Abu Dhabi’s private sector grows by over 35 percent in 2023
ABU DHABI, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) organized, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office...
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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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Kuwait central bank issues $792 bonds, tawarruq for three months
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has issued bonds and related Tawarruq worth Kuwaiti Dinar 240 million ($792 million) payable...
- The bank said in a statement that the new securities have a return rate of 2.625 percent.
- Tawarruq is a financing arrangement where the buyer can obtain cash immediately through a series of sale transactions.
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ESG acquires stake in two firms
ESG is a subsidiary of International Holding Company.
- The company said it has acquired a 60 percent stake in Vision Factory, one of the biggest furniture and joinery production facility in the UAE.
- The company has also taken a 45 percent stake in Decovision, a quality interior design and engineering services provider.
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Jordan king Abdullah meets Arab leaders in Egypt
The king was received by Egypt President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and a number of senior Egyptian officials on arrival...
- The king was received by Egypt President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and a number of senior Egyptian officials on arrival at El Alamein International Airport on Egypt’s north coast
- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan underlined the importance of strengthening Arab unity
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Iraqi Central Bank report shows financial recovery in past 10 years
A Central Bank of Iraq report showed that the unemployment rate rose to 16.5 percent in 2021, compared to 11.9...
- A Central Bank of Iraq report showed that the unemployment rate rose to 16.5 percent in 2021, compared to 11.9 percent in 2012
- As for imports, they decreased from $50 billion in 2012 to $34 billion in 2021, as well as exports which decreased from $94 billion in 2012 to $73 billion in 2021
Business
Sumou signs $144m deal
The Saudi real estate firm will build 507 villas in Madinah.
- The company said in a bourse filing that it will develop villas for Al-Samiya, a residential project located in Al-Madinah
- The construction is expected to be completed in 42 months and will be financed based on equity and off-plan sales
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GCC and UK set sights on signing Free Trade Agreement
Dr. Nayef Al Hajraf, Secretary-General of the GCC, voiced hope that the talks would lead to an ambitious Free Trade...
- Dr. Nayef Al Hajraf, Secretary-General of the GCC, stressed the importance of the friendly relations between the GCC and the UK in serving the common interests of both sides
- The joint statement, signed with British Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan on 22nd June, laid the groundwork for launching the negotiations today
Economy
Central Bank of Kuwait issues $792 million bonds
According to a CBK statement carried by state news agency KUNA, the new securities have a return rate of 2.625...
- According to a CBK statement carried by state news agency KUNA, the new securities have a return rate of 2.625 percent
- On August 8, the bank issued bonds and Tawarruq valued at US$ 526 million with a three-month term and return rate of 2.375 percent
Business
Saudi Fisheries posts losses
The news of the loss of $6.4m in H1 led to a slide in firm's stock.
- The news of the poor financial results dragged down the company's stock by 3.35 percent to SR37.55
- The firm reported a 34 percent surge in revenue during the same period to reach $7.73 million
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Oman producer prices increase by 40.7 percent in Q2
Producer prices in Oman increased by 40.7 percent during the second quarter of 2022 The producer price index in the...
- The rise in the index was due to the 48.7 percent rise in oil and gas products and a 40.7 percent increase in non-oil products.
- The price of non-oil products rose due to the increase in the prices of the manufacturing group by 9.4 percent, and the mining, electricity and water group by 1.8 percent.
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Foreign investors in Arab exchanges buy $119.6bn in 2021
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) said that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) was ranked first in the Arab region...
- ADX was ranked first in the Arab region in 2021, in terms of buy and sell transactions by foreign investors, says AMF
- Buying transactions by foreign investors in ADX totaled $32.2 billion at the end of last year
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Abu Dhabi’s private sector grows by over 35 percent in 2023
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Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates 5th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
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38 million passengers used services of SRTA in 2022, say reports
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Dubai records US$3.4bn in weekly real estate transactions
DUBAI, UAE - A total of 3,625 real estate and properties transactions valued at US$3.4 billion (AED12.5 billion) were conducted...
- The DLD report showed that 189 plots were sold for US$620 million.
- The report showed 2,753 apartments and villas were sold for US$1.9 billion.
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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.