Economy - TRENDS MENA

ABU DHABI, UAE - European countries will eventually resume higher imports of Russian gas, Qatar's energy minister and gas company...
Russian gas exports to Europe plunged after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
A mild winter has spared European countries from having to plunder their gas stockpiles.
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The president of this year's COP28 climate talks, who heads one of the world's biggest oil companies, on...
Sultan Al Jaber said less-polluting fossil fuels would remain part of the energy mix, along with renewables and other solutions
He said the UAE, which will host COP28 in Dubai in November and December, approached the task with "humility, a clear sense of responsibility and a great sense of urgency"
"The [energy] landscape in 2023 will have much of the same volatility we've seen in 2022. The difference is the...
The UAE is not only one of the world's most important fossil fuel producers, but also one of the most important pioneers in renewables through Masdar, says Atlantic Council chief
"The fossil fuel producers know they've got to deal with climate. They're putting billions of dollars into doing it, and climate activists are becoming more pragmatic," he adds
Despite the challenges of the digital transition in some MENA countries and the rising unemployment, about 90% of professionals in...
Despite the challenges of the digital transition in some MENA countries and the rising unemployment, about 90 percent of professionals in the region remain enthusiastic about 2023.
After the pandemic, most employees have high hopes that remote hiring will grow in the coming years and prefer working for businesses that provide some degree of remote work
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK Department for...
The agreement aims to exchange information, knowledge, expertise and studies in the field of energy
The MoU aims to enhance strategic and technical cooperation in the energy sector, develop renewable energy technologies including regulatory frameworks and incentives.
The Saudi market's general index, TASI, rose 1.19%, Dubai Financial Market 0.47%, Abu Dhabi Stock Market Vadax 15 index 0.133%...
Fifteen sectors rose on the Saudi Stock Exchange, led by banks at 2.37 percent, capital goods 1.64 percent, energy 0.93 percent.
In the Dubai Stock Exchange, the industry sector increased by 1.2 percent, followed by the real estate sector by 0.9 percent, the consumer goods sector by 0.44 percent,
DUBAI, UAE - The 28th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceutical Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) 2023 concluded. The three-day...
The largest-ever edition of DUPHAT, the 2023 event brought together more than 1,100 exhibiting companies.
The event also discussed on how countries in the region can collaborate to enhance partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry.
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organized 157 training courses and awareness sessions on occupational health...
DEWA organized its 20th Internal Health and Safety Week which featured various activities in aspects of occupational health and safety.
DEWA continues to upgrade the expertise of its staff to reach the highest levels of excellence and quality through ongoing training.
Exports fell 9.9 percent year-on-year to $30.6 billion, China customs said, their second consecutive month of decline and the biggest...
The world's second-largest economy is still reeling from the effects of years of its zero-Covid policy, which hammered businesses and supply chains
China began lifting most of the hardline measures at the beginning of last month, but the country has since seen a massive spike in Covid-19 infections
The UAE pledged to roll over $2 billion in debt due over the next two months, with an additional $1...
The UAE agreed to roll over $2 billion in debt due over the next two months, with $1 billion more pledged during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed an agreement in Islamabad to fund $1bn worth of oil imports on deferred payment