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Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

Etihad Q1 profit $187 million

This is a 30% YoY increase over Q1 2025.

Yalla Group Q1 revenue $83m

Net income rose to $36.4 million, a 17% YoY increase.

Waldorf Astoria to open in Madinah by 2028

With more than 300 luxury rooms, three dining concepts, and various facilities, the hotel will merge global luxury with Madinah’s...
  • Set to open in 2028, Waldorf Astoria Al Madinah will be located near the Prophet’s Mosque
  • The new project will be a symbol of the Kingdom's aspirations

Abu Dhabi non-oil GDP up 6.6% in second quarter: SCAD

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi's GDP increased by 4.1 percent during the second quarter of 2024, compared to the...
  • The construction sector achieved remarkable growth rates of 11.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
  • It is estimated that the financial sector grew by 13.4 percent in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

Foreigners and institutions pour $4.9 billion into UAE equities

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Net investments by foreigners and institutions in UAE equities amounted to AED 18.3 billion ($4.9 billion)...
  • Foreign investors "Arab and non-Arab" achieved net purchases in the two markets worth 15.5 billion dirhams during the same period.
  • Institutions have achieved a net investment in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange worth more than AED 1.6 billion.

Saudi leisure tourism surges by 656% in 2024: Tourism Ministry

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's tourism sector, particularly the leisure and holiday segments, witnessed substantial growth in 2024.In a...
  • The Kingdom welcomed 17.5 million international tourists between January and July 2024, a 10 percent increase over the same period in 2023
  • The Kingdom had set the goal of 100 million tourists by 2030, but achieved this milestone in 2023, seven years ahead of schedule.

UAE captures 30% of Middle East cinema market share in 8 months

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE cinema sector achieved revenues of AED 517 million during the first eight months of...
  • UAE cinemas attracted about 11 million visits to cinemas, the Emirates Media Council revealed.
  • The country's cinema sector includes 702 screens spread across 72 locations and caters to more than 200 nationalities.

Saudi non-oil exports increase by 19 percent in July: GASTAT

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports, including re-exports, during July 2024 amounted to SAR25.4 billion ($6.76 billion), compared...
  • The value of merchandise exports increased during July 2024, reaching SAR94.5 billion, compared to SAR92.6 billion during July 2023, an increase of SAR1.9 billion, or 2.1 percent.
  • The value of oil exports during July 2024 amounted to SAR69.1 billion, compared to SAR71.3 billion during July 2023, a decrease of SAR2.2 billion, or 3.1 percent.

Middle East & North Africa: Regulatory momentum and DeFi fuel crypto adoption

The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region ranks as the seventh-largest crypto market globally in 2024, with an estimated...
  • Centralized exchanges (CEXs) remain the primary source of crypto inflows across MENA
  • Across MENA, stablecoins and altcoins are gaining market share over traditionally preferred assets like bitcoin and ether

Masdar acquires Saeta Yield

The deal is estimated to be valued at $1.4 billion.
  • Saeta is a leading independent developer, owner and operator of renewable energy assets.
  • Masdar recently announced an agreement with Endesa to become a portfolio asset partner for Spain's 2.5 GW renewable energy projects.

Media gag and manufactured consent: Israel’s campaign against Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon: On Sunday, Israeli troops stormed the Al Jazeera office in the occupied West Bank and issued a 45-day...
  • Israel's claim last year that Gaza's largest Al-Shifa Hospital housed Hamas command center was debunked by many.
  • Before launching deadly strikes on Lebanon, Israeli military released videos claiming civilian homes housed arms.

ADNOC Distribution H1 dividend $350m

The total dividend for 2024 is expected to be $700 million.
  • The second and final portion of 2024 dividend is expected to be paid in April 2025, in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors and shareholder approval.
  • The company's cash dividend paid since its initial public offering totaled AED 16.2 billion ($4.4 billion), including cash dividends for the first half of 2024.

WHO countries strike landmark agreement on tackling future pandemics

Geneva, Switzerland -- Years of negotiations culminated early Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how...

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Fifth Aramco facility receives WEF Global Lighthouse Network tag

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia -- Aramco's North Ghawar Oil Producing Complex has become the company's fifth facility to be added to...

PIF acquires stake in Saudi Re

The acquisition was made by way of a capital increase.

Non-institutional foreign ownership in Tadawul-listed firms up slightly

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Non-institutional foreign investors increased their stake in Tadawul-listed equities, excluding Saudi Aramco, from 9.70 percent to...

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World economic growth to remain at 2.8 percent in 2025: UN report

The World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report shows that despite withstanding a series of mutually reinforcing shocks, global...
  • It said that positive but somewhat slower growth forecasts for China and the United States will be complemented by modest recoveries in the European Union, Japan, and Britain.
  • US growth was expected to moderate from 2.8 percent last year to 1.9 percent in 2025 as the labor market softens and consumer spending slows.

ADNOC Gas awards contracts

The $2.1bn contracts are aimed at enhancing LNG supply infrastructure.
  • The LPP and compression facilities will be located within ADNOC Gas’ Habshan 5 plant, part of one of the world’s largest integrated gas processing complexes.
  • The largest contract, valued at $1.24 billion for the LPP, was awarded to a consortium consisting of Engineering for the Petroleum and Process Industries (ENPPI) and Petrojet.

Dubai vs Doha: The Battle for Creator Economy Supremacy and Innovation in the Middle East

Dubai’s aggressive initiatives like the 1 Billion Followers Summit and specialized creator visas put it ahead in attracting global talent,...
  • Dubai is aggressively positioning itself as a global hub for the creator economy, leveraging infrastructure, regulations, and location
  • Doha’s Qatar Media City aims to attract media and digital companies, establishing the city as a regional innovation hub