Kuwait, KSA agree on plan to develop joint offshore gas field
The project is a joint endeavor between the Saudi-based Aramco Gulf Operations Company and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company.April 2 will be first day of Ramadan: International Astronomical Center
It will be possible to see the crescent with a telescope, but not the naked eye, from parts of the Islamic world on April 1.In fair phase-out of oil, gas-rich nations should stop first: Report
For a 50/50 chance of limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5C, 19 countries in which per capita GDP would remain above $50,000 without oil and gas revenue must end production by 2034. Included in this tranche are the US, Norway, Britain, Canada, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates.UAE looks to accelerate trade cooperation with Turkey
The FCCI is keen to enhance cooperation with MÜSİAD and utilize the momentum provided by Expo to intensify relations between the two sides.Saudi Arabia Railways opens tickets for train to strategic Al Qurayyat
Saudi Arabia Railways "SAR" has opened online booking of tickets for train services via the North Train to and from Al-Qurayyat Passenger Station. This is a part of its final preparations to operate the passenger train station in Al-Qurayyat. The services to Al-Qurayyat starts on March 31, 2022, with a...Russia warns embargo on its oil imports will impact everyone
An embargo on Russian oil imports, pushed for by some European countries over Moscow's military action in Ukraine, would have a direct impact on everyone, the Kremlin said Monday.UAE sanctions crowdfunding for public and private sectors
The Cabinet approved the UAE System for Crowdfunding Platform Operators, stressing that the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) will be responsible for the regulation governing the activities of crowdfunding platform operators.Saudi Arabia warns of ‘direct threat’ to global supplies from attacks
Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia warned Monday that Yemeni rebel attacks on the kingdom's oil facilities pose a "direct threat" to global supplies. It urged the international community to "stand firm" against the Houthi insurgents.Egypt and Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral economic cooperation
Hala Al-Saeed, Egypt’s minister of planning and economic development, discussed ways to enhance future cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia with Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Saudi minister of trade. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the meetings of the Governance Council of the Arab-Africa Trade Bridges Program. Al-Saeed...Stellantis MENA shipments up
Expansion into 10 new countries MENA countries strong driver for growth.Nahdi Medical to list on Tuesday
The company's listing will be the biggest since Aramco.Gas production begins at Pegaga
The production started by Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Petroleum.ADX embraces FTSE Russell’s Industry Classification Benchmark
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has decided to embrace FTSE Russell’s Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) for all its listed equities in order to align with global standards and attract more international investors.Licensed firms and SMEs account for bulk of AFZ procurement
Licensed companies and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) accounted for 51 per cent of Ajman Free Zone’s total procurement of goods and services in 2021, a recent report released by the free zone showed. The report also revealed that 24 per cent of the total purchases and contracts made last...Saudi ratifies protocols on Convention on International Civil Aviation amendments
The first protocol stipulates raising the number of members of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council from 36 to 40 members.New UAE app predicts which cheque will bounce
ChequeScore is an app released by the UAE government-owned Al Etihad Credit Bureau, and can predict the possibility of a cheque bouncing.Evergrande halts trading again
Evergrande and all its units halted trading in Hong Kong on Monday.Zain Group signs MoU with Huawei
Zain Saudi Arabia launched the largest 5G network in the region.Houthi drone attack causes ‘temporary reduction’ in Saudi oil
Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia announced a "temporary reduction" in oil output at a facility run by energy giant Aramco on Sunday, after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched multiple cross-border attacks.Mubadala of UAE to invest $395m in UK’s CityFibre
Mubadala of the UAE will invest $395 million into CityFibre, Britain’s biggest independent provider of full-fiber broadband infrastructure, according to media reports.Two Ajman organizations pledge to work for women empowerment
The Ajman Business Women's Council and Umm Al-Moumineen Women's Association in Ajman will now work together to empower women. The two parties signed a pact regarding the same which also involves enhancing cooperation and implementing joint initiatives and projects related to women empowerment. Also, the pact aims to strengthen women's...Alkhorayef records dip in profit
The company's profit declined to $27.4 million in 2021.Mawani signs MoUs with Huawei, Ericsson to push Smart Ports program
