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Renewable energy jobs reach 10.3mn worldwide

ABU DHABI / WAM The renewable energy industry has created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3 percent increase from 2016, according to the latest figures released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). According to the fifth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs — Annual Review, launched at Irena’s 15th Council in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, …

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Record edition of region’s largest beauty, wellness trade fair opens

DUBAI / Emirates Business The Middle East and Africa’s largest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances, and wellbeing opened on Tuesday, with a new record in exhibitor numbers and exhibition space covered in its 23rd edition. Beautyworld Middle East is a magnet for retailers, distributors, and beauty professionals looking for the latest inspirations in beauty and wellbeing. The …

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Dollar gains as oil declines before decision on Iran deal

Bloomberg The dollar rallied while oil dropped as traders braced themselves for President Donald Trump’s decision on the Iran nuclear deal. Stocks were little changed in the US and Europe. The greenback strengthened for a third session as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stuck with a message of gradual tightening. Italian shares tumbled on the prospect for fresh elections that …

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