Category: Business

GASTAT Hosts Meeting to Enhance Arab Statistical Capacities

Jeddah:The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) convened the 51st meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics. This event saw participation from heads and representatives of various Arab statisti…

Energy Ministers Discuss Climate Cooperation in Jeddah

Jeddah:Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen in Jeddah to discuss potential collaboration on climate action.

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Saudi Stock Exchange Indices Close Lower

Baku:The Saudi Stock Exchange’s main index ended the day on a lower note, decreasing by 179.31 points to reach 10,138.83. The total value of daily transactions amounted to SAR3.9 billion, with a trading volume of 209 million shares.

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IsDB and AIIB Presidents Discuss Future Cooperation

Riyadh:The meeting between Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser, President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and Zou Jiayi, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, marked their first bilateral engagement since Zou took office in January 2…

Japan Showcases Fashion and Textile Innovations at Jeddah Expo

Jeddah:The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) made its debut at the 4th Saudi Fashiontex Expo, which took place in Jeddah from September 24 to 27, with a pavilion that highlighted the contributions of several Japanese fashion and textile compan…

IsDB Group and Qatar Explore Enhanced Development Cooperation

Doha:Qatari Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari met with Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) President Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser at the Ministry of Finance headquarters during the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) annual meetings.

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