- Taipei, Taiwan -- Taiwanese tech titan TSMC has started mass producing its cutting-edge 2-nanometre semiconductor chips, the company said in a statement seen by AFP on Wednesday. TSMC is the world's largest contract maker of chips, used in everything from smartphones to missiles, and counts Nvidia and Apple among its...
Saudi Arabia grants 52 mining licenses in August
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has issued 52 new mining licenses in August 2022, according to a statement. Out of the total, 18 were to build material quarries, 21 were exploration licenses, three exploitation licenses, and five survey licenses, according to the Ministry’s National Industries...Al Awali to raise US$133m
The Saudi developer will offer 20% of its shares on Nomu.OPEC’s World Oil Outlook to be launched at ADIPEC on Oct 31
This year’s publication will again be accompanied by a smart app to give increased access to the WOO’s vital analysis and energy data.Trust in digital services increases across MENA region despite rising online security threats
MENA residents' satisfaction and expectations about how services can and should be delivered have been radically altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.flydubai, Smartwings sign agreement
flydubai will wet lease four Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft.Germany fills 95 percent of gas reserves as winter draws near
Berlin, Germany - Germany on Friday said it had filled its gas reserves to 95 percent of capacity faster than expected as it prepares for a winter deprived of Russian energy supplies. Europe's largest economy had been heavily dependent on Russian gas and has raced to bolster its reserves after...US banks report solid results, warn of rising recession risk
Large US banks reported a round of solid quarterly profits, but cautioned of rising recession risks as the economy absorbs higher inflation and a dramatic shift is central bank policy. JPMorgan Chase set aside US$808 million in case of bad loans, while Citigroup reserved for $370 million in potential losses...Russia’s Rosneft sues Germany over refinery seizures
Russian oil giant Rosneft has filed a complaint against the German government for taking control of its German-based refineries, a court said, as energy tensions run high following Moscow's war in Ukraine.By 2030, TAQA targets a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
The strategy includes the national low-carbon power and water champion’s interim greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals.Mubadala buys stake in EQT Infrastructure’s GlobalConnect
GlobalConnect is a fiber-based data center services provider.Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency holds training for industries
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) organized two training workshops on the Green Industries environmental labeling program.Aramco to sponsor major cricket tournaments, player-of-match awards
Saudi Aramco, one of the world's richest companies, will sponsor the International Cricket Council's upcoming men's and women's T20 World Cups and next year's one-day World Cup in India under a partnership deal. The partnership to run until the end of next year "will connect Aramco with a global cricket...QatarEnergy becomes 100 percent owner of Siraj Energy joint venture
QatarEnergy bought 49 percent of Qatar Electricity and Water Company’s share in Siraj Energy.Dubai records real estate deals worth $571 million on Thursday
Dubai, UAE---Dubai real estate market recorded realty transactions worth AED2.1 billion ($571 million) on Thursday, Dubai Land Department said. The transactions included 401 sales deals worth AED1.69 billion, in addition to 77 mortgage deals of AED324.64 million, and 13 gifts deals amounting to AED132.47 million on Thursday. The sales included...Brazil judge fines Apple $20m over chargerless iPhones
The decision, which can be appealed, came after Brazil's justice ministry slapped a separate fine of nearly $2.5 million on Apple in September over the same issue and barred the US tech giant from selling its iPhone 12 and 13 models without chargers. The new fine -- 100 million reais...Meta working to speed up metaverse, but success far from certain
The biggest announcement from this week's Meta Connect event -- the company's giant's annual conference focused on virtual reality -- was the launch of the much anticipated Meta Quest Pro VR headset, targeted at professionals in creative fields. But there were also legs -- as in, legs for user avatars...Netflix to debut subscription with ads
After having shunned advertising since it started its streaming service, Netflix acquiesced as competition in the market intensifies and as consumers recoil from soaring inflation. The ad-discounted tier, a first for Netflix, will roll out in Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Spain and the...Lulu Group to list on Abu Dhabi Exchange in 2023
V Nandakumar stressed that the group’s listing is a major opportunity to contribute to the sustainable growth of the Emirati economy.Middle East region now has a new address for business centers: Downtown
Close to 200 years after the business hub of New York City was named as downtown, the word has entered the lexicon of business and commerce in the Middle East, with many areas being referred to by it.5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022
Defunct cell phones are just the tip of the 44.48-million-ton iceberg of global electronic waste generated annually that isn't recycled.VW, Horizon Robotics plan JV
JV will help in strengthening VW's presence in China.Camel Club, Riyadh Chamber to promote camel culture as Saudi heritage
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---The Saudi Arabia's Camel Club and Riyadh Chamber of Commerce have signed an MoU to develop and create investment opportunities in the camel sector. The MoU, which was signed in presence of Executive Director of the Camel Club, Engineer Bandar Al-Qahtani and Vice Chairman of the Board of...Oman & Emirates Co. Q3 net profit $5.6m
The profit for the same period in 2021 was 538,832 OR.ADNOC awards $980m contract
The contract awarded to ADNOC Drilling to hire offshore rigs.Musk jokes new perfume launch to fund Twitter purchase
