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Business, Economy, Geostrategy

Sanad posts record revenue

Growth driven by global demand for services.

Bank of Sharjah profit up 39%

Bank's total assets grow 10% to $14.4 billion.

DIB H1 net profit $1bn

Gross revenue increased 10% year on year

SIB H1 profit up 15.3%

Total operating income rises 20.5 percent.

flydubai Aleppo flights resumed

The flights were resumed after nearly 14 years.

GCC, S. Korea begin sixth round of talks on free trade agreement

Since January 19 this year, the GCC and Republic of Korea have held three rounds of trade negotiations. (Creative Commons)
By TRENDS Desk
October 25, 2022 3:46 pm
  • GCC and South Korea expressed readiness to advance discussions on a free trade agreement after a 13-year suspension.
  • The agenda of the sixth round include trade in goods and services, investment, digital trade, and intellectual property rights.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – The sixth round of revived negotiations between the Riyadh-based Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Republic of Korea to reach a free trade agreement was launched in the South Korean capital of Seoul Tuesday and lasts until October 28.

The two sides expressed readiness to advance discussions on a free trade agreement after a 13-year suspension.

The agenda of the sixth round include trade in goods and services, investment, digital trade, and intellectual property rights.

Since January 19 this year, the GCC and South Korea have held three rounds of trade negotiations.

This reflects the serious determination in GCC and the Republic of Korea to go-ahead with FTA.

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