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TSMC’s H1 revenue up 40 percent

Robust demand for AI technology behind the surge.

‘Wadeem’ sold out for $1.49bn

This is the highest Abu Dhabi real-estate release to date.

Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

Shares rally after the disclosure, better than some forecasts.

TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.
  • China maintains basic balance in international payments in 2023

    Beijing, China--China maintained a basic balance in its international payments last year, with its current account surplus amounting to US$264.2...

    China's foreign-exchange regulator said the ratio of the current account surplus to gross domestic product was 1.5 percent last year

    The administration's data shows the surplus under trade in goods came in at $608bn last year, the second highest level in the history

  • Saudi stock market hits 12,500 points, highest since August 2020

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Stock Market's general index (TASI) surged past the 12,500-point milestone on Sunday, reaching its...

    The increase can be attributed to the positive momentum generated by the disclosure of financial results, the majority of which met anticipated outcomes

    The gains in the Agriculture & Food, Building & Construction and Hotels & Tourism sectors also led shares higher

  • UAE achieves a milestone in economic diversification

    “This is a genuine milestone for our nation. The expansion of foreign trade is a pillar of the UAE’s economic...

    Despite a global trade decline, the UAE records significant growth in non-oil foreign trade.

    CEPA program expands UAE's trade network, enhancing market access and opportunities.

  • Saudi holdings of US Treasuries surge to $131.9b in December 2023

    ABU DHABI, UAE - Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasuries reached US$131.9 billion in December 2023, up $3.8 billion month-on-month,...

    The Kingdom maintained 16th place among the largest holders of US treasury securities for December.

    Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasuries were distributed among long-term and short-term bonds.

  • KSA seeks to lead global sustainability drive with Alat

    Led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Alat is poised to revolutionize the tech sector, aiming for carbon neutrality...

    Led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Alat is poised to revolutionize the tech sector, aiming for carbon neutrality and creating thousands of jobs.

    Alat, with its seven strategic units like semiconductors and smart devices, aims to innovate in over 30 categories, from robotics to heavy equipment, serving diverse industries.

  • Roadmap out for environmental education, sustainable development at WEEC2024

    ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Roadmap, a high-level plan outlining global recommendations to bolster Environmental Education (EE) and...
  • 35 Jordanian companies to participate in Gulfood 2024 in Dubai

    AMMAN, JORDAN – A total of 35 Jordanian companies are taking part in Gulfood 2024, the world's largest annual food...

    The Jordan Exporters Association is coordinating the country's participation in the event.

    JEA is coordinating local participation in the exhibition for the 20th consecutive time.

  • WTO chief insists global trade body still counts

    WTO members' trade ministers have their biennial meeting in Abu Dhabi from February 26-29, at which they could put the...

    World Trade Organization is hoping for results from its 13th ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi, particularly on fishing, agriculture and electronic commerce

    WTO chief said the meeting to be tough due to the "economic and political headwinds", from Ukraine war, the attacks in the Red Sea and economic difficulties in Europe and China

  • Saudi Arabia ranks 1st in international tourist arrivals growth in 2023

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia topped the UN Tourism’s ranking for the growth of international tourist arrivals in 2023...

    The kingdom recorded a remarkable tourism recovery rate of 156% in international tourist arrivals in 2023 compared to 2019, the report revealed

    Saudi Arabia set a record in international tourist receipts, with total spending exceeding SAR 100 billion ($27 billion) for the first three quarters of 2023

  • Iran, Armenia eye $3 billion bilateral trade volume

    Tehran, Iran – Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan on Thursday said that Iran and Armenia have the potential...

    Grigoryan made the remarks during the 18th meeting of the Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission where he also described Iran as “a very important partner.”

    The 18th meeting of the Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission was held on February 14-15 in Tehran to further foster economic ties between the two countries