| Saudi Arabia has extracted lithium from oilfield runoffs, says vice minister
Saudi Arabia has successfully extracted lithium from brine samples from Aramco’s oilfields and plans to launch a commercial pilot program for direct extraction soon, the Saudi vice minister of mining affairs said on Tuesday. |
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| Kuwait and Oman ministers discuss joint cooperation
Minister of Social Affairs, Family Affairs, and Childhood, Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah, discussed on Wednesday with Oman’s Minister of Social Development, Dr Laila Al-Najjar, ways to enhance joint cooperation. |
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| Saudi Green Building Forum achieves permanent observer status with UNCCD
The Saudi Green Building Forum SGBF has been granted permanent observer status by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. |
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| Youth empowerment takes center stage at COP16
Youth empowerment has emerged as a focal point at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification conference. |
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| Sharjah Ruler approves general organisational structure of SDAD
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree approving the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Districts Affairs Department (SDAD). |
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| Saudi Arabia, France launch Hegra Villa project during Macron's AlUla visit
Saudi Arabia and France launched Hegra Villa project during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to AlUla governorate on Wednesday. It is the latest strategic partnership project between the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the French Agency for AlUla Development. |
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| Saudi Arabia advances space industry with acquisition of Airbus’ UP42
Saudi Arabia’s Neo Space Group has finalized an agreement to acquire Airbus’ UP42 platform, a move that marks a key milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to achieve its Vision 2030 goals. |
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| Brazilian President, CEO of ADIG discuss ties
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil hosted Zayed Bin Aweidha, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Investment Group (ADIG), at the Palácio do Planalto. The high-level meeting emphasized on growing partnership with Brazil for developing key initiatives outlined during the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. |
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| Land degradation driving global instability and forced migration, warns Saudi envoy at COP16
Forced migration due to land degradation is a global challenge that needs to be tackled, according to Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy. |
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| Kuwait’s founding role central to GCC’s success
As the 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit opens on Sunday in Kuwait, it is impossible to overlook the pivotal role played by the country’s leadership in the founding of the council. |
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| Saudi Arabia, Djibouti ink deal to protect mutual investments
Investments between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti will see new protection measures thanks to an agreement between the two countries. |
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| ACWA Power's Al-Shuaibah Solar Project begins operations in KSA
Saudi Arabia: Saudi energy leader ACWA Power has achieved full commercial operation of its Al-Shuaibah 1 Solar Photovoltaic Project, a 600-megawatt renewable initiative. |
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| Number of active mining licenses in Saudi Arabia reaches 2,295
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 35 new mining licenses in September, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday citing the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information. |
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| Saudi Arabia’s NEOM appoints 3 global partners to complete 1st phase of The Line
Saudi Arabia’s $500-billion megacity NEOM has appointed Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, Gensler, and Mott MacDonald to deliver the planning, designing, and engineering for the initial phase of The Line. |
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| Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and business synergy
As Saudi Arabia embarks on an ambitious journey toward a thriving economy, the nation is uniquely positioned to harmonize the conservation of its rich cultural heritage with the development of vibrant business opportunities. |
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| Saudi road maintenance time down 40% thanks to modern technology, transport minister says
Saudi road maintenance time has been slashed by 40 percent thanks to modern technologies, according to the Kingdom’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services. |
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| Saudi Arabia targeting 40% female workforce participation by 2030: Al-Jadaan
Saudi Arabia aims to achieve 40 percent female workforce participation in the Kingdom by the end of this decade, having already surpassed its Vision 2030 target of 30 percent, according to a senior official. |
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| How Saudi Arabia is developing tourism while protecting its precious marine ecosystems
Saudi Arabia’s coastal waters are home to a diverse range of marine ecosystems, supporting vital fisheries and a growing tourism industry, all while hosting critical marine biodiversity, including coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangrove forests. |
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| Dubai summit unveils strategic partnerships to drive growth in Mideast’s hospitality sector
The first day of the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai saw the signing of several agreements, underscoring ongoing growth and innovation within the Middle East’s hospitality sector. |
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| Kuwait, Egypt explore new labor recruitment mechanism
Following a thorough study of the local labor market needs and demographic structure, Kuwait is set to reopen recruitment from Egypt soon, said Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait Ossama Shaltout. |
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| Saudi expat remittances hit 25-month peak to reach $3.44bn
Expatriate remittances from Saudi Arabia reached SR12.91 billion ($3.44 billion) in July, reflecting an annual increase of 21 percent, according to the recent data. |
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| UAE mandates private firms to reserve board seats for women
The UAE has mandated private joint-stock companies to reserve at least one board seat for women, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to gender equality in leadership. |
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| Saudi crown prince to deliver annual royal address at Shoura Council on Wednesday
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will deliver an annual royal address to inaugurate the first year of the ninth session of the Shoura Council on Wednesday. |
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| Saudi Arabia to develop $3.3bn sports complex with UK tech partnership
Saudi Arabia is set to develop a $3.3 billion sports complex through a new partnership between Alpha Jossor Investments and Blockchain Sports Ecosystem, a UK-based tech company. |
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| MoI, MoD defend house evictions
The interior and defense ministries defended on Monday the withdrawal of hundreds of houses leased to mostly stateless people known as bedoons, saying the action was in line with rules and regulations. |
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| Saudi Culture Ministry and General Entertainment Authority highlight Riyadh Season tie-in projects
