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Italy and GCC sign MoU to expand political cooperation

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Italy and the Gulf Cooperation Council signed a memorandum of understanding in Rome on Monday to strengthen cooperation and create a structured channel for political consultations. The agreement was signed during a meeting between Italian...
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GCC beats global average in 2026 economic freedom index

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MUSCAT: Gulf Cooperation Council countries outperformed the global average in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, with the bloc posting an average score of 66.9 against a world average of 59.9, according to data released by the GCC Statistical...
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South Korea food exports rise 4% in first quarter

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SEJONG: South Korea’s food exports rose 4.0% from a year earlier in the first quarter, supported by strong overseas demand for ramyeon, snacks, beverages and fresh fruit, according to provisional government data released on April 3. Food...
Riyadh summit highlights GCC-US strategic partnership
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Riyadh summit highlights GCC-US strategic partnership

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On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, led the United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation to the Gulf-US...
Moody's projects Islamic banking growth in GCC
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Moody’s projects Islamic banking growth in GCC

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Moody’s Ratings has projected robust growth for Islamic banking in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) over the next 12 to 18 months, predicting that the sector will outperform conventional banking in profitability....
Impressive 32% growth in GCC travelers to Barbados in 2023
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Impressive 32% growth in GCC travelers to Barbados in 2023

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Dubai-based dnata has announced a strategic collaboration with Visit Barbados, with the goal of enticing more travelers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to the Caribbean island. Official figures from the tourism authority of...
World Bank targets $10 billion climate aid for MENA by 2025
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World Bank targets $10 billion climate aid for MENA by 2025

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The World Bank has announced an ambitious plan to escalate climate financing in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, aiming to allocate $10 billion by 2025. This commitment was confirmed by Meskerem Brhane,...
World Bank predicts 4.8 percent expansion in UAE's non-oil sector in 2023
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World Bank predicts 4.8 percent expansion in UAE’s non-oil sector in 2023

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The World Bank has released its projection stating that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to experience a robust growth of 4.8% in its non-oil sector in 2023, contributing to an overall GDP growth...