Qatar Leads Fintech Innovation in the Region with Advanced Technology
The 9th Islamic Finance Conference, entitled ”Islamic Finance and Challenges of Web 3.0,” commenced at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha …
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ISA Joins Industry Leaders at World Halal Food Council in Dubai
Mr. Jalel Aossey, president of ISA, Inc based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was a featured speaker at the WHFC (World Halal Food Council) assembly meeting …
Japan To Start Exporting Kobe Beef To Saudi Arabia in April
Exports of Kobe beef to Saudi Arabia will begin next month for the first time. Premium meat is becoming increasingly popular overseas, and Japanese …
Riyadh’s Saudi Food Show 2023 Sells Out at Gulfood
The SAUDI FOOD SHOW is the first to be launched under the joint venture between KAOUN International, the global events organizing company of the Dubai …
Tanmiah Foods and MHP Group Join Forces to Boost Saudi Poultry Production
Tanmiah Food Company, a Saudi Arabian poultry, and other meat products company, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MHP, Europe’s …
Oman Ranks 5th in Arab Economics
The Sultanate of Oman ranks fifth in the Arab world in terms of the highest economic growth rates for the year 2023, according to a new ranking …
Saudi Arabia and Oman Sign 13 Major Investment Projects
The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) has concluded hosting a high-level delegation from Oman, which culminated in the signing of 13 MoUs …
Saudi Arabia Tops Arab Nations With 18 Million visitors Until Q3 2022
Saudi Arabia has emerged as the Arab country with the most tourists in the first nine months of 2022, with 18 million visitors to the country.
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A Messy Game: The Qatar World Cup In Review
“Why did they put that on him? I don’t like it… Ugh… Why?” These were the words of my collaborator as he expressed his disapproval during …
Pakistan Seeks UAE Investment in Its Tourism Sector
Pakistan Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has urged UAE investors and business leaders to look into investment possibilities in …
Museum of Islamic Art in Doha Reopens To Show Breadth of Islam
As the football World Cup draws visitors to present-day Doha, the Museum of Islamic Art reopens with an expanded vision and presentation of Islamic …
Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund Appoints Banks for Debut Green Bonds
DUBAI – According to a document released on Tuesday, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, has recruited …
Can Saudi Arabia Become the Next Tourist Hotspot?
Is Saudi Arabia ready to become the next popular tourist spot? Efforts are in progress to guarantee this will happen in the next few years.
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Korea to Supply Halal Cosmetics to the UAE
On Wednesday, South Korean cosmetics contract producer Kolmar Korea Co. announced it would begin supplying Halal cosmetics to the United Arab …
Saudi Arabia Renews $3bn Deposit to Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has agreed to renew a $3bn deposit at Pakistan’s central bank to bolster the south Asian state’s depleted foreign reserves as Islamabad …
Has Makkah Become a City for the Rich Only?
Makkah is THE holiest place for Muslims all over the world. Every Muslim is obligated to visit Makkah to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime …
What Are Top Four Business Opportunities in UAE?
The UAE has become a major financial and economic hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. It attracts visitors and investors, ex-pats from …
Dubai’s MRHB to Release Major Halal DeFi Solutions
Ethics-focused decentralized finance platform MRHB from Dubai has announced three world-first product/feature launches together with dozens of new …
What Are Key Requirements for Hajj in 2022?
Only a limited number of pilgrims performed Hajj in the years 2020 and 2021. But, this year, Saudi Arabia has decided to accept a much larger number …
Saudi Economy to Grow 7% in 2022 Surpassing Other GCC Countries
Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to grow 7% in 2022, ahead of other GCC member countries, according to the Global Economic Update report by the …
UAE to Provide Insurance For Unemployed Workers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday approved an unemployment insurance scheme to provide unemployed individuals with income support for a limited …
Iran Becomes 20th Largest Economy in the World
According to the statistics of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Iran has become the 20th largest economy in the world despite tough sanctions …
Saudi Arabia Will Allow a Million Hajj Pilgrims To Visit Mecca This Year
The move, while falling short of reinstating normal Hajj conditions, offered hopeful news for many Muslims outside the kingdom who have been barred …
Saudi Arabia Starts Distributing Ramadan Aid Worldwide
The Saudi Ramadan “Eta’am” initiative aims to distribute 156,993 food baskets weighing 8,430 tons in 19 countries, benefiting more than 900,000 …