- Johannesburg, South Africa -- South African police said they arrested Tuesday the former owner of the world's largest rhino conservation farm on charges of smuggling the horns of the endangered animals. John Hume was arrested with five other people following a "complex investigation into transnational trafficking of rhino horns" that...
War and energy crisis push US LNG industry to expand
US suppliers have exported 1,574 billion cubic feet (44.6 billion cubic meters) of LNG to Europe so far in 2022, a sharp rise from the 917 billion cubic feet (26 billion cubic meters) in 2020, according to the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas, a Washington-based trade group that represents the...German coastal state goes to polls amid acute energy crisis
Frankfurt, Germany— Germans in the coastal state of Lower Saxony vote in a closely-watched regional election Sunday, seen as a key test for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats amid an acute energy crisis. Polls open at 8:00 am (0600 GMT) and close at 18:00, with latest surveys putting Scholz's centre-left SPD...Sharjah tourism body to highlight AI, technology in tourism
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has confirmed its participation at the 42nd GITEX Technology Week, to be held from October 10- 14 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Center.Opportunities await Qatari investors in Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl region
Doha--- Qatar Chamber and Kazakhstan's Social-Entrepreneurial Business Corporations have discussed economic and commercial relations besides investment climate and opportunities in both countries. These issues were discussed at the meeting between Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwary and First Deputy governor of Zhambyl Region in the Republic of...DEWA invites proposals for work on sixth phase of solar park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to send their Expressions of Interest (EOI) to implement the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model.UAE to showcase its nuclear energy success in WANO meeting
The Barakah Plant is spearheading the decarbonization of the UAE’s power sector by generating clean electricity and forms key component of the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy.Delegations from France, Italy visit Expo Center Sharjah
Delegations from France and Italy have visited the Expo Center Sharjah to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in the field of exhibitions and conferences.UAE, Egypt discuss cooperation in defense industries
A high-level UAE delegation, on a visit to Egypt, met with senior officials of the Egyptian Ministry of Defense.Egypt replants mangrove to fight climate change
Sayed Khalifa, the head of Egypt's agriculture syndicate, calls the unique plants a "treasure" because of their ability to grow in salt water where they don't face drought.Morocco triples migrants’ jail terms over border storming
The 18 migrants -- among more than 60 arrested following the Melilla tragedy -- had initially been sentenced to 11 months in prison.Jordan’s first medical university set to enroll students
The Aqaba Medical Sciences University (AMSU), the first medical university in Jordan, will enroll its first class of medical and dental students for the new academic year.For Saudi fan, road to World Cup is a desert trek
Wearing a wide-brim hat and a backpack to which Abdullah Alsulmi'd affixed Saudi and Qatari flags, he said: "I consider myself like a Qatari who is very interested in this World Cup and its success."Nobel winner’s discoveries can lead to cancer breakthroughs
The multitude of applications made possible by Carolyn Bertozzi's findings are impressive: delivering treatments with extreme precision, understanding better how drugs act inside the body, and visualizing certain bacteria, to name a few.Fitch lowers outlook for UK rating to negative
The failure to flesh out her economic plan failed to calm the jittery markets, however, and the pound slid 2.01 percent against the dollar, falling to as low as $1.1241 after her address.Renewables grow to meet global electricity demands: study
In its new analysis, energy think tank Ember compared data from the first six months of the year -- which included the Russian invasion of Ukraine -- and the beginnings of the international energy crisis.Riyadh Chamber hosts Saudi-Russian business meeting
The Riyadh Chamber hosted a meeting in which 23 Russian companies and representatives of the Saudi Arabian business sector participated.Why crypto’s big ‘merge’ is causing big headaches
Regulators have begun to pay attention, with US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler suggesting proof-of-stake looked like a securities market that would fall under his remit.US to impose ‘further costs’ on Iran over protests crackdown
Widespread street demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, who died following her detention by morality police for allegedly breaching the country's strict Islamic dress code, are in their third week.Qatar ports TEU records one percent growth in September
Doha, Qatar - The Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar) said it received 123,000 TEUs in September- a one percent month-on-month growth rate. Mwani Qatar stated it received 276 ships in September, registering a three percent increase while recording a surge of 31 percent in the general cargo with more...UAE takes part in G20 Finance Track in Indonesia
UAE's Ministry of Finance (MoF) participated in the third Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting within the G20 Finance Track for 2022.UAE Ministry of Emiratization launches Customer First forum
UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has launched the Customer First Forum, comprising virtual sessions on a weekly basis on queries of employers and employees in the private sector and citizens seeking jobs.Turkey reels from surging inflation as it hits 24-year high
Turkish inflation jumped to a new 24-year high exceeding 83 percent in September, official data showed Monday after the central bank cut interest rates despite surging prices.Fed up of perennial power cuts, Gaza turns to solar
For most of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, living under a 15-year-old Israeli blockade, power cuts are a daily fact of life that impact everything from homes to hospital wards.Crude prices surge as top producers plan to slash output
The jump comes after both main contracts suffered hefty losses in recent months on demand fears caused by an expected recession in major economies.Saudi banks provide $630 billion loans till August 2022
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi bank loans granted to public and private sectors grew 15 percent by the end of August to SAR 2.359 trillion ($630 billion), compared to SAR 2.049 trillion ($550 billion) a year earlier, according to the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Private-sector lending also increased by 15...Cultural policy vital for diversified economy, says UAE Minister
UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth participated in the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022, which took place in Mexico.UAE-China ties successful model of international relations: Al Dhaheri
Beijing, China---Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to China, has said the UAE and China maintain close strategic relations, which are a "successful model" for international bilateral relations. Al Dhaheri, who congratulated the leadership and people of China on the 73rd anniversary of the country's founding, said, "We commend the...US, Japan and Australia to boost military ties to counter China
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled last week to Japan and South Korea and said the United States would act without fear or hesitation throughout Asia, including the Taiwan Strait.RWE of Germany signs US$6.8bn US clean energy deal
RWE is one of Germany's main energy providers, with production historically linked to coal, which placed it among the country's largest CO2 polluters. The group has accelerated its diversification into renewables in recent years.EU decides to cut power use, levy energy firms
The EU executive believes it can raise €140 billion from the levies on non-gas electricity producers and on energy majors that are raking in outsized profits from the global energy demand.Two-day inaugural RAK Energy Summit to begin on Oct 4
The inaugural RAK Energy Summit, to be held on October 4-5, will feature experts from the energy sector in the UAE and globally for discussions on the challenges and opportunities the world faces as it moves to cut carbon emissions.India to host MotoGP for first time in 2023: organisers
India represents a key market to expand the sport, organizers said, citing a population of 1.4 billion people and more than 200 million motorcycles.Qatar launches Tatween platform for job localization in private sector
Qatar has launched a forum, Tatween Platform, on job localization in the private sector, with the participation of representatives of the regulators of priority sectors in the localization of jobs. Announcing the launch, labor minister Dr. Ali bin Saeed bin Smaikh Al Marri said the sectors involved are services, tourism...Pope Francis first ever pontiff scheduled to visit Bahrain
Francis will visit the capital of Manama and city of Awali during the November 3 to 6 trip. He will attend the "Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence". Further details of the visit -- the 39th international trip of Francis's papacy -- will be released at...Musk seeks to lift regulator ‘muzzle’ on Tesla tweets
The SEC also charged Musk with fraud and ordered him to step down as chair of Tesla's board of directors, pay a $20 million fine and, after another controversial tweet in early 2019, demanded his tweets directly related to business of the company be vetted by a lawyer before posting.Jordan, Germany discuss scientific research, ties in water sector
Jordan's The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) and the Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) discussed with the German Research Foundation (DFG) prospects of scientific and research ties in the water sector.Saudi Arabia urges cooperation in tourism for sustainable future
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khatib said more cooperation is a must for sustainable future in tourism in G20 nations. It includes facing issues spawned by the Covid pandemic, taking collective action for renaissance of the tourism sector and partnerships between private and public...MENA’s first NFT marketplace NIFTY Souq secures $1.5m investment
The UAE-based NIFTY Souq, the MENA region’s first NFT marketplace which launched in 2021, has announced they’ve secured $1.5 million in seed investment. Confirmed investors include Palm Ventures, Falak Investment Hub and Fitzy Fund alongside angel investors from the UAE, KSA and the US. The seed-fund investment will be used...Fresh violence breaks out in Libya, killing five
Fighting late Sunday broke out between rival forces equipped with heavy weapons, with one group linked to the defense ministry and the other to the interior ministry, local media reported.UAE takes part in financial group meeting in Indonesia
The UAE recently participated in the fifth International Financial Architecture (IFA) Working Group meeting within the G20 Finance Track for 2022, which was held in a hybrid format.‘Firms in UAE resist employee demands for hike in salary’
Several firms in the UAE have received requests from employees to adjust compensation packages in line with the inflation in the country, a global consulting firm has said.BNPL payments in UAE may reach US$17.5bn by 2028
A leading retailer in the UAE has said that over 15 percent of its customers have now shifted to 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) mode.EU to support Iraq in boosting economic activity in five sectors
The European Union has shown interest to be part of the process of decentralization in Iraq and in this regard it is working in partnership with the Iraqi ministry of planning and other bodies in order to enhance activity in five sectors of the economy.Sudan seeks investment from Qatari private sector in various sectors
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Chamber explored, with the Ruler of Darfur region in Sudan, investment cooperation and enhancing the role of the private sector in the two countries. During a meeting held between Ruler of Darfur Region in Sudan, Minni Arko Minawi and Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Twar...UAE delegation attend meetings on sidelines of UNGA session
The UAE delegation attended the sixth day of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.Freed Moroccan prisoner of war speaks of Ukraine struggle
A Moroccan prisoner of war released as part of an exchange between Moscow and Kyiv said he wanted to draw attention to the "struggle" of Ukraine as he returned home.German bakeries struggle to survive as costs spiral
Germany's center-left government has announced relief measures worth almost 100 billion euros to tackle inflation, but small businesses have so far been largely excluded from the help.Lebanon migrant ship death toll rises to 94
The toll has repeatedly ratcheted higher since the first bodies were found on Thursday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, described the shipwreck as a "heart-wrenching tragedy".Algeria’s export of natural gas to Italy to soar 20% in 2022
Last April, Italy entered into an agreement with Algeria to increase imports through the Trans-Med pipeline.UAE signs cooperation pact with Ethiopia on extradition, legal assistance
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE signed agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with Ethiopia. The agreements were inked by Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, and Ethiopia's State Minister for Justice, Ato Alemante Agidew. Abdullah Al Nuaimi stated that the UAE...




















































