GCC central banks hold rates steady, following US Fed
The Central Bank of the UAE kept the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) steady at 5.40%, aligning...
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Nakheel, Meydan join Dubai Holding
The Board of Directors of both Nakheel and Meydan will be abolished.
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Investcorp to float IPO
The listing of shares on ADX is set for November 17.
- According to the company, the subscription will be open from November 2 to November 9, 2023
- It plans to offer 321,500,000 new shares while 321,500,000 shares will be sold by selling shareholder, Investcorp S.A
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UAE-Zimbabwe trade touches US$2bn, poised to expand more
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Trade between the UAE and Zimbabwe touched $2 billion last year as the bilateral relations between the...
- The UAE is Zimbabwe's second-largest trading partner and the relations between the two countries are poised to grow further
- Zimbabwe's ambassador to the UAE said that both countries are working to develop a number of sectors, like mining, and energy
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NMDC posts bumper profits
Its revenues for the first nine months stood at US$3bn.
- The company's net profits increased 115 percent to $411 million in the first nine months of 2023
- It attributed growth in revenues and net profits to progress of the major projects underway
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Treaty on strategic partnership between Russia and Iran 85% ready: Lavrov
Tehran, Iran--A treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran is about 85 percent ready, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...
- Lavrov said the work on the treaty is at an advanced stage with several issues yet to be agreed upon, and that negotiations are going on
- Iran hosted the meeting on the South Caucasus in Tehran, attended by foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Armenia
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UAE and Canada review bilateral ties at first joint-committee meeting
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Canada have reviewed bilateral ties at the first joint committee meeting in Abu Dhabi...
- Both sides highlighted the importance of the inaugural joint committee meeting for ramping up collaboration between the two countries to achieve shared goals
- The two sides discussed cooperation across a range of fields, including defense and security, climate change, food security, trade and investment, innovation, and education
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Knowledge E and HBMSU sign agreement to ‘reshape future of education’
Dubai, UAE-- Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and Knowledge E have signed a memorandum of understanding to reshape the...
- Vice Chancellor of HBMSU said the MOU is a step in the university's march toward transforming education in a way that brings smart learning innovation into the sector
- As per the terms of the agreement, both sides will collaborate in several key areas - including content digitisation and self-paced courses, management of HBMSU's journal system
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PIF and Hyundai to set up JV vehicle-manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) have signed a joint-venture agreement to establish an...
- The investment in the joint-venture project is expected to exceed $500 million with PIF to hold 70 percent stake and Hyundai the remaining 30 percent
- The JV project will speed up Saudi Arabia's automotive industry in addition to creating thousands of jobs and allowing for the transfer of knowledge and expertise
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EHS and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery sign MoU
Dubai, UAE--Emirates Health Services (EHS) and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster...
- The MoU is designed to improve the delivery of health services in government schools in accordance with sustainable development goals in public health
- Both the sides maintained that the objective is to strengthen cooperation between the EHS and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery in healthcare and continuous development
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New CEO appointed in SRC
Majeed Al Abduljabbar will be the CEO from January 1, 2024.
- Al Abduljabbar has been working in the banking sector for over 15 years, including in the HSBC Bank in London.
- He also contributed to establishing the Department of Innovative Investment Solutions at SABB (now SAB).
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Multiply Group profit soars
Its Q3 revenue posted a 24 percent jump to US$96 million.
- The group posted a 337 percent increase in net profit, excluding fair value changes, to $90.12 million for Q3 2023
- It acquired a 55% majority stake in Media 247, a leading UAE outdoor advertising firm, at an investment of $61.26 million
GCC central banks hold rates steady, following US Fed
The Central Bank of the UAE kept the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) steady at 5.40%, aligning...
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South Korea presses for enhanced ties with UAE in high tech and AI
Dubai, UAE--South Korea has pressed for boosting cooperation with the UAE in the field of advanced technology and artificial intelligence...
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Al Mal Capital REIT to launch rights issue
The fund has an existing portfolio valued at US$158m.
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SCCI and Oman Chamber aim to boost investment cooperation
Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) discussed ways...
- The two chambers discussed opportunities in several sectors, with a specific focus to support start-ups
- The delegation from Oman invited the private sector in Sharjah to take part in the Suhar Investment Forum
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Bahrain to host ‘smart cities summit 2024’ in March
Manama, Bahrain--Bahrain will hold the seventh edition of the "Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2024" from March 5 to 6 under...
- The two-day long summit will highlight the best global practices in AI, smart housing, sustainable architecture, and food security
- It will feature an exhibition showing the latest solutions for smart buildings, sustainable energy systems, and artificial intelligence
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Nissan profit drops to US$195m
Its sales in China slumped 35% from April to December.
- The automaker said its profit was $195 million in the last quarter, down from $341 million a year earlier
- Its quarterly sales jumped nearly 10% to 3.1 trillion yen ($21 billion) for the maker of the Leaf electric car