Protests erupted Wednesday in Iraq's impoverished south over a rise in food prices that officials attributed to the conflict in Ukraine. For about a week, the price of cooking oils and flour have skyrocketed in local markets as government officials have sought to address growing anger with various statements and...

Tunisian President Kais Saied declared war Wednesday on food speculators amid a shortage of products such as wheat and semolina -- key staples in a country already mired in a political-economic crisis.

Deadly strikes on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemeni rebels have been the talk of shows held in the two countries in recent weeks.

Kyrgyzstan and the UAE have discussed enhancing the investment and trade cooperation between the two sides. Mohamed Ali Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Abdilatif Jumabaev, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the UAE represented their countries in a meeting. The meeting...

Over 27,800 new member companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2021, a 66.8 percent increase compared to 2020, which brings the organization’s total membership to over 287,000. In 2021, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce saw the return on investment of its digital transformation over the years. The Chamber...

Abu Dhabi's agricultural production in 2020 was valued at AED13.7 billion ($3.72 billion) in 2020, with an increase of 12 percent compared to 2019, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 percent for 2017-2020. Statistics collected by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) in collaboration...

The dividend is 53.4 percent of the net profit earned by the firm last fiscal.

Striking partnerships with companies in the West have helped the two Gulf countries emerge as one of the major exporters of hydrogen to the world.

Jordan Senate President Faisal Fayez Monday held talks with Moroccan officials in Rabat on bolstering Jordan-Morocco cooperation and the regional developments. Fayez held discussions with his Moroccan counterpart Naam Miyara on bilateral cooperation and relations and means to further them on all levels, not the least of which are political,...

Several initiatives taken by Gulf states demonstrate women will play a key role in achieving the transformational goals.

Dubai’s real estate market recorded 368 sales transactions worth $247.66 million and mortgage deals of $48.27 million.

GCC countries have been witnessing a varying degree of change when it comes to Consumer Price Index performance.

Humaid Mohammed bin Salem, Secretary-General of the UAE Chambers said that the UAE's private sector plays a pivotal role in boosting cooperation with countries of the IORA.

Rights groups say that marriage of girl child is widespread in remote, landlocked and marginalised areas in the country.

Nael Kabariti, who is the JCC president, said the Ukraine crisis has led the prices of staples to shoot up.

The National Oil Corporation declared “force majeure” at the Al-Sharara and Al-Fil fields due to the shutdown, according to a statement published on Facebook.

Brent North Sea crude oil for May delivery reached $139.13 shortly after electronic trading opened around 2300 GMT on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia has hiked oil prices for all regions after the crude oil prices soared to more than $115 a barrel over the ongoing crisis arising out of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Every Sunday Noori Sani welcomes his old friends around a bountiful Turkish breakfast in Istanbul. But surrounding him now are empty tables on his terrace at his restaurant by the Blue Mosque.

A look at the Arab countries that are dependent on wheat imports from Ukraine and Russia.

A panel discussion was organized by the Riyadh Economic Forum to review the progress of an important study, “New Investments, Digital Transformation and the Knowledge Economy”, as part of the forum’s preparations for its tenth session. Several government officials, academics, businessmen and women and others participated in the discussion. The...

The Qatar-Nigeria Economic Forum kicked off in Lagos, the economic capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

A 10 megawatt solar photovoltaic plant named Tozeur 2 has started operations in Tozeur, a governorate in southwest Tunisia. The plant, built at a cost of 25 million dinars ($8.4m) will consolidate the production of the first plant Tozeur 1, to reach a total capacity of 20 megawatts. The two...

TechWorks is a Jordanian platform aimed at bringing together youth, ideas and resources to jump-start innovations.

In the United State, it took more than a century to pass regulations governing record-keeping for wells and their sealing, or plugging, in many states.

The initiative, called Beyond Food, was launched in collaboration with the Nama Women Advancement Establishment.

The decision includes suspending ‘social distancing measures in all open and closed places’ including mosques.

Haoula considers it extremely important to sustain family businesses as a recognition for their efforts historically, and for the advantages they could bring to the future of the UAE. “The new legislation makes everybody [feel] welcomed, and that for sure will make it a very approachable place for employment and...

The Russia-Ukraine conflict and subsequent sanctions have increased risks to the global economic outlook, with effects that will depend on the length and severity of the crisis, Moody's Investors Service said in a report.

The Food Price Index, which tracks the international prices of a items such as vegetable oils and dairy products went up nearly four percent up from January.

Since Russia invaded, almost 80,000 Ukrainians have returned to fight Russia, leaving industries short of labor.

The UAE Government on Friday announced the official working hours during the holy month of Ramadan for ministries and federal authorities. According to the decision, the official working hours for federal authorities during the month will be from 9:00 to 14:30 on Mondays-Thursdays, and from 9:00 to 12:00 noon on...

The UAE is the latest country to be added to the list, and will have to work closely with the FATF to get off it.

The rate of Iraq's exports during February amounted to 3.314 million barrels per day.

Beijing will target gross domestic product growth of around 5.5% this year, according to a prepared speech by Premier Li Keqiang.

The company will build the government’s data network.

Melilla and Ceuta, Spain's tiny enclaves, have the EU's only land borders with Africa that attracts desperate migrants to escape poverty, violence and hunger both at home.

The United Nations’ World Food Programme warned Friday about a looming food crisis in Ukraine in conflict areas, while disruptions in production and exports could lead to food insecurity globally. “In a year when the world is already facing an unprecedented level of hunger, it’s just tragic to see hunger...

The country has been able to overcome the hurdles that stood in the way of achieving food security by implementing comprehensive strategies and plans.

Europe and UK gas prices hit record highs Friday and crude oil rallied, as Ukraine's invasion by key producer Russia continued to stoke supply fears. Europe reference Dutch TTF gas price struck 213.895 euros per megawatt hour in afternoon deals and UK gas hit 508.80 pence per therm. "There is...

Saudi exports to the world are estimated to grow 7.6 percent to $354 billion by 2030, according to Standard Chartered.

UAE authorities have collected AED3.848 billion ($1 billion) in penalties from anti-money laundering and terrorism financing offenders in 2021. The amount comprised asset seizures worth $625m, fines for non-compliance to anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulations worth $64m, penalties on major financial institutions in the UAE worth $5.3m, tax evasion...

The projects that the SFD contributes to financing through loans and grants in Pakistan amount to around SAR5 billion ($1.33 billion).

Jordan Ministry's Secretary-General Dana Zoubi stressed the deep-rooted relations between Jordan and Germany.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has created quite a few ripples with his views on all things important during his first interview to a non-Saudi publication in two years.

Jordan is counting on the World Bank's support to strengthen Jordan's social protection network, increase job opportunities.

In a statement issued Thursday, the AIIB said that "in the best interests of the bank, management has decided that all activities relating to Russia and Belarus are on hold.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appointed Vahit Kirisci as minister of agriculture and forestry after the resignation of Bekir Pakdemirli.

The World Bank has reported that Bahrain’s score improved to 73 percent in women’s economic participation and gender equality from 2018 to 2022. The report was compiled by World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Law 2022. This report examines laws and regulations that restrict women’s economic inclusion in 190...

The German carrier said it cut its losses by two-thirds in 2021.