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) on Sunday launched the Smart Ports initiative in a bid to enable Saudi ports apply modern technologies and boost their competitiveness. During the launch, Mawani signed three MoUs with STC, Ericsson and Huawei, the Saudi Global Ports Company (SGP), the Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company...Al Rajhi Bank to provide digital guarantee service in Saudi Arabia
Al Rajhi Bank of Saudi Arabia will start providing a digital guarantee service through the electronic financial services platform called Etimad.Aramco profits doubled in 2021
The rise was due to crude prices, as the global economy recovered.Prodded by high oil prices, Saudi stocks gain in initial trade
Spurred by yet another round of increase in oil prices, shares on Saudi stock exchanges opened higher on Sunday with the main index, TASI, gaining 0.52 percent in the opening trade while the parallel market, Nomu, trading flat at 24,902.Tunisian eco pioneer battle to save Sahara Oasis life
The French-Tunisian setup includes the "Palm Lab," where engineers, architects and artists discuss how to conserve the oasis of agriculture.Cloud plaint hits Microsoft
The tech giant is being accused in Europe of stifling competition.GCC airfares soar as oil prices rise
The amplifying factors include sanctions against Russia’s aviation sector, which cast a global pall over the aviation industry.UFC, martial arts group, to return to UAE in October
The world’s premier mixed martial arts organization UFC will return to UAE in October 2022 at Abu Dhabi Showdown Week in Etihad Arena.Expo 2020 achieves another milestone, records 20m visits
Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic, reached the milestone of 20 million visits on Saturday, 19 March.After a week of losses, GCC indices post gains
After a week of losses, the Saudi index posted 0.9 percent increase even as the uncertainty spurred by the Ukraine conflict continued to weigh on the capital markets across the globe.Qatar’s Invincibles stir up World Cup hopes
When Al Sadd wrapped up a second straight Qatar title by stretching their unbeaten league run to 49 games, they were inevitably dubbed the 'Invincibles' after another team that reached the same number.Saudi Arabia inks MoU with Amazon to promote digital services, e-commerce
The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MISA) announced on Friday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon Saudi Arabia for the establishment of a dynamic business environment that affords growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises across the Kingdom.Saudi Arabia wins Best Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
The pavilion of Saudi Arabia in Expo 2020 Dubai has been awarded Best Pavilion by EXHIBITOR magazine.Google faces racism lawsuit
Ex-employee says Google imposed ‘barriers’ on Black workers.Security eyed as more Arab nations adopt epassports
Arab countries that offer electronic passports include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, Algeria, Kuwait, Morocco, Comoros, Djibouti, Mauritania, Somalia and Sudan. Countries in the region that don't have a microchip in their passports include Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, the Palestinian territories, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen.Julphar revenue up 100 percent
The growth attributed to increased market share in key operating regions.Ithmaar Holding of Bahrain to sell ‘assets’ to Al Salam Bank
Shareholders of Ithmaar Holding have approved a plan to sell a few of the company's assets to Al Salam Bank.India bypasses Western attempt to choke off Russian oil supply
Indian government officials on Friday defended the continued buying of Russian oil, saying European countries were still purchasing hydrocarbons from Moscow and that high crude prices left New Delhi with little choice.Dubai Chamber sets up Dubai Council for Wooden Ships
Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced the establishment of the Dubai Council for Wooden Ships, a new business group that will support the wooden ships sector in Dubai by unifying voices of member companies.Dubai, India discuss trade and economic cooperation
"We provide the best facilities and customs services to Indian businesses which can also benefit from the advanced infrastructure and logistics," Dubai customs official Musabih said.Telenor subsidiary sale approved
Myanmar junta Okayed the sale to Lebanese conglomerate M1 Group.OPEC Fund approves $233 million for development projects
The grants were approved at the 179th session of OFID’s Governing Board in Vienna.Amazon buys MGM studios
The online giant closed the deal for $8.45 billion.Meta sued over scam crypto ads
The ads were for schemes apparently hailed by prominent figures.GCC looks to ease fiscal burden with privatization
The privatization move will also help the regional governments in maintaining better economic growth, increasing private participation and attracting foreign investments.P&O Ferries suspends passenger and freight ships, denies bankruptcy
DP World-owned P&O Ferries on Thursday suspended its passenger and freight ships but denied the group was heading into bankruptcy. P&O Ferries operates four routes serving Britain, France, Ireland and the Netherlands. “P&O Ferries is not going into liquidation,” the company said in a statement. “We have asked all ships...Emirates Steel exports up 50 percent
The firm's capacity is enough to meet the domestic market's demand.Al Hamra to launch $270m project
The villa project is located within the Al Hamra Village residential community.




















































