Gold prices fell in UAE and globally on Thursday morning as investors expect more interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh238.0 per gram at the opening of the markets on Thursday, down from Dh238.75 per gram at the close of the markets on Wednesday. The other variants of the precious also opened lower as 22K was trading at Dh220.25, 21K at Dh213.25 and 18K
India and China’s purchases of Russian crude oil in May are seen to have breached all-time highs. As buyers including these two big economies gorged on discounted supplies from Russia, it led to a fall in demand for oil from the Middle East and Africa, news agency Reuters reported citing ship tracking data. China, world’s No. 1 crude importer, India (world No. 3) are top buyers of Russian oil. In May In May, these two
The Government of Uganda and economic and social development agency, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), have awarded a $3.6 million contract to multinational engineering, procurement, and development (EPC) company, Elsewedy Electric’s Indonesia subsidiary to strengthen the power transmission network in the Kampala metropolitan area, southern Uganda. Under the contract Elsewedy Electric Indonesia will supply the Kampala metropolitan area with a 20 MVA 132/133-11 kV Mobile Substation, the first such substation in Africa. The mobile unit
The People’s Republic of China and the Democratic Republic of Congo agree to regularly assess their mining cooperation with a view to its consolidation in the mutual and long-term interest of the two countries, and to settle any disputes arising in this cooperation in mutual trust and with pragmatism and fairness, in particular through friendly consultations. This is one of the thirteen (13) key points included in the final declaration published on Friday, May 26,
Dana Gas, a prominent UAE-based company, is preparing to commence drilling operations on 11 new wells in Egypt this year with an investment of approximately $100 million, according to a senior company official. Mohammed Mubaideen, the head of investor relations at Dana Gas, revealed that the investment is expected to contribute around 80 billion cubic feet of reserves and production. His statements were published in a report by Asharq Business. Currently, Dana Gas holds four
State-owned Kuwait Oil Co (KOC) has announced plans to award 22 projects to local and foreign firms in the next few months, Zawya Projects reported, citing the Arabic language daily Alanba. KOC, which manages the OPEC member’s upstream oil industry, will gradually award those contracts after they are approved by the Central Agency for Public Tenders. The projects include installation of pipelines at KOC’s facilities in West Kuwait, providing maintenance services at KOC’s export terminals, building pipelines at Jurassic
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest energy exporter, has seen a significant decline in its total exports, including both oil and non-oil exports, according to recent reports. Online portal Zawya stated that the country experienced a 25% year-on-year decrease, with total exports amounting to $28 billion in March, compared to $37 billion in the same period last year. Analysts attribute the decline in exports primarily to the softening of energy prices and reduced demand in Europe
President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana has again taken aim at the longstanding partnership with diamond giant De Beers, launching a scathing attack and vowing not to settle for anything less than an improved agreement. The current deal, set to expire next month, grants Botswana a 25% share of rough diamonds mined under the partnership, while De Beers retains the majority. Negotiations for a pact renewal are underway, with Botswana pushing for a higher stake in
The Namibian Government will sign a feasibility and implementation agreement (FIA) with green hydrogen development company Hyphen Hydrogen Energy for the country’s $10 billion green hydrogen project, to be located in the Namib Desert’s Tsau//Khaeb National Park. The deal is expected to be signed on Friday, May 26, and marks the next phase of the project’s development. It also outlines the terms of offtake, which involve exporting Namibian green hydrogen to Europe. The FIA provides
Russia’s oil revenues rebounded in March and April, reaching the highest level since November of the previous year, according to a new report. This development strengthens President Vladimir Putin’s ability to finance the Kremlin’s activities in Ukraine. An analysis published on Wednesday by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, an independent Finnish think tank, found that Russia’s revenues from oil exports have recovered from the levels reached in January and February. These
