Faisal Bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, is Set to Represent the Country at the Arab League Summit: The Minister of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Affairs, Faisal bin Farhan, is set to represent the country at the Arab League Summit. He will act in the place of the
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Saudi Arabia Begins Extensive Work on its Vertical City – The Line Saudi Arabia has topped its efforts to birth a sustainable planet Earth by beginning the construction of its vertical city – the Line. The city is one of the many projects the kingdom has initiated in its climate action endeavours to achieve its […]
The UAE recently declared a cancellation of all business license fines where such licenses have been delayed or terminated. Small and Middle Enterprises can now rest assured that upon late renewal or expiration of their business licenses, they will not have to pay a fee for their oversight. The same applies to companies within the […]
The United Arab Emirates has expressed complete displeasure about the acting head of mission of the European Union, Joseph Borrell, statements. The country considered the message to be racist, discriminatory, and inappropriate. The UAE has summoned Joseph Borrell for an explanation of his comments. What are the Details of Joseph Borrell’s Remarks The European Union
The United Arab Emirates has declared its full support for Saudi Arabia in its quest for global energy stability, security, and world peace. This news follows the bitter lash back by some countries about OPEC+’s decision to cut oil production to two million barrels daily. Why has the UAE Chosen to Stand by Saudi Arabia […]
In an unprecedented move, the South African government and Saudi Arabia have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding valued at $17 billion. The MoU is to establish collaboration and economic partnership between both countries in line with Saudi Arabia’s vision for 2030. What are the Specifics of the MoU Agreements The President of South Africa, […]
Saudi Arabia recently announced its intent to provide $400 in humanitarian aid to Ukraine to mitigate the effects of the ongoing war. This support follows significant accusations in Saudi Arabia for politicizing oil production after the proposed reduction by OPEC+ members. Why Did Saudi Arabia See the Need to Provide Humanitarian Support in Ukraine The […]
The UAE government has entered into a visa-free travel agreement which grants Japanese citizens free entry into the Emirates. The visa-free program is to kick off on November 1 2022. Both countries’ agreements foster tourism and business between their territories. What are the Details of the Visa-Free Entry into the Emirates The UAE will launch a vis-free […]
In a bid to advance respective national development, the UAE and Russia have initiated bilateral cooperation to boost the tourism sector, trade volume, and economic development. This move comes at a time when both countries are working eagerly to ensure regional security and stability. All You Need To Know About The Bilateral Development Sheikh Mohammed […]
Following the OPEC+Â announcement for countries to reduce oil production to two million barrels daily, Saudi Arabia has moved to cut down its oil production. This move comes a little after the President of America, Joe Biden, visited the country to request for oil production increase. What are the Specifics of the Oil Cut In a […]
A physical Bitcoin (BTC) ETP is set for debut in Dubai. This unprecedented move aims to attract investors and further boost the Middle East’s keenness and receptiveness of cryptocurrency and other related products. What are the Details of the Listing? Cryptocurrencies are traditionally known for their digitalized and intangible nature, hence their widespread appeal.
Dubai recently announced that the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) would provide all its services through online platforms, specifically biometric authentication. As soon as all things necessary are put in place, residents can steer clear of physical verification processes when going in and out of the country. Why has Dubai Implemented a
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has officially executed its first green bond issuance. The sovereign wealth fund announced that it raised about $3 billion from the issuance, and the proceeds will be used to fund sustainable projects. The PIF sold 100-year green bonds at a yield of about 6.7%. However, two other […]
Days ago, the Saudi Arabian and Qatari governments reviewed a joint business strategy targeted at the private sector. Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, engaged members of the Saudi-Qatari Business Council on the progress made regarding establishing strong private-sector ties in both countries. The meeting was held in the headquarters of the
Bahrain Attracts $921 Million FDI in the First Nine Months of 2022 : Bahrain recently announced that it attracted $921 million in Foreign Direct Investment over the first nine months of this year. The Bahraini Economic Development Board (EDB) made a detailed announcement last week. This development comes after Bahrain recorded an $88 million revenue surplus in the […]
Bahrain and Israel recently announced that they are in talks to establish a free trade agreement. Israel’s Ministry of Economy disclosed the news. The Israeli Economy Minister, Orna Barbivai, stated that the free trade agreement would help strengthen commercial ties and diplomatic relations between Israel and Bahrain. It is equally expected to eliminate trade
The UAE government has finally disclosed details on the Arab Minds initiative that it launched in January 2022. During its launch, the government stated that the initiative would be backed by an AED 100 million ($27 million fund). The initiative’s committee is led by Mohammed Al Gergawi, the President of Dubai’s Museum of the Future. The […]
Saudi Arabia’s futuristic megacity, Neom, has announced its $1 billion ($3 billion) investment in the metaverse. The megacity’s subsidiary, Neom Tech & Digital (which has now rebranded to Tonomus), executed the investment. According to the company’s CEO, Joseph Bradley, a significant proportion of Neom would be dominated by robots and elements of the
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to invest heavily in the gaming industry. The investment will reportedly be funded through the Savvy Games Group, a company wholly owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF). Earlier this year, the Saudi Arabian government launched the Savvy Games company as a strategy to boost the country’s presence in the […]
The UAE’s Ministry of Economy recently announced the launch of its third address after its Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches. However, this launch is particularly interesting because, unlike the other two addresses, the most recent one is a virtual branch based in the Metaverse. The Ministry announced this development at the recently concluded Dubai Metaverse Assembly.
