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MoFA sees off Emirati pilgrims at AUH Airport

HC seeks explanation on mass withdrawal of Bengal nominations

The Calcutta High Court on Friday sought an explanation from the State Election Commission (SEC) on why as many as 20,585 candidates withdrew their nominations for the July 8 panchayat elections in West Bengal. The division bench of Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam also sought to know why as many 274 seats in a particular block […]

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Amazon Prime Day Returns on 11 and 12 July with Thousands of Real Deals and Exclusive Launches in Singapore

Only on Amazon.sg, shoppers will have exclusive access to Hasbro’s new extensive lineup of products across its key brands such as NERF, Play-Doh, Monopoly, and Transformers. Save big on local and international brands like Omnidesk, Epitex, UGREEN, Spigen, Sukin, Bose, Muji, LEGO, Xiaomi, and across categories like Books, Toys, PC & Electronics, Household & Kitchen, Baby, Personal Care, and more. Stay up to date with the latest […]

Ajman Ruler condoles King Salman over passing of Prince Talal bin Fahd

RAK Ruler condoles King Salman over passing of Prince Talal bin Fahd

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 20th June, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member

Sharjah Ruler condoles King Salman over passing of Prince Talal bin Fahd

SHARJAH, 20th June, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Mem

Flynas orders 30 Airbus A320neos

Arabian Post Staff Flynas, the Saudi air carrier and a leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 30 new A320neo Family aircraft, taking the airline’s total order with Airbus to 120 A320neo aircraft, including 10 A321XLRs. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by Bandar Almohanna, flynas Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief […]

Fujairah Ruler condoles King Salman over passing of Princess Hana bint Abdullah

FUJAIRAH, 17th June, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member

Ajman Ruler condoles King Salman over passing of Princess Hana bint Abdullah

AJMAN,17th June, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and R

UAQ Ruler condoles King Salman over passing of Princess Hana bint Abdullah

UMM AL QAIWAIN, 17th June, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Memb

SCG International Partnered with Hassan Allam Unlocks Growth Potential in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – SCG International Corporation Co., Ltd. is embarking on a global business expansion, with a strategic entry into South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA) region. Establishing the Dubai Hub in the United Arab Emirates, serving as a central hub for sourcing and transporting goods across the region. Moreover, the company is actively preparing to establish a […]

Coface Country and Sector Risk Barometer – Q2 2023 Lost illusions and great expectations

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 June 2023 – The year 2023 began with great enthusiasm, but in all likelihood it will not be the year that most observers were expecting. The 1st half of the year has reinforced some of our convictions: no, inflation will not spontaneously and painlessly return to its 2% target in developed countries; no, central banks will not “pivot” between […]

UAE attends Second Ministerial Meeting of Arab League and Pacific Small Island Developing States

UAE attends Second Ministerial Meeting of Arab League and Pacific Small Island Developing States

PIF unit signs deal with Al Hilal Club

Arabian Post Staff Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a three-year official partnership agreement with the leading football champion, Al Hilal Saudi Club. Starting from the 2023/2024 season, the partnership includes mutual commercial and marketing rights between the two entities that will support both SEVEN’s future guests and Al Hilal FC fans. The partnership aligns with SEVEN’s […]

Weak demand overshadows OPEC cut

Matein Khalid Saudi Arabia’s unilateral 1 MBD output cut in Vienna last week did not trigger a credible rally in crude oil prices. Au contraire, Brent ended the week at $74.80 and West Texas a tad above $70, down 2%. Prince Abdulaziz’s warning to the oil bears to “watch out” has failed for the second time since April’s shock OPEC+ supply cut. It is obvious that both […]

PM’s US State Visit Is An Admission Of Growing Indo-US Strategic Partnership

By Nantoo Banerjee Notwithstanding the hype being built around Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming official state visit to the United States, it would be wrong to expect any major economic benefit to India as a result of the trip. On top of the agenda are the strategic issues which concern both the US and India. […]

