Press Dossier   By Date  11/03/2024
High-net-worth Muslims eye $2bn real estate investment in holy cities: survey
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is set for an upswing as high-net-worth Muslim individuals plan to invest $2 billion in Makkah and Madinah properties, a recent survey indicated.
Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 12,619
Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 40.74 points, or 0.32 percent, to close at 12,618.62.
Central Bank of Oman’s foreign assets rise to $17.49m in 2023
The Central Bank of Oman’s total foreign assets increased by 0.1 percent, reaching 6.73 million Omani rials ($17.49 million) as of Dec. 31, 2023, compared to the same period the previous year.
Etihad Airways announces more flights between Abu Dhabi, Rome
Etihad Airways announced double-daily flights to Rome. The national airline of the UAE is boosting its services between Abu Dhabi Zayed International (AUH) to Rome (FCO) from 11 weekly to twice a day from November 1, 2024 to meet growing customer demand.
Etihad Airways to hire 2,000 pilots, cabin crew, mechanics this year
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will recruit up to 2,000 pilots, cabin crew and mechanics this year as it prepares for expansion in 2025 when the airline plans to add 15 more planes to its fleet.
​​Qatar’s international reserves surge by 4.91% to $67.69bn
Qatar’s international reserves increased by 4.91 percent annually to 246.49 billion Qatari riyals ($67.69 billion) in February, driven by higher balances in foreign banks.
Ejaro partners with Tawuniya to offer daily motor insurance policies for rentals
Car rental platform Ejaro will offer renters customized insurance options after it partnered with Tawuniya to offer daily coverage plans.
Ministries ink deal to integrate economics into Saudi school curriculum
Economics is set to be added to the Saudi school curriculum, thanks to an agreement by two ministries designed to align education with workforce needs.
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