RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) has signed two memorandums of understanding with the Saudi Export Development Authority and the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) to promote national products. The MoU with the development authority entails exchange of expertise in...

HANOI, VIETNAM  - A delegation of 80 Saudi businessmen, representing over 50 companies, and representatives from national specialized bodies and centers visited Zamil Steel Building Vietnam Co. (ZSBVC) here. The visit aims to explore investment opportunities, enhance trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. During the visit,...

The number of domestic, international flights will rise.

DUBAI, UAE - The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has joined UAE's National In-Country Value (ICV) program following a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. Sultan Al Jaber,  UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced...

SHARJAH, UAE -  Sabaa Sanabel wheat flour, made from the wheat produced here, has become the first national product to obtain the Made in the UAE mark. Sabaa Sanabel wheat flour has met the highest quality and safety standards in force in the UAE, boosting its competitiveness in the market...

Beirut, Lebanon--A Saudi national who had been kidnapped in Beirut has been freed in a "special operation" by the Lebanese army near the Syrian border, it said in a statement Tuesday. "An army intelligence patrol managed to free kidnapped Saudi national Mashari al-Mutairi during a special operation on the Syrian border,"...

DUBAI, UAE -  UAE Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment (MOCCAE) on Tuesday organized the second National Dialogue for Food Security. This comes in line with the ministry's keenness to implement its strategies to enhance national food security in the UAE, understand the key challenges facing the country's poultry...

Kuwait City, Kuwait -- Dozens of candidates have submitted their candidacy documents for Kuwait's National Assembly election, set to take place on June 6.  At least 31 Kuwaitis presented their documents to the election affairs department affiliated with the Ministry of Interior on Saturday, bringing the total number of candidates...

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been awarded first place in UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure’s ‘Research and Innovation Award’ in the government sector category for its contributions in the field of balanced national energy. The award recognizes DEWA's consistent efforts in research, development and...

Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr, an influential player in national politics, said he was "freezing" for a year his powerful movement over "sinful" practices among supporters. Sadr, a Muslim Shiite leader, has the ability to mobilize tens of thousands of his supporters with a single message and presents himself as an...

SHARJAH, UAE - Expo Center Sharjah (ECS) wrapped up the eighth edition of Paper One Show on a high note. The exhibition managed to cement its leading position as one of the key regional events specialized in the paper industry. The event's eighth edition which was organized by Al-Furat Fair...

PARIS, FRANCE - Thirty women political prisoners in Iran, including a Franco-Iranian academic and the daughter of a former president, on Sunday demanded an end to the executions of protesters in the country. "We, the political and ideological prisoners in the women's ward of Evin Prison, demand an end to the...

TUNIS, TUNISIA - Tunisian President Kais Saied's former chief of staff was sentenced in absentia on Tuesday to prison over audio recordings critical of him, local media reported. Nadia Akacha had been a key aide to Saied until she quit in January last year, citing "fundamental differences of opinion" over the...

DUBAI, UAE :  The Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched its new strategic plan and vision, shaping the features and landmarks of its directions until 2026. The new plan has been approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council...

Kuwait's crown prince swore in a new government, less than a month after the emirate held parliamentary elections in which the opposition reaped major gains. The polls capped a political stand-off between the former cabinet and legislature that saw lawmakers occupy the national assembly building for days.

UAE and Tanzania have signed an agreement for avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion.

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) announced the launch of the "UAE Maritime Network".

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) to strengthen ties around standards, regulations, conformity assessment, specifications and national hallmarks.

UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber said that hosting the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2022 in Abu Dhabi aligns with the government's desire to benefit from global expertise.

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts said the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) had strengthened operational safety by addressing the findings of an IAEA safety review mission five years ago.

The Gulf countries assist loan defaulters by delaying payments or exempting those who can't pay to save emerging companies and prevent their accumulation of financial burdens.

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced it will be organizing "Al Maleh and Fishing" Festival in cooperation with the Dibba Al Hisn Municipality and Municipal Council.

A total of 74 listed companies listed in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) accounted for 59.8 percent of total assets, valued at $771 billion at the end of June 2022.

The king has called on the Jordanian government to speed up the implementation of the national plan for sustainable agriculture in order to achieve food security in the kingdom. The king said rehabilitating state-owned land for agricultural project is a vital part of the food security plan.

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) and UK Export Finance (UKEF) have partnered to boost Senegal's national emergency response infrastructure.

The UAE continues to maintain its regional and international leadership as a distinguished travel destination and a preferred country for living and working.

A day after the arrest of a British national in Dubai over a $1.7 billion dividend tax fraud case in Denmark, the UAE has said it will continue to pursue people involved in financial crime. Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice said: "International crime requires an...

The UAE has decided to fund interest on home loans obtained by its nationals from banks "to ensure economic well-being and social welfare for UAE nationals. According to the new policy, housing loans shall be financed through collaboration between the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program (SZHP) and national banks.

Tunisia's President Kais Saied on Friday appointed a loyalist law professor to head a committee charged with writing a constitution for a "new republic", through a national dialogue that excludes political parties. On July 25 last year, Saied sacked the government and suspended parliament, sidelining the political parties that have...

When Al Sadd wrapped up a second straight Qatar title by stretching their unbeaten league run to 49 games, they were inevitably dubbed the 'Invincibles' after another team that reached the same number.

The countries comprise Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe.

The value of Bahraini imports increased by 18 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, reaching BD1.406 billion, the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) said in its foreign trade report. The report, which encompasses the data on the balance of trade, imports, exports (national origin), and re-exports, said the value...

S&P Global Ratings has introduced a new national credit rating scale for Saudi Arabia in response to a growing interest in the kingdom’s local currency debt markets.

An agreement has been signed to build capacities to establish a sustainable national accounting system in Jordan.

      Egypt fears that plans to fill the Grand Renaissance Dam will allow Ethiopia to control the flow of Africa’s longest river On completion of the dam, which Ethiopia is building, it will serve as Africa’s biggest hydroelectric power plant     In a stern warning to Ethiopia,...

  President Sisi called Libyan institutions to fulfill their national duty Egypt, Libya discussed how to strengthen cooperation and support the political process in the war-torn country Egypt has reiterated its support for the Libyan government as the latter prepares to hold elections by the end of the year expected...

The negotiations are ongoing and there is no certainty about reaching an agreement  Based on its current share price, the stake could cost China $4.2 billion China Southern Power Grid Co. is on the verge of acquiring about 10 percent of Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. (TAQA), according to Bloomberg....

  SFD has signed an export financing agreement with the National Bank of Iraq to provide credit facilities to help importers in Iraq The National Bank of Iraq a subsidiary of the Capital Bank Group Iraqi importers who seek to import Saudi products and services are getting a $10-million leg-up...