The Saudi Ministry of Culture and the General Entertainment Authority on Wednesday provided a round-up of a series of projects and agreements they said would enhance the quality of life in the Kingdom and help to develop professional capabilities in several sectors. |
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| UAE non-oil foreign trade continues to set new milestones: Thani Al Zeyoudi
Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, affirmed that the UAE has placed foreign trade at the centre of its economic agenda, recognising its pivotal role in driving industrial output, enhancing the global competitiveness of its products and services, as well as catalysing innovation. |
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| Over 38,000 Tamkeen beneficiaries find jobs this year in Saudi Arabia
More than 45,000 Tamkeen beneficiaries were helped by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in the first half of 2024, with some 38,000 of those finding employment, reported the Saudi Press Agency. |
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| MoI: No transactions without biometrics
The interior ministry warned on Tuesday that Kuwaitis and expats who have not submitted their biometrics once the deadline passes will be barred from doing transactions with government bodies. |
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| Why small-scale project visas can be problematic
After two years of working in Kuwait, assuming she was under regular work visa conditions, Shaimaa Morsi, an expat with a bachelor’s degree in political science, was surprised to find out that her work visa was actually a “small-scale project visa”. |
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| New contractors database announced to help deliver Saudi Vision 2030 projects
A database rating contractors in the Saudi construction industry is part of a new national strategy designed to help the Kingdom deliver its SR1.2 trillion ($319 billion) Vision 2030 projects. |
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| Saudi government agencies boost emerging tech adoption by 10% in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s government agencies have made significant progress in integrating new technologies, showing a 10 percent improvement from the previous year, according to an official report. |
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| Saudi industry minister to visit Brazil, Chile to explore lithium production
Bandar Alkhorayaf, Saudi Arabia’s mining and industry minister, will visit Brazil and Chile this week, the ministry said on Sunday. |
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| New platform for deliberating realty sector’s issues in Sharjah
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (RERD) has announced the publication of the second issue of “Sharjah Real Estate” Magazine, which aims to highlight real estate affairs in the emirate in particular, and the United Arab Emirates in general, while also presenting the latest technical innovations related to real estate. |
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| UAE, Bermuda to collaborate on government development, modernization
The governments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bermuda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on exchanging knowledge and experiences in the development and modernization of government models. |
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| MoF concludes H1 2024 Government Financial Management Awareness Programme
The Ministry of Finance has wrapped up its Government Financial Management Awareness Programme for the first half of the year, after offering nine courses attended by over 1,000 employees from 48 federal entities. |
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| NBK supports LOYAC’s Permaculture program and initiative in Portugal
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) reaffirms its commitment to sustainable agriculture and community development through its support of LOYAC’s Permaculture Training Program in Portugal. |
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| Oman’s non-oil sector drives GDP to $27bn in Q1 2024
A rise in Oman’s non-oil activities boosted the country’s gross domestic product by 0.8 percent year-on-year to 10.45 billion Omani rials ($27.15 billion) in the first quarter of 2024. |
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| Dubai’s entities collaborate for Dubai Economic Agenda goals
Dubai Customs welcomed a high-level delegation from Dubai Chambers, where they discussed ways to collaborate towards achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda. |
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| Abu Dhabi to launch platform for petroleum companies
The Petroleum Products Trading Regulatory Committee in Abu Dhabi continues its efforts to enhance security and safety measures in the Emirate, ensuring that operators and stakeholders adhere to federal and local regulations and decisions. |
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| Saudi-Canadian business council established amid economic revival following five-year suspension
Saudi Chambers of Commerce has announced the final formation of the Saudi-Canadian Business Council for its new term (1445-1449). |
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| Unique partners with OPT for unmanned vehicle services in Middle East
Unique Group, a global innovator in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced its partnership with Ocean Power Technologies, a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data and service solutions, to deploy its existing WAM-V Unmanned Surface Vehicles in the UAE and other countries in GCC region. |
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| PIF’s SAMI inks 3 deals with Turkish defense firms
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Military Industries inked three agreements with Turkish firms to localize defense businesses in the Kingdom’s aviation, space and technology fields. |
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| Adnoc signs $3bn green financing deal with Japanese bank
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has signed a general agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for a $3 billion green financing facility. |
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| Abu Dhabi to expand office space as occupancy rates surpass 95% due to hedge funds
Hedge funds flocking to Abu Dhabi have pushed office occupancy rates over 95 percent, prompting a call for an increase in business-centric real estate. |
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| Kuwait supports women, widows
Acting undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dr Khalid Al-Ajmi, confirmed on Tuesday that Kuwait is one of the distinguished countries in the application of charters and laws related to women’s rights, especially widows. |
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| Saudi Arabia to turn 3m tonnes of waste into fuel annually with new management project
Saudi Arabia is set to process approximately 3 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually to produce refuse-derived fuels in six governorates following a new agreement. |
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| Security boosted in all domains
First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah affirmed Wednesday the political leadership’s will to develop the capabilities of Kuwait’s armed forces across the board. Sheikh Fahad’s statements were made during a ceremony to take the delivery of two Caracal helicopters at Kuwait International Airport. |
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| Saudi mining bodies among winners in 5th exploration licensing round
Six mining companies have been approved to explore various sites across Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom pushes ahead with growing the sector. |
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| Nearly half of UAE employers say expats flocking to country without job in hand
Nearly half – 49 per cent – of UAE employers say that many expatriates flocking to the UAE are immigrating without a job in hand, according to a new study released by recruitment firm Robert Half on Tuesday. |