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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has earned the distinction of being the world's most connected country in terms of...

The forum was held in conjunction with the 38th session of the high-level Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction.
The forum was held in conjunction with the 38th session of the high-level Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction
It also discussed new Arab vision towards urban development characterized by safety, justice, resilience and sustainability
According to a press release by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, the loan is expected to benefit about...
According to a press release by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, the loan is expected to benefit about 300,000 people
A water reservoir with a capacity of 30,000 cubic meters will also be built, to enable the Jordan Valley Authority to supply water to farmers in the dry seasons
Disagreements over the size of the losses between Lebanon's government, central bank, and banking sector contributed to the collapse last...
The scope of the financial-sector losses of Lebanon are estimated at about $69 billion
An IMF team will travel to Beirut early next year to continue discussions for aid to the country
Investment opportunities also exist in IT solutions for Jordan's financial sector and enterprise solutions and emerging applications. In addition, Jordan...
Jordan's ICT sector generates 75 percent of the region’s Arabic internet content
Jordan offers a competitive proposition for investment in content applications and e-learning with fairly priced broadband internet tariffs
Digital Dubai is developing the latest strategies and initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the emirate’s integrated security ecosystem.
Digital Dubai is developing the latest strategies and initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the emirate’s integrated security ecosystem
Hamad Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said they are working to make the most of big data and tap its potential
The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved $352 million for sustainable development operations globally at the organization’s 178th Session...
Members of the Governing Board also reviewed several milestones achieved as part of the OPEC Fund Strategic Framework 2030, including inaugural credit ratings.
The Strategic Framework 2030 is designed to diversify the OPEC Fund’s financial resources and deliver greater development impact
The Turkish lira on Thursday hit fresh lows after the central bank fired the latest salvo in President Recep Tayyip...
The reduction of the main rate to 14 from 15 percent comes in the face of an annual inflation rate that has surged past 20 percent and is expected to climb even higher.
A dollar could buy three liras in 2016 and 7.43 liras on January 1. It was worth 15.50 liras on Thursday after opening the week at around the 13.80 mark.
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the second season of the World’s Coolest...
The campaign highlights the diversity of the UAE’s tourism and recreational attractions.
With an occupancy rate of 64 percent, the UAE outperformed the top 10 tourist destinations in the world.
A total of 13, 978 Bahraini nationals have invested in UAE public shareholding companies in 2020 and 331 licenses for...
Trade between the UAE and Bahrain in 2020 was valued at AED20.1 billion and more Bahraini nationals were entering the Emirates real estate market.
In 2020, the value of real estate deals signed by Bahraini citizens in the UAE reached AED228 million.
Jordan’s Investment Minister, Khairy Amro, said the investment law, which the government is currently working on, will cope with the...
Jordan’s Investment Minister, Khairy Amro, said the investment law, which the government is currently working on, will cope with the most developed international laws in this field
To facilitate transactions, Amro said, the ministry seeks to be the core reference for investment and the sole authority to follow up on investor issues