UAE announces top-up tax for multinational enterprises
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on the introduction of the Top-up Tax for Multinational Enterprises, providing further details on the UAE Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (UAE DMTT). This follows the announcement made by the Ministry on...
GCC adopts tourism strategy, launches new platform
The Gulf ministers review projects aimed at strengthening joint Gulf action in tourism as well as strategic partnerships between the GCC and other countries and stakeholders.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...UAE launches National Net Zero by 2050 Pathway
The pathway, unveiled at COP27, sets the timeframe and identifies the mechanisms of implementing the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, introduced in October 2021.SoftBank Q2 net profit at $21.4b
Firm's reduction of stake in Alibaba partly helped.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.UAE president issues new law on regulation, development of industry
The law which will come into effect from January 2023 aims to increase UAE’s attractiveness as investment destination.Crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried falls prey to Binance
Described by his admirers as the white knight of a sector plunged into turmoil, SBF suddenly saw its star fade when Changpeng Zhao expressed doubts about the solvency of Bankman-Fried's Alameda Research and decided to withdraw its capital.Investcorp of Bahrain to boost India investments to US$5bn
The company hopes to elevate its investments in India to $5 billion within the next five years, up from just over $600 million currently.Renault to reorganize towards electric future
The electric vehicle market is expected to grow rapidly in response to consumers' worries about climate change, putting pressure on manufacturers to develop less polluting products. The European Union last month agreed to phase out new CO2-emitting vehicles by 2035, a move set to turbo-charge the production of electric prototypes...Suez Canal Authority to invest US$550m in current fiscal
Cairo, Egypt— Suez Canal Authority will make an investment of $550 million in the current fiscal year, according to Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala Saeed. This comes as the authority – which owns and operates the Suez Canal – is targeting to increase the production rates. The revenue...Gulf nations secure future with Asian investments
GCC, which has been investing heavily in Asia with an eye on protecting its petrochemicals and oil exports, is engaging in growth industries like fintech and logistics.Turkish inflation jumps to 85.51 percent in October
Central banks worldwide are raising borrowing costs in efforts to tame soaring consumer prices, but Turkey has bucked the global trend, with Erdogan calling higher interest rates his "biggest enemy". With an election looming next year, Erdogan argues that high-interest rates are the cause of inflation, not the opposite, in...Musk seeks changes at Twitter as he finalizes takeover
After changing his Twitter bio to "Chief Twit," Musk reportedly worked over the weekend with software engineers from Tesla to look under the hood of the one-to-many messaging platform, and on planning massive layoffs.Saudi Arabia, UAE say global investments required for oil production
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said the world needs to keep investing in oil production, just days before the COP27 climate summit aimed at curbing global warming. Sultan Al Jaber, the head of UAE oil giant ADNOC, warned that under-investment could cause a shock to the world economy.UAE, Kyrgyz Presidents review bilateral relations
ABU DHABI, UAE - President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Monday received President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During their meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace, President Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the President of Kyrgyzstan and hoped the...Hong Kong looks to legalize crypto for retail investors
Years of strict pandemic controls and a political crackdown have hammered the Asian finance hub's economy and sparked an exodus of talent authorities say they now want to reverse.Egypt to grant ‘golden license’ in order to boost investment
The license will allow investors to buy or rent lands, operate and manage the projects and allocate the necessary facilities for it with just a single approval.Investment to tackle climate change falls in 2022, says UNCTAD
Cross-border investment in climate change mitigation and adaptation is projected to decline in 2022 against the backdrop of a global investment downturn, according to a new report published by the UN Conference on Trade and Development.Credit Suisse launches radical overhaul to stabilize bank
Switzerland's second-biggest bank launched a strategic review aimed at putting an end to a series of scandals that have shaken the institution, saying the results were intended to create "a simpler, more focused and more stable bank".UAE-Kazakhstan trade reached $907 million in 2021: Ambassador Menelikov
The Kazakhstan ambassador valued the UAE leadership's interest in strengthening relations between the two countries, pointing out that the 1st of October marks the 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the UAE and Kazakhstan.Saudi energy minister blasts release of oil reserves ‘to manipulate markets’, warns of ‘painful’ times
"People are depleting their emergency stocks ... its profound purpose was to mitigate the shortage of supply," says Prince Abdulaziz at an FII event in Riyadh.Sharjah Islamic Bank’s profit rises 24%
Operating profit before provisions rose by 12%.Saudi Crown Prince launches program to make KSA investment hub
Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced the launch of the Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative. GSCRI aims to make Saudi Arabia a location of choice for leading global industrial companies looking to improve business...Growing ‘Davos in the Desert’ a sign of Saudi clout
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) was launched in 2017 as an economic coming-out party for the world's largest crude exporter, which is trying to diversify away from oil.UAE-UK Business Council to promote trade, investment
