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    Qatar 2022 will be an affordable World Cup for fans

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    Football fans coming to Qatar for the World Cup will not have to shell out huge amounts on accommodation, assured CEO of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Nasser Al Khater. In comments to The Sun, Al Khater said that Qatar will make this World Cup as affordable as possible for everyone. “We have always …

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    Previous PostPrevious Fragmented performance across Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector in Q1, 2022

    Fragmented performance across Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector in Q1, 2022

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    Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector has started the year with fragmented performance and activity levels across the Kingdom’s regions. Looking at Saudi Arabia’s office sector figures, visitation to the workplace has since late September 2021 remained above its pre-pandemic baseline and now sits 19.7 percent above the baseline, with the majority of occupier activity continuing …

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    Oman’s sovereign wealth fund splits into two portfolios

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    The Oman Investment Authority has split its assets into local and foreign portfolios, the state news agency said on Sunday. Abdulsalam Al Murshidi head of the Omani Investment Authority said the “Generation Portfolio”, which consists of foreign assets and some local assets in various instruments including public and private markets, in addition to real estate, …

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    Previous PostPrevious Qatar manufacturing sector sees robust growth
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    Qatar manufacturing sector sees robust growth

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    The manufacturing sector of Qatar is showing a robust growth as 18 new factories were established in the fourth quarter of the last year. According to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the number of new local products registered in the last quarter of 2021 was 81. In the same period, 768 …

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    Previous PostPrevious Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar vie for stake in Egypt power plant, fuel distribution firm after investment pledges
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    Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar vie for stake in Egypt power plant, fuel distribution firm after investment pledges

    Gulf nations are interested in buying stakes in a fuel-distribution company owned by the Egyptian army, as well as a power plant co-built by Siemens AG, among their multi-billion-dollar investment pledges, according to Ayman Soliman, the CEO of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE). “Several international investors, including Gulf sovereign wealth funds, have showed interest …

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    Previous PostPrevious Apparel Group expands Qatar footprint with launch of 20 stores at Place Vendôme mall in Lusail City
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    Apparel Group expands Qatar footprint with launch of 20 stores at Place Vendôme mall in Lusail City

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    Global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate Apparel Group has expanded its footprint in Qatar, with the launch of 20 stores at the Place Vendome mall in Lusail City. The 20 new stores includie Charles & Keith, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Rituals, LC Waikiki, Birkenstock, Molten Chocolate & Café, Skechers, R&B, R&B Kids, BBZ, Hema, Crocs, …

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    Previous PostPrevious European Commission takes step towards visa-free travel for all GCC countries
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    European Commission takes step towards visa-free travel for all GCC countries

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    The European Commission – which is the executive branch of the European Union – has taken another positive step towards its goal of implementing visa-free travel for all countries in the GCC. In its latest decision, the European Commission has proposed the waiving of visa requirements for all Qatar and Kuwait nationals. Under this proposal, …

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    UAE’s Prime Healthcare wants to make a breakthrough into halal pharmaceuticals

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    Halal medicines as a category within the wide universe of pharmaceuticals? Dubai’s Prime Healthcare is definitely hoping this breakthrough happens in the UAE and Gulf markets – and at some point in the near future itself. “Worldwide, halal pharmaceuticals make up 7 per cent of the global pharma market, but many still remain unaware of …

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    UAE to emerge as global digital finance hub

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    The UAE is fast emerging as the digital finance capital of the region and a global digital hub, helped by conducive regulations, government leadership and talent inflow. The UAE is driving digital transformation with the adoption of digitization across public and private sectors. The UAE government recently approved a Digital Economy Strategy that aims to …

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    Private sector companies can list shares on ADX’s Growth Market without the need for an IPO

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    Privately owned businesses will now be able directly list shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)’s Growth Market, without the need for an initial public offering (IPO), presenting a path for companies to begin their capital markets journey. To be eligible for inclusion in the Growth Market, companies must convert to a private joint …

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    Previous PostPrevious Dubai Crown Prince issues ICT resolution to develop policies on digital services for the government
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    Dubai Crown Prince issues ICT resolution to develop policies on digital services for the government

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    In a move that seeks to align the information and communication technology (ICT) strategies of Dubai’s government entities with the emirate’s digital transformation objectives, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has issued Executive Council Resolution No. (15) of 2022. According …

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    As TRSDC advances construction, focus shifts to employees’ physical, mental wellbeing

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    The Red Sea Development Co. is marching ahead with its construction plans as it aims to have its first hotels this year at the site. For this, thousands of workers and staff are mobilizing to the destination, and TRSDC is making sure they are all safe and well. As the UN marks the World Health …

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    Previous PostPrevious Lebanon banking sector crumbles amid a deepening economic crisis
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    Lebanon banking sector crumbles amid a deepening economic crisis

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    The recent Lebanese court order restricting lenders from moving money abroad is the fallout of deep rot long building in the banking sector. This comes on the back of the country’s mounting debt amidst the deteriorating economic condition – the crisis that many blame on Lebanon’s corrupt political class and the government which defaulted on …

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    Previous PostPrevious PIF push to propel Saudi construction market to pre-pandemic levels
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    PIF push to propel Saudi construction market to pre-pandemic levels

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    Saudi Arabia’s construction market may go back to the pre-pandemic levels this year as the Public Investment Fund, or PIF, is pushing for more projects. In 2021, the contracts industry registered a 78 percent rise in activities as compared to 2020 and this upward momentum is expected to continue in 2022, according to the US-Saudi …

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    Previous PostPrevious Saudi finance minister calls Arab financial institutions to review strategies
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    Saudi finance minister calls Arab financial institutions to review strategies

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    Those in charge of Arab financial institutions should review their work strategies and directions in light of the global changes and the region’s requirements by considering the priorities and needs of the citizens, Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Thursday. Speaking at the inauguration of the annual joint meetings of the Arab financial …

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    Previous PostPrevious IEA details plan to release 120mn barrels of oil to cool prices
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    IEA details plan to release 120mn barrels of oil to cool prices

    The International Energy Agency, or IEA, has listed members’ contributions to a 120-million-barrel release of crude and oil products from emergency stockpiles aimed at cooling global oil prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The release of stocks by the US-allied members of the IEA — which is made up of 31 mostly industrialized countries, but …

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    Lebanon banking sector crumbles amid a deepening economic crisis

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    The recent Lebanese court order restricting lenders from moving money abroad is the fallout of deep rot long building in the banking sector. This comes on the back of the country’s mounting debt amidst the deteriorating economic condition – the crisis that many blame on Lebanon’s corrupt political class and the government which defaulted on …

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    Previous PostPrevious Saudi oil chief Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says energy security imperiled by attacks
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    Saudi oil chief Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says energy security imperiled by attacks

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    Saudi Arabia’s oil chief said markets are going through a “jittery period” and reiterated Tuesday that the kingdom’s ability to ensure energy security is no longer guaranteed. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said cross-border attacks have put to question “our ability to supply the world with the necessary energy requirements.” The attacks have been …

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    Previous PostPrevious UAE, Saudi say OPEC should not play politics
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    UAE, Saudi say OPEC should not play politics

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    The energy ministers of Saudia Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, key members of OPEC+, said on Tuesday the producers’ group should not engage in politics as pressure mounted on them to take action against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Asked by the moderator at an industry event about whether OPEC+ has a moral …

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    Previous PostPrevious New initiative unveiled to examine key issues shaping Oman’s business landscape
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    New initiative unveiled to examine key issues shaping Oman’s business landscape

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    Tejarah Talks, a new initiative launched by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) will hold its first event on February 23 at the Civil Aviation Authority Training Centre in Al Hail North. Supported by Sohar Port & Freezone, HSBC and Oman Business Forum, over the coming year Tejarah Talks will bring together …

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    Previous PostPrevious Asyad Terminals – Duqm to manage and operate 3 berths in Port of Duqm
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    Asyad Terminals – Duqm to manage and operate 3 berths in Port of Duqm

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    In line with the official inauguration of Port of Duqm, Asyad Ports-Duqm is set to commence the operation and management of the general cargo terminal that includes three commercial berths in Port of Duqm, following Asyad Group’s strategy to enhance the competitiveness of Omani ports and maximise their investment and economic returns, as underpinned by …

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    Previous PostPrevious Asian shares end mostly lower as investors eye Ukraine crisis
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    Asian shares end mostly lower as investors eye Ukraine crisis

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    Asian shares were mostly lower on Monday after a retreat on Wall Street, as investors watched for developments in Ukraine after Russia rescinded earlier pledges to pull tens of thousands of its troops away from Ukraine’s northern border. Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai declined while Sydney advanced. Russia is a major energy producer and …

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    Previous PostPrevious MSX index ends marginally lower
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    MSX index ends marginally lower

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    The MSX index closed at 4,084.28 points, down by 0.09 per cent from the previous close. The Sharia Index ended up by 0.23 per cent at 496.20 points. Takaful Oman, up 9.52 per cent, was the top gainer while, Phoenix Power, down 6.00 per cent, was the top loser. Shares of United Finance were the …

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    Regional energy investments expected to grow

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    Energy investments in the Mena region are expected to continue to grow on the strength of higher oil and gas prices throughout 2022, according to a new report. “The uptick in regional energy investments, which registered a $13 billion increase in Apicorp’s latest five-year outlook issued in the second quarter of 2021, will continue over …

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    Previous PostPrevious Digital platform for displaying, buying and selling Omani products launched
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    Digital platform for displaying, buying and selling Omani products launched

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    The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates – Madayn launched the first integrated Omani digital platform (SouqMadayn) for displaying, buying and selling Omani products under the patronage of Dr Said bin Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy, in the presence of a number of their excellencies at the Knowledge Oasis Muscat. SouqMadayn platform aims at displaying, …

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    Previous PostPrevious Shell launches its first electric vehicle charging hub in Oman
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    Shell launches its first electric vehicle charging hub in Oman

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    Shell Oman Marketing Company has launched its first electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Oman, located at Al Bandar Service Station in Seeb. It has supplemented the existing fuel station with a fast electric charging point, catering to the EV owners in the capital. The new ShellRecharge service will enable customers to charge their EVs …

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    Previous PostPrevious Al Mouj Muscat drives new financing partnership with United Finance
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    Previous PostPrevious CBO issues treasury bills worth OMR177mn
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    CBO issues treasury bills worth OMR177mn

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    The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) raised OMR177 million by way of allotting treasury bills on Wednesday. The treasury bills are for a maturity period of 91 days, from February 23 until May 25, 2022. The average accepted price reached OMR99.822 for every OMR100, and the minimum accepted price arrived at OMR99.820 per OMR100. The …

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    Previous PostPrevious Madayn highlights investment opportunities at Expo 2020
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    Madayn highlights investment opportunities at Expo 2020

    The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates – Madayn is promoting the available investment opportunities in its network of industrial cities at Expo 2020 in the UAE. This comes in line with its vision in enhancing the Sultanate’s position as a leading regional centre of manufacturing, ICT, innovation and entrepreneurship excellence, and its mission in attracting …

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    MSX index ends marginally lower

    The MSX index closed at 4,044.86 points, down by 0.33 per cent from the previous close. The Sharia Index ended down by 1.12 per cent at 489.78 points. Sembcorp Salalah, up 5.19 per cent, was the top gainer while, Al Jazeera Services, down 9.81 per cent, was the top loser. Shares of Vision Insurance were …

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    Previous PostPrevious Brent crude tops $100 a barrel on Russia-Ukraine tensions
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    Brent crude tops $100 a barrel on Russia-Ukraine tensions

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    Brent crude prices surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 amidst report of an impending Russian invasion into Ukraine. The escalating tensions sparked fears of a disruption in critical energy exports. Futures in London jumped almost 3.3% after a news report that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to conduct a …

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    Previous PostPrevious Delegation of 9th National Defense batch visits Special Economic Zone at Duqm
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    Previous PostPrevious Tethys oil production from Oman reaches 325,632 barrels in January
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    Tethys oil production from Oman reaches 325,632 barrels in January

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    Tethys Oil’s share of the production, before government, take, from Blocks 3&4 onshore the Sultanate of Oman, in January 2022 amounted to 325,632 barrels of oil, corresponding to 10,504 barrels of oil per day. The Official Selling Price (OSP) for Oman Export Blend Crude Oil for January 2022 was $80.26 per barrel. The OSP, as …

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    How Oman is planning to supercharge its industrial sector by 2040

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    Construction work has started on five new industrial cities across Oman as the sultanate seeks to establish a total of 40 by 2040. Coinciding with Industry Day in Oman, Hilal bin Hamad Al Hasani, CEO of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), revealed that new industrial cities are being built in Khasab, Ibri, Thumrait, …

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    H.E. Minister of Commerce and Industry meets Malaysian Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the Middle East

    His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, met with His Excellency Mr. Abdul Hadi Awang, the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, who is currently visiting Qatar. During the meeting, the officials touched on the bilateral relations between the two countries in the commercial, …

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    Previous PostPrevious Oman set to extend economic reforms as finances stabilise after Covid shock
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    Oman set to extend economic reforms as finances stabilise after Covid shock

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    Oman is set to extend an economic overhaul that has helped to stabilise the finances of the weakest Gulf state, according to its foreign minister. “Our fiscal position is now sound and improving,” Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi said in a podcast hosted by Al-Monitor. “This gives us really a solid foundation to make real …

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    Boeing said to launch 777X freighter with Qatar Airways plane deal

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    Oman set to extend economic reforms as finances stabilise after Covid shock Oman is set to extend an economic overhaul that has helped to stabilise the finances of the weakest Gulf state, according to its foreign minister. “Our fiscal position is now sound and improving,” Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi said in a podcast hosted …

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    Previous PostPrevious Boeing wins huge Qatar Airways deal in blow to Airbus
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    Boeing wins huge Qatar Airways deal in blow to Airbus

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    Boeing Co. formally launched a freighter version of its 777X jetliner as Qatar Airways struck one of the largest cargo deals on record, giving the US planemaker an edge over longtime rival Airbus SE. The Doha-based carrier placed a firm order for 34 of the 777-8 freighters plus options for an additional 16 jets, the …

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    Qatar weighs alcohol sales in stadiums at 2022 World Cup

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    Qatari officials are weighing whether to relax the country’s ban on alcohol at sporting events amid pressure from FIFA and Anheuser-Busch InBev to let fans drink beer in stadiums at the 2022 World Cup, according to people familiar with the matter. Deliberations so far have centered on whether to make Bud Light or another lower-alcohol …

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    Dubai-Doha fares to skyrocket in five-fold increase for FIFA World Cup in Qatar

    Direct one way flights from Dubai to Doha, Qatar on November 20 cost $1,089, nearly five times the current airfare of $217 Flights from Dubai to Doha are set to witness a record upsurge in ticket prices, as the state of Qatar prepares to host the FIFA World Cup 2022 in November. Direct one way …

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    Previous PostPrevious Gulf economies to grow faster in 2022, oil price fall biggest threat
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    Gulf economies to grow faster in 2022, oil price fall biggest threat

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    The economies in the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council will grow at their fastest paces in several years, according to a Reuters poll of economists who cautioned the risk to that outlook was skewed to the downside. Crude oil prices, a major driver for Gulf economies, climbed to their highest since 2014 on Wednesday, driven by …

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    Pilots say Qatar Airways monitors and muzzles staff online

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    Staff at Qatar Airways who vent work worries online say the state carrier is retaliating with legal threats and job cuts – part of a growing corporate trend to monitor and muzzle employees who dare speak out. Advocates say the carrier’s attempts to silence employees and delete critical posts – be it in private or …

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    Previous PostPrevious Qatar National Bank raised provisions and remains on alert
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    Qatar National Bank raised provisions and remains on alert

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    Qatar National Bank QPSC braced for credit losses by boosting the amount of money set aside in provisions and signaled caution over the main international markets where it has a presence. The Middle East’s biggest bank booked 7.1 billion riyals ($1.9 billion) in loan-loss provisions during 2021, up 21 percent from the previous year, according …

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    Gas crunch pushes anxious buyers to pay more for contracts

    Worries that the current shortage of liquefied natural gas will persist through the middle of the decade are triggering a rush to sign long-term deals, pushing up the price of contracts for the super-chilled fuel. While contracts had been getting cheaper over the last few years due to rising supply from Qatar and end-users favoring …

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    Previous PostPrevious Mannai weighs Inetum sale in deal that may fetch over $2 billion
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    Mannai weighs Inetum sale in deal that may fetch over $2 billion

    Mannai Corp. said its board approved the sale of French information technology services provider Inetum SA, paving the way for a disposal that could fetch upward of $2 billion. Mannai didn’t identify the potential buyer or how much it expects to receive from the sale. The deal is subject to entering definitive transaction documentation and …

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    Previous PostPrevious Qatar opens World Cup ticket sales with top seats costing $1,598
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    Qatar opens World Cup ticket sales with top seats costing $1,598

    Fans can start applying to buy tickets for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with a prime seat for the final priced at 5,850 Qatari riyals ($1,598). Ticket applications opened on Wednesday for the world’s biggest soccer tournament, which starts in November. A seat for a group-stage match starts at 250 riyals for international visitors, …

