OIC to hold extraordinary meeting on Israeli aggression on March 5
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold an extraordinary meeting of its Council of Foreign...
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Emaar H1 revenue 3.69 billion
H1 2022 EBITDA up 66 percent $1.6 billion.
- Q2 EBITDA up 53 percent to reach $798 million compared to $523 million in the same period of 2021.
- Emaar’s international real estate operations recorded property sales of $661 million in H1 2022 and contributed revenue of AED2.068 billion ($563 million
Business
Tadawul posts 23% fall in profit
The profit fell to $74 million in H1 in a year of record listings.
- It reported an 8.3 percent decline in revenue to $157 million, mainly due to the decrease in trading services and post-trade services
- Higher salaries and employee-related benefits further weighed on profit during the six-month period, leading to a rise of 9.8 percent in expenses to $80 million
Economy
Saudi banks disburse $537bn in loans in Q2, up by 14.2%
According to the Kingdom’s Unified National Platform, the Kingdom has been moving toward the Saudi Vision 2030 by developing the...
- The SAMA data showed that the value of Saudi banks’ aggregate loan portfolio totaled $537 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2022
- According to the Kingdom’s Unified National Platform, the Kingdom has been moving toward the Saudi Vision 2030 by developing the trade sector and ensuring its sustainability
Economy
Jordan industries’ use 24m cubic feet gas daily in 2021
The average natural gas consumption for Jordan's industries amounted to 24 million cubic feet (CF) per day during 2021, according...
- Gas production from Risha Field, eastern Jordan, reached about 6,510 million cubic feet during 2021 at a daily rate of 17.8 million cubic feet
- The capacity of Risha Field has been raised to about 32 million cubic feet per day, as Risha Wells 53, 51, 50 have entered production in 2021
Arts & Culture
Dubai Opera all set to celebrate its sixth anniversary
Dubai Opera, a destination for performing arts in Dubai, will celebrate its sixth anniversary on 31st August 2022.
- Resembling a traditional sailing vessel--Dhow--Dubai Opera has so far welcomed one million visitors since it was opened on 31st August 2016.
- Emaar Properties developed the 2000 seat arts center to host multiple performances and events including theatre, opera, ballet, and concerts,
Geostrategy
Jordan, Morocco to launch hospitality training facility
A Jordanian-Moroccan hospitality and tourism training project will be launched in the Hashemite Kingdom as part of the strategic partnership...
- The Moroccan ambassador stressed on Jordan's pivotal role in joint Arab efforts and regional issues.
- The envoy stressed on the partnerships between Jordan and Morocco in tourism, agriculture, renewable energy
Geostrategy
President invites Swiss President to visit the UAE
President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis, has received a written message from President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan...
- The UAE is keen on strengthening bilateral relations with Switzerland
- Sheikh Abdullah has delivered the written message of the UAE President to the Swiss President
United States not going anywhere: US envoy on XI’s Saudi visit
Amid reports of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia next week, U.S. President Joe Biden's administration said the...
- There has been speculation about the US's diminishing influence in the region as China and Saudi Arabia seek to strengthen their ties
- Xi Jinping could potentially meet with President Biden in November during his trip to Southeast Asia, as he said to his American counterpart
Business
DEWA smart services receive wide praise from customers
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) smart services have helped customers raise the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption...
- The customers praised DEWA’s efforts to provide all means to promote a culture of sustainability and raise awareness about protection of natural resources
- They lauded the company's digital channels, including DEWA’s website and smart app, that help them to complete their transactions easily and smoothly
Economy
UAE aid ship in Mogadishu to deliver drought relief
This initiative comes as part of the directives of the UAE President to provide humanitarian support to the Somali people...
- The initiative comes as part of the directives of the UAE President to provide humanitarian support to the Somali people
- Authorities distributed relief aid to families and those displaced in their areas and camps
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India Jewelry Exposition Center launches in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - The Gem and Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched a first-of-its-kind India Jewelry Exposition Center (IJEX)...
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WEF meet to shed light on global economic transformation
Geneva, Switzerland - The 14th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions is scheduled to take place...
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UN says over 700,000 displaced within Sudan since beginning of conflict
Heavy fighting in Sudan has displaced 700,000 people within the country since the middle of April, the United Nations said,...
- Even before the beginning of the fighting, 3.7 million people were registered as internally displaced in Sudan.
- Another 150,000 people have fled Sudan since the beginning of the conflict, as per numbers released by the UN refugee agency.
Business
Fertiglobe Q1 net profit $135m
The company posted Q1 revenue of US$694 million.
- Fertiglobe reported free cash flow of $271 million in the first quarter.
- The firm continues to have a strong order book for the coming months.
Geostrategy
ADFD finances US$30m sustainable water project in Mauritania
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed an agreement with the government of Mauritania to...
- The total value of the project, financed by several Arab and international financing institutions, is US$320 million.
- The main objective of the project is to provide potable water to around 92 cities and villages in Mauritania.