Diversification helps GCC surge in global markets
Gulf economies are witnessing transformative growth and resilience with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leading the way in global...Economy
China home prices edge down in January, data shows
Beijing, China--Major Chinese cities reported falling home prices in January with narrowing declines, official data showed on Friday.The National Bureau...Economy
Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum to begin Nov 24
SHARJAH, UAE - The 9th edition of the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF) is set to kick off...The forum will convene a host of government officials, local and international decision-makers, experts in global travel, tourism and aviation sector.
Organized by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, the forum complements SCTDA's efforts to bolster Sharjah's position in global tourism.
‘Most APEC members condemn war in Ukraine’
Asia-Pacific leaders added their voices to international pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, issuing a summit statement saying...The summit communique was agreed by all APEC members, including Russia and China.
Apart from substituting the name of the organization, the statement was word-for-word the same as a G20 declaration.
FIFA president accuses Western World Cup critics of ‘hypocrisy’
Doha, Qatar— FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, blasting the "hypocrisy"...Infantino was speaking at his opening press conference of the tournament in Doha
Qatar officials say their country has been the target of "racism" and "double standards"
FIFA World Cup 2022: Third floating hotel arrives at Doha port
MSC Opera will join MSC World Europa and MSC Poesia which arrived at Doha Port earlier, to offer a luxurious...MSC Opera will join MSC World Europa and MSC Poesia which arrived at Doha Port earlier, to offer a luxurious hospitality experience to fans of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
According to the estimates of the MSC Cruises Group, owner of the three floating hotels that will serve the tournament, the capacity of the three cruise ships is 10,000 beds
Climate damages are key flashpoint as UN COP talks go overtime
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt—Climate negotiators were grappling for an agreement Saturday at the UN COP27 in Egypt after high stakes talks went...Wealthy nations, long reluctant to discuss the issue over fears of liability, have accepted that vulnerable nations are facing devastating impacts
Delegates are looking to find agreement on emissions-cutting ambitions and reaffirm a goal to limit average warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius from pre-industrial levels
GCC, Bangladesh ink MoU to strengthen economic cooperation
The MoU was inked on the sidelines of the 18th edition of Manama Dialogue 2022. ÂThe MoU was inked on the sidelines of the 18th edition of Manama Dialogue 2022
The GCC is a regional, intergovernmental, political, and economic union
Indonesian Govt, 3 organizations to protect marine environment
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Indonesian Government, G42, a UAE-based AI and cloud computing company, a global nonprofit OceanX and...The project recognizes the importance of mapping of marine resources through advanced technologies to protect and preserve the ocean environment.
The project intends to provide marine genomics applications by G42 Healthcare in support of OceanX’s social welfare mission.
World stocks rally but oil prices tumble
Global main stock markets rallied as investors fished for bargain shares and shrugged off losses elsewhere, but oil prices fell...Asian equities experienced mixed fortunes Friday as cautious investors tried to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy.
The week has been broadly positive for global equities following softer-than-expected US consumer and wholesale price figures.
Second Russian fertilizer shipment should be for W. Africa, says UN
After a first shipment of Russian fertilizer blocked in European ports heads for Malawi next week, a second batch should...The first shipment of 20,000 metric tonnes of nitrogen phosphorus potassium is currently being loaded onto a vessel chartered by the UNWFP.
There were around 300,000 tonnes of Russian fertilizer blocked in different European ports.
ADFD takes part in foreign investors meet in Uzbekistan
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) participated in the first plenary session of the Council of...The discussions focused on fostering economic development in Uzbekistan by facilitating investment in various fields.
Many development institutions and international financial organizations participated in the conference.