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    Progress for Saudi women is uneven, despite cultural changes and more jobs

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    At the cramped shop where Kholoud Ahmed sells the traditional Muslim women’s gowns known as abayas, the rainbow of colors is a revelation. In the past, women in Riyadh typically dressed in the same black abaya no matter where they were going. Now, observed Ahmed, 21, there’s a differently colored or styled abaya for every …

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    Saudi Arabia expects 2022 budget surplus after years of deficit

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    Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it expected to post its first budget surplus in nearly a decade next year, as it plans to restrict public spending despite a surge in oil prices that helped to refill state coffers hammered by the pandemic. After an expected fiscal deficit of 2.7% of gross domestic product this year, …

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    Saudi Arabia’s October crude oil exports hit 18-month high

    Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in October rose for a sixth straight month to their highest since April 2020, the Joint Organisation Data Initiative (JODI) said on Thursday. The kingdom’s crude oil exports rose to 6.833 million barrels per day (bpd), up from 6.516 million bpd in September. The world’s largest oil exporter’s total exports …

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    Unemployment among Saudi citizens remained at 11.3% in the third quarter, unchanged from the previous three months, official data showed on Monday. The unemployment rate of Saudi Arabia’s working age population, which includes all residents above 15 years old, was 6.6% in the third quarter, data from the General Authority for Statistics showed. That was …

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    Saudi Arabia plans airport takeovers and privatisations

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    Saudi Arabia plans to convert its airport operators into holding companies and transfer them to its powerful sovereign wealth fund with a view to eventual privatisation for some, the head of Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Monday. Abdulaziz al-Duailej told the Saudi-owned Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that Abha International Airport is being …

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    Saudi Arabia to finalise Riyadh 2030 strategy next year

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    Saudi Arabia has delayed the launch of a major development strategy for the city of Riyadh up to 2030 until next year due to some “incomplete elements”, the state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday. SPA said the development strategy for the capital is to be “finalised” in 2022. Saudi Arabia is investing $220 billion …

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    Top influential conservative Saudi cleric who once headed judiciary dies

    An influential Saudi cleric who once served for years as head of the kingdom’s Shariah courts and whose ultraconservative views sparked outcry died on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy that mirrored the kingdom’s decades-long slide toward Wahhabism. His family announced his death on Twitter, saying 90-year-old Sheikh Saleh bin Mohammed al-Luhaidan died after battling an …

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    Saudi Arabia cuts February crude prices to Asia -sources

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    The world’s top oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, has cut February’s official selling price (OSP) for all grades of crude it is selling to Asia by at least $1 a barrel, three sources with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday. State oil giant Saudi Aramco set the February OSP for Arab Light crude at $2.20 …

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    Emirates to embark on IT hiring spree as travel rules ease after Covid shock

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    Dubai-based Emirates Group has announced it is looking to recruit more than 500 IT professionals as the airline continues to rebound from the impact of the pandemic. The company said it is experiencing strong air travel demand across all areas of the business, and a range of opportunities will be available for skilled IT professionals. …

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    Dubai business major announces hybrid working week amid UAE’s weekend reforms

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    Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG), one of the largest family business conglomerates operating in the UAE, has announced that staff will adopt a hybrid style working schedule from January 1 in line with the new weekend shift announced by the government last week. ESAG staff, who work across 27 companies, will have a blended …

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    Saudi, French firms ink deal to set up aircraft parts manufacturing hub

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    Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a joint venture agreement to build a high-precision manufacturing facility in the kingdom to produce aircraft components. The deal with France’s FIGEAC AÉRO Group and the Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company (Dussur) will establish SAMI FIGEAC AÉRO Manufacturing. The …

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    Kuwait’s $33bn holding company appoints female CEO

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    Kuwait Projects Co, the holding company with assets of about $33 billion, has appointed Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad as its CEO, in another senior appointment for a woman in the Gulf. Sheikha Dana was previously the CEO of Al Futtooh Holding Co and on Kuwait Projects’ board since 2020, according to a statement. …

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    Abu Dhabi Ports and Manufacturers’ Association of Israel to Cooperate on Trade Enhancement, Tech Development, R&D

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    Abu Dhabi Ports and the Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) today signed an agreement to enhance trade, investment and technology cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, in the presence of His Excellency Falah Mohamed Al Ahbabi, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Ports. The Memorandum of Understanding …

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    AED3.67 bn ‘Helios Industry’ Plant to Export Green Ammonia from Abu Dhabi

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    Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, today announced the formation of a green ammonia production facility, targeting regional and international markets. Helios Industry, a privately-owned special project vehicle company (SPV), plans to invest over AED3.67 billion (USD1 billion) in the construction of the facility over several years, which it …

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    UDC’s The Pearl and Gewan Islands win 11 accolades

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    United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, recently won 11 accolades in the 2021 Arabian Property Awards. The Pearl Island awards include Mixed Use Development award, Leisure Development award for Corinthia Yacht Club, Leisure Architecture award for Corinthia Yacht Club, Retail Architecture …

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    US remains Qatar’s largest foreign direct investor

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    Qatar and United States offer growth opportunities to businesses. The bilateral trade volume between the two countries is set to rise further as economies come out of coro-navirus pandemic, said a senior US official during a webinar. Natalie Baker, Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy in Qatar discussed the key policy areas that play a role in …

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    Realty trading volume exceeds QR373m last week

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    The total value of real estate transactions in the sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department of the Ministry of Justice from November 7 to 11, reached QR373,507,402. The types of real estate traded included vacant lands, houses, residential buildings, a com-mercial building and multi-purpose buildings. Most of the trading took place in …

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    Saudi’s Dar Al Arkan inks deal for first Qatar real estate project

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    Leading Saudi real estate outfit Dar Al Arkan will mark its first foray into Qatar with the development of a “premium project” on Qetaifan Island North. The move comes following a deal struck between Dar Al Arkan and Qetaifan Projects, a leading Qatari real estate development company owned by Katara Hospitality. The project will include …

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    As COP26 negotiations conclude, call for urgent climate action in Iraq is louder than ever

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    The United Nations in Iraq has welcomed commitments made at COP26 in Glasgow but stresses the need for urgent action on these promises to limit climate change’s adverse impacts on human rights and sustainable development in Iraq. Commitments made at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) conference – attended by a Government of …

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    Chevron’s Latest Oil Deal With Iraq Is One To Watch

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    The newly resuscitated Iraq National Oil Company (INOC) has been authorised by the government in Baghdad to directly negotiate with U.S. oil giant, Chevron, for it to develop the long-delayed Nasiriyah oil field in the southern DhiQar province, according to several domestic news sources. The idea of developing the 4.36 billion-barrel Nasiriyah oilfield has been …

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    Qatar manufacturing sector remains buoyant in March

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    A robust month-on-month double-digit jump – particularly in printing as well as in the production of food, beverages and cement – led Qatar’s manufacturing sector to expand in March 2021, according to the Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA). The country’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) saw a 1.4% monthly increase this March despite the reintroduction of …

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    Newly awarded projects during Q3 total QR2.9bn: Ministry of Finance

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    The outlay provided for various projects in the third quarter are: infrastructure and roads (QR2.62bn), sewer and drainage (QR166.9mn), parks and green areas (QR71.7mn) and miscellaneous (QR84.7mn). According to the Ministry of Finance, the projects to be completed this year are Food Security Project, Doha Old Port and Lusail Light Rail Transit. The work on …

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    MoCI undersecretary opens Hospitality Qatar 2021

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    Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the hospitality and tourism sector are expected to further stimulate economic activities and open new windows of opportunities to bolster the market, which is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.1% between 2019 and 2022 to reach $1.4bn. This was revealed on the occasion …

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    Gov’t vows action to resolve investors’ challenges in industrial estates

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    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration Tawfiq Kreishan on Saturday called for resolving all issues related King Abdullah II and Muwaqqar industrial estates that are home to 505 investment companies, providing 19,600 jobs. The prime minister after his visit to Mafraq Governorate, 80km northeast of Amman, has decided to form a ministerial committee …

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    Ministerial follow-up committee checks on Al Hassan Industrial Estate, Irbid Development Zone

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    The ministerial committee for following up on the performance of the free and development zones on Saturday checked on Al Hassan Industrial Estate (HIE) and Irbid Development Zone (IDZ). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration Tawfiq Kreishan during his meeting with a number of investors at the HIE and the IDZ, said that …

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    Investments in industrial estates increased by 2% in first half of 2021

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    The volume of new investments in industrial estates for the first six months of 2021 increased by 2 per cent to JD73 million compared with JD71.3 million during the same period last year, the Jordan Industrial Estates Company (JIEC) said on Monday. The JIEC, since the beginning of the year, has signed 82 contracts with …

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    Oil-rich UAE to burn waste to make power

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    With rubbish piling up in the desert, the United Arab Emirates has found a new way to get rid of its trash — incinerators that will turn it into electricity. The UAE, one of the world’s top oil NSE -1.70 % exporters, is building the Gulf region’s first waste-to-power plants to ease its chronic trash …

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    Previous PostPrevious The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has successfully closed its offering of a $4 billion US dollar-denominated multi-tranche sovereign bond package.
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    The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has successfully closed its offering of a $4 billion US dollar-denominated multi-tranche sovereign bond package.

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    The bonds, which is comprised of medium and long-term tranches, captured the demand of international and regional investors. Global books peaked at over $22.5 billion, a statement said. The announcement was made during a virtual media briefing where Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Ministry of Finance previewed the results of the subscription to the …

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    Kuwaiti aircraft leasing major secures $75m financing deal

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    Kuwait-based ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company has signed a financing agreement worth $75 million to strengthen its operations as the travel industry looks to rebound from the global coronavirus pandemic. The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and ALAFCO signed the four-year syndicated secured financing agreement with $50 million from …

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    Major oil producer Saudi Arabia announces net-zero by 2060

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    One of the world’s largest oil NSE -0.99 % producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to reach “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2060, joining more than 100 countries in a global effort to try and curb man-made climate change. The announcement, made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in brief scripted remarks at …

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    Saudi Arabia launches national infrastructure fund with BlackRock

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    Saudi Arabia, advised by the world’s largest fund manager BlackRock, has launched a national infrastructure fund to support up to 200 billion riyals ($53.32 billion) in projects over the next decade, state news agency SPA said on Monday. The National Infrastructure Fund will invest in areas such as water, transportation, energy, and health, contributing to …

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    Saudi Arabia licenses 44 companies to open regional headquarters in Riyadh

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    Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it had licensed 44 international companies to set up regional headquarters in the capital Riyadh under the kingdom’s push to become a regional commercial hub and vie for foreign capital and talent. Among the 44 companies are multinationals in sectors including technology, food and beverages, consulting and construction including Unilever, …

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    Saudi Arabia could go carbon-neutral before 2060, says Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman

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    Saudi Arabia could go carbon neutral before its 2060 target if technology evolves quickly enough, its energy minister said on Wednesday, days before the COP26 climate summit. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said new processes enabling the “circular carbon economy” — a concept where waste carbon is captured and repurposed — were key to the world’s …

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    Saudi Arabia, 20 years after 9/11: ‘A country in the making’

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    The Saudi Arabia of today is far different from the Saudi Arabia of Sept. 11, 2001. All but four of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 were Saudi citizens, and the Saudi kingdom was the birthplace of Osama bin Laden, the head of al-Qaida and mastermind of the attack 20 years ago. In the two decades …

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    Saudi economy grows 1.8% in Q2 but non-oil sector loses steam

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    Saudi Arabia’s economy posted a 1.8% annual growth in the second quarter, according to official gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, but the non-oil sector of the world’s largest oil exporter lost steam. The figures, published on Monday by the General Authority for Statistics, revised upwards earlier estimates of a 1.5% overall growth in the second …

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    Saudi imports from UAE drop 33% in July after new trade rules

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    The value of Saudi Arabia’s imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in July fell by 33% month on month, official data showed on Wednesday, after the kingdom imposed new rules in July on imports from other Gulf countries. Imports from neighbouring UAE fell to 3.1 billion riyals ($827 million) in July from 4.6 billion …

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    Saudis triumph in oil market with comeback from the coronavirus crisis

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    When the OPEC+ alliance of oil producers gathers next week, group leader Saudi Arabia can savor a moment of triumph. Eighteen months after slashing crude production during the pandemic, Riyadh is set to pump at almost pre-Covid levels of 9.8 million barrels a day this month as a recovering global economy clamours for energy supplies. …

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    Saudi Aramco’s once again a $2trn company as oil soars

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    A Saudi court on Sunday issued a final order on the restructuring of the Algosaibi family’s conglomerate AHAB, putting a formal end to one of Saudi Arabia’s largest and longest debt disputes. AHAB filed for a financial restructuring in 2019 under the framework of Saudi Arabia’s bankruptcy law, introduced the previous year to make the …

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    Kuwaiti logistics giant Agility applies for licence to run digital bank

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    Kuwait-based logistics giant Agility confirmed on Tuesday that it applied for a licence to establish a digital bank. The move is part of the company’s “ongoing focus on digital initiatives”, according to vice chairman and chief executive Tarek Al Essa in a statement to the Dubai Financial Market. However he said the application is in …

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    Global Portable Ventilators Markets Report 2021-2026

    The Global Portable Ventilators Market is estimated to be USD 770.5 Mn in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1,080.8 Mn by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7%. The factors fueling the growth of the portable ventilator market are increasing incidences of breathing diseases and respiratory problems among the growing population. Additionally, the …

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    Flowserve Chief Executive Officer Scott Rowe to Present at RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Conference

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    Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, today announced that Scott Rowe, president and chief executive officer, will present at the 2021 RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Virtual Conference on September 9, 2021 at 12:20 – 12:50 CDT. A webcast of Mr. Rowe’s presentation …

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    CEMEX Reinforces Leadership in Green Financing, Presenting Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework

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    CEMEX has a steadfast commitment to be a leader in climate action and provide low-carbon and net-zero CO2 products. The Framework further aligns CEMEX’s corporate sustainability commitments to its financing strategy, as part of its Future in Action program. The Framework establishes CEMEX’s guiding principles when issuing new sustainability-linked financing instruments, including public bonds, private …

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    KUWAIT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SECTOR – GROWTH, TRENDS, COVID-19 IMPACT, AND FORECASTS (2021 – 2026)

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    Small scale manufacturing plants in Kuwait produce petrochemicals, fertilizers, ammonia etc. The growth of the manufacturing sector in Kuwait has not been ideal, as it was hard hit firstly, by the Iraqi invasion and then, the recession. The contribution of the manufacturing sector towards the GDP of Kuwait has ranged between 5-6% for the past …

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    Zipaworld partners with ASYAD Group to expand business in Oman, GCC region

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    Online logistics marketplace Zipaworld has partnered with the Middle East-based ASYAD Group for expanding its business in Oman and the GCC region. Under the tie-up, the two companies will launch a pilot project with ASYAD Express for express courier services and door-to-door shipments in India and the GCC region. The Riyadh-headquartered Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) …

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    Saudi Arabia considers developing industrial zone in Oman

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    Saudi Arabia is considering developing an industrial zone in Oman and the two Gulf states have discussed the possibility in investment talks, the Saudi state news agency SPA reported. Saudi and Omani officials met earlier in the month to discuss investment opportunities and discussions this week were around “prospects for cooperation and integration opportunities in …

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    Saudi Arabia considers developing industrial zone in Oman

    Saudi Arabia is considering developing an industrial zone in Oman and the two Gulf states have discussed the possibility in investment talks, the Saudi state news agency SPA reported. Saudi and Omani officials met earlier in the month to discuss investment opportunities and discussions this week were around “prospects for cooperation and integration opportunities in …

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    Previous PostPrevious ACME Group signs land deal for green ammonia project in Oman
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    ACME Group signs land deal for green ammonia project in Oman

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    The agreement was signed with The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, a Government authority of Oman, an official statement said. In March 2021, The Oman Company for the Development of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Tatweer) and ACME Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a large …

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    Oman’s Capital Market Authority approves licensing for crowdfunding

    Oman’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced its approval of licensing crowdfunding platforms, which will allow a new financing option for SMEs in the Sultanate. The CMA’s board of directors agreed on Sunday to amend the existing capital market legislation to allow for crowdfunding platforms to be established in the country. In a statement released by …

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    Egypt’s economy to grow 5% in 2021-22 as rebound continues

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    Egypt’s economy will grow 5.0% in the fiscal year that ends in June next year, a Reuters survey predicted on Monday, unchanged from analysts’ expectations in a similar poll three months ago and slightly below the government’s target of 5.4%. Gross domestic product (GDP) of the Arab world’s most populous country was seen growing 5.5% …

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    Egypt’s strategic economic zone to bring more success with more foreign investment

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    Egypt’s strategic Suze Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) is poised to see more success as more foreign investment pours in, experts said. “The industrial and specialized investment parks are one of the mechanisms for luring foreign investment, especially in the industrial field, an essential factor for improving the competitiveness in Egypt,” said Waleed Gaballah, professor of …

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    Central Bank digital currencies: The future of money?

