Technology & IT | Tuesday 13 February, 2024 10:14 am

HONOR to send phones to the stratosphere to challenge its new phone battery

The HONOR Magic6 Pro, which will be unveiled at MWC 2024, has completed a series of amazing extreme battery challenges in a variety of scenarios such as in the sky and on the ground. The latest battery technology, 2nd-generation Silicon-carbon Battery, can achieve excellent battery life performance ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 February, 2024 10:11 am

2P awarded SAR 201M contract to operate health ministry’s call centers

Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Co. (2P) said it secured today, Feb. 13, a contract to operate the Ministry of Health’s call centers for 24 months at a value of SAR 201 million, including VAT. According to a statement on Tadawul, the contract is expected to be signed...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 13 February, 2024 10:10 am

Fundamental shift in energy consumption by 2025: Saudi Aramco CEO

Energy consumption in 2025 will change completely, driven by the interplay of supply and demand, Amin Nasser, CEO of Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco), said during the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC).   Saudi Aramco is actively delivering on its commitment to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 February, 2024 10:07 am

Fraudulent claims affect pricing of insurance policies: Official

Adel Al-Issa, spokesperson for the insurance sector, said that fraudulent claims and operations increase insurance the payments, premiums,  and operating costs incurred by insurance companies.  He told Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper that this matter, in addition to other...

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Government | Monday 12 February, 2024 9:26 am

Maktoum bin Mohammed: Rapid global changes require designing fiscal policies that meet needs of national economies

Today, the UAE Ministry of Finance concluded the Eighth Arab Fiscal Forum, organised in partnership with the Arab Monetary Fund and the International Monetary Fund, which was held on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2024 in Dubai, under the theme of “Shaping Future Governments”...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 February, 2024 9:24 am

Dubai Customs sets new record with 17.15mn international visitors in 2023

In 2023, Dubai Customs managed 46,870,957 bags from 206,396 flights, averaging 128,400 bags daily. The focus is on ensuring traveler satisfaction and enhancing their experience. The Passenger Operations Department has over 845 inspection officers supported by 77 baggage inspection devices....

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Government | Monday 12 February, 2024 9:22 am

Egypt keen to develop economic, investment cooperation with UAE: Egyptian Minister of Finance

Dr. Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance of Egypt, reaffirmed the Egyptian government's keenness to continue developing cooperation ties with the UAE, especially in the fields of taxation, economy, finance, and investment. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 February, 2024 9:20 am

Expo Centre Sharjah, World Trade Centre Istanbul discuss boosting cooperation

The Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) and the World Trade Centre Istanbul (WTCI) have discussed ways of boosting cooperation and coordination to jointly organise events, conferences, and trade fairs, as well as to share expertise on advancing the exhibition industry. ECS and WTCI probed how to benefit ...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 February, 2024 9:16 am

DEWA stands out as a global benchmark in key performance indicators

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has become a global benchmark in key performance indicators (KPIs) in its areas of work. In 2023, DEWA received over 100 benchmarking visits by prominent local and international companies and organisations. The visits aimed to learn about DEWA’s...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 February, 2024 9:14 am

IMF Managing Director forecasts higher economic growth for Arab region in 2024

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), highlighted the increasing significance of the Arab region in a rapidly evolving global landscape. She projected that the total GDP growth for the Middle East region would reach 2.9% this year, surpassing the figures...

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