Lebanon under attack. Fears of all-out war. 20 killed, 450 injured. Israel blamed and flayed.
A second wave of device explosions killed 20 people and wounded more than 450 in Lebanon on Wednesday, officials said, stoking fears of an all-out war in the region. On Tuesday, pager explosions killed 12 and injured more than 2,800 people in Lebanon blamed on Israel.
Israel’s Q3 growth slows due to weaker consumer spending
The gross domestic product increased 2.1 percent annually between July and September compared to the previous three months.EU pledges US$1bn in climate funding for Africa
The initiative, launched at UN climate talks along with France, Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark, will combine "existing and new" programmes to prepare for future impacts of a warming world, European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans said, without detailing the total amount of new finance.Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance struggles to enlist new members
The alliance had committed to phasing out oil and gas production when it was launched at UN climate talks in Glasgow last year, hoping to inspire a global movement toward ending fossil fuels. A year later it has just signed up two countries as new friends but no large fossil...ADIB, ADGM to support growth needs of Abu Dhabi financial community
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi Islamic bank (ADIB) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) will collaborate to support the growth needs of the financial community of Abu Dhabi. They signed an agreement under which the ADIB will provide clients with ADGM licensed managers for Sharia compliant banking services and...UK inflation jumps to 41-year high on soaring energy and food bills
Domestic fuel bills rocketed further despite the UK government's energy price freeze as the market faced fresh fallout from key producer Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Runaway inflation comes despite Britain's energy support, which sought to limit annual energy bills at an average of £2,500 per year.Russia now routes oil through Turkey to reach EU
The 27-nation bloc has also placed an embargo on Russia coal. While it has not banned natural gas imports from Russia, Moscow has slashed supplies to the EU.Kuwait sets 2060 as date to reach carbon neutrality
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt—Kuwait is planning to achieve carbon neutrality in the oil and gas sector by 2050 and across the country by 2060. In this regard, Kuwait intends to embrace a national strategy to achieve the target, according to Kuwait's Environment Public Authority chief. This stems from the country's...UAE Cabinet approves penalties for flouting Nafis initiatives, programmes
Launched as part of 'Projects of the 50', the program aims to accelerate the UAE's development journey and boost the economy.COP27 climate talks inch toward ‘loss and damage’ showdown
The G77+China block of more than 130 developing nations called in a position paper for a special fund "for assisting developing countries in meeting their costs of addressing non-economic and economic loss and damage" caused by extreme weather disasters and rising sea levels.Saudi Arabia, UAE key partners in Indonesia’s growth
The two Gulf countries play a major role in strengthening the economic and sustainable development in Indonesia, which is hosting the 17th G20 Summit.US wholesale price inflation slows in October
US wholesale prices continued to rise in October but at a slower pace than in the prior month, according to official data Tuesday which will add to rising hopes that inflation has peaked. The data added traction to growing expectations the Federal Reserve will be able to dial back its...Walmart posts Q3 loss of $1.8bn
Settlement on opioid cases hit earnings of the firm.Amanat 9M growth at 6%
Firm's adjusted net profit grew to $16.5 million in Jan-Sep 2022.Wio Bank, ADGM sign pact
Pact will help SMEs in UAE gain access to key banking services.TECOM Group to pay dividend
Firm approved interim dividend payment of US$54m.ECI reviews programs, initiatives to align them with ‘Projects of the 50’
Dubai, UAE— Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) has reviewed its programs and initiatives in a meeting chaired by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ECI. The meeting reviewed a series of ECI’s comprehensive programs and initiatives, which are aligned with...EU to shore up Tunisia economy with US$100m grant
In order to shore up its economy battered by the Covid pandemic and political turmoil, the EU has signed off on a $103 million grant to cash-strapped Tunisia. The grant, according to EU, aims to support economic recovery efforts and consolidate the progress already made in distributing social aid.Russia under pressure as G20 tackles Ukraine war, soaring food prices
Eyeing a joint G20 declaration that would condemn Russia's eight-month-old invasion and threats to use nuclear weapons, US and European officials painted the summit in Bali as evidence of Russia's deepening isolation. "I think you're going to see most members of the G20 make clear that they condemn Russia's war...UAE urges global efforts for trade at B20 Summit in Indonesia
BALI, INDONESIA - Speaking at the B20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi provided details on how the UAE continues to work to mobilize international efforts to stimulate trade and investment flows around the world. He said, in the keynote...Bahrain made the highest rate hike in GCC region
Many Gulf states, including the region's two biggest economies, raised key interest rates earlier this month after the US Fed hiked its key policy rate.Emaar 9M revenue at US$5.1bn
Robust property sales helped firm enhance revenue.UN chief hopeful Russia will extend grain deal
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hoped Russia would extend the deal that gives safe passage to Ukrainian grain shipments. The UN chief, addressing reporters in Bali ahead of a Group of 20 summit, said talks over the last week had delivered "progress" on the deal that is to end on...UAE, Indonesian Presidents to enhance bilateral relations
SOLO, INDONESIA - President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia held talks aimed at further strengthening relations between the two countries. Their meeting came as part of the UAE President's working visit to Indonesia to participate in the G20 Leaders' Summit at the invitation...Climate activists at COP27 decry West’s desire for gas in Africa
European countries have been scrambling for alternative sources of gas after the continent's former top supplier, Russia, slashed exports in apparent retaliation for Western sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February.Janet Yellen says ending war in Ukraine can mend global economy
Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine that has fueled food and fuel prices, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that the best way to end world economic tumult was to stop the Ukraine war. Speaking ahead of the G20 summit in Indonesia, she said, "ending Russia' war...High Qatar costs dampen MENA football fervor
Passion for football in the Middle East runs deep, but a week before the start of the World Cup, the fervor is not universal as high costs are keeping many MENA fans away.Sustainable food cold chains reduce waste, fight climate change, says UN report
Greater investment in sustainable food cold chains is needed to reduce hunger, provide livelihoods to communities and adapt to climate change, two UN agencies said in a report launched at the COP27 climate change conference underway in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.G20 health, finance ministers agree to launch US$1.4bn pandemic fund
The G20 health ministers have agreed to establish a pandemic fund.COP27 focuses on ways and means to feed 8 billion people
The adaptation and agriculture thematic day at COP27 focused on how the world will feed eight billion people.Mozambique has begun exporting LNG, says President
Mozambique has started exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced in the country's restive north, President Filipe Nyusi said. The first export shipment of gas from the off-shore Coral Sul plant, managed by Italian company Eni, has left the country, Nyusi said in a video statement. He said the shipment was...Saudi Arabia pursuing sustainable tourism: Tourism chief
The Kingdom's goal is to reach zero emissions by 2030.Jordan King and UK PM meet to discuss strategic relations
London, UK— King Abdullah of Jordan and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have met in London to discuss the development of strategic relations between their countries. The king expressed Jordan’s keenness to advance its friendly ties with the UK and bolster cooperation in the political, economic and defense fields, Jordan...Qatar and Kuwait renew pledge to help Afghanistan with aid
United Nations, US—Reiterating their pledge to continue providing aid to Afghanistan, Qatar and Kuwait have said they will continue to work with international relief organizations in order to ensure food security for the country. Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, UN Permanent Representative of Qatar, said at a UN General...UAE ministry launches Green Business Toolkit 2.0 at COP27
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) introduced the second edition of the UAE Green Business Toolkit in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), held in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh.UAE stocks rise while Saudi market declines
DFM index jumped 0.6 percent, Abu Dhabi index rose 0.1 percent, Saudi Stock Exchange varied as index ended its trading with a fall of 1.7 percent, losing 195.48 points.GE, IRENA sign pact at COP27 to support energy security
SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - GE (NYSE:GE) signed a framework agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to support both climate change and energy security. The agreement was signed by Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA and Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer of GE at the 27th Conference of...Qatar plans to open new visa center in Jordan
DOHA, QATAR - Qatar plans to open a new center in Jordan for issuing visas in the near future, in order to complete procedures for acquiring Work Residence Permit. The Qatari Ministry of Interior said five new centers for Qatar visas will soon be opened in Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Kenya...UN, Russia hold talks on grain, fertilizer exports
United Nations chiefs held talks with Russian officials on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilizers, eight days before one of the deals is set to expire. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths and Rebeca Grynspan, head of UN trade and development agency UNCTAD met Russian officials led by...Companies have 50 days to achieve Emiratisation targets: Ministry
Dubai, UAE--- UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has said it was keen to support and empower private sector companies in the country and help them achieve their Emiratisation goals of 2022, with 50 days to go for the deadline before fines are imposed on non-compliant companies. Companies...FTX goes bankrupt in US
The Cryptocurrency platform chief executive quits.MoIAT, Burjeel Holdings sign MoU on healthcare facilities
ABU DHABI, UAE -UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burjeel Holdings to provide high-quality healthcare services to the ministry’s employees and their families. The agreement was signed by Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, and Omar Suwaina...SoftBank Q2 net profit at $21.4b
Firm's reduction of stake in Alibaba partly helped.Luxury group Richemont posts H1 2022-23 loss of US$786m
Loss is basically due to the sale of one of its online platforms.Global food import bill to jump to record $1.9 trillion: FAO
The new forecast would mark "an all-time high", and is due to the depreciating values of currencies against the US dollar -- the main currency of exchange on international markets -- as well as Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.Saudi Aramco, Energy ministry ink pact to build a carbon capture and storage hub
Saudi Arabia is embarking on initiatives such as the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative to meet its climate change commitments.Infra investment key to climate change adaptation
“We need to build a coherent framework of trade and investment policies supported by roadmaps that can accelerate the energy transition and boost re-investments,” Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stresses at a high-level forum held on the sidelines of the COP27 in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt.Saudi Ports register 15% growth in October container activity
Container throughput the Kingdom's ports continued its upward year-on-year movement during October 2022, soaring to 694,517 twenty-foot equivalent unit at 15.33 percent from last year’s total of 602,210 TEUs.ArcelorMittal Q3 profit at $993m
Firm is suffering from slowdown in China's economic growth.Mazda pulls out of Russia JV
Firm to transfer it equity interest to JV partner Sollers.Emirates H1 profit at US$1.1bn
Revenues in H1 of 2022-2023 surged 131% to $13.7 billion.


















