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    While the pace of the transition varies wildly from country to country, the tide of thought is gradually turning in favor of Central Bank digital currencies (CBDCs). In our latest insight piece, we examine what is motivating central banks to take this step, and the potential implications of CBDC adoption for the economy. The tiny …

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    HB Fuller to build adhesive manufacturing facility in Egypt

    The Cairo facility will serve increasing demand in the fast-growing markets of Egypt, Turkey, the Middle East and Africa. US-based adhesives manufacturer HB Fuller has announced plans to build a production facility in Cairo, Egypt. Scheduled to begin full production next year, the two-storey facility will serve as a regional supply hub and centre of …

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    Boosting industrial exports: the key to Egypt’s Covid-19 recovery?

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    With the effects of Covid-19 still being felt in Egypt, industrial exports are shaping up to be a key driver of the country’s economic recovery. Highlighting the importance of outward shipments, on March 20 Nevin Gamea, the minister of trade and industry, told media that Egypt planned to increase its exports to $100bn over the …

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    Egypt’s economy to grow 5% in 2021-22 as rebound continues

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    Egypt’s economy will grow 5.0% in the fiscal year that ends in June next year, a Reuters survey predicted on Monday, unchanged from analysts’ expectations in a similar poll three months ago and slightly below the government’s target of 5.4%. Gross domestic product (GDP) of the Arab world’s most populous country was seen growing 5.5% …

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    Industrial sector is largest contributor to growth of the Egyptian economy

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    Egypt was one of the few countries that recorded during the crisis an economic growth of about 3.57 percent during 2019/2020,” Minister of Trade and Industry, Nevine Gamea, said. Gamea explained in a statement, Thursday, that the industrial sector is the locomotive of economic growth in Egypt and contributed about 17.1 percent to the GDP …

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    Hochtief has sign a agreement JV with Bahrain Airport Company

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    German construction group Hochtief AG has signed an agreement with Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) to set up a joint venture, which will provide facility management at Bahrain International Airport. The new entity, Hochtief Facility Management Bahrain Airport, will be set up at a cost of euros 85 million ($115 million). Hochtief AG said the contract …

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    GCC electricity grid plans to set up a transmission project

    The GCC integrated electricity grid will be fully operational by later next year or early 2012 linking all the Gulf countries, the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA). The $1.2 billion project linking Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, will make more than 1,200 megawatts of additional power available. The GCCIA meeting was attended by representatives of …

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    Middle East aluminium output to expand

    The Middle East could be producing more than 10 per cent of the world’s aluminium in less than a decade, according to industry experts. Over the past 10 years, GCC states have begun implementing long-term strategies that aim to develop the region’s aluminium industry, and the region is now well positioned to be one of …

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    Bahrain plans to develop new housing project

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    A massive new housing development boasting more than 1,000 homes is on the way in Hamala, Bahrain. The BD500 million ($1.32 billion) Janayen Al Hamala Housing Project got the go-ahead from the Northern Municipal Council. It will have 1,200 homes, three private schools, two private hospitals and a petrol station. The Bahrain-based Kanaz Group is …

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    Global industrial services to execute Bharain steel mill

    Global industrial services and engineered products company Harsco Corporation has announced three multi year contract awards for onsite steel mill services from new customers in Bahrain, Sweden and Chile totaling more than USD 135 million in projected revenues. The contracts include the first steel mill to be built in Bahrain, the all new United Steel …

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    Bahraini Ministry of Industry and Commerce to set up a polyester film plant in Salman

    Mumbai-based JBF won a USD200 million contract from Bahraini Ministry of Industry and Commerce to set up a polyester film plant in Salman Industrial City, Arabian Business reported. Under the agreement JBF will carry out the construction works of the plant on a 65,000sqm site, expected to start early next year. The new plant is …

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    Saudi sovereign fund PIF to invest in Investcorp-Aberdeen infrastructure fund

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    Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF will become an anchor investor in an infrastructure fund being launched by Bahrain’s Investcorp and Aberdeen Standard Investments. Aberdeen Standard Investcorp Infrastructure Partners (ASIIP) received a capital commitment from the $430 billion PIF for up to 20% of the total size of the fund ahead of its anticipated first …

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    Bahrain-based Investcorp backs Asia’s Heritage Foods

    Bahrain-based Investcorp has made more than 20 investments in the food and beverage industry over three decades across the US, Europe, Middle East and North Africa and Asia. And its 21st investment in the space is marked by its backing of Heritage Foods, a buy-and-build platform established in 2015 that makes condiments and sauces, with …

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    UAE satellite company Yahsat to go in for IPO, list on Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange

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    The UAE satellite equipment company Al Yah Satellite Communications Co. is going for an IPO by offering nearly 30 per cent of its issued share capital to the public. The offer price is to be determined through a book-building process. This near 30 per cent is is currently held by Mamoura Diversified Global Holding, a …

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    Abu Dhabi’s ADQ offers to combine exhibitions company with ADNH

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    Abu Dhabi state-owned ADQ said on Wednesday it submitted an offer to Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company (ADNH) to combine Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) with the hotel firm. The combination would “create one of the largest hospitality, events, and catering powerhouses in the region,” the holding company said in a statement via email. …

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    Emirates got $3.1 bn from Dubai govt as Covid-19 pandemic drove losses

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    The Dubai government has injected $3.1 billion into Emirates since the onset of the pandemic, the airline group said in its annual report. It disclosed a $2 billion equity injection last year. Emirates airline made a 20.28 billion dirham ($5.52 billion) loss for the year, while the group recorded an annual loss of 22.1 billion …

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    Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala acquires 60% stake in Saudi, UAE healthcare provider

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    Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co. on Wednesday announced it has acquired a 60% stake in healthcare provider United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical), which operates in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The state fund’s health unit bought the majority stake from United Eastern Group and Saudi investment firm Jadwa Investment, according …

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    UAE launches Sinopharm vaccine trial for children under 18

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    Some members of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family are participating in a trial administering China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 3-17, the emirate’s media office said. The trial will monitor the immune response of 900 children “in preparation to vaccinate children in the near future”, Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a Twitter post on …

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    Dubai airport targets 28 million passengers this year

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    Dubai’s state airport operator is hoping for a “flood” of travelers as the coronavirus pandemic eases, targeting passenger traffic through Dubai International Airport to grow 8% to 28 million this year as demand rebuilds. Terminal 1 is reopening this Thursday after a 15-month closure. Operations were consolidated through Terminals 2 and 3 last year as …

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    Tencent Cloud Deploys its First MENA Region Internet Data Centre Hub in Bahrain

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    Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, today announced its collaboration with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) – the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Investment promotion agency. The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim to drive the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Internet Data Centre (IDC) development and support its rapid emergence as …

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    Foundation Holdings to invest $30m in healthcare and education in Bahrain

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    The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Foundation Holdings to invest US$30 million into launching its affiliate companies, in Bahrain including a new state of the art medical centre focused on specialised healthcare and non communicable diseases. This investment into the Kingdom will support Foundation …

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    Bahrain tops global financial attractiveness rankings for 3rd consecutive year

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    Bahrain has topped the globally-recognised AIRINC Global 150 Cities Index financial attractiveness ranking for the third straight year, leading impressive rankings for MENA capitals – with seven leading MENA cities in the top 16 places. Aside from the capital of Bahrain in first place, others cities ranked included Riyadh, Kuwait City, Amman and Abu Dhabi. …

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    Bahrain tops global financial attractiveness rankings for third consecutive year

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    Bahrain’s capital Manama has been rated number one in the world in the AIRINC Global 150 Cities Index in terms of financial attractiveness. It is the third year in a row that the kingdom’s capital has topped the particular rankings, finishing ahead of George Town in the Cayman Islands and Swiss giants Geneva and Zurich. …

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    Previous PostPrevious Manama listed in the top 5 globally for FDI strategy in latest fDi Magazine ranking
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    Manama listed in the top 5 globally for FDI strategy in latest fDi Magazine ranking

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    The Kingdom of Bahrain’s capital Manama has been named as the fifth globally amongst all-sized cities and first amongst small and mid-sized cities for FDI strategy in the 2021 Global cities of the Future index produced by the Financial Times’ fDi Magazine. Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai similarly ranked in the top 10, with Abu …

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    Bahrain real estate sector deals valued at US$ 1.9 billion in 2020

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    The real estate market in the Kingdom of Bahrain is gaining pace despite the challenges faced by the pandemic, with a series of major projects and initiatives driving sector growth. The rebound of Bahrain’s real estate sector fuelled a 14% and 20% rise in real estate deals in the third and fourth quarter of 2020 …

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    Unit of Bahrain’s GFH sells UK logistics hub for $123m

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    Bahrain-based GFH Financial Group has announced that its subsidiary, Roebuck Asset Management, has concluded the off-market sale of a UK logistics centre for $123 million. The sale of Accolade Park to Tritax Big Box REIT marks the end of a successful hold period for Roebuck, who acquired the asset for $84 million in May 2017 …

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    Bahrain, Saudi national carriers set to launch codeshare deal

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    The national carriers of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are set to establish a codeshare agreement as they seek closer commercial ties. Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the first two airlines that started operations in the Gulf region, said they will cooperate to expand their footprints regionally and internationally by sharing their codes. Under …

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    Humam Miscone: Reflections on Iraq’s Manufacturing Industry

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    By Humam Miscone, for The Iraqi Economists Network (IEN). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. World Bank’s Assessment Is Flawed – Manufacturing Is Viable in Iraq. Additional Reflections on Iraq’s Industry. These additional reflections are prompted the article of Dr. Amer Hirmis …

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    KAPITA launches New Co-Working Space in Baghdad

    KAPITA, in partnership with Iraqi Angel Investor Jafar Musawi (CEO of Atlas Plast), have opened up a new co-working space in Baghdad that aims to support the growing entrepreneurship and small business sector in Iraq. The newly opened space ‘CoWork’, is a dedicated co-working space for companies, freelancers, startups and creatives who need a flexible …

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    Siemens to rebuild West Mosul’s Super-Grid Station

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    Siemens Energy and the Ministry of Electricity of the Republic of Iraq signed a contract to construct Iraq’s West Mosul 400-kilovolt (kV) super grid station, which will provide reliable and efficient power supply to around 700,000 Iraqi citizens in northern Iraq, particularly the Nineveh province. The construction of the Mosul station, which was destroyed in …

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    US slams Huthi attack on Saudi refinery as bid to ‘disrupt global energy supplies’

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    The United States on Friday condemned the drone strike on a Saudi oil refinery claimed by Yemen’s Huthi rebels, calling it an attempt to “disrupt global energy supplies.” “We strongly condemn today’s drone attacks against Saudi Aramco facilities,” State Department deputy spokeswoman Jalina Porter told reporters of the dawn attack, the second major assault this …

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    Global oil prices to climb above $70 per barrel by mid-2021

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    Global oil prices will climb above $70 per barrel around mid-2021 as improved supply and demand fundamentals beginning May lead to substantial stock draws through to August, according to S&P Global Platts. The research firm said while large oil consuming countries such as India may crank up the volume over their displeasure and many OPEC+ …

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    A $12.5 billion deal shows Saudi oil still eclipses all else

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    Saudi Arabia is celebrating one of the biggest foreign-investment windfalls in its history after netting more than $12 billion by selling off a stake in the oil pipelines that traverse the desert kingdom. But the country may also be facing an uncomfortable reality as a result. As carefully cultivated relationships with firms such as BlackRock …

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    Aramco pipeline investors to refinance loan with bonds next year

    EIG Global Energy Partners will lead a yet-unnamed consortium to issue billions of dollars in bonds across two or three transactions to replace bank debt backing an investment in Saudi Aramco’s oil pipeline assets, two sources said. The Washington, D.C.-based firm’s consortium will issue bonds to replace $10.5 billion in so-called staple financing that was …

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    Kuwait’s Kipic picks Honeywell as automation contractor for Prize

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    Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (Kipic), the company behind Kuwait’s $27bn (KWD8.2bn) Al Zour refinery has picked Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) as the main automation contractor for its new Petrochemicals and Refinery Integration Al Zour Project (Prize). As part of the contract, HPS will deliver front-end engineering design (Feed) and advanced process control technology for …

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    Fluor, Daewoo, Hyundai JV start up boilers at KIPIC’s Al Zour Refinery

    The joint venture of New York Stock Exchange-listed global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and maintenance firm Flour with Daewoo Engineering & Construction (E&C), and Hyundai Heavy Industries (FDH JV) has successfully started up two boilers that began generating steam in the new Al-Zour Refinery. The refinery is a part of the Kuwait Integrated Petrochemicals Industrial …

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    KUWAIT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SECTOR – GROWTH, TRENDS, COVID-19 IMPACT, AND FORECASTS (2021 – 2026)

    Small scale manufacturing plants in Kuwait produce petrochemicals, fertilizers, ammonia etc. The growth of the manufacturing sector in Kuwait has not been ideal, as it was hard hit firstly, by the Iraqi invasion and then, the recession. The contribution of the manufacturing sector towards the GDP of Kuwait has ranged between 5-6% for the past …

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    Jordanian shares slip, bucking gains in Mideast peers

    Stocks in Jordan snapped a three-day advance, bucking gains in most Middle East markets, after several arrests were made following what may have been an attempt to destabilize the current government. The Amman Stock Exchange General Index fell as much as 0.6 percent Sunday, reversing an increase of 0.5 percent last week. Jordan Petroleum Refinery …

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    Dubai-based Kitopi set to enter Bahrain, Qatar markets this quarter

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    Kitopi, the Dubai-based cloud kitchen platform, is set to enter Bahrain and Qatar this quarter as part of its planned expansions into the wider GCC market. The company is also gearing up to enter the Southeast Asian market between July and September. The food tech start-up, which is reportedly planning another round of fundraising, however, …

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    Saudi Arabia signs deal for rapid response to environmental threats in Red Sea

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    Saudi Arabia has agreed a deal with Lamor Corporation for a project that will provide rapid response operations to combat oil spills and leaks of other harmful substances in the Red Sea. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli, the minister of environment, water and agriculture and chairman of the board of directors of the National Center for …

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    Bahrain’s Investcorp said to raise $1bn for North American deals

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    Investcorp Holdings has raised about $1 billion for its first private equity fund focused on North American assets, according to people familiar the matter. The biggest private equity and alternative asset manager in the Middle East is set to complete a first close on the fund soon, and aims to eventually raise about $2 billion, …

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    Bahrain eases coronavirus restrictions, shops, industries to open

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    Shops and industrial enterprises in Bahrain can open from Thursday while restaurants will stay closed to in-house diners, the Health Ministry said, as the Gulf state eases restrictions designed to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Bahrain shuttered non-essential shops and businesses in late March and barred entry of foreign visitors, but did not …

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    Saudi Muqassa commences operations

    The Securities Clearing Center Company (Muqassa) announced on Sunday the commencement of its operations, post the announcements of its establishment in 2018 and its license earlier this year. Muqassa is responsible, as an independent clearinghouse, for developing clearing services and guaranteeing the settlement for all trades executed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) and over …

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    QMIC appoints Colliers to $137mn Doha tower

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    Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) has appointed Colliers International as real estate advisory services consultant for Phase I of its proposed new $137mn (QR:498mn) headquarters, QIMC Towers on the Doha corniche. Under the agreement, Colliers International will initially conduct market research, a design critique, feasibility study and provide recommendations to QIMC on the planned 58,000m2 …

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    QIMC inks agreement with Cheval for Qatar project

    Cheval Residences is entering the Gulf market for the first time. Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) has announced signing an agreement with Cheval Residences for the opening of luxury serviced apartments in Doha, in 2020. Abdul Rahman Al-Ansari, CEO of QIMC, said: “We are delighted to welcome Cheval to Qatar and to bring the Cheval …

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    AG&P, ADNOC sign agreement for long-term charter of storage unit for LNG terminal

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    Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) distributor Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Co of Manila Inc (AG&P) announced it has signed an agreement with ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) for conversion, supply, operations and maintenance of a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) at AG&P’s new LNG import facility to be set up at Karaikal Port in Puducherry. “AG&P …

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    Fitch cuts Bahrain rating on combined impact of lower oil prices, coronavirus

    Credit rating agency Fitch said it has downgraded Bahrain’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating to ‘B+’ from ‘BB-‘, with the cut reflecting the combined impact of lower oil prices and the coronavirus outbreak on the country. Bahrain’s outlook is stable, Fitch Ratings said in a statement on Friday. The pandemic and the lower oil prices …

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    Gulf Air set to transfer operations to new Bahrain International Airport terminal

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    Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, announced on Tuesday that it plans to move its entire operations for inbound and outbound flights to the new Bahrain International Airport terminal later this month. The airline said the move from January 28 to the new airport terminal will open a “new chapter in the kingdom’s journey …

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    Ithmaar says advisors start work on sale of Bahrain banking ops to BBK

    Dubai-listed Ithmaar Holding has announced that its advisors have started preparations for the potential sale of the Bahrain operations of its banking unit. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), one of the largest commercial banks in Bahrain, has entered into talks with Ithmaar Holding to acquire the Bahrain operations of Ithmaar Bank. In a filing …

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    Here’s why UAE’s construction industry needs to pick up pace of change

    The construction industry, although one of the largest contributors to the UAE economy, is particularly vulnerable to economic cycles. The pandemic has disrupted an industry that faces challenges around the globe and has a history of being slow to change and resistant to adopting technology. A 2020 McKinsey report found construction is the biggest industry …

