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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi strongly denounced the siege on al-Shifa…

Jordan and the UAE have ramped up their efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza during the holy month. The…

KARACHI: Major deals with Saudi firms have left Pakistan’s information technology exporters hopeful of hitting the $3.5 billion trade milestone in 2024.

CAIRO: Startups throughout the Middle East and North Africa region are experiencing a surge in funding, significantly energizing the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

CAIRO: The burgeoning expatriate community and digital surge in Saudi Arabia have beckoned UAE-based travel tech startup Tumodo to expand its horizons. 

RIYADH: Local markets and online shopping will experience a surge during Ramadan activities thanks to an influx of consumers adapting their shopping habits during the holy period. 

RIYADH: Point-of-sale payments in Saudi Arabia recorded an 11 percent annual increase in January to reach SR53.8 billion ($14.35 billion), the latest data issued by the Saudi Central Bank showed.

RIYADH: The holy city of Madinah will see improved sewage control and treatment after Saudi Arabia’s competition authority approved a joint venture for solid waste management. 

The project will provide funds to businesses to recover and increase resilience in the food sector to withstand future shocks, including natural disasters and climate change.

The indicator reflects the growth in various sections such as “Mining and quarrying” 82.46%, “Manufacturing” 15.85%, “Electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply” 1.16%, and “Water supply” 0.53%