Iran and Russia to sign new contracts to develop oil, gas fields
Tehran, Iran-- Iran and Russia have agreed to sign new contracts on developing oil and gas fields, according to the...
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West must keep ‘promises’ on Ukraine grain deal: Erdogan
Ankara, Turkey--Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that the revival of a deal with Russia to allow Ukrainian grain...
- Erdogan played a key role in the now collapsed deal allowing for safe passage of Ukrainian grain shipments via the Black Sea
- The accord, brokered by Ankara and the United Nations in July 2022, ended last month after President Vladimir Putin refused to extend it
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Russia to continue to enhance military cooperation with Iran: Ryabkov
Tehran, Iran-- In a defiant posture toward the West, Russia has declared that it will continue to enhance military cooperation...
- The Russian minister said that they have full right to develop and enhance the military ties between the two "friendly nations"
- He further noted that Iran will in due time become a full member of BRICS even as he refused to give a timeline for its membership Â
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Oman Air approves restructuring program to lower rising debt
Muscat, Oman--Looking to address its mounting debt, Oman Air has backed a restructuring program to reduce its losses by 15...
- In the month of May, the airline said it will reduce its net loss by a further 56 percent in 2023, compared to a reduction of 35 percent in 2022
- Its chairman said the program stands on four pillars: financial sustainability, corporate governance, commercial factors, and human capital
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Sharjah Chamber and FDI Office discuss ways to promote real estate sector
Sharjah, UAE--The Real Estates Sector Business Group has discussed with the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) ways to promote...
- The discussion centered on how the sector can benefit from the Sharjah FDI Office's expertise to promote real estate ventures in the emirate
- Sharjah Chamber noted the remarkable growth in the sector, emphasizing how real estate is acting as a backbone to the emirate's economic prosperity
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Zain Group profit jumps 14%
Its net profit for Q2of 2023 rose to US$187m.
- The company during the period also received a first-ever cash dividend of $42 million from Zain KSA
- For H1 the group generated consolidated revenue of $3.03 billion, an increase of 12% YoY
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ADQ ties up with Dutch firm to set up greenhouse at AgTech Park in KEZAD
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- In a boost to the UAE's effort to secure self-sufficiency in the food sector, ADQ has partnered...
- The facility operating under a cooling system that reduces carbon and water footprint will enable the year-round cultivation of tomatoes and cucumbers
- The Dutch firm's experts will work with local agronomists to encourage the development of technology adapted to the local climate and growing conditions
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QEWC reports 12% profit jump
The Qatari company's net profit for H1 stands at US$211.26m.
- The company's earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR 0.70 as of 30th June 2023, as against QR 0.62 for the same period in 2022
- According to a company statement, its revenue stood at $379 million compared to $329.67 million during the same period in 2022
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Dlala posts net loss in H1
The company suffered a net loss of US$0.79 million.
- The company said its loss per share amounted to QR 0.015 as of June 30, 2023 compared to earnings per share(EPS) QR 0.018 for 2022
- In October last year, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced the resumption of trading of the shares of Dlala Holding Company
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Dubai Taxi Corporation unveils digital transformation plan 2022-2025
Dubai, UAE--Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has launched its strategic plan for digital transformation 2022-2025 designed to improve the quality of...
- The plan aims to achieve a string of goals underscored by digital mobility, excellent operation, financial sustainability, people’s happiness, and shaping the future
- The latest initiative by Dubai Taxi Corporation looks to protect its database and monitor systems to prevent disruptions caused by server downtime
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Milaha posts marginal profit in H1
Its net profit jumped 1.1 percent to US$178 million.
- Its earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR 0.57 as of 30th June 2023 as against earnings per share (EPS) of QR 0.56 for the same period in 2022
- The company's net profit in 2022 climbed to $278 million in comparison to a net profit of $199 million for the same period of the previous year
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Konoz, an initiative of the Ministry of Media's Center for Government Communication (CGC), has released a...
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Sharjah, Sfax chambers look to boost ties between UAE and Tunisia
Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sfax, Tunisia, held...
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Federal Tax Authority, Etihad Credit Bureau tie up to boost tax compliance
Dubai, UAE--The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has signed an agreement with Etihad Credit Bureau to enhance tax compliance in the...
- The agreement will enable to form an electronic link between the two entities, allowing the authority to directly access credit reports provided by the bureau
- The collaboration, according to officials from the two entities, will set a framework for bilateral cooperation, strengthening efforts to ensure high rates of tax compliance
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UAE, Saudi Arabia lift up Arab stock markets, post US$493bn in gains in 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Stock markets across the Middle East posted record highs in 2023, with combined gains of $493 billion,...
- ADX's market capitalization surged to US$803.4 billion and DFM's value jumped to $187.2 billion
- Saudi Arabia's stock exchange posted $368.2bn in gains, sendings it market capitalization up to $3trn
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DP World signs MoUs in India
The agreements worth US$3bn were signed with Gujarat.
- The agreements would result in the development of new ports, terminals, and economic zones in the western Indian state
- DP World CEO said that during the last 20 years, the company has invested almost $2.5bn and "we are going to invest more"