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.

Lebanon explores defense ties with Qatar

Minister of National Defense, Maurice Sleem, on Friday welcomed Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Sahlawi.
  • Minister of National Defense, Maurice Sleem, on Friday welcomed Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Sahlawi
  • Sleem thanked Qatar for its "permanent support for Lebanon and the Lebanese Army, which reflects the depth of the brotherly relationship that unites Lebanon and Qatar."

Lebanon on Friday expressed its gratitude to Qatar for its support to the country and the Lebanese Army. 

Minister of National Defense, Maurice Sleem, on Friday welcomed  Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Sahlawi, who paid him a protocol visit upon assuming his diplomatic mission in Beirut. 

Talks between the pair focused on the “excellent” relations between the two countries. 

Sleem thanked Qatar for its “permanent support for Lebanon and the Lebanese Army, which reflects the depth of the brotherly relationship that unites Lebanon and the sisterly State of Qatar.” 

The Minister of Defense also wished Ambassador Al-Sahlawi success in his new duties.