The UAE-UK Business Council hosted its 20th Plenary Meeting in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State, and Lord Udny-Lister.Goldman Sachs Q3 profit at $3bn
The bank's revenues declined 12 percent to $12 billion.Sharjah Chamber joins Egyptian Chamber’s centenary event
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry participated in the international conference to mark the 100th anniversary of the Egyptian Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria and the 40th anniversary of the Federation of Mediterranean Chambers.Saudi Arabia and S. Africa to deepen ties in several fields
The agreement would result in partnership in encouraging direct investment, communications and information technology, exploring the establishment of a joint investment fund between the two nations.Camel Club, Riyadh Chamber to promote camel culture as Saudi heritage
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---The Saudi Arabia's Camel Club and Riyadh Chamber of Commerce have signed an MoU to develop and create investment opportunities in the camel sector. The MoU, which was signed in presence of Executive Director of the Camel Club, Engineer Bandar Al-Qahtani and Vice Chairman of the Board of...Google seeks to enhance smartphone credentials with Pixel 7
The device was unveiled this week in Brooklyn, where representatives from the Mountain View, California giant highlighted top-flight features that can silence background noise on the phone. First introduced in 2016, the Pixel was a late-comer to the portable phone trend, arriving nearly a decade after Apple's iPhone and seven...Jordan king discusses trade, regional issues in talks with Oman sultan
The two leaders focused on maintaining coordination and consultation on various issues of mutual concern, especially food security and energy.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.Startups adopt new strategy to survive post pandemic
Post pandemic, startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurs must adopt a new mentality to scale their enterprises and survive, says Awfa Mustafa, CEO of Najahi Events.UAE’s latest bet on tech: a ministry in the metaverse
In a project launched at Dubai's gleaming Museum of the Future, it announced that the UAE's economy ministry was setting up shop inside the immersive virtual world that is now taking shape. Those who don their virtual reality goggles or use other means to venture within will find a ministry...Low carbon demand spurs green sukuk growth
With the rise in demand for low-carbon investments, investors issued $517 billion in green bonds last year, a 50 percent increase over 2020.Saudi healthcare needs $35bn as population rises
The kingdom will need an investment of $35.6bn for nearly 20,000 new hospital beds by 2030, according to Colliers. High land costs can be an impediment to realizing the goal.UAE eyes jobs via crypto, metaverse investments
According to a PWC estimate, the MENA region's blockchain market would reach $3.2 billion by 2024, and the UAE is working to become a major player in the field.ACWA’s investments surge
The Saudi utility now boasts of $67bn investment portfolio.UAE, Tanzania sign pact to avoid double taxation
UAE and Tanzania have signed an agreement for avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion.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...Uncertainty rules even as MENA crypto market grows
Crypto investors fear a possible global recession, especially amidst weak economic activity data, Wael Makarem, Senior Market Strategist - MENA at Exness, tell TRENDS.South Africa seeks wind energy to resolve power situation
South Africa inked the first three of a series of agreements with independent producers to supply wind energy amid worsening blackouts in the continent's most industrialized economy.ADB cuts ‘developing Asia’ growth forecast as China lockdowns bite
China's growth forecast for 2022 was reduced to 3.3 percent from 5.0 percent, as Beijing pursues a zero-Covid strategy that has devastated the world's second-largest economy. Chinese officials are under pressure to curb even the smallest virus outbreaks swiftly, ahead of a key political meeting in October where President Xi...Qatar’s United Development Company and CBQ sign home loan deal
Doha, Qatar - The United Development Company (UDC), a Qatari public shareholding company, signed a deal with The Commercial Bank (CBQ) to provide home loans for UDC properties at its flagship developments, The Pearl and Gewan Islands. Now, the UDC property buyers would be eligible to apply with Commercial Bank...ADQ monetises minority stake of 8.6% in TAQA
TAQA is a diversified utilities and energy group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.High-level UAE economic delegation visits Georgia
A UAE economic delegation led by Minister of State Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh visited Tbilisi, Georgia.President of Egypt to arrive in Qatar in boost to relations
Signaling an improvement in their relations, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will arrive in Qatar for the first time since a four-year rift between the two countries. He will meet with the energy-rich Gulf state’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The emir paid a visit to Cairo in June...Dubai FDI wins UN award for best practices in tracking investments
The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) at the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) gained international recognition for its successful efforts in capturing FDI trends and patterns toward positioning the city as a global investment destination.Ajman Chamber, Russian delegation discuss trade ties
The Chairman of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) recently received an economic delegation from the Russian Federation to discuss prospects for developing relations between business owners from the two countries.Investing in HR technology crucial for small companies
A cloud-based HR platform can help HR teams automate and streamline business processes to focus on attracting and nurturing talent. In addition to automating repetitive, low value activities, the right solution can also empower you to deliver better employee experiences, Nombika adds.