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Abu Dhabi’s EAD issues AED328,000 in fines

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) has imposed 32 administrative fines, totalling AED328,000, since the implementation of the decision issued last April by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of EAD, regarding the list of administrative fines for violating the …

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EHS unveils metaverse-based virtual telemedicine solution

  Dubai / WAM The Emirates Health Services (EHS) has announced the launch of a Metaverse-based Virtual Telemedicine Solution using 3D virtual reality technology. The launch is part of transformative projects which leverage advanced technology and promote smart services such as remote health solutions and telemedicine. Through the project, EHS aims to deliver virtual medical consultation services supported by advanced …

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Construction industry add $186.8b to Arab region’s GDP

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) said that the Arab construction sector has recovered from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, with its contribution to GDP in 2021 amounting to around $186.8 billion, up from $178.3 billion in 2020, or a 4.7% increase. The UAE and Saudi construction sectors contributed the most to their countries’ GDPs, with …

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Oil rises as China loosens virus curbs, US freeze hits refining

  Bloomberg Oil climbed as China took more steps to unwind its Covid Zero policy and freezing weather across the US prompted refinery closures in the vital Texas Gulf Coast area. West Texas Intermediate traded near $80 a barrel after Beijing announced it will no longer subject inbound travellers to quarantine from early January, the latest step in the dismantling …

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World economy faces recession in 2023, says British consultancy

Bloomberg The world faces a recession in 2023 as higher borrowing costs aimed at tackling inflation cause a number of economies to contract, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The global economy surpassed $100 trillion for the first time in 2022 but will stall in 2023 as policy makers continue their fight against soaring prices, the …

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Russia says it may reduce daily oil output by 700,000 barrels

  Bloomberg Russia may reduce its oil output by 500,000-700,000 barrels a day in early 2023 in response to the Group of Seven’s price cap on the nation’s crude exports, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. “We are ready to partially cut our production early next year,” he said in an interview with Rossiya-24 TV channel, adding the volumes …

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Oil set for second weekly gain amid Russia’s warning

  Bloomberg Oil rises, heading for second weekly gain, as Russia said it may cut crude production in response to the price cap imposed by the Group of Seven on its exports, highlighting risks to global supplies in the New Year. West Texas Intermediate climbed to $79 a barrel, putting it on course for a gain of about 6% for …

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Digital economy in GCC region advancing rapidly

Muscat / WAM Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, stressed that the digital economy of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is advancing at a rapid and significant pace, noting its major importance to GDP. He also noted the importance of promoting cooperation between the GCC and its international partners to increase the …

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Oil surges to two-week high as US crude stockpiles decline

Bloomberg Oil rallied to the highest since early December as US crude inventories decline more than anticipated. West Texas Intermediate futures for February delivery edged above $78 a barrel. US crude stockpiles fall 5.90 million barrels last week, according to an Energy Information Administration (EIA) report on Wednesday. Trading volumes have generally been below average this week ahead of the …

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