Abu Dhabi’s Economic Development Chairman Says A New Strategy Is Near : On Thursday, Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development, said that the emirate is almost ready to reveal its new economic strategy as a whole. Abu Dhabi is “close to
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Jeddah frequently experiences heavy downpours and flooding during the winter. Located on the Red Sea, the city of Jeddah is home to a population of about 4 million people, and it is often called the “gateway to Mecca,” from which millions of people annually make the journey to perform the hajj and umrah pilgrimages. Many […]
Cover Image Credit: Dipesh Majithia, CEO of T4tec. Credit: Arnold Pinto With the oil-producing GCC region being better known for retail luxury and all things affluent, T4tec – the UK-headquartered consumer technology company – believes there is untapped potential in the region for premium affordable home electronics and which is why the new kid on […]
Top quality offering and happiness quotient bind Andre Russell and T4tec together on the world stage
Cover Image: Andre Russell is the brand ambassador of T4tec as of November 2022. Credit: Arnold Pinto Andre Russell is defending Deccan Chronicles’ title at the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 league. Newly announced T4tec global brand ambassador Andre Russell sees great synergy between his status as the renowned world-class cricketer he is, and the UK-based […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has vowed to contribute $2.5 billion to the green initiative to be sponsored in the Middle East. This move aims to reduce carbon emissions, achieve significant sustainability, and climate change prevention milestones. All You Need to Know about the Sustainability Donation to the Initiative Saudi Arabia pledges to issue the sum of […]
The UAE is to Provide Humanitarian Relief to Flood Victims in Nigeria : The United Arab Emirates has directed a plane carrying humanitarian supplies to Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, to mitigate the effect of the flood that has plagued the country recently. The supplies primarily consisted of food relief for those stranded or incapacitated […]
The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced its plans to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Empower is a Dubai state-owned entity responsible for providing district cooling services across the Emirate. Late last year, Empower announced that its primary shareholders, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Emirates Power
Saudi Arabia Records 16.6% Increase in Non-Oil Exports: Saudi Arabia recorded a 16.6% increase in its non-oil exports for August. The numbers were recently released, with total non-oil revenue peaking at over $7 billion. This is coming after Saudi Arabia recorded a 31% increase in its non-oil exports in the second quarter of this year. […]
Bahrain Signs Ground-breaking Agricultural Agreement with Israel : Over the past year, Bahrain has successfully turned global attention to its territory. The Middle Eastern country attracted an FDI of $921 million in the first nine months of this year and recorded a whopping $88 million revenue surplus in the first half of this year. Bahrain […]
Saudi Arabia is Set to Allocate $266 Million to Supply Chain Investors: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made another significant move to up its economic game by introducing the Supply Chain Initiative. This move aims to place the country on a new level of financial and commercial development, reinforcing its place as one of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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+ 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
Why Tech Companies in the Middle East Are Making Esgs a Priority Today : Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments have gained momentum across companies. The principles offered by ESGs have helped investors and CEOs maintain a conscientious approach to running their companies. These principles are achieved by presenting a form of investment that prioritizes
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 […]
The Arabian Gulf region is expected to play a lead role in enabling Milestone Systems to more than double its global revenue in the next 5 years as the region quickly embraces and deploys smart video technology on an immense scale. In an exclusive interview with MENews247 at the Milestone Partner Summit (MIPS 2022) held […]
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