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    Lifting of UAE-Qatar restrictions brighten stock market prospects

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    The UAE’s decision to resume trade ties with Qatar is seen markedly improving investment prospects between the two countries, with investor optimism rising as stocks gained in both markets. Major Gulf stock markets ended the first trading week of the New Year on a high and logged weekly gains as regional markets benefited from a …

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    UAE-Qatar ties: Reopening of borders to benefit UAE and GCC economies

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    The reopening of land, air and sea borders between the UAE and Qatar is expected to see a surge in businesses between the two nations while the ending of a three-year standoff between Qatar and its immediate neighbours will benefit Qatar and GCC economies in the medium term, according to analysts. “The reopening of borders …

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    Bitcoin’s wild weekends turn efficient market theory inside out

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    Bitcoin just notched one of its best weeks on record, surging about 40 per cent over the seven days through Friday. Anyone expecting the notoriously volatile digital currency to take a breather this weekend had better buckle up. It’s on Saturdays and Sundays, when most other assets barely budge, that Bitcoin tends to go particularly …

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    Emirates A380 premium economy debut is well timed, say experts

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    Emirates airline’s recent introduction of ‘premium economy’ seats is indicative of shrewd long-term decision making, according to experts. The Dubai-owned airline announced on January 3 that it would deploy its latest flagship A380 aircraft featuring new premium economy seats and enhancements across all cabins to London Heathrow. While the seats are not yet bookable, passengers …

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    UAE hotel group boss sees tourism positives in new Qatar agreement

    The CEO of UAE-based Rotana Hotels has said the Qatar accord will serve to accelerate the recovery of UAE’s hospitality industry as it gets back to its feet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The positive impact is likely to echo across several tourism-related sectors including aviation, retail, and hospitality, industry experts agreed. “Following …

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    Previous PostPrevious How the coronavirus pandemic impacted salaries in the Gulf in 2020
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    Previous PostPrevious Gulf tourism losses due to coronavirus could reach $60bn
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    Saudi Arabia FDI up in first half of 2020 as economy shows resilience

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    Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by 12% in the first half of 2020 compared with the same period last year. The Saudi government, which is hosting this year’s G20 summit, has made attracting greater foreign investment a cornerstone of its Vision 2030 plan to diversify …

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    Yemen rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility in Jiddah

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    Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they struck a Saudi oil facility in the port city of Jiddah on Monday with a new cruise missile, just hours after the kingdom finished hosting its virtual Group of 20 leaders summit. The kingdom did not immediately acknowledge any attack as videos on social media suggested a fire at an …

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    Fuel supplies not affected by oil facility attack in Jeddah

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    Saudi Aramco said that the terrorist attack on its petroleum products distribution terminal in the port city of Jeddah had no effect on the company’s fuel supplies. During a media visit to its oil facility in northern Jeddah, Aramco on Tuesday told reporters that the tank fire caused by the attack was put out in …

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    Saudi Arabia may raise Asia crude prices in January – survey

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    Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is expected to raise its official selling prices (OSPs) for Asian buyers in January, tracking stronger benchmark prices as some refiners increase output to meet higher winter demand, a Reuters survey showed. Six sources at Asian refiners expect the January OSP for Saudi flagship crude grade Arab Light to rise …

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    Saudi Aramco and Baker Hughes JV to develop non-metallic products

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    Oil giant Saudi Aramco and energy services company Baker Hughes have formed a 50/50 joint venture, Novel, to develop a broad range of non-metallic products for multiple applications in the energy sector. Novel’s new plant is being constructed at Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), a 50 sq km energy city aimed at making …

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    Saudi private sector rebounds in November as growth rate hits 2020 high

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    Business activity in Saudi Arabia grew at the fastest pace since the beginning of the year in November, fuelled by a sharp rise in sales and strengthening sentiment. Non-oil private sector activity in the kingdom rose to the highest level since January, according to IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index. The gauge was well above the …

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    Saudis raise crude price to Asia as coronavirus vaccines buoy oil market

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    Saudi Arabia raised oil pricing for customers in its main market of Asia after optimism over coronavirus vaccines caused crude prices to rise to an eight-month high last week. The increase, the biggest in five months, indicates the world’s largest oil exporter is confident global energy demand is strong enough to absorb a small boost …

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    France’s Idemia buys Saudi bank card services firm amid cashless payments boom

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    France-based Idemia, a global firm developing augmented identity, has expanded its footprint in the Middle East through the acquisition of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent card personalisation bureau. Strengthened by PCard’s capabilities, Idemia said it will offer an expanded range of card payment services and solutions to the kingdom’s banking and payment ecosystem. International Smart Card …

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    Explosion rocks Singapore-flagged tanker off Saudi port

    An explosion rocked a Singapore-flagged oil tanker off the Saudi port city of Jeddah Monday, the vessel’s owner said, in the latest in a series of attacks on energy infrastructure in the kingdom. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the blast on the tanker BW Rhine, but it comes as Iran-backed Huthi rebels …

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    Previous PostPrevious Fears allayed over expat exodus from Gulf countries
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    Winter Has Come On US-Iran Ties

    Winter is historically an ominous time for relations between the world’s only remaining super power and the world’s biggest Shia republic. The remaining days of 2020 and the snowy months of early 2021 are turning out to be no different. The assassination of Iran’s nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on November 27, ensured that the chill …

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    Mubadala’s Strata, Leonardo extend partnership

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    Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, and Leonardo have extended their 10-year association by signing a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development and fabrication of composite aero-structure components for major OEM programmes. The agreement will see Strata and Leonardo work to expand their presence in …

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    UAE approves policy for advanced industry

    It will be built around six guiding principles and raise profile of industrial sector Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has approved the policy for advanced industries to spread the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” across sectors. The policy was approved by the Cabinet chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister …

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    Previous PostPrevious Agthia shareholders approve merger plan with dates giant Al Foah
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    Agthia shareholders approve merger plan with dates giant Al Foah

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    Shareholders of UAE-based food major Agthia Group have approved a proposed merger with Al Foah Company, the world’s largest date processing and packaging company. The backing was given at Agthia’s 15th general assembly meeting, a statement said. Agthia said the combined group will have the “scale, ambition, and strong capabilities across the value chain to …

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    Arabtec shareholders launch last-ditch bid to save construction giant

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    A group of Arabtec shareholders are making a last-ditch attempt to save the construction giant from liquidation and have added new items to the agenda of the company’s general assembly meeting to be held later on Monday. According to a filing on the Dubai Financial Market, shareholders representing more than 5 percent of the capital …

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    Boursa Kuwait sees $3.1bn inflows after MSCI upgrade

    Boursa Kuwait on Monday hailed an “important” step onto the global investment map with its inclusion inclusion into the MSCI Emerging Markets Indices. A total of seven listed companies – the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Zain, Agility, Boubyan Bank, Mabanee and Gulf Bank – were included. The inclusion brought in …

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    UAE, Saudi Arabia progress with common digital currency for central banks

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    The central banks of the UAE (CBUAE) and Saudi Arabia (SAMA) have officially launched a project for a common digital currency. A final report on the Aber project follows ongoing experiments and research into the initiative which is considered one of the first of its kind internationally at the level of central banks. It aims …

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    Heart of Europe developer says property handovers to start in December

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    The Heart of Europe, the $5 billion (Dh18.3 billion) luxury tourism destination off the Dubai coastline, will start handing over private villas and beach palaces to investors in December, it was announced on Monday. Developer Kleindienst said the handovers will be part of its phased delivery of about 2,000 residential and hospitality units in phase …

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    Previous PostPrevious UAE and S. Arabia are part of the Zionist project in West Asia: Saudi analyst
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    UAE and S. Arabia are part of the Zionist project in West Asia: Saudi analyst

    It was announced on Thursday that Israel and the United Arab Emirates had reached a deal that will lead to full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two sides. The deal came after a phone call between United States President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown …

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    Previous PostPrevious Jafar Sarqeini appointed new acting minister of industry, mining, trade
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    ISIPO revives 600 idle production units

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    According to the Deputy Head of ISIPO Ali Asqar Mosaheb, Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry plans to revive 2,000 idle production units by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2020) of which 1400 units are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME). “Considering the project’s progress, we are expected to reach the target …

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    ‘Industrial parks should improve infrastructure capacities for surge in production’

    Making the remarks during a visit to the northwestern East Azarbaijan Province, Mohsen Salehinia said 1500 inactive production units are set to be revived in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), of which 90 units will be in East Azarbaijan. Underlining the importance of domestic production, the official said: “In the current …

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    Tehran to host online meeting on agritourism

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    Agritourism is a relatively new branch of the travel industry in which tourists stay with local people in rural areas. Farm/ranch recreation refers to activities conducted on private agricultural lands, which might include fee-hunting and fishing, overnight stays, educational activities, etc. The meeting aims at promoting this new branch of tourism as well as discussing …

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    Iran delivers second shipment of anti-corona aid to Kyrgyzstan

    The shipment includes medical equipment including ventilators, thermometers, pulse oximeters, PCR tests, and kits for EIA testing, IRNA reported. Iran’s humanitarian aid confirms the warm fraternal relations between the two countries based on mutual support. Iran delivered its first shipment of humanitarian aid to the Kyrgyz authorities in May, according to Kyrgyzstan’s foreign ministry announcement. …

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    Safavid-era fortress in central Iran undergoes restoration

    Due to severe erosion and the collapse of parts of the Safavid- era (1501–1736) fortress, it was in serious danger of destruction and damage, Mahmud Madanian said on Saturday, CHTN reported. A budget of 2 billion rials (about $50,000) has been allocated to the restoration project, which aims to repair and strengthen the fortress, the …

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    Restoration of Nezamieh minarets complete by 75 percent

    Nezamieh minarets date from 8th century AH (1299 CE – 1397 CE) and they stand tall in the ancient town of Abarkuh, Yazd province, central Iran. “An urgent restoration plan was commenced on Nezamieh minarets in Tir (the Iranian month started on June 21) and it is now complete by 75 percent,” Abarkuh tourism chief …

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    Industrial parks attract $2.1b of foreign investment

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    This amount of investment led to the creation of 19,862 jobs in the industrial parks and zones, IRNA reported. According to the Industry Ministry, over 1,100 exporting industrial units are operating in the country’s industrial parks and zones whose annual export reaches up to $12.64 billion. Based on the report, 62 export management companies (EMC) …

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    Brunei – Market Opportunities

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    Overview of best prospect sectors, major infrastructure projects, significant government procurements and business opportunities. Brunei has an open economy favorable to foreign trade and FDI as it continues to diversify its economy away from its long-term reliance on oil and gas exports. Investment opportunities in Brunei are driven both by government planning and consumer demand. …

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    Mint Turbines Awarded Grant for Equipment and Workforce

    Oklahoma’s Department of Commerce (ODOC) reached out to Mint Turbines, a 30 year old company who specializes in engine MRO services and engine repair/maintenance, to inform them that due to their industry sector, they can qualify for a grant from the Manufacturing Reboot Program that Governor Kevin Stitt rolled out. Under the Reboot Program, companies …

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    Giving the Service Sector a Virtual Helping Hand

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    One of the positive points to come from the global coronavirus pandemic has been the ingenuity of some businesses to keep operations going throughout what could be described as the ultimate stress test. The need for social distancing and the resulting widespread supply chain disruption often means turning to technologies which may not have previously …

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    Brunei Oil and Gas Market, Size, Share, Outlook and Growth Opportunities Report 2020-2026

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    Recovering prices, strong demand from the transportation industry and modern developments of oil and gas exploration and production activities are some of the factors driving Brunei oil and gas market growth. Increasing exports and imports of oil and gas on the account of surged demand across the world are fuelling the market growth. Global oil …

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    UNWTO and Italy look ahead as official visit marks restart of European tourism

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    The leadership of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is on its first official visit to a Member State since restrictions on travel were introduced in response to COVID-19. The four-day trip to Italy (1-5 July) comes as the United Nations specialized agency for tourism guides the sector’s restart and destinations across the Schengen Zone open …

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    ATF TRAVEX 2020 opens for business in Brunei Darussalam

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    Business activities formally begin today, the first day of ATF 2020 TRAVEX, between top travel and tourism suppliers across all 10 ASEAN destinations – Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam – plus India, and global buyers. Held in conjunction with official meetings by ASEAN NTO, ministerial delegates, …

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    Industrial output rises 8.6 pct in December

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    Turkey’s industrial production increased by 3.6 percent year-on-year in December 2019, data from the Turkish Statistics Institute (TÜİK) showed on Feb. 13. In the month, all the three main sub-indices — mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning — rose by 9.8 percent, 9.1 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. Industrial …

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    Turkey-UK defense cooperation ‘to grow’ after Brexit completed

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    It is critical for Turkey and the United Kingdom to sign a trade deal by the end of this year in order to avoid any negative implication on the two countries’ trade volume after Brexit, said Osman Okyay, the chairman of the Turkey-U.K. Business Council. The cooperation in the defense industry will grow independent of …

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    Turkey to unveil economic measures against coronavirus

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    Turkey will unveil measures to reduce the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak this week, the treasury and finance minister said on March 16. “President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will announce steps to be taken this week,” Berat Albayrak said on Twitter. Albayrak stressed that the country prioritized being prepared for the effects of coronavirus outbreak …

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    Turkey to keep industry alive: Industry minister

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    Turkey will not let the weakening of the Turkish industry due to the pandemic as the country will implement policies to keep it alive, the industry and technology minister said on May 7. The country fights the economic, social and psychological impacts of the novel coronavirus while trying to protect citizens’ health, Mustafa Varank stressed …

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    Turkey’s manufacturing capacity use stands at 75.5 pct

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    Turkish manufacturing industry used 75.5 percent of its capacity in January, the country’s Central Bank revealed on Jan. 27. The capacity utilization rate (CUR) of the sector fell 1.5 percentage points from last month, the bank survey said. The CUR figures are based on the responses given to its business tendency survey by local units …

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    Manufacturing capacity use hits 15-month high

    Turkey’s manufacturing industry used 77.2% of its capacity in November, its highest level in the last 15 months, the country’s Central Bank announced on Nov. 25. The capacity utilization rate (CUR) of the Turkish manufacturing industry rose 0.8 percentage points from last month, compared to 76.4% in October, the bank survey said. The figure in …

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    February’s manufacturing PMI strongest in last two years

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    In Turkey, Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector posted the strongest reading of the last two years in February. According to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry PMI Manufacturing Index report, prepared in cooperation with London-based global data firm IHS Markit, the index rose to 52.4 last month thanks to solid rises in both …

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    Just how bad is COVID-19 for Turkey’s economy?

