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EU’s high-tech exports increased to €461 billion in 2023

MENA Newswire News Desk: The European Union imported €478 billion worth of high-tech products in 2023, representing a slight drop of 1 percent compared to the previous year, according to figures released by Eurostat. At the same time, the EU’s

G20 energy ministers discuss fair and affordable clean energy transitions

MENA Newswire News Desk: The Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions, recently established by the International Energy Agency (IEA), convened for the first time in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, alongside the G20 energy ministers meeting. The discussions focused on

US economy outperforms as 254,000 jobs added, unemployment falls

MENA Newswire News Desk: – The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, significantly surpassing economists’ projections, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This unexpected surge in employment brought the unemployment rate down to 4.1%,

IFC breaks financing record with $56B in 2024, 40% for climate

MENA Newswire News Desk: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, achieved record-breaking financing of $56 billion during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Of this total, 40% was allocated to climate-related projects from

ADX sees AED2.66 billion in large transactions for Modon and ADNOC

MENA Newswire News Desk: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) executed 15 large direct transactions today, involving shares from ADNOC Gas Plc and Modon Holding PSC. The total value of these deals reached AED2.66 billion, according to data released by the ADX. The most significant portion of

WEF launches digital platform to boost clean energy investments globally

MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Economic Forum (WEF) today unveiled its Playbook of Solutions, a comprehensive digital platform designed to enhance clean energy investments in emerging markets. The platform breaks down 100 policy measures and finance mechanisms that have

IEA report highlights growth in low-emissions hydrogen, but policies lag

MENA Newswire News Desk: A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals a surge in low-emissions hydrogen projects, driven by increasing investment and development. However, the report underscores the need for stronger policies to boost demand in critical

Fed Chair Powell signals smaller rate cuts to keep economy in solid shape

MENA Newswire News Desk: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Monday that the central bank will take necessary measures to maintain the economy’s strength, although future interest rate cuts will likely come in smaller increments. Speaking during a Q&A session