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ne'ma aims to reduce food loss and waste by 50 percent by 2030, in line with U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 12.3
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Qatar Airways will expand its reach to 45 destinations across 15 African countries
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The emirate's indirect revenue from health tourism reached AED2.3 billion in 2023
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A 78,000 square meter residential project is being planned and will be open for investment soon
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Oman's commodity exports rose 5 percent YoY, reaching $25.16 billion during this period
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This year’s edition brought together 150 university students from 14 countries across the Middle East and Central Asia
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Robust infrastructure, strategic location vital to the growth of the industry and the region’s economy
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PPPs attract investments, create jobs and develop new capabilitiesÂ
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The public sector has seen 6,963 individuals employed, representing 69.63 percent of the 10,000 target
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The number of properties registered to GCC citizens surged by 5.2 percent to 666, compared to 633 in 2023Â
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Sharia-compliant financial products are in high demand, with Sukuk issuances exceeding $10 billion in Q2
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Partnership seeks to drive growth, improve operational efficiency and provide comprehensive support to businesses in trade
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Transactions increased 26 percent from the prior month
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This is the fourth listing under their $2 billion trust certificate program
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Among the top-ranking GCC cities were Kuwait City, Doha and Bahrain in the 3rd, 4th and 5th places, respectively
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The oil sector grew by 3.4 percent and the non-oil sector by 3.3 percent at constant prices
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The total number of inbound tourists reached 27.4 million tourists in 2023, setting a new record high for Saudi Arabia
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Qatar’s travel and tourism sector is set to contribute $25 billion to the country’s economy this year
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Seven new real estate projects launched in the emirate, including residential complexes and towers.
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The proposed agreement aims to enhance cooperation, streamline investment regulations, and create new jobs
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The surplus was directed towards reducing public debt, and therefore there is no cash surplus
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia reported 94 deals, accounting for 61 percent of the overall domestic M&A deal volume
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Cybersecurity experts stressed the need for improved vigilance and protective measures against growing threats
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Hamad International Airport welcomed 25.9 million passengers in H1 of 2024