- Dubai, UAE: With capabilities of AI advancing every year, its potential to address challenges once thought unsolvable is rapidly expanding, from the possibility of curing genetic diseases to transforming urban mobility or enabling green data centers. With the global AI market set to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033 (UNCTAD), the...
Borouge and ADNOC sign agreement
ADNOC L&S will manage integrated logistics for Borouge.Mubadala and Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat sign pact
Mubadala Investment Company and Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate strategic cooperation between the two institutions. As part of the MoU, Mubadala and Mumtalakat will explore worldwide co-investment opportunities. They will also exchange knowledge...Saudi Arabia, UAE fashion industry set for boom
The UAE and Saudi Arabia seem poised to see their respective fashion sectors double their revenues in the near future.Elon Musk named Time magazine person of the year
Musk, the world's wealthiest person wields impact on Earth with his Tesla electric car company and beyond our planet with his SpaceX rockets.Emaar Properties tops Forbes list of 50 Middle East real estate firms
Forbes Middle East also unveiled a ranking of the "Top 10 Construction Companies in MENA 2021".DP World, Congo to develop Banana Port
The Port is likely to save time and cost for the country’s trade.Abu Dhabi Investment Office concludes investor interaction program
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has connected with hundreds of global business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in a series of six inaugural events organized by its international office network to discuss expansion opportunities to the UAE capital. ADIO’s offices in London, Paris, Beijing, Seoul, New York and San Francisco...FAHR releases a circular on new week system
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a circular to all federal ministries and authorities on the implementation of the new working week system.Chimera Capital fund closes at $75m
The company's first venture capital fund exceeds initial target.Mubadala and AD Gaming sign MoU
Both will cooperate to build a gaming and esports ecosystem in UAE.Lockheed appoints Chief Executive for ME
Lockheed Martin has appointed retired U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson as their new Chief Executive for the Middle East.Oman sees hospitality industry revenue fall 3.5%
The National Centre for Statistics and Information says domestic guest have supported the Oman's hotels.Loubnany platform launches next month, will promote Lebanese economy
An online electronic platform named 'loubany', aimed at promoting Lebanon's economy and industry, will be launched in on 15 January 2022. Local media reports said loubnany will be launched under the patronage of Industry Minister Georges Poushkian, with the participation of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists, the Economic Affairs Directorate...Two missing after ships collide south of Sweden
Two people were missing on Monday after two cargo ships collided in waters south of Sweden in the early morning hours, the Swedish Maritime Administration has said. The ships collided in the Baltic Sea between the Swedish city of Ystad and the Danish island of Bornholm.Saudi Arabia launches regional center for sustainable development of fisheries
The center was announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the Middle East Green Summit held in Riyadh recently.EDB, Jetro ink investment deal
The agreement will promote direct investment in various fields.REVEALED: Billions missing from Lebanese Central Bank
Even as Lebanon faces one of the worst economic crises, about US$7 billion remains missing from the Lebanese central bank’s 2020 balance sheet, data analysis by TRENDS suggests.Al Tamouh, Al Qudra merger okayed
International Holding Company has formally agreed to the merger.REVEALED: Billions of dollars missing from BDL
About US$7 billion is missing from Lebanese central bank’s 2020 balance sheet, data analysis by TRENDS suggests while highlighting weak government policies for the economic crisis.Israel weathers criticism to host Miss Universe finale
Women from 80 countries vied for the Miss Universe crown in the Israeli city of Eilat on Sunday, with several contestants defying pressure to boycott in support of the Palestinians.Saudi Port launches transshipment service linking Dammam with many ports
MAWANI also aims to attract a major share of the global transshipment operations to Saudi ports by implementing several projects and initiatives.Iran to cut oil output, prioritize defense in new budget
The 2022-2023 budget allocates about $5 billion to boost "defense capacities and strategic research", up from $4 billion the previous year.UAE and Mauritius stress boosting economic, commercial relations
The UAE and Mauritius have stressed the importance of boosting economic and commercial relations between the two countries. A meeting was held between Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and Dr. Renganaden Padayachy, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development of Mauritius, at the Ministry...Al Arabia of KSA sets up a joint stock firm in Egypt
Al Arabia also known Arabian Contracting Services Co., has set up a joint stock company in Egypt with United Media Services Company, marking its first partnership outside the kingdom.UAE and Russia foreign trade reaches $4 billion in 2021
The total foreign trade between Russia and the UAE is set to reach around $4 billion by the end of this year, said Sergey Cherimin, Minister of the Government of Moscow. Local media reports said that in 2020, the trade between the two countries amounted to $3.3 billion. Chermin told...SEDCO of Saudi Arabia to hike REIT fund by $187m
