In a post in Hebrew on social media platform X, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Jewish country will continue to oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. Such recognition, in his opinion, would offer an "enormous reward to unprecedented terrorism.

AMMAN, JORDAN - Agriculture Minister Khaled Al-Hneifat said the ministry has been working hard over the past year to create an action plan to raise the country's ranking in the Global Food Security Index (GFSI). According to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), two of the initiatives taken to achieve this...

According to a new report from Net Zero Tracker, at least 150 countries have committed to a net-zero emissions target of some kind. But the climate monitor said only 13 percent of those countries have made at least one commitment to phase out the use, production or exploration of coal,...

According to the country's economy minister, around 1.5 million acres of public land -- nearly the size of Kuwait -- have been set aside for green hydrogen and ammonia plants. Morocco is looking to become North Africa's top player in the emerging "green hydrogen" sector, with plans to export the...

Major G20 partners are set to unveil ambitious plans on Saturday to enhance trade among India, the Middle East, and Europe. This modern-day Spice Route aims to integrate regions that represent about a third of the global economy. Washington, Saudi Arabia, the EU, the UAE, and other nations plan to...

ABU DHABI, UAE – Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU) Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak launched the National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women in the UAE for the years 2023-2031, on the occasion of the Emirati Women’s Day 2023, under the theme of “We Collaborate for Tomorrow”. This strategy...

Muscat, Oman--Looking to address its mounting debt, Oman Air has backed a restructuring program to reduce its losses by 15 percent in the ongoing fiscal year while aiming to reach a break-even point by 2026.   The airline in May made a forecast of reducing its net loss by a further...

Dubai, UAE--Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has launched its strategic plan for digital transformation 2022-2025 designed to improve the quality of the service it provides to customers. The plan seeks to accomplish a host of strategic goals highlighted by digital mobility, excellent operation, financial sustainability, people’s happiness, and shaping the future....

Amman, Jordan--Jordan’s economy has seen a 47.6 percent increase in investments in the first half of 2023, according to data released by the government. The kingdom's aggregate investments amounted to $844.8 million in the first six months of the year, up from $571 million over the same period in 2022....

DUBAI, UAE -  UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei on Tuesday announced the launch of the Global EV Market, a transformational project as per the performance agreements signed by federal authorities in 2022. The project was signed in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...

Iraq presented an ambitious plan to turn itself into a regional transportation hub by developing its road and rail infrastructure, linking Europe with the Gulf and other Middle East countries. Once completed, the US$17 billion project known as the "Route of Development" would stretch 1,200 kilometers from Turkey to the...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Standardization Organization (GSO) has announced its training plan for 2023 in the field of standards and metrology through the GCC Standardization Training Center affiliated with GSO. The GSO President, Saud bin Nasser Al-Khusaibi, said in a statement Sunday that the 2023...

Fujairah, UAE-- The Board of Directors of the Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry stressed the importance of encouraging private sector companies and institutions in the emirate to improve their products, given the major role they play in driving sustainable and economic development. The board made this statement during its...

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...

BENGALURU, INDIA - The UAE participated in the first Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting within the G20 Finance Track, which was held on December 16-17 2022. Held for the first time under India’s G20 presidency in Bengaluru, the meeting sought to discuss the work plan for FWG in 2023, which...

DUBAI, UAE - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai has approved the Dubai Countryside and Rural Areas Development Master Plan, spanning an area of 2,216 square kilometers. The Plan seeks to preserve the nature of areas including Lehbab, Margham, Al Marmoom, Al...

Stock markets mostly rose, extending last week's strong gains, while oil prices fell after China reaffirmed its commitment to its economically painful zero-Covid policy. The Chinese government said it would stick to its current plan, which involves harsh lockdowns and strict quarantine and testing regimens.

The Saudi developer will offer 20% of its shares on Nomu.

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.

The European Union approved a plan to end the sale of vehicles with combustion engines by 2035 in Europe, the 27-member bloc announced early Wednesday, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions to zero.

Iran offered its support on Tuesday for a ceasefire plan put forward by rebels it backs in Yemen's war, saying it could be an "appropriate platform" for ending the conflict. The offer came a day after the insurgents fired on 16 targets inside Saudi Arabia.

The airline will fly three weekly flights to Serbia's capital.

The plan has faced opposition from key investors.

Shareholders of Ithmaar Holding have approved a plan to sell a few of the company's assets to Al Salam Bank.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a plan to tackle a chronic shortage of cancer care capacity in many poorer countries, with an initial focus on Africa.

Amman Municipality’s plan to transform Amman into a “smart city” looked at other countries’ experiences in this field.

A $510 million Humanitarian Response Plan was launched on Thursday to support 1.6 million of the most vulnerable people in Gaza and in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, during 2022. Palestinian media reports said the plan was launched by the Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory, Lynn Hastings....

During Algeria's transition to a market economy in the 1990s, subsidies replaced the fixed prices of a planned economy that had been in place since independence from France in 1962. Algeria's subsidy system has been financed by energy exports that account for about 95 percent of foreign revenues and 60...

The new five-pillar plan apparently aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and its intention to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.

Sabic, WEF, and global companies will formalize the plan.

 The United Arab Emirates will aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a plan commensurate with the country’s 2050 Strategic Initiative. It will make the UAE the first country in the whole of MENA region to take such action.

If the Saudi Central Bank’s (SAMA) plan to increase the number of locals working in the financial sector succeeds, it could end up creating nearly 200,000 jobs for Saudi citizens.

The event  eyes 100,000 business leaders Key challenges facing companies discussed The newly formed board of Dubai Chamber of Commerce at its first meeting adopted a 90-day plan to drive business growth in Dubai, which includes maximizing exposure of the forthcoming Expo 2020 Dubai. One of the plan's objectives is...