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In JV with SEG ENERA, AD Ports enters Uzbekistan logistics
The ADPORTS Group and SEG ENERA Group, one of the largest multisectoral holding companies in Uzbekistan, have formed ADL-Ulanish, which will provide end-to-end global logistics services throughout Uzbekistan. With the new joint venture…
Dollar slips as investors await Powell testimony
Investors were watching for testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday as well as the February jobs report at the end of the week, which will likely influence how hawkish the central bank will be going forward. Dollar…
UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain sign $2 billion in industrial deals
During the third meeting of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development's Higher Committee, companies from the UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain signed industrial agreements worth more than $2 billion. Dr Sultan bin Ahmed…
US nominates former Mastercard CEO, Ajay Banga, to lead World Bank
US President Joe Biden nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, crediting his experience with global challenges such as climate change. David Malpass, a Trump appointee, announced last week that he would step down…
Winter storm shuts down parts of the northern U.S.
The northern plains of the USA are largely shutting down ahead of a major winter storm that could dump up to 2 feet of snow in some areas. This storm will be accompanied by strong winds and dangerously cold temperatures. There were many…
Aid for solar, wind industries sought by German economy minister
After talks with industry representatives, Economics Minister Robert Habeck said in Berlin that Germany should increase state support for wind turbines and solar plants. "We have to strengthen the production capacities for renewable…
EDGE introduces 11 autonomous, unmanned solutions at IDEX 2023
EDGE today unveiled 11 new innovative unmanned and autonomous solutions with enhanced capabilities for application across the air, land, and maritime domains on the opening day of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX…
Lack of cash causes Pakistani food shortages, unemployment
Pakistani businessmen are warning the government that if the import levy is not lifted, millions will lose their jobs. They are urging the administration to allow materials stuck at the Karachi port into the country. Steel, textile, and…
$150 million EIB investment to create 8,000 technology jobs in ME
Through its new dedicated development finance arm, EIB Global, the European Investment Bank (EIB) will contribute $27 million to the Middle East Venture Fund IV (MEVF IV). Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) has launched a new venture…
Adidas shares plunge after warning about unsold Yeezys
By 2023, Adidas could lose 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in revenue if it cannot sell its existing Yeezy stock. Adidas shares fell 11% around 9 a.m. London time following the news. “The numbers speak for themselves. We are currently not…