INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Mashreq Q1 profit rises

Total revenue increased 10% year-on-year.

TECOM profit climbs

High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.

Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%

The rise helped by strong demand in real estate

ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.
  • Dubai, UAE -- A humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in China in a time faster than the human world record,...

    The robot, widely referred to as “Lightning” or “Flash,” finished the 21.1-kilometer race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds at the Beijing E-Town humanoid robot half-marathon.

    The race was not conducted under rules set by World Athletics, and the robot’s performance is not recognized as an official record.

  • The truce, brokered by the United States, is intended to halt cross-border fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. Scenes of...

    However, the calm was quickly tested. Lebanon’s army accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, while medics accused it of killing one person one person in the town of Kunin.

    U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had “prohibited” Israel from carrying out further strikes in Lebanon.

  • According to a new UNDP policy brief, the impact is most severe in countries directly affected by the fighting and...

    Recommends targeted cash transfers and energy support, warning against costly blanket subsidies in developing economies.

    It is estimated that up to $6 billion may be required, depending on the severity of the crisis.

  • The strikes hit multiple areas, including parts of Beirut, with emergency teams struggling to reach casualties amid heavy congestion. The...

    Israel said the strikes targeted members of Hezbollah in what it described as a “surprise” attack.

    The escalation came hours after a ceasefire was announced between Israel, Iran and the United States.

  • Iran has conveyed a fresh proposal to the United States through Pakistani intermediaries, seeking an agreement to reopen the Strait...

    The development follows remarks by US President Donald Trump on Sunday suggesting Iran could directly approach Washington

    He also expressed confidence that the war would conclude soon and that Washington would emerge stronger from the conflict

  • If successful, Artemis II will carry four astronauts on a lunar flyby, testing critical systems needed for future missions that...

    The launch window opens April 1 at 6:24 pm local time, with backup opportunities available through April 6.

    The crew — including three Americans and one Canadian — is in quarantine ahead of the mission, which will mark several historic firsts.

  • More than 3,000 rallies were held across all 50 states, with participation estimates ranging from several million to as many...

    The protests, organized under a decentralized movement opposing what demonstrators describe as authoritarian governance, also drew support in more than a dozen countries.

    The scale of the protests signals renewed momentum among critics of Trump and could have implications for upcoming elections, analysts say.

  • AI-enhanced fraud is 4.5 times more profitable than traditional methods. “Agentic AI” systems can autonomously plan and execute complete fraud...

    However, the report also found that law enforcement authorities are collaborating more effectively.

    Since 2024, the number of fraud-related Notices and Diffusions has increased by 54 percent.

  • Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to strengthen their position in global energy markets, supported by extensive natural resources, advanced...

    Gulf energy data show rising reserves, stable gas production and gradual renewable expansion.

    Regional electricity interconnection delivers savings and boosts power exchange among GCC member states.

  • UNCTAD data shows Brent crude oil prices rose above $90 per barrel, while natural gas prices also increased sharply after...

    Based on shipping flows during the week preceding the military escalation that began on February 28, crude oil accounted for about 38% of trade moving through the strait.

    Liquefied petroleum gas represented 29%, while liquefied natural gas and refined oil products each accounted for around 19%.