    Last week, the only thing Turks were talking about was Idlib. The coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19, was an exotic news story from distant lands. Since the outbreak has been classified as a pandemic and taken over the global news cycle, our object of existential anxiety has shifted overnight. Turkey has proven itself ready so far, with …

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    Brunei – Market Opportunities

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    Overview of best prospect sectors, major infrastructure projects, significant government procurements and business opportunities. Brunei has an open economy favorable to foreign trade and FDI as it continues to diversify its economy away from its long-term reliance on oil and gas exports. Investment opportunities in Brunei are driven both by government planning and consumer demand. …

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    Mint Turbines Awarded Grant for Equipment and Workforce

    Oklahoma’s Department of Commerce (ODOC) reached out to Mint Turbines, a 30 year old company who specializes in engine MRO services and engine repair/maintenance, to inform them that due to their industry sector, they can qualify for a grant from the Manufacturing Reboot Program that Governor Kevin Stitt rolled out. Under the Reboot Program, companies …

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    Giving the Service Sector a Virtual Helping Hand

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    One of the positive points to come from the global coronavirus pandemic has been the ingenuity of some businesses to keep operations going throughout what could be described as the ultimate stress test. The need for social distancing and the resulting widespread supply chain disruption often means turning to technologies which may not have previously …

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    Brunei Oil and Gas Market, Size, Share, Outlook and Growth Opportunities Report 2020-2026

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    Recovering prices, strong demand from the transportation industry and modern developments of oil and gas exploration and production activities are some of the factors driving Brunei oil and gas market growth. Increasing exports and imports of oil and gas on the account of surged demand across the world are fuelling the market growth. Global oil …

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    UNWTO and Italy look ahead as official visit marks restart of European tourism

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    The leadership of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is on its first official visit to a Member State since restrictions on travel were introduced in response to COVID-19. The four-day trip to Italy (1-5 July) comes as the United Nations specialized agency for tourism guides the sector’s restart and destinations across the Schengen Zone open …

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    ATF TRAVEX 2020 opens for business in Brunei Darussalam

    Business activities formally begin today, the first day of ATF 2020 TRAVEX, between top travel and tourism suppliers across all 10 ASEAN destinations – Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam – plus India, and global buyers. Held in conjunction with official meetings by ASEAN NTO, ministerial delegates, …

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    Consumer prices fall sharply year-on-year in April

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    Consumer prices fell 1.5% from the previous month in April, following March’s 0.1% month-on-month uptick. According to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT), the drop mainly reflected a sharp decline in prices for transport, and housing and utilities. Consumer prices dipped 1.2% on an annual basis in April, after inflation had come in at 0.7% …

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    GDP growth eases to five-year low in Q1

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    Activity softened markedly in the first quarter as Covid-19 started to bite, with GDP expanding 0.9% on an annual basis in the first quarter (Q4 2019: +3.4% year-on-year)—the worst reading since Q1 2015. According to the preliminary release by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT), the slowdown chiefly reflected the impact of the preventive measures …

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    Industrial production falls at sharpest rate in over six years in March

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    Industrial output plummeted 12.7% year-on-year in March (February: +3.8% yoy), marking the steepest drop since November 2013. March’s plunge was primarily driven by heavy drops in manufacturing and water supply production. Meanwhile, the trend pointed down, with the annual average growth of industrial production coming in at 1.1% in March, down from February’s 2.2%. FocusEconomics …

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    Consumer prices fall again year-on-year in May

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    Consumer prices fell 0.1% from the previous month in May, following April’s 1.5% drop. May’s dip was mainly driven by lower prices for housing and utilities, and transport. Consumer prices declined 1.5% on an annual basis in May, after they had dropped 1.2% in April—marking the lowest reading since June 2016. Meanwhile, the annual average …

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    Industrial output shrinks at the turn of 2020

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    Industrial production slid 1.4% year-on-year in January, contrasting December’s 2.6% expansion and marking the first fall since June 2019. January’s downturn was primarily driven by sharper contractions of the water and electricity supply sectors, and a moderation in manufacturing output compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, the annual average growth in industrial production dipped to …

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    Uzbekistan increases Iranian cement imports to the exclusion of other countries

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    Uzbekistan imported 3.27Mt of cement in 2019, down by 6.8% year-on-year from 3.51Mt in 2018. The value of cement imported fell by 13% to US$154m from US$176m. Trend newspaper has reported that cement imports from Kazakhstan fell by 32% to 0.97Mt from 1.43Mt. Imports from Tajikistan and Turkmenistan also fell, but rose by 85% from …

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    Import duties to continue in Armenia

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    The Armenian government has announced that it plans to extend the duration of state duties on cement imported from Iran and several other countries until 1 July 2020. The decision was made on the basis of analysis that confirmed an extension of the customs duties was appropriate. The government said that it would continue to …

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    Lebanon’s Parliament endorses $300m aid package

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    Lebanon’s Parliament on Thursday ratified a 1.2 trillion Lebanese pound ($300m) aid package for low-income families and vital sectors including agriculture and industry, as the government attempts to stave off an economic collapse exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. The spending package aims to create a social safety net to support struggling families through the end …

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    Lebanon eyes tourism with international airport reopening by July

    Lebanon’s only international airport will reopen to passenger traffic by early July at the latest, the country’s transport minister told Al Jazeera on Tuesday, as the economically ravaged nation seeks to jump-start its tourism sector for the all-important summer season. Transport Minister Michel Najjar told Al Jazeera that Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is slated to …

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    Lebanon set to legalise medical, industrial cannabis cultivation

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    Lebanon’s parliament is set to vote on a law that would legalise the cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial use in an effort to boost its crippled economy and curb illicit production of the psychoactive plant. The draft law, which has been endorsed by parliamentary committees and is now headed for a final vote, …

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    Undocumented in Lebanon: No papers, no coronavirus test

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    Hospitals on the front lines of Lebanon’s coronavirus outbreak have either turned away undocumented people or are setting prohibitively high costs for tests, leading them to fear for their health and wellbeing. Al Jazeera spoke with two former domestic workers of Ethiopian origin who sought testing at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri University Hospital (RHUH), the main …

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    Lebanon prisons hit by unrest amid coronavirus fears

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    A fiery prison riot broke out in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Tuesday, a day after security forces thwarted a potential escape attempt that inmates’ relatives said was tied to fears over the spread of the new coronavirus. The riot at Tripoli’s Qoubbeh Prison left at least four inmates wounded when security forces …

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    Lebanon arrests central bank official over currency manipulation

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    Lebanon’s financial prosecutor has ordered the arrest of the head of monetary operations at the central bank amid a widening probe into manipulation of the country’s volatile currency. The arrest of Mazen Hamdan late on Thursday marked the first such move against an official at the increasingly embattled institution since Lebanon’s currency crisis began last …

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    Long marginalised, migrant workers in Lebanon strike over pay

    Rafi, a migrant worker in Lebanon’s waste sector, has a wife and two young daughters back home in Bangladesh who depend on his monthly remittances to pay for school, food and other needs. But for the past five months, Rafi says he has been unable to send any money back home, because the private waste-management …

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    Ghosn escape mystery close to being solved as two US men arrested

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    United States authorities on Wednesday arrested a former Special Forces soldier and another man wanted by Japan on charges that they enabled the escape of former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn out of the country. Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said that former US Green Beret Michael Taylor, 59, and his son, Peter Taylor, 27, …

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    Lebanon’s industry sector on verge of collapse: official

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    Fadi Gemayel, head of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI), warned on Tuesday of the collapse of Lebanon’s industry sector if banks fail to secure needed liquidity for the import of the raw materials. “If banks fail to adopt a proper mechanism to secure the needed liquidity, the Lebanese market will soon face an absence …

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    Oman allows exchange houses to open as Covid-19 restrictions ease

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    Establishments that are allowed to operate on a limited basis include vehicle and fishing boat repair shops, electronics outlets, car rental offices, office suppliers and printing shops Oman allows exchange houses to open as Covid-19 restrictions ease To date, there have been 2,131 cases of Covid-19 in the Sultanate, including 10 fatalities. Oman’s government has …

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    Rare oil-price dislocation gives Asia a profitable arbitrage

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    China’s head-start on the path to recovery in oil demand is giving traders a rare opportunity to profit as coronavirus lockdowns continue to depress consumption in other parts of the world. With Chinese refineries ramping up processing to pre-virus levels as the country’s economy re-opens, oil prices on Shanghai’s INE futures exchange are near the …

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    Oman orders state-owned companies to speed up replacing foreigners with citizens

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    Oman has ordered state-owned companies to accelerate the process of replacing foreign staff with Omani nationals, especially in senior positions, to create more jobs for its citizens. The finance ministry gave public sector companies until July 2021 to draw up timetables to appoint Omanis in the place of foreign staff, including in managerial positions. The …

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    Qatar Petroleum plans job and cost cuts amid market downturn

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    Qatar Petroleum, one of the world’s biggest energy companies, plans a new wave of job cuts and spending reductions to cope with the slump in oil and gas demand which has hit global economies, two sources familiar with the matter said. Economic lockdowns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic look set to cut global energy …

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    Gas found off Lebanon not commercially viable

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    Beirut: Drilling off the Lebanese coast has shown some traces of gas but no commercially viable reserves, Energy Minister Raymond Ghajar said on Monday. “Initial drilling results showed the presence of gas at different depths in the geological layers” of block 4, he told reporters at a news conference. But around two months after drilling …

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    Lebanon to develop industrial zones to stimulate economic growth

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    The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Industry of Lebanon today launched a new project to develop industrial zones in the country. The project, funded by the Government of Italy, will focus on helping solve problems relating to business infrastructure, attract investment, foster skilled manpower, and facilitate the growth of local …

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    Coronavirus: Over 600 expats repatriated from Kuwait

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    Kuwait Interior Ministry has announced that 611 expats have been repatriated to their native country. The expats included 342 Egyptians and 254 Filipinos, all over left in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. In addition, Kuwait flew 306 citizens back to the country on board three planes coming from Lebanon, Egypt and Bahrain as part …

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    Nine expats arrested in Kuwait for breaking coronavirus curfew

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    Kuwait arrested nine expatriates on Monday for violating the country’s newly implemented curfew. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior’s public relations and security media department, said the nine, who were caught in the Farwaniyah area, will be deported immediately. The curfew was called on Sunday, ordering citizens to stay indoors between 5pm and 4am, …

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    Previous PostPrevious Kuwait announces 78 more cases of coronavirus
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    Oil producers intend to cut 10-15 mn barrels: Kuwait

    Top oil producers meeting later Thursday intend to cut production by between 10 and 15 million barrels per day, Kuwait’s Oil Minister Khaled al-Fadhel reportedly said. The talks between OPEC and other major producers come as oil languishes at near-two decade lows, with Russia and Saudi Arabia’s price war compounding slack demand caused by the …

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    Kuwait to resume outbound flights for expat repatriation

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    Airlines have been given the green light to operate outbound flights for expatriates from Kuwait. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Saturday that the suspension of flights would be lifted in order to accommodate members of the expat community who wished to return to their native countries. The country announced a complete …

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    Coronavirus: Kuwait reports second death as confirmed cases reach 1,300

    A second person in Kuwait has died of coronavirus and 66 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,300. Kuwaiti Ministry of Health spokesperson Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad said that 26 patients were currently in intensive care. According to a report on the Kuwait News …

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    Dubai’s aviation leasing firm mulls deferral requests amid Covid-19 pandemic

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    Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has received over 50 rent deferral requests from airlines around the world amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, 11 of which have been granted, the leasing firm said in a business update. Outlining its current position, DAE said it sold or novated 15 aircraft and acquired four more during the first quarter …

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    Coronavirus: Remote working could be a thing of the future, long after Covid-19

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    Remote working and virtual collaboration are likely to remain long after the days of lockdowns and once coronavirus is eventually consigned to the history books. According to Jeff Youssef, partner – Public Sector, at Oliver Wyman, remote working could be adopted more widely in the economic recovery period and even on a sustained basis, as …

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    NMC lenders tally losses as ADCB taps Lazard to recover funds

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    UAE Exchange, set up by the founder of the embattled hospital operator, defaulted on a loan of about $300 million, to a group that includes Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Barclays Plc and Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC, according to people familiar with the matter. At the same time, it emerged that …

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    Survey reveals UAE thoughts on coronavirus

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    Ten percent of people who took part in a recent study in the UAE by research agency Kantar, believed that eating excessive non-vegetarian food could cause Covid-19. The survey was conducted to understand how behaviours and lifestyles are changing in light of the global coronavirus pandemic. Results showed that between 60 and 70 percent of …

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    Dubai map shows benefits of social distancing amid coronavirus

    Russian local search and digital guides company 2GIS has unveiled an interactive map of Dubai that shows the important of social distancing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. To illustrate the value of social distancing, the company used two models of how a virus spreads in an urban environment. In both cases, sick people transmit the …

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    Fadi Ghandour to headline first online Step event

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    Leading technology festival Step has announced its first online event on April 14, featuring Wamda Group executive chairman Fadi Ghandour and Bayt.com CEO Rabea Ataya. The free event will see the duo speak about how start-ups can survive during times of economic crisis triggered by the spread of Covid-19. They will offer advice on fundraising …

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    Dubai taxis to deliver online shopping orders

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    Dubai taxis will now help deliver online shopping orders to the city’s residents in response to growing e-commerce demands during quarantine time amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced it has joined forces with online shopping platforms to help speed up the delivery of orders to the public through Dubai Taxi …

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    Marketing without backlash: 4 tips on how businesses can re-engage customers during Covid-19

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    Most people know Kellogg’s – but what you may not know is that Kellogg’s became a household name during the economic recession of the 1920s, because it did the unthinkable. While the market leader for cereal, ‘Post’ took the expected course of action and cut back on advertising to lower costs, Kellogg’s doubled its advertising …

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    Saudi Arabia goes on tanker shopping spree amid oil output surge

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    Saudi Arabia is snapping up more and more oil tankers as the kingdom prepares to flood the world with crude causing a surge in the cost of transporting crude. The world’s largest exporter, which began hiring extra ships almost as soon as a pact with Russia to limit oil supplies fell apart, has now provisionally …

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    Saudi Aramco plans to cut spending in 2020, as oil plunges and profit slips

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    Saudi Aramco is cutting planned spending this year, in the first sign that the oil-price war the kingdom unleashed is hitting home. Capital expenditure will be between $25 billion and $30 billion in 2020 and the spending plans for next year and beyond are being reviewed, Aramco said. The oil giant is lowering that range …

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    Liquidity in Saudi banks ‘very good’, says SAMA governor

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    Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) governor Ahmed al-Kholifey has stressed there is no need at the moment to intervene in order to ensure liquidity in the kingdom’s economy. On Saturday, Saudi Arabia’s central bank unveiled a 50-billion riyal ($13.3 billion) package to support private businesses. In an interview with state-owned Al Arabiya TV, al-Kholifey said …

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    Saudi Aramco likely to maintain high production through May – CEO

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    Saudi Aramco is likely to sustain April’s higher oil output through May, with the oil giant saying it is “very comfortable” with a $30 per barrel price level. Last week, Aramco announced it would raise April’s output to a record 12.3 million barrels per day as part of a struggle with Russia for market share. …

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    Saudi Aramco to keep $75bn dividend promise despite oil slump

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    Even with oil prices having slumped, Saudi Aramco said it still intends to give at least $75 billion to shareholders this year. The world’s biggest company by market value, which listed in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in December, will pay the dividends on a quarterly basis, it said in its 2019 financial results …

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    Saudi Arabia detains 298 gov’t employees in corruption probe

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    Saudi authorities have detained 298 government employees, including military officers, and will indict them on crimes, including abuse of power, bribery, money laundering and corruption, according to an anti-corruption body called Nazaha. The total sum of misused funds amounted to 379 million riyals ($101 million), Nazaha said in a series of tweets on Sunday. Those …

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    Saudi travel giant expects Covid-19 to hit 2020 performance

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    Seera Group, the Saudi-based travel and tourism company, said on Thursday it expects its 2020 financial performance to be impacted by the spread of the new coronavirus. Abdullah Aldawood, CEO of Seera Group, said the company, which recorded a record gross booking value of SR10.8 billion last year, will “be taking prudent precautions to manage …

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    UAE’s Ministry of Health calls on citizens, residents to avoid travel amid coronavirus outbreak

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    The UAE Ministry of Health has advised citizens and residents to avoid travelling abroad unless it is absolutely necessary, in light of ongoing coronavirus outbreak. According to a report by the WAM state news agency, those who do travel will be subject to follow-up checks on their return and may be kept in quarantine at …

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    Emirates NBD announces reduction in bank charges

    Emirates NBD has reduced its bank charges in a bid to support business in the UAE. In line with recent government and UAE Central Bank initiative, the bank’s ‘Transaction Banking’ unit has announced reduced tariff offers over the next three months. In particular, it applies to customers using its revamped ‘Smarttrade’ platform, which replaces the …

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    Gulf investors said to have big appetite for overseas office deals

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    Gulf-based real estate investors have the biggest appetite for targeting overseas commercial property, according to a new report. Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2020 revealed that private capital was responsible for $333 billion of commercial real estate purchases in 2019, up 5 percent on the previous year. It also showed that nearly a third (32 percent) …

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    Etihad Airways losses narrow amid fall in operating costs

    Etihad Airways losses narrowed in 2019, with the company reporting revenues of $5.6 billion driven by a reduction in operating costs and a fall in fuel prices, the company announced on Thursday. According to a statement from the airline, losses were reduced to $0.87 billion, $1.28 billion less than the company’s 2018 revenue of $5.9 …

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    Abu Dhabi Ports inks deal to develop first autonomous tugboats

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    Abu Dhabi Ports has announced its collaboration with Robert Allan Ltd to develop the world’s first fully unmanned autonomous commercial marine tugs. Once developed, the tugs will join Safeen, Abu Dhabi Ports’ maritime service arm, which maintains an expanding fleet of world-class service vessels. The autonomous vessels will be able to operate in far more …

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    Developer Ellington says to fast-track new Dubai residential project

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    Ellington Properties has announced it is accelerating the development of Belgravia III, a trendy residential destination in Jumeirah Village Circle through its partnership with construction firm Dutco. With all approvals secured already, resources have already been mobilised on-site and work will commence shortly to fast-track the project, the developer said in a statement. Belgravia III …

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    Previous PostPrevious Dubai set to add 48,500 new homes before Expo 2020
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    Dubai Launches Innovation Attraction Programme

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    Dubai SME has launched Innovation Attraction Programme (IAP) to attract thousands of innovators and startups from around the globe and accelerate Dubai’s transformation into a knowledge economy. The new programme, announced during Dubai SME’s StartUp Night, seeks to attract foreign startups and give an international platform to local startups. It will reach out to around …

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    Majid Al Futtaim’s New Environment-Friendly Initiatives: Recycle Plastic Bottles, Stop Using Plastic Bags

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    UAE retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) has launched new environment-friendly initiatives for a plastic-free future. The company announced this week that it intends to eliminate single-use plastic from its operations by 2025. In line with this sustainable strategy, the company has launched a special recycling initiative at Mall of the Emirates. Through this pilot …

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    Previous PostPrevious Dubai Exports and Dubai Free Zones Council Sign MoU to Boost Exports
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    Dubai Exports and Dubai Free Zones Council Sign MoU to Boost Exports

    Dubai Exports and the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase business opportunities and boost the value and volume of exports, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global trade hub. CEO Dubai Exports, Engineer Saed Alawadi and Deputy to the Secretary General DFZC, Dr Juma Al Matrooshi signed the …

