Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held a virtual meeting with ministers from the region to discuss a strategy for food security in the Middle East. Ministers responsible for agriculture and food security from the GCC countries attended the meeting. The meeting discussed...
ADNOC to develop largest carbon-capture project in MENA
According to an ADNOC statement, the project will be able to capture up to 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 a year, tripling ADNOC's carbon capture capacity. No cost or timeline was announced for the venture, which will be built and operated by ADNOC subsidiary ADNOC Gas.
Kuwait looks to boost cooperation with WHO in ‘all health services’
Kuwait City, Kuwait-- Kuwait is looking to strengthen cooperation with the World Health Organization in all health services, according to the oil-rich country's Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi. According to Kuwait News Agency, the minister met with Dr. Hanan Balkhy, assistant director for antimicrobial resistance at the WHO, to discuss...
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince launches KAUST’s new strategy
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister and Chairman of KAUST Board of Trustees, launched on Sunday a new strategy of the university. The strategy aims to transform research into economically productive innovations by focusing on the national priorities for research, development,...
QCB to grant licenses to website providers for comparing prices of insurance policies
Doha, Qatar--Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has exhorted companies willing to work in providing website services to compare prices of insurance policies to promptly submit applications to receive the required license from the bank. In a statement on Saturday, QCB outlined that this announcement comes in alignment with financial sector and...
Arabs endorse draft law, strategy to regulate social media, up to $2m penalty for violation
The law will apply to a wide array of “illegal content” including, but not limited to, false and fake news, disinformation campaigns, and actions that systematically influence democratic electoral processes.
ADNOC L&S gets new VLCC
VLCCs carry almost 2 million barrels of crude per voyage.
Saudi Arabia unveils AROYA Cruises to boost tourism industry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia has unveiled its own cruise-line brand called AROYA Cruises to fuel growth in its tourism sector, luring 1.3 million cruise visitors by 2035. According to media reports, AROYA, though a part of Cruise Saudi, will run as an independent business unit. Its name was formed...
UAE consul general visits Albany to foster deeper economic, cultural ties
Albany, New York-- The UAE has reiterated its resolve to strengthen economic and cultural ties with New York and the US as both countries seek to advance the transition to clean energy. The renewal of the commitment was made during a visit by Amna Binzaal Almheiri, UAE Consul General in...
AD Ports signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Residents’ Office to lure talent
Abu Dhabi, UAE--AD Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO) to promote the benefits and initiatives which aim to attract and retain top talent in Abu Dhabi. The partnership will develop a joint strategy to inform relevant parties and employees about the...Gulf Common Market moves ahead with new tracks
New tracks have been launched in the Gulf common market to supplement the 10 current tracks. The bloc also seeks collaboration with the private players in the region.Voice still key component of client’s satisfaction
It is, therefore, critical that contact center agents are properly trained to detect and handle emotional ups and downs in a conversation. These are often opportunities to convert a dissatisfied caller into a satisfied customer, and perhaps even, a brand ambassador, adds AlMasri.Innovations chart Dubai’s path to sustainable future
"An effective partnership model between the public and private sector in Dubai has helped transform innovation into a culture that has enhanced the UAE’s competitiveness. Innovation has also helped in formulating strategies and unlock new achievements,” Al Basti adds.
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Statistics Center sign data collaboration pact
ABU DHABI, UAE - Statistics Center – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) have signed a service-level agreement that allows collaboration between the two parties in the field of statistical integration. This is a part of a strategy to develop an advanced statistical ecosystem which...Networking set for major transformations next year
With an intensified focus on end user quality of experience while increasing protection from cyberattacks, IT will look to a single centralized management system with visibility across the network and the ability to configure edge-to-cloud QoS and security policies, adds Hughes.
