BLOOMBERG US futures rose as investors dialled back bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which continued to reverberate through trading desks on Monday. Futures on the rate-sensitive Nasdaq 100 rose about 1% while those on the S&P 500 also resumed gains after initially erasing a rally. Stocks in Europe pared a drop of ...

SHARJAH / GULF TIME Jawhara Jewellery, the premier Emirati brand, is proud to announce its participation in the 51st edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East (WJME) Show. The event, held at the Sharjah Expo Center from March 8-12, hosted 500 exhibitors from 20 countries worldwide, showcasing the most stunning collections of Jewellery, watches, and gold artifacts. Mohammed Tamjid ...

DHAHRAN / WAM The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco or the company) on Sunday announced its full-year 2022 financial results, reporting a record net income of $161.1 billion — its highest annual profits as a listed company. Aramco also declared a fourth quarter dividend of $19.5 billion, to be paid in the first quarter of 2023. The results were underpinned ...

ABU DHABI / WAM In line with its new strategy and as part of its role as a Networker, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in cooperation with the National Marine Dredging group (NMDC group), is set to organise the “Let’s Grow Together” event, which will take place on March 16 at the chamber’s building, to bolster ...

DUBAI / WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, reaffirmed that the UAE will continue to forge ahead to ensure all sectors, particularly the energy sector, reach new heights through collaboration and a steadfast commitment to excellence and leadership. The minister made his comment during a session titled ‘Charting the Future of the UAE’s Energy Sector’, ...

CAIRO / WAM Egyptian exports to China rose by 20.8% to $1.7 billion in the first 11 months of 2022, up from $1.4 billion in the same period in 2021, according to a statement released by Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (Capmas). The trade exchange between Egypt and China increased by 2.6% during the first 11 months ...

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the first contract under Phase 4 of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, which aims to keep pace with the continuous development of the locality while catering to the demands of urban expansion and population growth. The project is being carried out in response to the directives of His Highness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The 14th edition of the EmiratesSkills National Competition, taking place from March 13-14, will see the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (Adnec) come alive with the participation of more than 300 talented Emiratis, who will compete in 23 technical and vocational skills, assessed and evaluated by over 100 experts. Organised by Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has updated 99% of its data for 29,762 eligible registered pensioners and beneficiaries during 2022 as part its quest to provide quick and reliable services to its stakeholders. The upgraded service is catered to pensioners and/or senior Emirati nationals over the age of 60, as well as for ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has launched a new initiative called the ‘Industrialist Programme’, which is designed to build local capacities and increase Emiratisation in the industrial sector. The programme is the result of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the ...