Saudi Arabia launches global tourism campaign featuring Messi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's national tourism brand, "Saudi Welcome To Arabia," has launched a new global marketing campaign...Business Culture & Society Economy Tourism
Iran, Turkiye ink contract to connect power grids
Ankara, Turkiye – Iran and Turkiye signed contract to connect their power grids during the visit of Iranian president Ibrahim...Economy
Asia stocks drop, euro stuck at 20-year low on recession fear
Adding to the uncertainty was a fresh flare-up of coronavirus cases in parts of China that has seen some cities locked...Adding to the uncertainty was a fresh flare-up of coronavirus cases in parts of China that has seen some cities locked down as part of officials' zero-Covid policy
Investors are growing increasingly concerned that sharp central bank interest rate hikes aimed at fighting decades-high inflation will lead to a contraction in leading economies
Largest Hajj of Covid era ready to begin in Mecca
The biggest hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic began kicks off Wednesday, with hundreds of thousands of mostly mask less...One million fully vaccinated Muslims, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year's hajj
Some pilgrims donned clothing featuring the names and flags of their countries
Saudi non-oil economy shows improvement in June: S&P Global
Saudi Arabia's non-oil economy has recorded a strong improvement in business conditions in June, according to the latest Purchasing Managers...Business has grown at the sharpest rate for eight months, despite evidence that intensifying cost pressures had led companies to mark up their prices
At the same time, the report conveyed Saudi Arabia’s rapidly rising costs, an increase in the prices of raw materials and fuel
UAE Minister discusses development of fisheries sector
UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri held a meeting with the heads of fishermen's...The minister met with groups of fishermen and heads of fishermen's associations
She discussed challenges, opportunities and development in the UAE's fisheries sector
Dubai Chambers holds meet to enhance its role in economy
Chairman of Dubai Chambers met with heads and members of business groups to discuss new ways the Chamber can enhance...Dubai Chambers discuss new ways to strengthen public-private sector partnerships
It discusses different ways the Chamber can enhance its role in the emirate’s economy
‘Jordan’s industries have potential to access Algerian market’
Jordan's industrial goods have a great opportunity to gain a foothold in the Algerian market, president of the Jordan and...Leather, textile, medical supplies, chemicals, food, agricultural and livestock industries can access the Algerian market
There is a need for opening a direct maritime transport route between Jordan and Algeria
UAE to announce 3,000 housing loan beneficiaries during 2022
UAE will announce 3,000 beneficiaries of housing loans during 2022, taking 500 housing decisions per month that will announce the...The new policy includes 500 decisions worth AED400 million, according to Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
A total of 500 decisions on housing loans will be taken per month.
ADDED, GE Digital to fast-track digital shift in Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing sector
ADDED and GE Digital will collaborate to adopt circular economy strategies “to drive a more productive, competitive, advanced, and innovative...ADDED and GE Digital will collaborate to adopt circular economy strategies “to drive a more productive, competitive, advanced, and innovative sector.”
The UAE’s manufacturing sector plays a pivotal role in the diversification of the national economy, with Abu Dhabi accounting for 40 percent of that
Tunisia struggles to grow more wheat to prevent food shortage
Tunisian farmer Mondher Mathali surveys a sea of swaying golden wheat and revs his combine harvester, a rumbling beast from...The small North African country, like its neighbors, is desperate to prevent food shortages and social unrest
Tunisia's wheat production has suffered from years of drought and a decade of political instability
Jordan, Japan ink pact to build AI ecosystem in Jordan
The two parties agreed on the general framework of the project in addition to a draft record of discussions and...The two parties agreed on the general framework of the project in addition to a draft record of discussions and the structure of the initial implementation
The pact is in line with the objectives of the Jordanian Artificial Intelligence Policy seeks to adapt, deal and harness AI to serve the Jordanian economy
