Dubai’s family businesses get practical guidance with new toolkits
Dubai, UAE -- Three toolkits have been developed for family-owned businesses, which make up approximately 90 percent of the UAE’s...
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Mulk, Ajman Holding form JV
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Borouge Q3 net profit up 22%
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Elm net profit up 43%
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Decree issued to form Board of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Monday issued a decree for the formation of the...
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Binance US has been involved in wash trading activities, say reports
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that CZ confirmed that $70,000 worth of Bitcoin, traded on Binance US's launch day,...
- Among the claims, the lawsuit alleges that Binance utilized Sigma Chain, a company under CZ's ownership, to manipulate trading volume.
- Binance says it will list on Worldcoin, a digital currency linked to an identity project co-founded by AI programmer and entrepreneur Sam Altman.
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Burjeel to operate Al Dhannah Hospital
Al Dhannah Hospital in Al Dhafra region is owned by ADNOC.
- The contract is aimed to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services to ADNOC employees, their families, and the community in Al Dhafra region.
- Al Dhannah has the capacity of 122 beds, accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) offering multi-specialty services.
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Strong growth key to GCC’s FDI appeal
Saudi Arabia has reentered into this year's Kearney FDI Confidence Index, which ranks the markets likely to attract the most...
- The optimism stems from strong economic growth, which is expected by IMF to reach 3.6% in 2023, higher than the global average of 3.3%.
- The GCC region is especially ripe for FDI, as the high demand for oil and gas is expected to continue to spur the growth of economies in the region.
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PIF establishes company for developing Ajwa dates products
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, announced Sunday it has established Al Madinah...
- MHC will focus on promoting and distributing Ajwa dates both locally and internationally in addition to other date varieties to meet growing global demand.
- The company will also contribute to the wider development of sustainable agriculture in the Madinah region through the adoption of the latest agricultural technologies.
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ANB profit up 51Â percent in H1
The growth was backed by net special commission income.
- The bank reported an increase in the net provisions for expected credit losses and other provisions.
- The second-quarter net profit jumped 39 percent to SAR 986 million from SAR 707.69 million in Q2 2022.Â
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Saudi Fund for Development commits $10m to boost tourism in Bahamas
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and Bahamas have signed a $10 million agreement to build...
- Nassau Island set to accommodate 50 small businesses, Exuma Island to house 25 small businesses, and Grand Bahama Island to host an additional 25 small businesses.
- This is SFD's inaugural foray into The Bahamas, making it the 89th country to receive funding for a development project from SFD.
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IHG to open Hotel Indigo in Oxagon
Oxagon is a coastal industrial city in Saudi Arabia's NEOM.
- The 250-key Hotel Indigo property will be situated in the Oxagon’s first residential community and will open its doors in 2026.
- IHG currently operates 37 hotels across five brands in Saudi Arabia, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn.
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FAB second quarter net profit $1.14bn
The rise attributed to increase in net interest and non-interest income.
- For the first six months of 2023, the net profit was $2.19 billion, up 7 percent from $2.08 billion.
- The company said the operating income was $1.82 billion, up 37 percent from 2022.
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Security, trust: Tech titans promise watermarks on AI creations
Representatives from Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI were to join US President Joe Biden later Friday to...
- Worry that imagery or audio created by AI will be used for fraud and misinformation has ramped up as the technology improves and the 2024 US presidential election gets closer.
- Commitments by the companies include independent testing of AI systems for risks when it comes to biosecurity, cybersecurity, or "societal effects," according to the White House.
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AD Ports Group, CMEC ink MoU
The two companies will explore opportunities globally.
- The two companies will cooperate in various fields including global industry and infrastructure development, financing, building.
- The agreement will be valid for three years and will focus on achieving complementary advantages, sharing resources.
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Wall Street, Hollywood billionaires plan $50m anti-Hamas campaign
Real-estate tycoon Barry Sternlicht has initiated this campaign and sought $1million donations from various affluent business figures, including David Geffen...
- News website Semafor reported that Sternlicht expressed concern about the potential shift in public opinion against Israel due to the portrayal of Palestinian civilian suffering.
- The funds will be used for a media blitz to define Hamas as an enemy not only of Israel but also of the United States, the report said.
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Burgan Bank Sells 52% stake
The stake in its Turkish subsidiary BBT was sold to Rawabi Holding.
- While the sale represents a majority ownership transfer, Burgan Bank will retain operational control over BBT.
- The move is strategically poised to fortify the bank's capital structure and shield against the impact of fluctuating Turkish lira exchange rate.
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ADNOC Drilling, Alpha Dhabi set up JV
The two companies will invest up to US$1.5 billion.
- ADNOC Drilling will own 51 percent of the JV with Alpha Dhabi holding 49 percent, bringing together a market-leading drilling and OFS expert.
- This will further develop and scale up ADNOC Drilling’s integrated drilling and oilfield services (OFS) offering and enhance operational efficiencies.