Musk is expected to complete a $44-billion takeover of Twitter by the end of the month. If he fails to do so, a trial for a breach-of-contract suit in the on-again-off-again deal will take place in November.Burjeel Holdings set to expand to Oman, Saudi Arabia
The company is raising capital to support the ongoing expansion in the UAE and Oman, and pending entry into Saudi Arabia, Dr Parambath said.Video highlights: Futuristic TOP CEO 2022 discusses economic opportunities
The TOP CEO Conference, held in Dubai in Q2, discussed several burning global and regional issues of the time. It may help policymakers devise better strategies.Saudi Arabia dismisses statements critical of OPEC+ quota cut
A few days after US President Joe Biden said that there would be consequences for Saudi Arabia on its decision to cut oil production target, the kingdom today said that the OPEC+ decision was unanimous and took into account the balance of supply and demand. The kingdom rebuffed statements criticizing...Auctioneers unveil Microsoft co-founder’s $1bn art collection
Allen co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975, becoming fabulously rich as the company grew into the computing behemoth it is today. By the time he died in 2018 at the age of 65, he had bought some of the most important works created in the last half a millennium.Customers feel better with ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ plans
Buy Now, Pay Later services provide customers the functionality of credit cards-- easy payments with no cash. But BNPL usually eliminates fees and interest in exchange for an agreement that you'll pay back the loan within a fixed term of up to six weeks.The approval process for BNPL is quick...IMF says countering inflation with tax cuts would be ‘too costly’
The fund's comments, in its latest Fiscal Monitor report, come as food prices have surged by half since 2019 while energy bills have soared in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Countries spent heavily to protect their economies during the pandemic, then faced supply chain issues as they emerged...Yellow Door closes $400m equity raise
It plans to deploy $1bn in sustainable energy projects.Wio Bank, Stripe sign partnership
Will enable SMEs to access e-commerce faster.ADNIC, JAFZA sign insurance pact
JAFZA is home to over 9000 companies, including Fortune 100 firms.GCC residents see growth at a time when world fears recession
Most of the respondents in the poll feel that GCC will weather the gathering economic storm and come out unscathed, a view corroborated by the IMF and the World Bank.Meta unveils new virtual reality headset Quest Pro
Meta said it is partnering with Microsoft and others to tune popular business and productivity software to virtual worlds using Quest Pro. Capabilities being worked on include using Quest Pro during virtual meetings on the Microsoft Teams platform, according to the two companies.Retal’s stock rises 2.4%
It will build 550 housing units in Riyadh for $161m.Automation poised to transform GCC labor market
About 42.6 percent of jobs in the region will be automated by 2030, ahead of the global average of 32 percent, predicts a McKinsey report.DEWA to enhance ties with foreign firms at GITEX Global 2022
MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer received Consul-General of Canada to Dubai and the Northern Emirates Jean-Philippe Linteau at GITEX Global 2022.Villas, apartments worth $265 million sold in Dubai
Dubai, UAE--- Dubai real estate market recorded realty deals worth AED1.5 billion ($408 million) on Tuesday, Dubai Land Department said.Equities, oil prices slide on recession fears
Stock markets and oil prices slumped as investors grow fearful that more big interest rate hikes will tip economies into deep recessions. The mood darkened also on the worsening Ukraine war and weaker demand expectations in China. Analysts said US consumer price index data released later this week will be...Unemployment Insurance Scheme comes into force in UAE
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) of UAE announced that an 'Unemployment Insurance Scheme' for employees of the federal government and the private sector has come into force.QNB posts 7% rise in profit
Its net profit for the first nine months of the year was $3bn.US climate spending could spark tariff war, says Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized US climate protection plans that would shield domestic companies from foreign competition, saying they could trigger "a huge tariff war". Unease has been growing abroad about US President Joe Biden's landmark "Inflation Reduction Act", which includes tax breaks for US-made electric cars and batteries.Saudi Arabia announces bidders for gypsum ore exploration
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia— Saudi National Gypsum Co. and El-Khayyat Gypsum are among the eight qualified bidders to compete for an exploration license for gypsum ore at Al-Qasab wells mining site. With an area of 600,00 sq.m., the site is located south of the Nabat Center in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah...Asian chipmakers plunge after US unveils China export controls
The announcement on Friday marked the latest volley in a long-running standoff between the two superpowers that has seen them face off over a range of issues including technology, trade, Hong Kong, Taiwan and human rights.Arab designer labels stir up $29bn GCC luxury market
Luxury goods business in the MENA region is seeing a reorganization, surprising market experts, as homegrown brands challenge the hegemony of high-end Western labels.Sustainability key focus of GCC automotive industry
Current trends in the automotive sector such as zero-emission vehicles and carbon-neutral manufacturing demonstrate the growing importance of sustainability, says a key BMW Group Middle East official.Dubai records over US$435m in realty transactions Monday
Dubai real estate market recorded 445 sales transactions worth US$321 million, in addition to 68 mortgage deals of $121 million and 37 gifts deals amounting to $16 million on Monday, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed.Saudi Arabian delegation visits Oman, to enhance bilateral ties
A Saudi Arabian delegation led by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha is on a visit to Oman.




















































