Finland, UAE eye collaborations in clean technologies
"There's considerable work to be done to establish a level playing field where low-energy technologies can be freely traded. I...Economy
UAE allocates $5m to WTO’s Women Exporters In Digital Economy Fund
Dubai, UAE – United Arab Emirates on Sunday allocated $5 million to a $50 million fund launched Sunday ahead of...Economy
UAE, Saudi Arabia sign MoU for mutual recognition of maritime training
LONDON, UK - The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) and the Transport General Authority (TGA) of the Kingdom...The move is in line to ensure the highest standards of maritime safety and within the outcomes of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council.
This is as per the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 and its amendments.
IEA says energy crunch driving renewables boom
Paris, France— The energy crisis is fuelling an acceleration of the rollout of renewable power, raising hopes for efforts to meet...The IEA report says total renewables capacity worldwide is set to almost double in the next five years and overtake coal as the largest source of electricity generation by 2025
The amount of renewable power capacity added in Europe between 2022-2027 is forecast to be twice as high as in the previous five-year period
GCC IPOs resilient to volatility hurting other markets
Various IPOs raised nearly $4.8 billion in the GCC in the first five months of 2022 alone, which was higher...IPOs in the Gulf prove resilient to the volatility hurting deals in other markets, such as high oil prices, stable economies, and abundant liquidity fuel activity.
Significant privatizations and private growth companies are now entering the IPO markets due to the recent surge of PO activity and frameworks introduced to enable SPAC formation.
UAE, UK experts discuss science, tech help in net-zero agenda
ABU DHABI, UAE - Experts from UK and the UAE participated in a Sci-Tech Virtual Tour of the Emirates science...The tour was launched to facilitate business-to-business introductions between stakeholders and investors.
During the virtual tour, delegates discussed decarbonization, affordability, supply of renewable energy.
Dubai Health Authority wins International Data Corporation award
DUBAI, UAE - The Dubai Health Authority recently won the 'Best in Future of Operations' category at the International Data...DHA was recognized as an entity that has successfully rethought the ways in which its operations are managed keeping digital transformation in mind.
IDC hosted over 200 senior IT and business leaders from across the UAE for the IDC DX Forum 2022.
Oil rises as China eases Covid restrictions, Russia price cap
World oil prices rallied after more easing of Covid containment measures in China and as a price cap on Russian...In currency trading, the dollar was mixed against its main rivals.
The Kremlin insisted the cap would not affect Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.
Glencore to pay US$180m
Payment for settling graft claims against firm in DR Congo.The settlement with DRC is related to investigations by the country's authorities and the US Department of Justice, Glencore said.
Glencore disclosed in 2018 that the US Justice Department had launched a corruption investigation linked to the group's business in Nigeria, Venezuela and DRC.
Germany key destination for disillusioned Tunisians
Europe's biggest economy, with its low birth rate, is crying out for labour, and many Tunisians, exhausted by years of...Numbers are still small but rising fast. Germany granted 5,474 work permits to Tunisians from January to October -- up from 4,462 in the whole of last year.
Some employers offer contracts to help ease the visa process and even pay for six months of language tuition to help their future workers.
Saudi sole bidder to host 2027 Asian Cup after India exit
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Saudi Arabia on Monday became the sole bidder to host the 2027 Asian Cup after India...The Asian Football Confederation said in a statement that the All India Football Federation had pulled out from the selection.
The statement did not provide any reasons for India's decision.
Salaries, work environment, job security top UAE job features for 2023
The least important factors reportedly are aesthetics of the company such as the logo and website design and positive media...The least important factors reportedly are aesthetics of the company such as the logo and website design and positive media presence
7 in 10 respondents in the UAE find an employer attractive if they follow good ethics and practices, followed by friendly company culture