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A.S. Watson CEO Speaks about ‘Adaptive Change’ at Consumer Goods Business Global Summit in Kyoto

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – Experts participated in the plenary session, “The World is Changing, Consumers are Changing – We Need to Change Too” at The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Global Summit 2023 at Kyoto, Japan. Malina Ngai, Chief Executive Officer of A.S. Watson (Asia & Europe) joined panelists CGF Board Co-Chairs Frans Muller and Dirk Van de Put to address […]

Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan attends United States and Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Meeting

HKUST professor and VC of $12 billion startups, appointed as visiting distinguished professor at KAUST

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 June 2023 – Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s (HKUST) Professor of Electrical Computer and Engineering, Zexiang Li has been appointed as visiting distinguished professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) that will benefit immensely from his extensive experience and impact in robotics, education, innovation and entrepreneurship. According to Bloomberg, Professor Zexiang was one of […]

Election won, economy lost!

Matein Khalid President Erdoğan recalled his pro-markets ex-Wall Streeter Mehmet Şimşek as Finance Vizier and the head of MIT who negotiated his diplomatic rapprochement with Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE as Foreign Minister but all hell has broken loose in the money markets of Istanbul as I write. The Turkish lira has plunged 7% this AM as state owned banks have stopped the dollar sales […]

China, GCC free trade agreement ‘soon’

Arabian Post Staff A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and GCC could be a game changer to boost the region and galvanise Middle Eastern economic transformation, according to a former Lebanese minister. Although the deal is yet to be signed, there is a strong indication it will be finalised after China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang requested for it to be done “as soon as possible” following […]

Friends of Sudan Group expresses deep concern about ongoing violence in Sudan

GPSSA hosts annual seminar for Civil Retirement and Social Insurance Authorities in GCC

ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2023 (WAM) — Senior investment and pension experts from across the Gulf Cooper

UAE banks funding profile remains strong: S&P

Arabian Post Staff UAE banks are in a comfortable net external asset position and their loan to deposit ratios are among the strongest in the region, S&P said in a report on GCC banking. Banks have been accumulating local deposits over the past 15 months amid muted lending growth. S&P said it does not expect an acceleration of lending, so UAE banks’ funding profiles should continue to […]

Infinite IT Solutions – your reliable business partner

Running a business means being active not only on the local market, but also available through the web. When the company starts to develop, you immediately spread your wings and try to do your best to optimize inner processes. This is where Infinite IT Solutions steps in. Find out about innovative IT systems offered to your business. In search for technological change The company has been established […]

India’s Triangular Relationship With Russia, China And The US Is Under Pressure

By Nantoo Banerjee India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has probably never faced such a situation as it is now to engage in a positive diplomacy with the world’s three warring super powers — the US, China and Russia. India is getting increasingly trapped in the international power tussle following the Russia-Ukraine war. The growing […]

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Culture Wars Bubble Below The Surface Across Arab Region

By James M Dorsey Religious conservatives and nationalists in the Muslim world and beyond have the wind in their sails. So do Arab autocrats, even if they increasingly cloak themselves in nationalism rather than religious conservatism. Last week’s first election round in Turkey saw conservatives and ultra-nationalists win control of parliament. At the same time, […]

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Forced Labour In India Highest In The World At Present

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Forced labour in India is the highest in the world. About 11 million are presently under forced labour in the country, according to the Global Slavery Index 2023, released by Walk Free Foundation. The Global Slavery Index is a national breakdown of the extent of modern slavery in 160 countries. It […]

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Middle East Nations Are Distancing From Washington’s Diplomatic Moves

By Amiad Horowitz A new chapter in the modern history of the Middle East is beginning, and what’s most significant about it is the dwindling influence of the United States. Back in March, the People’s Republic of China helped broker a groundbreaking diplomatic rapprochement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of […]

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