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    UAE to Support World Economic Forum in Developing Skills and Education of a Billion People Worldwide

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    The UAE Government has announced its support for a programme launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Friday to develop the skills, education and jobs for a billion people worldwide by 2030. Several UAE officials, including Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Shaikh …

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    Previous PostPrevious Al Tayer signs on with Tejari.com
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    Al Tayer signs on with Tejari.com

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    The Al Tayer Group has become the latest business in the region to sign up with B2B portal Tejari.com. The trading company will join Tejari to sell its broad range of goods, including, luxury items such as perfume and jewellery to cars and automobile parts. It will also use Tejari for procurement of general office …

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    Dubai’s Wamda leads $3.5m funding in games developer Tamatem

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    Dubai-based start-up investor Wamda has led a $3.5 million funding round in games developer Tamatem. The round also included Saudi Arabia’s Modern Electronics and the UK’s North Base Media, Wamda said in a statement. Founded in 2013 by Hussam Hammo, Jordan-based Tamatem initially focused on developing mobile games and has since grown to become the …

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    Global plant-based food giant eyes expansion in Gulf region

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    Upfield, the world’s largest plant-based consumer packaged goods company, is targeting growth in the Gulf region as demand grows, driven by a more health-conscious population. The Netherlands-based company behind brands like Flora and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, will use its participation at Gulfood 2020 in Dubai next week to showcase its range of …

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    Italian luxury jeweller reveals Gulf growth plan

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    Luxury Italian jeweller Damiani, which is set to unveil its second boutique in Dubai next week, is planning to open two more stores in the Gulf within six months and an outlet in Abu Dhabi next year, the president and CEO of Damiani Group has revealed. Guido Damiani said Damiani’s boutique in BurJuman Centre had …

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    ‘Made in Iraq’ labels headed for USA

    BAGHDAD — U.S. shoppers will soon see “Made in Iraq” on clothing sold in American stores. Shelmar, a 51-store retail chain based in Memphis, became the first American retailer to place an order with an Iraqi factory last month. About 2,000 tracksuits and boys shirts are expected to be on store shelves by early October, …

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    Kurdistan to develop Vision 2030 supported by UNDP

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    The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s Ministry of Planning, in order to provide strategic guidance and technical support for the development of KRG Vision 2030. Held in Erbil on 03 February 2020, the signing reaffirms the Region’s commitment to achieve the Sustainable Development …

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    Duhok to Establish First Solar Energy Park

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    Duhok will soon have its first solar energy park in a major step towards becoming a low-carbon governorate, setting an example on sustainable renewable energy to follow in Iraq. On 04 February 2020, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a letter of agreement with the Governorate of Duhok to establish a pilot solar park …

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    Reflections on Investments in Iraq’s Tech Ecosystem

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    2019 showed an exciting development for Iraq’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: the investments in two Iraqi tech startups – e-commerce company Miswag, which received investment from Iraq Tech Ventures, and Lezzoo, the first Iraqi startup to join Silicon Valley’s premier accelerator Y Combinator. In October 2019 Five One Labs hosted its second delegation of regional and international …

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    IBBC Meetings and Dinner in Baghdad

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    On Wednesday, 5 February, Christophe Michels, Managing Director, Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) and Rasmi Al Jabri, Deputy Chairman, IBBC met with Dr Salar Ameen Acting Chairman of National Investment Commission (NIC). They discussed the longstanding cooperation between the NIC and IBBC and how to deepen it and made plans for a joint Baghdad conference …

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    Bahrain announces 1.6% economic growth in Q3 2019

    According to the Q3 2019 Bahrain Economic Quarterly report from the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, the private sector grew by 1.6 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from a (revised) 0.3 percent in Q2, while the oil sector contracted by 0.1 percent as production held steady. The transportation and communication sector, supported …

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    Bahrain Fintech Bay announces new CEO

    Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB) on Tuesday announced changes to its leadership team, with Khalid Dannish being promoted to the role of CEO, effective from February 1. The appointment follows the departure of founding CEO Khalid Saad who will be leaving to pursue his own Fintech ventures that aim to further support the ecosystem, a statement …

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    Expansion of Bahrain’s only oil refinery nears 40% completion, says oil minister

    Construction work on the multi-billion dollar expansion project at Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco)’s Sitra oil refinery has reached 40 percent completion and is set to be commissioned by 2022, Bahrain’s Minister of Oil told Arabian Business’ sister website ConstructionWeekOnline in an exclusive interview. HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, said the expansion is being …

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    Saudi luxury project Amaala signs deal to protect marine environment

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    AMAALA, the ultra-luxury development situated along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, which is focused on integrated wellness and healthy living, has signed a partnership agreement with The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Centre Scientifique de Monaco and Oceanographic Institute. The VIP Signing Ceremony took place at the Oceanographic Institute on the final evening …

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    Etihad Rail chief launches construction of stage 2 of UAE-wide railway

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    Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of Etihad Rail, has launched the construction works of Package A of stage two of the pan-UAE railway network. Package A will run for 139km from Ghuweifat on the UAE border with Saudi Arabia to Ruwais, where it connects with stage one of the network. He …

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    Qatar Industrial Manufacturing profit drops 2.7% in 2018; dividends proposed

    Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) reported a 30.3% year-on-year profit decline in the fourth quarter of 2018. During the October-December period of 2018, QIMC’s profits amounted to QAR 29.7 million ($8.2 million), compared to QAR 42.6 million ($11.7 million) in the corresponding period in 2017, according to the Qatar-based firm’s statement to the Qatar Stock …

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    Lulu Hypermarket opens new venue at Dubai Festival City

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    A new concept Lulu Hypermarket has opened in Dubai’s Festival City, it was announced on Tuesday. The new outlet includes 56,000 square feet of space, of which 85 percent is allocated to groceries and fresh foods. The Festival Plaza hypermarket also marks the first time that Lulu customers can sit and eat their freshly prepared …

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    Bahrain to pilot toolkit for central bank digital currency

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    Bahrain Central Bank governor says it will trial a new toolkit developed by the World Economic Forum Bahrain’s Central Bank is to pilot a new toolkit developed by the World Economic Forum to evaluate the impact of digital currencies on the economy. Blockchain and academic experts from around the world have contributed to the design …

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    Which industries in the Middle East are recruiting

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    Top candidates looking to move jobs are commanding double digit salary increases, according to the Michael Page Salary & Skills Guide 2020. Pierre-Emmanuel Dupil, senior managing director, PageGroup, Middle East & Africa, said: “High demand in the Saudi market and competition between major projects to attract talent obviously triggers that trend.” The report revealed the …

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    Previous PostPrevious Kuwait reveals $3.2bn direct investment over four-year period
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    Kuwait reveals $3.2bn direct investment over four-year period

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    Kuwait attracted around $3.2 billion in direct investment between January 2015 and the end of March 2019. In its annual report for the fiscal year, between April 2019 and March 2019, the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) revealed investment over the period totalled almost KD156 million ($514m). According to the report, the investments were …

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    Jeddah’s new airport set to be fully operational by Ramadan

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    Jeddah’s new King Abdulaziz International Airport is likely to become fully operational by Ramadan, according to local media reports. According to an Okaz report that quoted General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) spokesman Ibrahim Al-Ruasa, the number of departing and arriving flights has reached 4,900, with 654,000 passengers on board. Since the airport’s Terminal One …

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    Revamp of Bahrain’s Sheikh Zayed Highway progressing well, officials say

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    Revamp of Bahrain’s Sheikh Zayed Highway progressing well, officials say Construction work on Bahrain’s $62 million Sheikh Zayed Highway Development Project is progressing as planned, according to the state-run Bahrain News Agency (BNA). Huda Abdulla Fakhro, the undersecretary for roads at Bahrain’s Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, said that the expansion of …

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    Dubai’s DP World set to invest $500m in Jeddah port upgrade

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    Dubai-based DP World has been awarded a 30-year concession by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) for the management and development of the Jeddah South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port. Under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement, DP World will invest up to $500 million to modernise the port, including major infrastructure development to enable it to …

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    Saudi gifts retailer secures $5.6m funding for expansion

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    Dokkan Afkar, a Saudi-based e-commerce marketplace dedicated to selling homegrown and innovative gadgets, gizmos and gifts, has closed a SR19 million ($5.6m) Series B funding round, led by the Business Incubators and Accelerators Company (BIAC). The Series B funding round was joined by existing investors – Riyad TAQNIA Fund, the Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) …

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    DAFZA Company Setup Regulations

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    As detailed on the free zone’s website, DAFZA company setup regulations are as follows: “The laws applicable to Dubai Airport Free Zone are set out in Dubai Law No 25 of 2009 (Concerning Dubai International Airport Free Zone). These rules and regulations state that every business in Dubai must have a legitimate formation and be …

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    Saudi Arabia set to begin issuing instant work visas

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    Saudi Arabia is to launch an instant work-visa service from next month, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The service will be available through the country’s Qiwa platform, which is designed specifically to help small businesses. Ahmed Al-Rajhi made the announcement during a meeting with entrepreneurs from Hail Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where …

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    Saudi Arabia, UAE silent over plan to deepen OPEC+ cuts

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    Saudi Arabia and the UAE remained silent over Iraq’s proposal to deepen OPEC+ production cuts, leaving the market to speculate about the group’s plans before crucial talks in Vienna this week. Iraq, which has the worst record among major producers of implementing the group’s current supply deal, is nevertheless pushing for steeper cutbacks. Oil Minister …

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    Aramco IPO: from Saudi Arabia to the world

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    Does the Saudi Aramco IPO in Riyadh suggest a future international listing? Saudi Aramco’s domestic IPO may still serve as a bridge towards an international listing despite what some analysts term a “mid-decline” oil market, according to experts. Aramco has said there are no plans for an international listing, suggesting that the long-stated aim of …

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    Bahrain’s bankruptcy law one year on: an untested revolution

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    The Kingdom of Bahrain enacted a new bankruptcy law in December 2018, sweeping away its previous legislation and replacing it with a thoroughly modern toolkit. The law is a revolutionary improvement compared to what existed before, said lawyers polled by Debtwire. The financial crisis of a decade ago pushed various GCC countries to reconsider their …

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    New $50m Bahrain, China fund to target technology investments

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    Al Salam Bank-Bahrain (ASBB) has partnered with China-based MSA Capital to launch Al Salam-MSA Bahrain Fund I, a $50 million venture capital fund which will target investment opportunities that put innovative Chinese technologies and business models to work within the MENA region using Bahrain as a gateway into the region’s $1.5 trillion economy. MEC Ventures …

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    Jordan signs 6 new industrial investment deals

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    Jordan on Sunday announced the signing of six agreements for investment in the industrial sector, the official Petra news agency reported. The Jordan Industrial Estates Company said that it signed deals to attract industrial investment in Salt and Madaba areas in the country. At the signing ceremony, Jordan’s Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri …

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    SAA faces regulator inquiry over sale plan

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    South African Airways (SAA) officials will be summoned to a meeting with regulators next month to disclose details about talks with potential equity partners and give assurances that any deal won’t violate foreign-ownership laws. Under the Air Services Licensing Act of 1990, airlines must be at least three-quarters owned by South Africans to operate a …

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    Transport union slams PRASA over escalating railway infrastructure vandalism

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    The decision by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to terminate contracts of 20 private security companies at the end of October has left railway infrastructure vulnerable to vandalism, says the United National Transport Union (Untu). In a statement on Friday by Untu spokesperson Sonja Carstens, the union lays all manner of accusations …

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    EPP advocates for real estate investment policy in Poland

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    JSE-listed EPP has urged the Polish government to introduce real estate investment trust (Reit) legislation for the country to make it more open for investment. COO Rafał Kwiatkowski believes the Polish property sector could be an excellent avenue for creating wealth and would be a good vehicle for people to invest their retirement savings. EPP …

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    Packaging solution proves successful

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    Since polymer supplier Vesconite Bearings introduced a minimum of two layers of corrugated cardboard packaging around each of its dispatched polymer bushings and rods, the company has had no returns from breakages, owing to transportation. The company instituted this as a packaging standard after a complaint by a customer led it to investigate its packaging …

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    Trio makes for steely supply

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    Three of South Africa’s most prominent companies in the stainless steel supply chain are completing a substantial supply to a gold mine in the Southern African Development Community. The project entails the supply of 250 t of grade 2 304 stainless steel for the manufacture of ten tanks – the largest of which measures 12 …

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    New membership structure set for stainless steel sector

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    The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) is at a turning point in its history as it gears up for the future with the introduction of a new tiered membership model that will launch in March 2020, says Sassda acting executive director Michel Basson. As opposed to a standard flat-rate-type membership fee, which Sassda’s …

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    Despite a marked downturn in the global stainless steel industry, there are a few medium-term developments on the horizon for Southern Africa, notes research institute Afriforesight Commodities chief commodity economist Nathan Musson. “There are glimmers of hope in terms of investment in Southern Africa’s stainless steel industry.” There are four noteworthy investments in this regard. …

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    Correct use of consumables makes a good weld

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    Branded welding supplier Unique Welding has significantly upgraded its range of stainless steel consumables to improve weld performance to combat a market flooded with low-quality imported stainless steel welding consumables, Unique Welding CEO Nazmi Adams tells Engineering News. In addition, Unique Welding has partnered with renowned welding expert John du Plessis from welding and metallurgical …

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    P&G invests R300m in manufacturing facility in South Africa

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    United States consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) said on Monday it had delivered on a commitment announced last year by investing R300-million in a manufacturing facility in South Africa. It said the investment in the Kempton Park site had increased employment at the facility by 30% and included upgrades to P&G’s Pampers production …

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    Facing slowing growth and credit downgrades, South Africa’s economy is stuck in the mire

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    South Africa looks increasingly likely to miss its projections for GDP (gross domestic product) growth and faces a potential “junk” credit rating from all three major ratings agencies, as domestic and international pressures weigh on Africa’s second-largest economy. The World Bank has cut South Africa’s growth forecast for 2019 through to 2021, citing weak investor …

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    In today’s blog we take a look at South Africa’s economic performance over the last couple of years compared to their BRICS peers and certain developed economies. The graphic below looks at the economic growth rates of South Africa, UK, USA, Japan, Brazil, China, India and Russia. What is concern to see is that all …

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    Main contractor hired for Oman mixed-use project A main contractor has been appointed to work on a new mixed-use project near Muscat international Airport. Real estate developer Tasmim has named Unique Contracting as main contractor for its Habitat project in Al Khuwair, which is expected to complete by December 2021. Construction works have already commenced …

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    Closure of iconic Muscat hotel sparks frenzied buyers

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    Closure of iconic Muscat hotel sparks frenzied buyers The closure of Oman’s iconic Golden Tulip Al Seeb has sparked a frenzy after its owners announced that the entire contents of bedrooms were on sale for as little as OMR 200 ($519), according to local media reports. According to a report in the Times of Oman, …

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    Oman officials investigating e-commerce store over suspected fraud

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    Officials in Oman are investigating an alleged scam by a popular e-commerce store, which stands accused of selling counterfeit goods and electronic gadgets. The store in question, which cannot be named until all legal matters are concluded, reportedly sold a vast array of items, including electronic gadgets that were considerably lower than their market price. …

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    Oman’s SalamAir expects to be profitable in 2020

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    Oman low cost carrier SalamAir is close to breaking even this year and could turn a profit in 2020, thanks largely to low fuel prices and rivals dropping capacity on certain routes, according to company CEO Mohamed Ahmed. Speaking at an aviation conference in Dubai, Ahmed revealed that the airline was sitting at around 85 …

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    Pesticides and veterinary medicines employ 400 workers, with volume investment of JD 36 million in Al Hassan Industrial Estate

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    Al Hassan Industrial Estate is recognized as the platform for the Jordanians companies manufacturing Pesticides and veterinary medicines and agricultural fertilizers, which have made their way to enter the world markets due its quality and conformity to international standards. The statistics and figures of the Jordanian Industrial Estates Company, reveals more than ten industrial companies …

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    JIEC signs 6 investment deals after lowering prices in 3 industrial estates

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    Following a Cabinet decision to lower prices and rent in Tafileh, Madaba and Salt industrial estates under certain conditions, the Jordan Industrial Estates Company (JIEC) was able to attract six industrial investments in Salt and Madaba within less than a month of implementing the decision. JIEC signed six investment agreements with two Jordanian investors, one …

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    JIEC, China ink deal to enhance cooperation

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    Jordan Industrial Estates Corporation (JIEC) and the Arab Businessmen Forum in China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation between the two countries and promote Jordan’s investment environment. The MoU, signed by JIEC CEO Omar Jwaid and the forum’s head Arafat Harahsheh, seeks to underpin the promotional efforts of Jordanian industrial …

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    Chairman of Jordan Investment Commission meets Al-Hassan Industrial Estate investors

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    (JIC) Jordan Investment Commission announced its plan to issue electric cards for the investors so as to facilitate the procedures for them, regarding the importance of industrial investment in Jordan, regarding Dr. Khalid Alwazany Chairman of the Commission Dr. Alwazany said during a meeting with Al-Hassan Industrial Estate investors that (JIC) will launch in cooperation …

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    Opinion: From legislation to implementation