SEDCO Capital of Saudi Arabia has launched an additional offering of its real estate investment trust fund to increase asset value by SR702 million ($187 million).Emirates Health Services to upgrade executive regulations
The Emirates Health Services (EHS) is looking to upgrade executive and financial regulations and ways to develop the capabilities of health cadres and proactive and integrated health services.UAE launch trials of autonomous taxis
The UAE last month approved a temporary license to test self driving taxis on the roads with safety officer sitting on driver's seat in case of emergency.Empower lists on DFM
Empower is the world’s largest district cooling services provider.Consumer ‘experience’ reshapes retail in the Gulf
Companies are increasingly focusing on health and wellness in products and services, says Mohammad A Baker, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Dubai-based conglomerate GMG Group.Jordan exporters eye ‘promising’ Canada market
Jordan Exporters Association Khudari said the FTA between the two countries, which came into effect in 2012, provides "various and promising" opportunities for the country's businesses to enter the Canadian market.Iraq to increase oil production, says minister
The oil production in Majnoon Oil field will be increased to 450,000 barrels per day, said the Oil Minister of Iraq, Ihsan Abdul Jabbar Ismail.A big haul of captagon shipments seized in Lebanon, Syria
Security forces in Lebanon and Syria said Saturday that they had seized two separate shipments of the banned stimulant captagon, the latest in a string of similar busts.Stolen Maradona watch found in India
Indian police have recovered a stolen watch customized for star footballer Diego Maradona and arrested a suspect behind the alleged theft in Dubai, officials claimed Saturday.KNPC warns people not to fall for ‘dubious’ online ads
Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has denied offering shares for trading, warning social media users not to believe in some "dubious" online advertisements illegally using the company's name.Exports of ACI soar 16% in first 11 months of 2021
Exports of Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) have soared 16% during the past 11 months of 2021, compared to the same period in 2019, driven by the rising exports of most industrial sectors.African migrants fuel recycling in Turkey capital Istanbul
Afghans have joined Kurds, the Laz, Roma and other ethnic minorities and undocumented migrants in doing work others snub. For less than $10 a day, they roam the streets of Istanbul collecting trash — a profession that is illegal in the country, and has led to its practitioners being arrested...Saudi prince ends GCC tour with Kuwait
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait pledged to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination in security, military, and economy.Qatar and ExxonMobil sign Cyprus gas deal despite Turkey opposition
US giant ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy signed a contract Friday for oil and gas exploration and production-sharing off the divided island of Cyprus despite Turkey’s opposition to the deal. Cypriot Energy Minister Natasa Pilides, Varnavas Theodosiou, CEO of ExxonMobil Cyprus, and Ali al-Mana, director of Qatar Energy’s International Upstream and...UAE elected to Council of International Maritime Organization for third time
The UAE has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in the Category B membership for the third time. Media reports said that the re-election happened following comprehensive efforts and an intensive election campaign leading up to the elections. The results of the election were announced...Global Business Forum ASEAN ends, records 1,368 participants
A total of 1,368 delegates from 58 countries – including 250 virtual participants – attended the first edition of the Global Business Forum (GBF) ASEAN in Dubai, which concluded today with a total of 180 bilateral business meetings taking place on the sidelines of the event. GBF ASEAN was held...Roborace, ADIO and Mubadala team up for innovation
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Mubadala, and Roborace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive innovation in the mobility sector.Jahez to raise $428m through IPO
HSBC is the financial advisor of the Saudi online food delivery startup.Oman launches operations at 500-acre shrimp farming project
A commercial shrimp farming project was launched at Quroom Farm in Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, in the Governorate of South A'Sharqiyah in Oman. The 20-million Riyali Oman project, spread over an area of 500 hectares (5 square km), is set to have a total capacity of 4,600 tons per annum...Saudi markets rocky, Abu Dhabi index loses ground
The Saudi and Abu Dhabi indices saw a choppy week, while the Dubai markets saw some good gains.Syria to host the Arab Energy Conference in 2024
The meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), was held on Thursday via video.Morocco businessman jailed over 29 deaths in factory flood
The workers were trapped as heavy rains flooded the basement factory in the northern city of Tangiers.Saudi Arabia eyes gas primacy with Al-Jafurah
The country is looking to move up a position and become the world’s second-largest gas producer with this field.Airbus looks to go the arbitration way with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways in August stopped taking deliveries from Airbus over a problem that saw external paint degrading.Saudi Arabia, Bahrain review ways to boost ties
The two countries are seeking to establish a regional complex for the extraction, use, and storage of carbon.



















































