Aramco lifts TASI as UAE stocks see weekly gain
The Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange achieved weekly gains of 1.7 percent, while that for the Dubai stock exchange was 1.9 percent.UAE expats seek extra citizenship cushion
More than ever before, wealthy expatriates in the UAE as well as the world are pursuing citizenship options elsewhere.Saudi Arabia wants Trojena on global tourism map
Trojena is the new mountain tourism destination whose establishment was recently announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Palestinian trade deficit rose by 1 percent in Jan 2022
Exports decreased in January 2022 by 16 percent compared to December 2021.UAE-India CEPA to become operational in one month: Emirati officials
The UAE-India CEPA will simplify customs procedures, reduce logistics cost and open new opportunities for professional services.Canada torn between economy, climate in deciding oil project
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will soon face his first major test in deciding on a new offshore oil project.Banks break pledges with fossil fuel billions: Report
The analysis by London-based think tank InfluenceMap found the world's 30 biggest listed finance groups provided $740 billion to fossil fuel producers in 2020 and 2021.Why GCC should heed Fed rate changes
Four Gulf Arab central banks followed in the footsteps of the US Federal Reserve and raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point for the first time since 2018.UAE and ASEAN review cooperation, discuss regional and international issues
Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, discussed cooperation relations with the ambassadors of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) accredited to the UAE. The meeting also reviewed the friendship between the UAE and ASEAN countries and ways to develop them across various fields...Oman’s GDP rises by 16 percent in 2021, crude biggest contributor
Several other activities recorded an increase, namely transport and warehousing by 19.4 percent, wholesale and retail trade by 15.5 percent, real estate, professional, technical and administrative by 9.5 percent.Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rise by 27 percent in Jan 2022
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports increased by 27.5 percent year-on-year in January 2022, rising to SAR 24.1 billion ($6.42 billion) from SAR 18.9 billion in January 2021, according to the International Trade Report for January 2022 issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The most important non-oil goods were 'Plastics...KSA mining sector grew 27% to $194 million in 2021
Saudi Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Eng. Khalid Saleh Al-Mudaifer estimated the total value of mineral wealth in Saudi Arabia at around $1.3 trillion.Jordan, India discuss cooperation in fertilizer industry
The Jordanian Minister of Investment, Khairy Amr voiced Jordan's readiness to provide facilities for Indian investment in Jordan and invited Indian experts to his country for the purpose.Ukraine war sends Middle East food prices soaring: Guterres
The world must not forget the millions of people in need across the Middle East and North Africa, UN chief Antonio Guterres told the Security Council.Oil sees further gains on sanctions talk, while equities slip
The recent rally across equities over the past week appears to have run its course for now as investors nervously track developments in the Ukraine war.UAE Fatwa Council sets value of Zakat for Ramadan at AED25
The council has also set minimum values of iftar meals and atonement for not fasting during the previous Ramadan.Morocco announces over $200m in fuel aid for truckers
The package, reached after weeks of pressure including a nationwide strike by truckers demanding price controls, covers 180,000 vehiclesDET of Dubai and du launch Digital Business Hub
The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have opened the Digital Business Hub.Dubai ruler issues law on Local Military Pensions and Social Security Fund
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Wednesday issued a law on Local Military Pensions and Social Security Fund in Dubai, in a move that seeks to support the emirate’s vision in the domain of social security and pensions and ensure the implementation of best practices. An official...Palestinians in Gaza give up higher studies for Israeli wages
Gaza, a Palestinian territory of some 2.3 million people under Israeli-blockade since 2007, suffers from an unemployment rate above 50 percent, where even those with post-graduate degrees can struggle to get by.UAE accounts for 77% of GCC investments in Latin America over 2016-2021
Saudi Arabia accounted for 22 percent of GCC investments to Latin America during 2016-2021, followed by Qatar with 1 percent.Sustainability key challenge for UAE realty players
It is hard to balance sustainable developments and what people want in the market, especially when it comes to pricing, Zazen One CEO Madhav Dar tells TRENDS.Vietnam experts see Middle East as promising market for country’s exporters
Vietnam has signed economic, trade and scientific-technological cooperation agreements with five GCC countries.90 percent of Arab transactions made in six currencies: AMF director general
Six currencies account for 90 percent of transactions in the Arab world, said Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al Hamidy, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). The currencies are the Emirati Dirham, the Saudi Riyal, the Egyptian Pound, the Jordanian Dinar, the...Jordan king, in phone call, discusses ties with Saudi crown prince
The project is a joint endeavor between the Saudi-based Aramco Gulf Operations Company and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company.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.Debt-ridden Evergrande urges investor ‘caution’ as audit result delayed
Evergrande has urged its investors to exercise caution as debt-ridden Chinese giant faces financial challenges.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.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.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...Egyptian pound loses 13% of its value against US dollar
The value of the Egyptian pound shed 13 percent against the US dollar on Monday, registering 17.80 pounds against the greenback after a recent rise in inflation.GCC members lead Arab nations in happiness report
Four of the six GCC members feature within the top 50 of the World Happiness Report, and are atop the rankings among the Arab countries.India pitches for collaboration with GCC in steel sector
"As part of the Steel Week, one-to-one meetings were held with leading players in steel production and logistics industries based in the UAE," the Indian Ministry of Steel said in a statement.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.Iran’s Khamenei hopes for economic upturn in Persian New Year speech
Khamenei said the toughest problems encountered last year were due to "rising prices and inflation".Japan presses UAE to pump more oil as Ukraine war spikes prices
The plea by Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi came during meetings with Emirati officials which coincided with a visit by Germany's economy minister.Germany to ‘fast-track’ gas terminals as part of Qatar deal
Germany has committed to "fast track" the construction of two liquefied natural gas terminals as part of a new long-term deal with Qatar as it looks to reduce dependence on Russian gas, the Gulf state said Sunday. Qatar has insisted on long contracts because of the huge cost of investing...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.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...Hit by sanctions, many Afghans find a savior in cryptocurrency
In the middle of a bazaar in western Afghanistan, Arezo Akrimi takes out her smartphone and, after a few taps of the screen, changes some cryptocurrency for a bundle of hard cash. Arezo, 19, is one of a hundred students in Herat receiving around $200 a month in cryptocurrency since...Kuwait to hire 1,000 non-Kuwaiti teachers for academic year 2022-23
Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has said it will hire 1,000 non-Kuwaiti male and female teachers to fill the shortage in schools for the next academic year 2022-2023. Media reports said that an applicant must be a University graduate qualified to work in general education schools in 11 different specializations. The...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.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.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.Saudi crude oil exports rose 59,000 barrels a day in January
The crude oil exports of Saudi Arabia rose by 59,000 barrels per day to 6.996 million bpd in January, according to the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI).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.Russian wheat flour supply to Palestine to resume
The Palestinian Authority is already engaged in ongoing national efforts to diversify international markets that supply Palestine with basic commodities.




















































