GCC and Turkey begin free trade negotiations to boost ties
Ankara, Turkey-- The Gulf Cooperation Council and Turkey have started off free trade negotiations to deepen their ties further. In...
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ADCB profit up 22 percent
The bank's operating income rose 23% to US$3.32 billion.
- The bank said that net interest income rose 8% to $865 million QoQ and 24% YoY while non-interest income of $285 million declined 7% QoQ
- Its CEO said the bank delivered strong growth in the first nine months of the year, with net loan climbing by10% i and sound growth in CASA deposits
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UAE hosts seventh edition of Interpol’s strategic dialogue
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE's Ministry of Interior and the Gulf Police Service hosted the seventh edition of the strategic dialogue...
- The strategic dialogue held in Abu Dhabi facilitated high-level discussions aimed at harmonizing efforts in the face of global threats
- It bolsters the global response to criminal threats and ramps up coordination between Interpol and regional policy and border management organizations.
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Iran and Saudi ties effective in solving regional issues: Raisi
Tehran, Iran--Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi believes the expansion of ties between Tehran and Riyadh will be effective in strengthening regional...
- He made the comments during a meeting with Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, the newly appointed Saudi ambassador to Iran
- The new ambassador said the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran are very strong because of commonalities between them
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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
GCC and Turkey begin free trade negotiations to boost ties
Ankara, Turkey-- The Gulf Cooperation Council and Turkey have started off free trade negotiations to deepen their ties further. In...
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Qatar’s ties with Iran closer than ever: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that the ties between Qatar and Iran have...
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UAE residents plead for lifestyle changes to save planet
Dubai, UAE-- As many as 81% of people in the UAE say that they owe it to future generations to...
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Archaeological sites discovered in Southern Saudi Arabia
ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA Â - The Heritage Commission announced its most prominent discovery in Jurash, Asir region, as one of the...
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ADNOC Drilling profit soars 29%
The company's revenue for the year 2023 was US$3.05bn.
- The company's EBITDA for 2023 shot up 20 percent to US$1.483 billion with industry-leading EBITDA margin of 49 percent
- It added 14 new drilling units in 2023, including four lease-to-own land rigs, making it one of the world’s largest fleets of 129 rigs
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Al Mal Capital REIT to launch rights issue
The fund has an existing portfolio valued at US$158m.
- Its CEO said the issue is a step in their journey to generate consistent and sustainable value for investors
- The fund has an existing portfolio valued at $158 million, primarily invested in educational assets in the UAE
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Barwa Real Estate net profit up
It posted an 8% jump in net profit to US$337m for last year.
- The developer's earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR0.316 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to an EPS of QR0.292 in 2022
- Its board of directors proposed the distribution of a cash dividend of 18 percent of the shares’ par value at the rate of QR0.18 per share