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Qatar ‘worried’ gas demand can’t be met
Demand for liquefied natural gas will grow by at least 50% in the next decade, Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said.
Crypto giant Binance to transfer operations to Abu Dhabi
The firm said it had secured three licenses from the city's financial regulator covering operations, clearing and custody, and broker activity.
Abu Dhabi plans a $16B expansion of finance district
Assets under management in the UAE capital were up 48% year-on-year by the end of September, according to a statement from the city’s financial hub.
Nigeria approves $128 million payment for gas debts
The arrears had stifled investment into the energy sector, and the settlement aims to restore confidence in the market.
South Africa opens first underground gold mine in 15 years
Australian company West Wits Mining inaugurated its Qala Shallows gold mine in Johannesburg on Thursday.
South Sudan’s mining sector held back by illegal practices: report
Swissaid, a Bern-headquartered NGO, said the country’s authorities have “failed to govern the sector effectively.”
Abu Dhabi seeks to become a global financial center
A laundry list of big names in banking and investing are attending the city-wide Abu Dhabi Finance Week.
China’s trade surplus hits $1 trillion despite US tariffs
Chinese firms have instead ramped up sales to the EU, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
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