Environment & Energy | Monday 5 August, 2024 11:50 am

MOCCAE launches programme to boost agricultural production, strengthen food security in the UAE

As part of its efforts to enhance agricultural production and increase its contribution to strengthening national food security in the UAE, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the launch of a programme to improve the efficiency of agricultural advisory services...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 August, 2024 11:48 am

EGA ships bauxite cargo using LNG-fuelled ship in world decarbonisation first

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced the world's first bauxite cargo shipment using a Liquefied Natural Gas-fuelled (LNG) vessel. The shipment, in a Capesize ship, carries bauxite mined by EGA subsidiary Guinea Alumina Corporation to a customer in China. LNG-fuelled ships can...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 August, 2024 11:21 am

Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Market Records Strong Activity in the Second Quarter of 2024.

CBRE Middle East, the global leader in commercial real estate, released its latest edition of the Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review for the second quarter of 2024. In Riyadh, demand for quality space in the Office Sector remained elevated as more international and local occupiers moved to ...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 August, 2024 11:15 am

Azm signs contract with Saudi Post

Saudi Azm for Communication and Information Technology Co. signed on July 21 a contract with Saudi Post to provide operational and logistical services for the operational support services.    In a statement to Tadawul, Azm added that the contract duration is 12 months and its...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 August, 2024 11:02 am

Sharjah, Abu Dhabi chambers discuss cooperation in enhancing private sector services

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has engaged in discussions with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) to explore opportunities for joint cooperation. The talks focused on enhancing the quality and diversity of services provided to their members, who...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 August, 2024 10:56 am

Dubai Civil Defense and PCFC sign MoU to enhance safety and reinforce preventive protocols

The General Directorate of Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) and the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen safety norms and protocols.The MoU aims to boost cooperation, promote exchange of expertise and strengthen integration between...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 August, 2024 10:49 am

TRENDS, Peking University explore cooperation, research exchange

TRENDS Research and Advisory held a panel discussion with an academic delegation from Peking University, China, exploring prospects for cooperation and research exchange. Both sides discussed several future research projects, particularly those related to joint publishing and training,...

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Technology & IT | Monday 5 August, 2024 10:47 am

Esports World Cup Honor of Kings Tournament Heats Up with HONOR 200 Pro at the Helm

HONOR, a leading global provider of smart devices, took center stage at the prestigious Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024 in Saudi Arabia. The HONOR 200 Pro was the official smartphone of the tournament, fueling the competitive spirit of the Honor of Kings competition. The Honor of Kings tournament ...

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Technology & IT | Monday 5 August, 2024 10:09 am

Kaspersky: telecoms are prime targets for cyberattacks in 2024

Telecom, mass media, and construction development companies are the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, reports Kaspersky. Telecoms faced the greatest number of incidents, likely due to attackers’ interest in sensitive data and trusted relationships exploitation. In turn, mass...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 August, 2024 9:57 am

Al Rajhi Bank H1 2024 profit rise 10% to SAR 9.1B; Q2 at SAR 4.69B

Al Rajhi Bank reported a profit of SAR 9.1 billion in H1 2024, up 10% from SAR 8.2 billion in the year-ago period. Net financing and investment income increased by 11.5% year-on-year (YoY) in H1 2024 on higher gross financing and investment income. Gross operating income rose by 9.2% YoY...

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