GASTAT issues FDI statistics of Saudi Arabia for Q4 2023
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) issued on Friday the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) statistics for...
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Majid Al Futtaim H1 EBIDTA $517m
The EBITDA rose 18 percent from $435 million a year ago.
- Majid Al Futtaim said it recorded a 73 percent rise in digital grocery retailing and opened Carrefour UAE’s first BIO store.
- The conglomerate said in a statement that it recorded a 15 percent increase in revenue to AED18 billion.
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Real estate deals worth $381 million recorded in Dubai Tuesday
Dubai real estate market recorded deals worth AED1.4 billion ($381 million) on Tuesday, including 387 sales transactions worth AED1.15 billion....
- The transactions also included 68 mortgage deals of AED149.38 million, and 85 gift deals amounting to AED140.85 million, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed.
- The sales included 336 villas and apartments worth AED913.23 million, and 51 land plots worth AED241.01 million.
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Saudi Arabia’s new tourism law to build globally competitive tourism sector
With the new legal framework, the Ministry of Tourism will have greater control of the quality of tourism services offered...
- With the new legal framework, the Ministry of Tourism will have greater control of the quality of tourism services offered within the kingdom
- The law also extends the tourism ministry’s remit for swift collaboration with government entities to mitigate risks and manage crises.
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Seera sees 43% slide in loss
The Saudi travel group saw its loss fall to $35m in H1.
- The travel agency's gross booking value climbed up 105 percent on the year to $1.09 billion, and revenue was up 125 percent to $282 million
- Almosafer, its travel business, bounced back with increased demand in the second quarter along with a gross booking value of $453 million
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BinDawood’s H1 profit tumbles
Largest Saudi retailer posts a 31% dip in H1 profit to $28.80m.
- The company's board proposed a half-year cash dividend payout of $27 million at SR0.9 per share
- Its sales and revenues surpassed $640 million during the first half of the current year
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Al Akaria posts profit in H1
The developer's profit rose to $4.3m, after last year's loss.
- Shored up by a 152 percent jump in revenues, the company's stock price climbed up as it returned to profitability,
- The developer also incurred less expenses during the six-month period, thanks to a drop in selling and marketing costs by $320,000
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UAE stocks generate strong cash flows Tuesday
FAB gained AED173.7 million in liquidity, closing at AED19.740, while ALPHADABI drew AED102.9 million, ending at AED24.040.
- FAB gained AED173.7 million in liquidity, closing at AED19.740, while ALPHADABI drew AED102.9 million, ending at AED24.040
- The ADX-listed ADNOC Distribution was among big gainers, ending 1.09 percent higher at AED4.620, followed by ADNOC Drilling which closed 0.28 percent up at AED3.620
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Ban on single use plastic bags in Sharjah to begin from Jan 2024
Sharjah has banned single-use plastic bags and materials in the Emirate of Sharjah as of 1st January 2024. It follows...
- It follows Sharjah’s efforts of making an environment-friendly emirate and its supportive plans of conservation, said reports
- The ban was decided during a meeting of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) Tuesday morning at the Sharjah Ruler’s office.
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Jordan government committed to public-private engagement
The government is committed to expanding the management consulting services sector's participation in enhancing industrial production processes and facilitating access...
- Jordan's government views its partnership with the private sector as a cornerstone to achieve economic and social development
- The ministry of industry, trade and supply's consulting council was established to formulate economic policy and legislation
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Aldar says it recirculated $2.39bn into UAE economy through ICV
Aldar Properties said Tuesday that it has recirculated AED8.8 billion ($2.39 billion) to the local economy through In-Country Value (ICV)...
- The ICV aims to boost economic performance and support local industries by redirecting higher portions of public spending into the national economy.
- In its sustainability report, Aldar said that Aldar Projects also signed development project contracts worth AED8.5 billion, including 16 contracts with UAE-based companies.
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GASTAT issues FDI statistics of Saudi Arabia for Q4 2023
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) issued on Friday the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) statistics for...
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38 million passengers used services of SRTA in 2022, say reports
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Qatar Industrial Production index up 2.8 percent in April
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Mubadala invests $200m in Bicycle Capital
Bicycle Capital is a growth equity firm focusing on startups.
- Bicycle Capital has received $440 million commitments so far.
- Mubadala's $284 billion portfolio is spread across the globe.
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ESG, Q Holding form joint venture
JV to develop accommodation project in Abu Dhabi island.
- This project aims to address the diverse housing needs of employees in sectors such as healthcare, transportation.
- Upon completion, the project will cater to approximately 5,000 staff, offering a convenient environment.
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UAE Ministry of Energy joins National ICV Program
DUBAI, UAE - The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has joined UAE's National In-Country Value (ICV) program following a...
- The MoU supports national strategic objectives to boost the growth of the industrial and advanced technology sectors.
- It aligns with the National ICV program's aims to enhance economic growth by redirecting government expenditure into the national economy.