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    The UAE legislators have initiated the fundamental step for implementing UAE Federal Law Number 19 of 2018 on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI Law). The FDI Law introduces a framework for the UAE Cabinet to permit foreign shareholders to own up to 100 percent of onshore UAE companies in certain designated sectors. On July 2, 2019, …

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    Dubai plans fireworks, concerts for Saudi National Day

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    Dubai will host a number of fireworks events and concerts for Saudi Arabia’s 89th National Day, officials have announced. At the Point on the Palm Jumeirah, a three-minute fireworks show will begin at 8:30 PM on September 23, with dining deals and children’s activities available until the end of the day. Other fireworks events will …

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    Currency conversion now available at Emirates NBD ATMs

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    Visitors to the UAE will now have the option of choosing to carry out dynamic currency conversion of their cash withdrawals when using their Visa card at any Emirates NBD ATM across the country. The initiative follows a successful pilot by Emirates NBD in partnership with Network International, Visa and technology provider Planet. Non-UAE Visa …

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    SIDPEC chooses Honeywell technology for Egyptian plant

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    Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Co. (SIDPEC) has chosen Honeywell UOP’s C3 Oleflex technology to produce 500,000 metric tons per year of on-purpose propylene at SIDPEC’s refinery in Amerya, near Alexandria, Egypt. With this, Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex technology has been selected for 52 out of 64 propane and isobutane dehydrogenation projects globally since 2011. Honeywell will also …

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    ICAC to host cotton research conference in October

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    The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has announced that the World Cotton Research Conference (WCRC) will be held from October 3-7, 2020 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. The WCRC is organised by the ICAC under the auspices of the International Cotton Researchers Association (ICRA). It brings together the top researchers and cotton specialists from across the globe. …

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    Build it and they will come: Kuwait’s Agility plans trans-Africa push

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    Agility Public Warehousing Co, a Kuwait-based logistics company operating in more than 100 countries, is stepping up plans to develop so-called warehouse parks across Africa at a cost of about $200 million each. The company, which has annual revenue of about, $5.5 billion, has set up one at the Ghanaian port city of Tema, about …

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    Kuwait’s Capital Market Authority to start stake sale of bourse to local investors

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    The Kuwait Capital Market Authority will start next month a public offering of its 50 percent stake in the local stock exchange. Only Kuwaiti citizens will be eligible to buy the shares, according to a press release on Sunday. The subscription period will run from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1, with the offering price set …

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    Kuwait-based JustClean announces expansion plans for GCC and wider region

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    Kuwait-based JustClean has revealed expansion plans for the GCC and further afield. Established three years ago by Kuwaiti brothers Athbi and Nouri Al-Enezi, JustCean has signed up more than 100 laundry businesses in the UAE since its marketplace app was introduced to the country in 2018. Athbi Al-Enezi said: “We’re looking to sign up at …

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    Bahrain loses title of world’s best destination for expats

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    Bahrain has lost its title as the world’s best destination for expats after falling six places in the latest Expat Insider survey. After topping the InterNations list in 2018 and 2017, Bahrain fell to seventh out of 64 countries analysed, as concerns over working hours and job security weighed. Kuwait was named the worst country …

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    Consumption in Turkey skyrockets with over 400 shopping centers across the country

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    It is no secret shopping centers play an important role in the development of the retail sector, hence the economy of a country. This certainly applies to a developing country like Turkey as well. The number of shopping centers which have gradually turned into living spaces in this country have exceeded 400 and is expected …

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    3 New Tech Centers to Open Across West, South Turkey

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    Centers to provide information, technology, consulting services to both Turkish and Syrian investors. Three new technology innovation centers are to be opened in western and southern Turkey to support the country’s high-tech production, an official said Thursday.”We plan to activate these centers by the end of 2020,” Kadir Aydin, general manager of the Cukurova Technology …

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    A Gas Pipeline Contract From Turkey Through Bulgaria to Serbia is Expected to be Signed on September 5

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    Boyko Borissov speaks in Varna in front of the participants at the 12th Summer University of GERB Youth Structure.Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said on Sunday that a gas pipeline contract from Turkey through Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary and Austria is expected to be signed on September 5th. He said at the 12th Summer University of GERB …

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    Dubai firm to launch cost-saving electric motorcycles in the UAE

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    A Dubai-based start-up plans to launch electric motorcycles next month that could save delivery drivers almost $7,000 a year. Adam Ridgway, CEO of One Moto, who describes the company as “to electric motorcycles what Tesla is to cars”, revealed the electric scooters – the Electa (AED16,450/$4,479) and Byka (AED14,950/$4,000) – will be available from September …

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    Areas in Dubai offering the best rental yield

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    Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) apartments offer the best gross rental returns in Dubai at 9.5 percent, according to the latest Property Finder Trends report. The average rental yield in global property hotspots such as London (2.7 percent), Hong Kong (2.4 percent), New York (2.9 percent) and Singapore (2.5 percent) hover in the low single digits …

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    Empowering women in the UAE: The power of the private sector

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    Over the past decade, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in empowering women and ensuring they play an increasingly important role in the workplace. The UAE government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been crucial in this regard, deploying a variety of tools to better integrate women into the economy. Yet while a …

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    Gulf countries strengthen oil coordination amid tensions: Kuwait

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    Kuwait’s deputy foreign minister said countries in the Gulf have strengthened coordination to provide oil to global markets amid increased regional tensions. “It is normal amid this escalation that Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries take these steps,” Khalid al-Jarallah told reporters late Sunday on the sidelines of a Ramadan sit-down organised by …

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    Kuwait gives initial approval for $160m Jaber Al-Ahmed bridge contract

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    Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders has all-but approved a potential $160 million contract with South Korean construction conglomerate Hyundai for operating and maintaining the Jaber Al-Ahmed bridge. The Ministry of Public Labour said in a statement that the five-year contract is worth 29-$32m (KD9-10) per year, according to a report by the Kuwait News …

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    Kuwait working with Saudis on resuming neutral zone oil output

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    Kuwait said it’s working with Saudi Arabia to resume oil production in the neutral zone between them that has been shuttered for at least four years. Saudi Minister of State for Energy Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman visited Kuwait Wednesday. The two sides will discuss a resumption after the “completion of all technical issues required,” Tareq …

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    Kuwait’s Kamco, Global win regulatory nod for merger

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    Kamco Investment Company and Global Investment House, two firms operating in the Kuwaiti asset management and investment banking industry, have announced they have secured regulatory approval for a proposed merger. The companies said they have received the Capital Markets Authority’s approval on the draft merger contract in which Kamco will be the merging company and …

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    Kuwait and Iraq sign deal to explore joint border oilfields

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    Kuwait and Iraq have signed a contract with the British energy advisory firm ERC Equipoise to prepare a study for the development of joint oil fields on the border between the two countries. The deal will see the British advisory firm prepare studies of the joint productive border fields, Safwan-Al-Abdali and South Rumaila-Ratqa, paving the …

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    Bahrain’s Ithmaar says planning to delist from Boursa Kuwait

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    Ithmaar Holding, a Bahrain-based company that is licenced and regulated as an investment firm by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has announced plans to voluntarily delist from Boursa Kuwait. The company said it will continue to list on the Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market. The announcement, by Ithmaar Holding chairman Prince Amr Al Faisal …

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    Kuwait’s Agility sees rise in Q2 profit despite ‘tough environment’

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    Kuwait-based logistics giant Agility has reported second-quarter net profit of KD21.6 million, an increase of 8.1 percent over the same period in 2018. Half-year net profit of KD41.9 million was up 7.7 percent while revenue was KD775 million, an increase of 2.5 percent over the year-earlier period. Tarek Sultan, Agility vice chairman and CEO, said: …

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    Dubai malls extend opening hours for Eid al Adha celebrations

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    Shoppers in Dubai have even more time to find that greatest gift, perfect present or bargain buy during Eid al Adha, with malls extending opening hours for up to 10 days. Majid Al Futtaim malls, which includes Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif, will all stay open until 1am. The …

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    Damac Properties waives fees for external cleaners and maintenance

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    Damac Properties has waived all registration fees for external vendors and contractors and maintenance companies, although it plans to continue with the registration process, according to a company spokesperson. In late July, owners and residents of properties managed by Damac or Loams – the Luxury Owner Association Management Services – properties were informed of the …

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    Emirates airline reveals Boeing 777X in production in US

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    Emirates Airline offered a first glimpse at its future Boeing 777X on Monday with a tweet showing the airplane in production at the planemaker’s US factory in Everett, Washington. “We’re proud to see the UAE flag for the first time on the Emirates Boeing 777X,” the Emirates tweet said. “Currently in production, the 777X combines …

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    Abu Dhabi freehold law to make property ‘more bankable’

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    Abu Dhabi’s freehold law which was introduced in April this year will result in “more bankable” property projects, according to Tariq Imam, Partner and Head of Real Estate in Middle East at London-based law firm Clifford Chance. The new law allows foreigners investors to own land and property on a freehold lease in the following …

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    Saudi retailer inks $90m deal for new F&B franchises

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    Fashion franchise retailer Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair & Co has announced that it will acquire the Saudi franchise rights for 10 international food and beverage brands from Food and Entertainment Company Ltd. The deal will see an exchange of non-core receivables valued at SR340 million ($90.5 million) with the current operator, it said in a statement. …

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    Saudi Arabia’s business gauge slowed to five-month low in July

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    A measure of activity in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector dropped in July for the first time this year, hitting a five-month low in a sign that economic growth was losing momentum at the start of the third quarter. The IHS Markit Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 56.6 after reaching a 19-month high of 57.4 …

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    MSCI adds Saudi to emerging-market indexes

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    Twenty-six China A shares will be added to the MSCI China Index, while 30 equities from Saudi Arabia and eight Argentine securities are set to join the MSCI’s emerging-market stocks benchmarks, in steps that could potentially draw billions of dollars of investor inflows. MSCI, which announced the additions of Saudi Arabia and Argentina last June, …

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    Kuwaiti stocks end longest rising run in three years

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    Traders taking profit from Kuwait’s longest-winning streak since at least 2016 sent the nation’s main stock index falling by the most in the Middle East. The gauge declined 0.4%, led by Kuwait Finance House and Mobile Telecommunications Co. While a favourable deposit shift for lenders in the country may boost second quarter margins from lows …

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    Kuwait gives initial approval for $160m Jaber Al-Ahmed bridge contract

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    Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders has all-but approved a potential $160 million contract with South Korean construction conglomerate Hyundai for operating and maintaining the Jaber Al-Ahmed bridge. The Ministry of Public Labour said in a statement that the five-year contract is worth 29-$32m (KD9-10) per year, according to a report by the Kuwait News …

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    Kuwait working with Saudis on resuming neutral zone oil output

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    Kuwait said it’s working with Saudi Arabia to resume oil production in the neutral zone between them that has been shuttered for at least four years. Saudi Minister of State for Energy Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman visited Kuwait Wednesday. The two sides will discuss a resumption after the “completion of all technical issues required,” Tareq …

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    KIPCO raises over $312 million from rights issue

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    Kuwait Projects Company (KIPCO) has revealed that it has raised $312.3 million in equity from its latest rights issue. The board of directors approved the capital increase in January, with the aim of growing KIPCO’s businesses through continuing to invest in its core portfolio companies, which include Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company, Kamco, Kuwait Hotels Company, …

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    UAE’s Masdar, EDF secure financing for Saudi wind farm project

    A consortium of EDF Renewables and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has completed the financing of the Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia, with the backing of Saudi and international banks. With an installed capacity of 400 megawatts (MW), the Dumat Al Jandal project will be Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm …

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    UAE’s Masdar, EDF secure financing for Saudi wind farm project

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    A consortium of EDF Renewables and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has completed the financing of the Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia, with the backing of Saudi and international banks. With an installed capacity of 400 megawatts (MW), the Dumat Al Jandal project will be Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm …

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    Saudi Aramco said to hold first investor earnings call in August

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    Saudi Aramco has invited analysts and investors to join its first investor earnings call next month as it prepares an initial public offering, according to an Aramco email seen by Reuters. In the July 21 email, Aramco investor relations said that “Saudi Aramco will be holding its first investor earnings call in August to coincide …

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    $494bn construction projects active in Kuwait

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    Construction projects worth more than $494 billion are currently active in Kuwait, according to new research by ProTenders. Of these, projects worth $15.5 billion (3.1 percent) are on hold, the consultancy said in a statement. Projects in the design stage are valued at $243.5 billion (49.3 percent) while another $63 billion (12.8 percent) are in …

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    Saudi Arabia, Kuwait make breakthrough in neutral zone oil talks

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    Neutral zone hasn’t produced anything since fields there were shut down after spats between the two countries in 2014 and 2015 Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are the closest in years to restoring oil output from the neutral zone shared by the neighboring nations after making a breakthrough in recent talks, according to people familiar with …

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    Kuwait parliament passes budget with $22bn shortfall

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    Kuwait’s parliament on Wednesday passed an annual budget projecting a deficit of $22 billion, as lawmakers opposed government plans to impose taxes or reduce subsidies. The expected shortfall in the 2019/20 budget is equivalent to 15.7 percent of Gross Domestic Product and amounts to a fifth year in a row that the oil-rich Gulf state …

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    Kuwaiti stocks end longest rising run in three years

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    Equity gauges in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi advanced, while those in Bahrain and Oman fell Traders taking profit from Kuwait’s longest-winning streak since at least 2016 sent the nation’s main stock index falling by the most in the Middle East. The gauge declined 0.4%, led by Kuwait Finance House and Mobile Telecommunications Co. …

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    Iran, Turkey Restart Direct Train Services

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    Iran and Turkey have finalized an agreement to restart direct train services between Tehran and Ankara and also to run tourist trains, an official announced. Iran’s Deputy Minister of Road and Urban Development Saeed Rasooli said at a press conference on Sunday that Iranian and Turkish delegations have finalized plans, following reciprocal visits, to launch …

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    Iran to Set Up New Petrochemical Hub in Coastal Region

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    The National Petrochemical Company of Iran finalized a plan on Monday to construct the country’s third petrochemical hub across a coastal region in the southern province of Hormozgan. In a meeting in Tehran on Monday, the CEO of the National Petrochemical Company of Iran, CEO of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation (IMIDRO), …

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    Iran, Iraq Coordinate Plans to Dredge Border River

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    Official delegations from Iran and Iraq held the second meeting of a joint commission for coordination on Arvand Rud, a border river flowing in Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan. The Tuesday meeting was held in Tehran within the framework of an agreement signed by the heads of the two states. The meeting was co-chaired by …

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    Iran, Iraq, Syria to Create Transport Corridor

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    High-ranking officials from Iran, Syria, and Iraq have agreed to create “a multimodal transport corridor” a part of efforts to boost trade relations between the three Muslim nations. “The three friendly and brotherly countries of Iran, Iraq, and Syria have good and growing business relations,” Iranian Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Shahram Adamnejad …

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    US sanctions to hit Iran’s metals industry, a major employer

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    TEHRAN, Iran – U.S. sanctions have targeted Iran’s government, its paramilitary forces and the oil exports that fund them. Now they are hitting its vital steel, aluminum, copper and iron industries. The new sanctions, imposed as Tehran announced its partial withdrawal from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, seem to be moving ever closer …

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    “Invaluable Steps” to Cement Ties with Iraq

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    Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi highlighted the importance of bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries and said Tehran has taken major strides to strengthen ties with Baghdad. “We are trying to boost our relations with Iraq in all areas,” Masjedi said, addressing an appreciation ceremony for the outgoing Iranian consuls in the Iraqi …

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    Investment Opportunities: 7 Solar Energy Projects

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    The Ministry of Electricity is please to invite local, regional and international Independent Power Producers (IPP) to submit Expressions of interest (EOI) to embark into a proposed reverse auctioning round for SEVEN (7) Green field solar PV IPP projects (each a “project”) with a potential combined capacity of 755MWp. A project involves the design, finance, …

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    $1bn Japanese Financing for Basrah Refinery

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    On 16 June, 2019, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Iraqi Government signed a loan agreement at Ministry of Finance in Baghdad. The ODA (Official Development Assistance) loan amounting to JPY 110,000 million (approximately USD 1 billion) will be used for Basrah Refinery Upgrading Project. The loan agreement was signed by H.E. Mr. …

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    Iraq commits to further Advancing the Digital Economy

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    Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon have committed to digitally transform their countries, discussing their roadmaps to support the Mashreq region’s integration into the rapidly evolving global digital economy. The commitments came on the first day of the landmark, high-level forum on Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Development in Mashreq, which was hosted by the Government of Jordan …

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    Kuwait Finance House using robotic assistant for loan applications

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    Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has implemented robotic process automation systems to support customer loan applications. The robotic process automation bot, named Baitak Assistant, will handle customer loan applications and will autonomously create credit reports for applicants. KFH says it is the first fully automated workflow for retail credit in the region. The robotic process automation …

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    Kuwait Airways forced to cancel flights over Airbus A320 delivery delay

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    Kuwait Airways is set to cancel some of its flights as it looks to lease three aircraft to cover for a delay in aircraft deliveries. The national carrier said it was due to receive three new Airbus A320 Neo aircraft in March this year, but has been informed by the French manufacturer that they will …

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    Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways launches in-flight shop with Trolley

