Over-confidence leaves UAE consumers prone to online frauds: Visa study
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Over-confidence is leaving consumers in UAE open to becoming victims of fraud, according to Visa’s...
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Ambitious agreements mark Saudi Crown Prince’s Qatar visit
Doha, Qatar – Following a landmark visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Qatar,...
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SIRC, Tadweer sign MoU on waste management and recycling
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) has signed a joint memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Waste...
- They will explore joint options for adopting technology and ideal recycling solutions, activating operational activities in the waste sector.
- Through this and other MoU, SIRC Group seeks to activate the circular economy initiative to achieve the goals and programs of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
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ADNOC Distribution 2022 net profit $748m
The EBITDA grew by 15 percent to reach AED3.52 billion.
- Total fuel volumes continued to increase during the year, recording an 8 percent year-on-year growth through 2022 – with commercial fuel volumes up by 19 percent.
- The Company’s Board of Directors has recommended distributing a cash dividend of AED1.285 billion (10.285 fils per share), for the second half of 2022.
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Saudi Industrial Production Index rises by 7.3 percent in Dec 2022
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia's industrial production index (IPI) for December 2022 witnessed a 7.3 percent increase compared to the...
- A surge in mining, quarrying, and manufacturing activity helped the growth in IPI.
- Manufacturing activity also increased by 18.5 percent in December 2022 compared to the same period last year.
Business
$580m investment, 2 tech skills academies pledged at LEAP 23
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Investment and funding programs worth $580 million were announced on the third day of LEAP 23 Tech Conference,...
- WIRPO which specializes in technology services and consulting subsequently announced $110 million investment to expand the service of their cloud studios.
- Damac Company announced the expansion of its investments in the Kingdom's big data centers with a total capacity of more than 55 Mega Watts.
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Dana Gas 2022 net profit $182m
The rise in adjusted net profit driven by high energy prices.
- Excluding other income and impairments, the company reported an adjusted net profit of $196 million as compared to $128 million in 2021, an increase of 53 percent.
- The increase in revenues is due to higher realized prices and production output in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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Saudi Arabia center, Yokogawa to advance 4IR in kingdom’s industry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Saudi Arabia (C4IR KSA), affiliated with the World Economic Forum...
- Signed on the sidelines of LEAP 23, the MoU aims to develop frameworks and policies for the governance of the fourth industrial revolution technologies in the industrial sector.
- The two sides undertake to supervise the pilot studies of the projects and assess the participation of other entities in the kingdom.
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Etihad Cargo, Astral sign MoU
They will share up to 50 percent of all available capacity on flights.
- Via Etihad Cargo’s Abu Dhabi hub, the carrier’s global network will offer connectivity to destinations around the world.
- Etihad Cargo will utilize its road feeder service network to transport cargo arriving in Abu Dhabi from Nairobi to destinations throughout the UAE.
Business
Merak launches credit fund
The $53-million direct lending fund is Shariah compliant.
- The fund is Merak's first credit fund under the Capital Market Authority new regulation for direct financing investment funds.
- The fund aims to underwrite loans between 5 to 20 million SAR, targeting a portfolio of 20 borrowers, Merak said.
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UAE tops globally in tertiary education
For the 12th year in a row, Switzerland leads the ranks on the Global Innovation Index. South Korea was the...
- The 2022 GII says it tracks the most recent global innovation trends against the background of the pandemic, slowing productivity growth and other evolving challenges.
- It looks at whether stagnation and low productivity growth are here to stay, or whether we are about to enter a new era, where new innovation spurts.
Business
Invictus 2022 net profit $123.62m
The profit increased by 62 percent compared to 2021.
- The company's revenue grew by 103 percent from AED 2.94 billion in 2021 to AED 5.98 billion in 2022.
- In a bourse disclosure, the company said the rise in revenue and net profit was driven by volume growth and entry into new markets and categories.
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AMEA reaches financial closure on PV plant
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Non-oil sector to drive UAE economic growth to 3% in 2023: S&P
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Masdar, PLN NP sign expansion pact
They will develop Phase II of Indonesia's Cirata project by up to 500MW
- The initial 145MW phase of the innovative floating PV project, located in the picturesque Cirata reservoir in West Java, Indonesia, is expected to come online later this year.
- Masdar opened an office in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2021, to further strengthen links with key players within the region.
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NEOM inks deal with Marriott International
Under the deal, two luxury hotels will be built in Trojena.
- The agreement includes Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel, and a JW Marriott chain-branded hotel, NEOM said in a statement.
- Trojena, a flagship development within NEOM, is being crafted and positioned as a year-round adventure sports haven.
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Broadway musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to Debut in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The iconic Broadway musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' will be performed in Riyadh from Oct...
- The musical will be performed 59 time at The Arena Riyadh. It consists of 100 cast, crew and orchestra members, and more than 230 intricately designed costumes.
- The show is part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City's Riyadh Life sector to provide entertainment options, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030 Quality of Life program.