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HUAX, a digital asset trading platform has surpassed more than 1 million registered users across 200 countries and regions

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 September 2020 – HUA Exchange “HUAX” has registered over 1 million users, across 200 countries and regions. HUAX (Hua Exchange) is a digital asset trading platform, registered in Cayman Island. With the key mission of “Your own Exchange, You can Trust”, HUAX is currently offering traders with the lowest transaction fees, a cutting-edge security system, and deep liquidity trades for digital assets, over-the-counter and […]

Europe pushed the limit of how far to reopen. Now it may be too late to prevent a second virus wave

Coronavirus cases in Europe are “almost back” to the levels seen in March when infection rates first peaked, scientists have warned as concerns grow over a potential second wave.

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DP World, Canadian investor raise platform to US$8.2 billion

Arabian Post Staff DP World and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global institutional investor, have announced the expansion of their ports and terminals investment through a new commitment of US$4.5 billion (CA$6 billion), that will increase the total size of the platform to US$8.2 billion (CA$ 10.6 billion). DP World holds 55% share of the platform, and CDPQ the remaining 45%. Since its […]

Syinix Becomes Leicester City Football Club’s Official Home Appliances Partner

LEICESTER, UK – Media OutReach – 3 September 2020 – The emblematic Syinix mascot Mr. Fox might soon be changing his green hoodie for a royal blue shirt! That’s right, Syinix has become Leicester City Football Club’s (LCFC) official partner of home appliances. Premier League’s Foxes, the most recent first-time champions, were the heroes of the fairytale season that defied all the odds as they lifted the Premier League trophy in 2016. […]

Summer 2020’s Arctic wildfires set new emission records

Wildfires raging in the Arctic Circle smashed last year’s records for carbon dioxide emissions, according to scientists at the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).

CIFI’s contracted sales grew by 86% year on year to RMB 25.60 billion in August 2020

For first eight months, contracted sales grew by 10% to RMB128.32 billion; cash collection exceeded RMB 120.00 billion   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 3 September 2020 – In August 2020, the Group achieved contracted sales of RMB25.60 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 86% (compared to August 2019). GFA sold under contracts amounted to approximately 1,816,500 sq.m. Contracted ASP was approximately RMB 14,100 per sq.m. […]

UAE denies knowledge of Hotel Rwanda film hero’s arrest as family raise ‘kidnap’ fears

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the arrest of Hotel Rwanda film hero Paul Rusesabagina, saying he left Dubai legally last Thursday on a private jet bound for the East African country.

Novichok nerve agent used in Alexey Navalny poisoning, says German government

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was poisoned with a chemical nerve agent from the Novichok group, the German government said Wednesday.

With Macron’s visit to Beirut, Lebanon’s future is looking a lot like the past

On Lebanon’s centenary Tuesday, French jets whizzed over the mountains of its former mandate as a French president planted a cedar tree declaring the country’s “rebirth.”

DGCX sees spike in gold futures

Arabian Post Staff The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) saw a spike in trading of its precious metals portfolio in August, as investors and market participants turned towards safe-haven assets amidst continuing global economic uncertainty and a weakening US dollar. Last month, the DGCX saw its flagship Gold Futures product record year-to-date (YTD) volume growth of 47.64% compared to the same period last year, whilst its […]

Dubai plans comeback to debt markets

DUBAI  – Dubai has hired banks to advise it on its comeback to the international debt markets as the Middle East trade, finance and tourism hub seeks to bolster finances badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic. It is planning to issue U.S. dollar-denominated 10-year Islamic bonds, or sukuk, and 30-year conventional bonds, a document issued by one of the banks leading the deal showed. The planned deals […]

Brazilian artist aims to inspire neglected youth with ‘Black Panther’ posters

A Brazilian artist is creating “Black Panther” posters to inspire some of Rio de Janeiro’s most disadvantaged youth.

Typhoon Maysak is forecast to strengthen as it moves toward Japan and the Korean Peninsula

Typhoon Maysak is churning in the direction of the Korean Peninsula and follows on the heels of Typhoon Bavi, which battered western North Korea last Thursday as a Category 1 equivalent system. the direction of the Korean Peninsula.

First Israeli commercial flight between Israel and UAE takes to the skies

The first commercial flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took to the skies on Monday, after an agreement to normalize relations between the two countries following a peace deal.

Hong Kong Accounted for 54% of the Total APAC Data Center Investment Volume in 2020YTD

Hong Kong also ranked the fourth most attractive data center location in APAC   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 31 August 2020 – Investment into data centers in Asia Pacific (APAC) is on the rise with the total transaction volume between 2018 and 2020 totalling USD 5.70 billion, 7.2x that between 2015 and 2017. Despite the pandemic outbreak, investment activity in the sector remains relatively […]

ProvenMed crowned the winner of Dubai Smartpreneur competition 5.0.

The Dubai Smartpreneur Competition, hosted in collaboration by Dubai Startup Hub, Entrepreneur Middle East & the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, is a prestigious, unique and one-of-its kind opportunity for innovative startups based in the UAE to partner with and contribute to the Dubai Government’s Strategy to elevate the city into a global platform for innovative businesses to thrive. As part of the 5th edition of the Dubai […]

Putin passes on ‘warm wishes’ to embattled Lukashenko, as tanks are seen in Minsk amid protests

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his “warm wishes” to his embattled Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on Sunday, as thousands of anti-government protesters attended a rally in Minsk and a convoy of military tanks was seen in the city.

Lionel Messi skips mandatory coronavirus test at Barcelona

Lionel Messi failed to show up for a coronavirus test at Barcelona’s training ground on Sunday, club sources have confirmed to CNN, casting further doubt on his future at the La Liga powerhouse.

Expo 2020 country pavilions to be completed by year-end: BIE

UAE – The construction of all country pavilions for Dubai Expo 2020 will be completed by end of this year and the UAE is working on developing guidelines to ensure a Covid-free Expo site. Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), which oversees and regulates World Expos, said preparations for the mega event have continued in recent months in adherence to the precautionary measures taken by UAE authorities. A […]

Belarus revokes accreditation for 15 journalists working for foreign media

Fifteen Belarusian journalists have had their accreditation to work for the BBC and other foreign media outlets removed by the authorities, the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) has said.

Berlin police halt march protesting against German government’s coronavirus response

Berlin police ordered a halt to a demonstration Saturday protesting the German government’s Covid-19 response, citing the crowd’s failure to abide by social distancing guidelines.

Forget the 2020 election. Let’s talk 2024

Forget 2020; let’s talk 2024.