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    Low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced a partnership with Kuwait-based convenience chain, Trolley, to provide an on-board retail experience for passengers. With over 100 unique items, the on-board convenience store will include personal and children care, food and beverages, games, skin care, and electronics, a statement said. Jazeera Airways CEO, Rohit Ramachandran, said: “We continue …

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    $494bn construction projects active in Kuwait

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    Construction projects worth more than $494 billion are currently active in Kuwait, according to new research by ProTenders. Of these, projects worth $15.5 billion (3.1 percent) are on hold, the consultancy said in a statement. Projects in the design stage are valued at $243.5 billion (49.3 percent) while another $63 billion (12.8 percent) are in …

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    India-Bhutan sign Rs 4,500 crore Mangdechhu Hydro project’s power tariff protocol

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    Following prime ministerial level bilateral agreement between India and Bhutan, both the countries have finally signed tariff protocol for the output of 720 Megawatt Mangdechhu hydropower project. First yield of this Rs 4,500-crore Bhutan project is set to get into India’s national power pool by May-June this year. The agreement was signed by Bhutan’s economic …

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    Yangon Region to Launch Projects to Ease Traffic in Two Townships

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    Traffic congestion is the bane of all commuters in cities around the world, and Yangon is no exception. According to calculations by the Asia Development Bank (ADB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), there are roughly 2.8 million commuters in Yangon. About 70,000 of these ride the trains, while very few people take the …

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    Capstone Wins Order for Microturbines in Basra

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    US-based Capstone Turbine Corporation (Nasdaq: CPST) has announced today that it has secured an order for two C600 Signature Series microturbines to provide 1.2 megawatts (MW) of energy to power a triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration facility in the Basra region of Southern Iraq. The order also includes Capstone’s new self-cleaning pulse filtration system which will …

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    “Invaluable Steps” to Cement Ties with Iraq

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    Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi highlighted the importance of bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries and said Tehran has taken major strides to strengthen ties with Baghdad. “We are trying to boost our relations with Iraq in all areas,” Masjedi said, addressing an appreciation ceremony for the outgoing Iranian consuls in the Iraqi …

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    Korean SMEs “Go Bankrupt” Due to Sanctions on Iran

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    The chairman of Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce said following last year’s move by the US to renew sanctions against the Islamic Republic, some Korean companies went bankrupt. Speaking to Tasnim, Hossein Tanhayee pointed to the 70 percent fall in bilateral trade between Iran and South Korea after the re-imposition of the US sanctions …

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    Iran Boosting Gas Exports to Iraq

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    An Iranian official said the exports of natural gas to Iraq are growing steadily and are expected to hit 40 million cubic meters a day in summer. Managing director of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company (IGEDC) Hassan Montazer Torbati told Tasnim that Iran’s gas exports to Iraq are constantly increasing and nearing a …

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    IAEA: Important for Iran to Implement JCPOA

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    It is essential that Iran fully implements its nuclear-related commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano told the Agency’s Board of Governors on Monday. Mr Amano noted the announcement by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on 8 May that it had “issued an order to stop some of …

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    Dubai Airports ‘pleased’ with Huawei amid US blacklist

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    Dubai Airports is “pleased” with its relationship with Huawei despite a US blacklisting over national security concerns, according to a Dubai Airports spokesperson. Huawei provides IT and communications technology to over 50 airports and 15 airlines around the world, including Singapore’s Changi Airport Group and Dubai Airports. The services also include video surveillance technology and …

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    Business sentiment in UAE at near record high

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    Business conditions in the UAE’s non-oil private sector economy have shown the greatest improvement since October 2014. According to the Emirates NBD UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index, the indicator rose to 59.4 in May from 57.6 in April – a third successive monthly increase. Stronger market demand, marketing activity and the start of new projects all …

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    New US sanctions on Iran target petrochemical industry

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    The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran that target the country’s petrochemical industry, including its largest petrochemical holding group, over Iran’s financial support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Treasury Department said on Friday. Meanwhile, Iran also rejected the idea of having wider international talks about its nuclear and military ambitions. …

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    As Bhutan’s economy grows, so does its waste problem

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    Despite its tiny population, Bhutan’s economic growth has led to increasing urbanisation and problems associated with biodegradable waste, which threatens the beauty of one of the most pristine environments in the world. Bhutan’s rapid economic development over the last few decades has been striking. According to World Bank data the GDP of the country grew …

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    Bhutan’s Economy to Moderately Grow in 2019 and 2020 on Strong Hydropower and Tourism Outlooks — ADB

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    THIMPHU, BHUTAN (16 April 2019) — Economic growth in Bhutan is forecast to strengthen moderately, buoyed by the industry and services sectors, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. The Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019, ADB’s flagship annual economic publication, forecasts the economy to grow at 5.7% this year and 6.0% in 2020. …

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    An update on Bhutan’s economy

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    Its annual average economic growth of 7.6 percent between 2007 and 2017 far exceeds the average global growth rate of 3.2 percent. This high growth has contributed to reducing poverty: Extreme poverty was mostly eradicated and dwindled from 8 percent in 2007 to 1.5 percent in 2017, based on the international poverty line of $1.90 …

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    German hotel firm plans expansion into UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia

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    German hotel company, Deutsche Hospitality, has announced its plans to introduce new hotels in the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia within the next year. The expansion is part of worldwide expansion plans, aiming to grow its global portfolio from 150 to 250 properties by 2024. Deutsche Hospitality is currently present in the Middle East with …

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    Abu Dhabi hotels set to post highest April occupancy on record

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    Abu Dhabi hoteliers are set to record their highest ever April occupancy rate, according to new data released by analysts STR. STR’s preliminary April data for the UAE capital indicates high demand and occupancy levels above 80 percent. Based on daily data from April, Abu Dhabi reported a 4.6 percent rise in supply compared to …

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    UAE’s Etihad Airways says to add flights to Moscow

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    Etihad Airways has announced a new second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport, which will operate seasonally between October 27 and May 10, 2020. The additional flight, operated by an Airbus A320, will allow passengers to choose between a daytime and evening departure from both Abu Dhabi and Moscow. The move comes …

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    Transguard wins security deals for UK embassies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

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    Transguard Group, a UAE-based business services provider, has signed an agreement with the British Embassy to provide security services to both of its locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Transguard said it has developed a bespoke security package for the British Embassy for the three-year contract. “Being selected as the security provider for the British …

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    Emaar Hospitality launches new mobile app to cover entire portfolio

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    Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties, has launched a fully-integrated mobile app that covers its entire portfolio. With the single app, users will have access to an extensive range of services including booking of hotels, restaurants, spas, golf and entertainment attractions using their mobile devices. The new app replaces all …

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    Dubai unemployment rate remains steady at 0.5% in 2018

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    Dubai’s unemployment rate reached 0.5 percent last year, while the economic participation rate as a percentage of total working-age population reached 83.2 percent, according to official figures. The Labour Force Survey 2018 published by Dubai Statistics Centre also showed the unemployment rate among Emiratis increased from 2.9 percent in 2016 to 4 percent in 2018. …

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    Dubai free zone to return $354m to firms in wage protection push

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    Jebel Ali Free Zone will become the first in the UAE to return cash and bank guarantees to businesses A Dubai free zone will become the first in the UAE to return cash and bank guarantees to businesses in a push to protect wages of its employees. Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) on Saturday announced …

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    Bangladesh in the post-industrial world

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    Bangladesh’s economic performance over the last decade has garnered praise from the international community. Multilateral development agencies like the World Bank often cite Bangladesh as an exemplary case for economic development. From being termed a “basket case” by the then US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in early 1970s to achieving continuously increasing GDP growth …

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    RMG sector’s tipping point

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    Offshoring of apparel manufacturing has been a blessing for many developing countries. The readymade garments (RMG) industry, employer of 4 million workers, mostly rural women, contributes more than 80 percent to Bangladesh’s export revenue. Low-cost labour has been the primary reason for western retailers to wait for months to get a shipment from offshore destinations. …

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    Bangladesh’s GDP growth puzzling: South Asian Network on Economic Modeling

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    South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM), a non-profit research organisation, today termed the recent economic growth of Bangladesh as “puzzling”, saying that the GDP growth mismatched with the data and various indicators of the economy. Claiming that export and remittance are the primary drivers for economic growth, the SANEM said the economic growth rates …

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    Iran “ready to Expand Gas, Power Trade with Iraq”

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    President Hassan Rouhani has called for Iran and neighbouring Iraq to expand their gas and electricity dealings and boost bilateral trade to $20 billion, state TV reported, despite difficulties caused by US sanctions against Tehran. “The plans to export electricity and gas and hopefully oil continue and we are ready to expand these contacts not …

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    Iran, Iraq agree on Development of Joint Oilfields

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    Iran and Iraq have reached an understanding on the joint development of the Naft Shahr and Khorramshahr oilfields, Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has announced. Speaking on Sunday, during a visit to the Energy Industries Engineering and Design (EIED), an affiliate to the Oil Industries’ Engineering and Construction (OIEC), the official said: “There are …

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    Iran, Iraq to Set Up 5 Joint Industrial Parks

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    The Iranian president’s chief of staff said Tehran and Baghdad have agreed to establish five joint industrial parks, including one in Iran’s border province of Kurdistan. Speaking at a meeting on economic development of Kurdistan in the city of Sanandaj on Saturday, Mahmoud Vaezi said Iran and Iraq have devised plans to set up five …

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    New Investment at Umm Qasr Port

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    Basra Multi-purpose Terminal (BMT), the largest multi-purpose port facility in Iraq, announces a major development in the Port of Umm Qasr. Marking a significant expansion to their existing facilities, BMT will be increasing their total investment in Umm Qasr Port to over USD 200 million, aimed to further advance the port in the international trade …

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    IBBC presents Iraq’s First Tech Conference

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    The IBBC (Iraq Britain Business Council) is launching a Tech Conference in Baghdad on 29th and 30th April. The Conference is showcasing leading Iraqi and International companies with the intention of building confidence for Tech initiatives within Iraq. Iraq is at a pivotal point in its development as it revives and rebuilds its infrastructure, so …

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    Iranian Exports to Iraq Hit Record High

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    The total amount of the Iranian exports to neighboring Iraq during the last Persian calendar year (March 2018- March 2019) hit a record high, the data released by Iran’s Customs Office showed. During the last Iranian year, the Islamic Republic exported $9 billion worth of products to Iraq, indicating a 36 percent increase comparted to …

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    Startups in Iraq “to Multiply Rapidly”

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    Top Mountain LLC hosted the first annual Business Canvas Erbil conference which was attended by 120 participants and took place in the Dedeman hotel. The conference was funded by the European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development through GIZ. The event was also sponsored by GroFin Iraq, a financing organization that …

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    The rise and fall of Dubai’s Abraaj Group

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    It will be small comfort for the founder of The Abraaj Group that HM Prison Wandsworth now serves a choice of cereals with milk for breakfast rather than plain porridge. Arif Naqvi, the man behind the world’s largest private equity insolvency case, was arrested at Heathrow Airport on April 10 on charges of defrauding US …

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    Marriott says to add 3,000 new hotel rooms in MidEast, Africa in 2019

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    Marriott International has announced it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. The new additions are in line with the company’s expansion plans to add more than 100 new properties and nearly 26,000 rooms across the region by the end of 2023. …

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    Dubai offers investment opportunities in major public parks

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    Dubai Municipality has announced several investment opportunities in the emirate’s public parks, such as the event spaces, and the allocation of different areas for restaurants and small shops. Investors are being sought for Creek Park, Mamzar Smart Park, Mushrif Park, Zabeel Park and Safa Park in addition to the Quranic Park recently opened by Dubai …

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    Saudi recruitment firm said to plan $200m share sale

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    Sources say Saudi Arabia’s Maharah Human Resources is seeking to raise more than $200m in an initial public offering Saudi Arabia’s Maharah Human Resources is seeking to raise more than $200 million in an initial public offering that’s likely to start next week, according to people familiar with the matter. Maharah plans to offer 30 …

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    Emirates says to make Riyadh its newest A380 route

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    The Saudi capital city of Riyadh will be the 51st destination to join the Emirates A380 network when it launches on Sunday Emirates said on Thursday it will make Riyadh its newest Airbus A380 service when it launches the superjumbo on the route from Sunday. The Saudi capital city will be the 51st destination to …

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    Iran, Iraq Deal to Boost Cooperation in Electricity

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    High-ranking officials from Iran and Iraq on Friday signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and a contract to boost cooperation between the two countries in the electricity industry. At the end of his three-day visit to Iran, Iraqi Minister of Electricity Luay al-Khatteeb signed two MoUs and a contract on the electric industry with Iranian …

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    Iran, Iraq agree on Development of Joint Oilfields

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    Iran and Iraq have reached an understanding on the joint development of the Naft Shahr and Khorramshahr oilfields, Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has announced. Speaking on Sunday, during a visit to the Energy Industries Engineering and Design (EIED), an affiliate to the Oil Industries’ Engineering and Construction (OIEC), the official said: “There are …

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    Iraq, Jordan consider Joint Industrial Zone

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    Jordanian Prime Minister, Omar Razzaz, on Monday met with Iraqi Defence Minister, Irfan Hayali, to discuss the Jordanian-Iraqi relations. Razzaz underlined the depth of the historic Jordanian-Iraqi relations and the keenness to enhance joint cooperation to serve the interests of both countries and their peoples. The premier also pointed to the directives of His Majesty …

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    Iran, Iraq “to Meet $20bn Trade Target in 2 Yrs”

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    Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani said Tehran and Baghdad have agreed to reach the target of raising the value of annual trade exchange to $20 billion within the next two years. Speaking at a TV program on Wednesday, Rahmani stressed the need to exploit the potential of Iran and Iraq for …

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    Iran, Iraq to Set Up 5 Joint Industrial Parks

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    The Iranian president’s chief of staff said Tehran and Baghdad have agreed to establish five joint industrial parks, including one in Iran’s border province of Kurdistan. Speaking at a meeting on economic development of Kurdistan in the city of Sanandaj on Saturday, Mahmoud Vaezi said Iran and Iraq have devised plans to set up five …

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    How Dubai’s big names dominated property sales in early 2019

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    Dubai master developers Emaar Properties, Dubai Hills Estate and Nakheel accounted for the bulk of property sales transactions in Dubai in the first two months of 2019, according to new data from Property Finder. According, Emaar sold 1,374 homes in January and February, representing 24 percent of the total. Dubai Hills Estate – a JV …

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    DIFC FinTech Hive launches new cycle of accelerators programme

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    The DIFC FinTech Hive, the largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced it is now accepting applications for the third cycle of its accelerator programme. The third cycle will kick off in September, welcoming select FinTech start-ups to an intensive three-month programme, which will include guidance …

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    Dubai’s Dragon Mart adds extra parking as shopper demand grows

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    Dragon Mart, the Dubai retail and trading hub, has added 900 extra parking spaces to meet growing customer demand, Nakheel said on Thursday. A new multi-storey car park has opened at Dragon Mart, which sees 40 million shoppers each year, to bring the total number of parking bays to more than 9,000. The new car …

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    Djibouti ordered to pay DP World JV over $385m in port dispute

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    Doraleh Container Terminal, in which DP World owns 33%, is successful in London Court of International Arbitration Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT), a Djibouti port operator owned 33.3 percent by Dubai-based DP World, has been successful in the London Court of International Arbitration proceeding against the Republic of Djibouti. The tribunal has ordered Djibouti to pay …

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    Adnoc Distribution reveals new dividend policy amid strong growth

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    UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer says it will award a 63% rise in annual dividend for fiscal year 2019 Shareholders of Adnoc Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, on Thursday approved a significant increase in dividends. Under the new policy, the company said it will increase its annual dividend payment, starting in …

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    Dubai retailer Union Coop plans to double online sales in 2019

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    Largest consumer cooperative in the UAE expects AED30 million sales in 2019, nearly double that seen last year Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, has revealed that it expects AED30 million sales in 2019, nearly double that seen last year. The retailer said it is seeking to sell more than 60,000 units …

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    New Abu Dhabi entertainment hub set for 2020 completion

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    Al Qana waterfront project will offer waterside eateries, cinema, the Middle East’s largest aquarium, marina, a wellness hub and outdoor skatepark Al Barakah International Investment (BII) has announced that its Al Qana wterfront project in Abu Dhabi is on course for completion in the fourth quarter of 2020. Al Qana, which spans over 2.4km and …

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    Emirates will four additional flights a week to its existing thrice-daily service from October 28 Emirates has announced it will increase the frequency of flights between Dubai and Cairo, adding four additional flights a week to its existing thrice-daily service. The four new flights operating on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, which start on October …

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    Mechanism Commensurate with INSTEX “to be Established Soon”

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    Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdonnaser Hemmati said a mechanism commensurate with the European Union’s mechanism for trade with Iran, known as the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), will be established in the country soon. “In the talks that my colleagues had with representatives from the three European countries (Britain, …

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    By Mehmet Cetingulec for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iran Business News. Turkey and Iran have maintained cooperation in regional affairs in recent years, including most notably joint efforts for a settlement in Syria but also solidarity against US and Israeli policies …

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