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Ferrari's luce electric car

May 27th, 2026 - 02:22 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Ferrari launches its first electric car for a shocking price

ALBAWABA - In a historic move that redefines its legendary brand, Italian automaker Ferrari unveiled its first all-electric car in Rome on Monday, announcing its transition from the world of motors to the quiet power of clean energy, without abandoning the performance spirit that has made it a global icon. The new car, named "Luce," meaning "light" in Italian, boasts a top speed of 310 km/h and a price tag ...

Surplus reserves at UAE banks surged to AED 42.8 billion ($11.6 billion) by the end of June, a growth of 77.6 percent from the first month of 2017, according to UAE Central Bank statistics. (Shutterstock)

July 26th, 2017 - 08:14 GMT

UAE Surplus Reserves Jump 77.6 Percent in June: Central Bank

The agency said the foreign assets of the Saudi banks reached their highest level in May since July 2016. (AFP/ File)

July 26th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Assets Close to SR2 Trillion: SAMA

Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia announced it would cut crude oil shipments in August. (AFP/ File)

July 25th, 2017 - 11:58 GMT

Saudi Arabia's Reduced Oil Exports Will Force US Inventories Lower: Analysts

Saudi Arabia on Monday approved the establishment of a national project for atomic energy. (File photo)

July 25th, 2017 - 10:51 GMT

Saudi Arabia Says Atomic Program Will 'Optimize Use of Energy Sources'

The Jordanian ministry of tourism issued instructions to travel agencies, directing them not to send tourists to Wadi Rum, 300km south of Amman, and to avoid some roads in the south of the Kingdom, for fear of possible violence. (File photo)

July 25th, 2017 - 10:36 GMT

Jordanians Insist Wadi Rum Safe, Reject Ministry Ban Over 'Tribal Violence'

Turkey claims most foreign funds are linked to EU member countries. (File photo)

July 25th, 2017 - 10:20 GMT

Foreign Investment in Turkey up 11.2 Percent in First 5 Months of 2017

Saudi Arabia offered its first Riyal-denominated Sukuk to investors on Sunday this week. (File photo)

July 25th, 2017 - 09:38 GMT

Saudi Arabia Gets Bids of $13.6 Billion for $4.5 Billion Domestic Sukuk: SPA

Oman recorded a deficit of 21 percent of its GDP in 2016 as the oil price plunged to its lowest level in years. (File photo)

July 25th, 2017 - 09:25 GMT

Oman Slashes Subsidy Bill by 20 Percent, Eyes Further Cuts

Newly-appointed Noon CEO, Faraz Khalid.

July 25th, 2017 - 08:45 GMT

Noon Appoints Namshi Co-Founder Faraz Khalid as CEO

The government policy announced earlier this year for import restrictions is bearing its fruits. (Facebook/ R. Boudraa)

July 25th, 2017 - 08:39 GMT

Algeria Announces 54 Percent Drop in Trade Deficit in H1 2017

By limiting jobs in grocery stores to Saudis, the country expects to generate more than 20,000 job opportunities for citizens. (AFP/ File)

July 25th, 2017 - 08:28 GMT

First Malls, Now Supermarkets: Saudi Arabia Bans Foreigners From Grocery Store Jobs

The recent decline in oil prices could weigh further on the outlook for the region's oil exporters. (File photo)

July 25th, 2017 - 08:12 GMT

Middle East Growth Dips in 2017 on Lower Oil Prices: IMF