Beijing, China -- A Chinese research vessel docked in the Cook Islands Saturday as it probed the Pacific nation's deep-sea mining potential, a fledgling industry of mounting interest to both Beijing and Washington. The Da Yang Hao docked in the palm-shaded port of Avatiu on a "scientific research cruise" through...
Saudi Arabia’s next play: Capital to capability
FII 2025 marked Saudi Arabia’s shift from spectacle to scaffolding — pivoting from oil power to systemic force in energy, AI, logistics.
US Treasury chief: Beijing’s rare earths control is ‘China versus the world’
Washington, United States -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed Beijing's rare earth export curbs Wednesday as "China versus the world," vowing that Washington and its allies would "neither be commanded nor controlled." "This should be a clear sign to our allies that we must work together, and work together we...
Trump says no reason to meet Xi, threatens ‘massive’ China tariffs
US President Donald Trump said Friday he no longer feels the need for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this month, slamming Beijing for hostile trade practices and threatening "massive" tariffs.
Japan plans ‘world first’ deep-sea mineral extraction from Jan
Tokyo, Japan -- Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday. Earlier this week the country pledged to work with the United States, India and Australia to ensure...
Maaden net profit falls 83%
The company's fourth-quarter net profit declined 12% YoY.
Saudi Arabia raises mineral resources estimates to $2.5 trillion
The Kingdom raised its mineral resources estimates from $1.3 trillion in 2016 on the exploration of nearly 30 percent of the Arabian Shield region, said the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef. There are more resources to be explored and with more exploration investments, Saudi Arabia can reach the maximum capacity...Arab-China summit sees $10bn deals on first day
Investment agreements between the two sides covered diverse sectors such as technology, renewables, agriculture, real estate, minerals, supply chains, tourism, and healthcare.Arab-China summit will bolster bilateral economic ties
The event is aimed at bolstering trade and economic alliances between Arab and Chinese business communities and to explore a variety of investment opportunities. The sectors in focus include technology, renewable energy, agriculture, real estate, minerals, and supply chains.Non-oil trade between UAE and Kuwait up 87 percent in 10 years
Abu Dhabi, UAE--- Non-oil foreign trade between the UAE and Kuwait has grown 87 percent over the past ten years to reach AED43 billion ($11.70 billion) by the end of 2022, compared to AED23.3 billion in 2013, according to UAE's Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). The FCSC data showed...
Non-oil trade between Saudi Arabia and UAE up 9 percent in 2022
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The non-oil trade between the UAE and Saudi Arabia in 2022 increased by 9 percent, reaching AED136.09 billion ($37.05 billion), compared to AED124.6 billion at the end of 2021, the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics said. Over the period of 2013-2022, non-oil trade between the...UAE, Egypt, Jordan partner for sustainable economic growth
The countries allocated a US$10bn investment fund, to be managed by ADQ Holding, to accelerate the partnership objectives.Shipment value of Saudi cargo trains increases by 25 percent
The shipment value of cargo trains of the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) has increased by 25 percent at the end of Q1 2022, compared to Q1 2021. The trains transported in excess of 5.5 million tons of minerals and goods, which reflects SAR’s role in enhancing national industries and logistics...
Saudi Arabia to attract $32bn investment in mining sector
The investment is expected to be made in nine new projects across the country.
Saudi Arabia reaches out to France for stronger economic ties
The move aims to further enhance bilateral investment relations by making use of the opportunities offered by Saudi Vision 2030.
Donkey milk soap soaking up fans in Jordan
Although other regions around the Mediterranean produce soap from donkey milk, this is the first for Jordan
Taliban inherit $1 trn trove of minerals
China could take lead to tap the untapped minerals including some that could power the world’s transition to renewable energies.
Oman, India ink MoU to cooperate on mining
The agreement will aid the exchange of laws and regulations endorsed by the two countries, and data about investment opportunities.
