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US ‘locked and loaded’ if Iran behind Saudi attack: Trump

Bloomberg President Donald Trump promised to help allies following attacks on major Saudi Arabian oil facilities, even though he said the US is no longer directly reliant on Middle Eastern oil and gas and has few tankers there. “We are a net Energy Exporter,” Trump tweeted. “We don’t need Middle Eastern Oil & Gas, & in fact have very few ...

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Deal signed to help Dubai-based businesses expand global reach

Dubai / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Export Development Corporation (DEDC) to develop and promote trade linkages and investment opportunities for Dubai-based businesses in high growth markets. The MoU was signed by Saed Alawadi, CEO of Dubai Export Development Corporation, and Massimo Falcioni, CEO of ECI, at the 4th Future Manufacturing & Trade Summit 2019, ...

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Gitex to showcase next-gen tech for business, social good

DUBAI / WAM The upcoming 39th Gitex Technology Week and 4th Gitex Future Stars will feature the region’s largest 5G tech applications, new lifestyle tech and future mobility developments, as well as offer a glimpse into the ways that artificial intelligence and Gen Z will shape the future Held under the theme, ‘Synergising the Mind and Technology Economy’, the event ...

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Dubai ‘marine conference’ to focus on offshore energy

DUBAI / WAM The second edition of Dubai Marine Insurance Conference (DMIC), focusing on offshore energy as an integral part of the UAE’s Maritime Week will be held on the September 24 in Dubai. The inaugural edition of DMIC was launched in November 2018 and hosted by the Dubai Maritime City Authority and supported by the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre. ...

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Dubai, South Africa to boost mutual trade

DUBAI / WAM Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs, and a South African delegation headed by the Consul-General, Mogobo David Magabe, have discussed means to further develop cooperation relations between the two sides. Musabih briefed the South African delegation about customs facilities and services delivered by Dubai Customs to investors and businesses. He also talked about the different initiatives ...

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Trump offers support for Saudi Arabia’s self-defense

Bloomberg President Donald Trump offered US support for Saudi Arabia’s self-defense in a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the White House said. The pair spoke after a swarm of explosive drones hit key oil-industry targets in Saudi Arabia. The state-run Saudi Press Agency earlier reported on the call. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the ...

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India’s $1.4b housing fund ‘not enough’ to spur sector

Bloomberg The Indian government’s decision to launch a $1.4 billion fund to salvage stalled residential projects is unlikely to revive a sector that’s been the worst hit by the growth slowdown in Asia’s third-largest economy. As part of a broader plan to kick-start the economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the setting up of a 100 billion rupee fund to ...

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Chinese startup breaks even en route to IPO

Bloomberg China’s Uber-for-trucks startup Full Truck Alliance said it’s weighing an initial public offering after breaking even from May, defying a sector-wide downturn. The company, which is backed by SoftBank Group Corp and Tencent Holdings Ltd, said its improved financial performance dovetailed with its decision not to follow through on a plan to raise as much as $1 billion in ...

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Union allows GM’s contract to expire, raising odds of a strike

Bloomberg The United Auto Workers (UAW) let its contract with General Motors Co expire after unsuccessful talks over an extension, setting the stage for a strike by the union’s 46,000 US workers. The UAW said it will work without a contract while it decides on a course of action. It had been bargaining with the largest US automaker before a ...

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Merkel’s drive to slash CO2 output may cost $44bn

Bloomberg Policies being hammered out in Germany to slash carbon emissions may cost 40 billion euros ($44 billion) over the next four years, underscoring the wide scope of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s plans to boost climate protection. Meeting in Berlin, party leaders from Merkel’s alliance progressed in agreeing steps to ensure that Germany meets a 2030 emissions target, according to a ...

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