospital investments in the region
Saudi Arabia and Russia extend oil cuts, Brent crude price up
The Saudi production cut of one million barrels per day which first took effect in July will continue "for another...Brent crude rose above $90 per barrel on the news for the first time since November, while West Texas Intermediate, the main US futures contract, jumped 1.9 percent to $87.16.
Riyadh, the world's biggest crude exporter, first announced its cut after a June meeting of the 23-nation OPEC+ alliance, which also includes Russia.
UAE announces US$4.5bn in Africa clean energy investments
Speaking at a landmark climate summit hosted by Kenya, Sultan Al Jaber, who heads the government-owned renewable energy firm Masdar,...The minister said the investment in Africa is aimed to develop 15 GW of clean power by 2030
As of 2022, the continent's renewable generation capacity was 56 gigawatts, according to the IREA
G20 per capita coal emissions growing: research
According to the research published by Ember, an energy thinktank that pushes for renewable power, per capita G20 coal emissions...Countries such as Britain, Germany and the United States were able to significantly decrease per capita emissions
But at the same time, other countries, including G20 host India, Indonesia and China, all saw their emissions rise
Saudi Arabia to invest $25bn over next five years: Pakistan interim PM
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, announced on Monday that Saudi Arabia plans to invest up to...The investment is part of a concerted effort to boost foreign direct investment in the South Asian nation
Pakistan is believed to possess untapped mineral deposits conservatively valued at around $6 trillion
BRICS’ share in global GDP to rise to 30% from January 2024: Indian bank
New Delhi, India - The share of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) group in the global Gross...Currently, China is the largest contributor to the aggregate GDP of BRICS, with a staggering 70% share, followed by India at 13%, Russia at 8%, Brazil at 7%, and South Africa at 2%
One of the most significant impacts of the new members joining BRICS will be on global oil production, which is expected to increase from 18% to 40%
Saudi Arabia forms Global Water Organization to secure sustainable resources
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the establishment of Global Water Organization in order to...The body will seek to exchange knowledge, expertise, the advance of water technology, innovation, and share research and development experiences
It will also press for the funding of high-priority projects to ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources while ensuring access to water for all
