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PureHealth posts $137m Q1 net profit

The Group's revenue increased 8 percent YoY.

Borouge Q1 net profit $281 million

The total dividend paid to shareholders in 2024 $1.3bn.

Emirates expects first 777X delivery in H2 2026

Boeing had pushed back the first delivery to 2026 from 2025.

Aramco, unit and Sinopec ink $4bn deal

The two companies will establish a joint venture company.

Etihad unveils new A321LR aircraft

A321LR features First Suite - a private, enclosed space with a sliding door.

‘Diriyah Tan’ unveiled to celebrate Saudi tourism hub’s rich heritage

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Diriyah Company has collaborated with Pantone to produce "Diriyah Tan," a color that embodies the essence...

Tesla’s first Saudi showroom opens

The opening in Riyadh comes with Tesla sales dropping.
  • Saudi Arabia is a key regional ally of Washington, and US President Donald Trump forged close ties during his first term with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
  • However, demand for EVs is relatively low in Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter which enjoys bargain-basement fuel prices, with a liter costing just $0.62.

Mubadala Energy enters US energy market

Acquires a 24.1% interest in US firm Kimmeridge’s SoTex
  • Through SoTex, Kimmeridge is building America’s first integrated gas independent to deliver low-cost natural gas from wellhead to water.
  • The deal bolsters Mubadala Energy's growth plans to invest across the gas value chain in key energy hubs around the world.

Iraq signs deal with US firm to produce 24,000 MW of electricity

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani oversaw "the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding as part of a strategic cooperation framework...
  • The signing comes at the conclusion of a visit to Iraq by a high-level US delegation comprising of representatives from 60 private firms.
  • Despite sitting on large reserves of petrol and natural gas, decades of conflict and instability have ravaged Iraq's energy infrastructure.

Qatar’s ‘Hit Show’ wins $12 million Dubai World Cup

Dubai, UAE --  Qatar's 'Hit Show' triumphed in the 2025 Dubai World Cup's main event at Meydan, the pinnacle of...
  • Hit Show, owned by Wathnan Racing, ridden by Florent Geroux, prevailed over eight top competitors in 2:03:50 minutes, earning $6.96m with a 0.64-length victory.
  • The American horse Mixto, owned by Calumet Farm, came in second place, ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori and trained by Doug O'Neill, and received a cash prize of $2.4m.

Russia to hold talks with US in Riyadh Monday: Kremlin

Donald Trump spoke to both Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky this week and the US is also due...
  • "From the Russian side, they will be attended by Grigory Karasin, chairman of the Senate's committee on international affairs, and Sergei Beseda, advisor to the head of FSB.
  • Ushakov said he had confirmed this after talks with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Both agreed to send "expert groups" for the talks, he added.

Saudi table egg production crosses 8 billion, achieves 100% self-sufficiency

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's poultry sector has reached complete self-sufficiency in table egg production, with output surpassing 8...
  • Saudi agriculture ministry said the kingdom's egg production not only meets domestic demand but also generates a surplus, reinforcing national food security.
  • The ministry also emphasized its commitment to enhancing food quality, safety, and availability across local markets.

West Bank eviction film ‘No Other Land’ wins best documentary Oscar

Jerusalem -- No Other Land, a documentary about Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, has won the best documentary award...
  • Shot in Masafer Yatta near the West Bank city of Hebron, the documentary follows a young Palestinian struggling with forced displacement.
  • After a long legal battle with Palestinian communities, an Israeli supreme court ruling in 2022 paved the way for the eviction of the area's more than 1,000 residents.

Future of Humanity – TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue now online

Dubai, UAE -- TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue is out. This year’s edition, titled Future of Humanity, explores key global shifts...
  • The edition delves into transformative themes such as GCC’s leadership in urbanization, smart cities, and logistics, as well as the role of AI in reshaping healthcare and finance.
  • It also highlights cultural diplomacy, the evolving digital economy, and the power of travel in shaping the human experience.

Abu Dhabi real estate transactions reach $4.69bn in Jan, Feb 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached AED17.24 billion ($4.69 billion) in the first two months...
  • Real estate sales transactions since the beginning of the year have totaled AED 9.8 billion across 2,676 transactions.
  • The total value of usufruct transactions has exceeded AED229 million for 28 properties.

Trump Organization inks deal to build a golf course and villas in Doha

Doha, Qatar -- The Trump Organization signed on Wednesday its first development deal in Qatar to build a golf course...

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Cyberattack hits hundreds of US businesses

A US IT company urges customers to shut down their servers after the attack UN Security Council members recently warned...

Oil prices extend gains after OPEC+ talks fail, equities mixed

Brent broke above $77 for the first time since 2018 Breakdown of talks raises the possibility of $100 a barrel...

Mubadala Energy enters US energy market

Acquires a 24.1% interest in US firm Kimmeridge’s SoTex

Iraq signs deal with US firm to produce 24,000 MW of electricity

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani oversaw "the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding as part of a strategic cooperation framework...

Qatar’s ‘Hit Show’ wins $12 million Dubai World Cup

Dubai, UAE --  Qatar's 'Hit Show' triumphed in the 2025 Dubai World Cup's main event at Meydan, the pinnacle of...

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Saudi table egg production crosses 8 billion, achieves 100% self-sufficiency

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's poultry sector has reached complete self-sufficiency in table egg production, with output surpassing 8...
  • Saudi agriculture ministry said the kingdom's egg production not only meets domestic demand but also generates a surplus, reinforcing national food security.
  • The ministry also emphasized its commitment to enhancing food quality, safety, and availability across local markets.

West Bank eviction film ‘No Other Land’ wins best documentary Oscar

Jerusalem -- No Other Land, a documentary about Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, has won the best documentary award...
  • Shot in Masafer Yatta near the West Bank city of Hebron, the documentary follows a young Palestinian struggling with forced displacement.
  • After a long legal battle with Palestinian communities, an Israeli supreme court ruling in 2022 paved the way for the eviction of the area's more than 1,000 residents.

Future of Humanity – TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue now online

Dubai, UAE -- TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue is out. This year’s edition, titled Future of Humanity, explores key global shifts...
  • The edition delves into transformative themes such as GCC’s leadership in urbanization, smart cities, and logistics, as well as the role of AI in reshaping healthcare and finance.
  • It also highlights cultural diplomacy, the evolving digital economy, and the power of travel in shaping the human experience.