Qatar real estate trading volume amounts to US$382m in February 2024
DOHA, QATAR – The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at...
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Ma’aden H1 net profit at $1.6bn
H1 2022 net profit increased by 232 percent
- H1 2022 EBITDA increased by 128 percent, compared with the same period in the prior year, to $ 3billion.
- Q2 2022 EBITDA increased to $1.8 billion reflecting robust sales performance.
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ADNOC hires 13 jack up barges to boost offshore efficiency
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed a $1.17 billion (AED4.3bn) for hiring 13 self propelled jack-up barges to drive...
- The jack up barges will enhance the capacity of its crude oil production to five million barrels per day (mmbpd) by 2030.
- Deployed across ADNOC's offshore fields, it will support extensive operations, including project work and maintenance.
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MoCCAE discusses food security with feed manufacturers in UAE
UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) hosted a meeting with licensed feed manufacturers in the country to explore...
- UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment hosts a meeting with licensed feed manufacturers to talk of enhanced food production
- Participants highlight the importance of modern technologies in feed production and to adhere to the highest safety standards
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CBUAE’s Financial Stability Report lists steps taken to help economy
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has issued its Financial Stability Report for 2021, which outlines the measures...
- Among the steps were CBUAE's gradual exit strategy from the Targeted Economic Support Scheme as the UAE economic recovery commenced
- The CBUAE also conducted risk-based supervision and solvency and liquidity stress tests to assess potential vulnerabilities.
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DEWA H1 2022 revenue is $3.3bn
DEWA's net profit in H1 2022 is US$898 million
- In H1 2022, DEWA's revenue is US$3.3 billion (AED12.08 billion), and net profit is US$898 million (AED3.30 billion).
- DEWA's first half revenue increase of 15 percent to $3.3 b (AED12.08 b) was mainly driven by an increase in demand.
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IHC acquires stake in Kaylon
The 50 percent stake was acquired for $490m.
- Kalyon Enerji is owned by the giant Turkish group Kalyon Holding, which operates in the Construction, Energy and Aviation industries.
- The acquisition comes four months after its AED7.3 billion investment in Indian conglomerate Adani Group- green energy-owned companies.
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Dubai Clear and Muqassa to cooperate in central clearing services
Dubai Clear, a subsidiary of the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), and the Securities Clearing Centre Company "Muqassa", a subsidiary of...
- The two sides signed a Memorandum of Cooperation that also stresses knowledge sharing.
- Under the agreement, the two sides also agreed to organize training and events.
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Savola sells KEC stake for $122m
Savola wants to focus on core food and retail businesses.
- The company said it wants to focus on investing in its main operations in the food and retail sectors, while ending investments in non-core businesses
- Knowledge Economic City’s shares ended Wednesday’s trading session 6.12 percent higher at SR14.56
Jordan, Canada talk cooperation, regional developments
Safadi lauded Canada's efforts to support the Kingdom's development process and help Jordan face economic challenges
- Safadi lauded Canada's efforts to support the Kingdom's development process and help Jordan face economic challenges.
- The two ministers reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common interest and efforts to resolve the region's crises
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Aramex H1 profit is $0.75 bn
The company sustains a very healthy liquidity profile.
- On a group level, GP margins remained stable over six-month period, driven by accelerated growth in the Logistics and Freight-Forwarding business
- Aramex's strong balance sheet will support the company's growth strategy, including investments in digital and technological infrastructure
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UAE ministry hosts discussion on poultry industry, food security
DUBAI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment (MOCCAE) on Tuesday organized the second National Dialogue for...
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Khalifa Fund partners with Wio Bank
Wio will offer Khalifa members full digital account onboarding.
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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)...
- India Jewelry Exposition Center will provide a platform for the country's MSMEs to showcase their products to the Middle East market.
- The move is a reflection of the Middle East's importance to India's gem and jewelry sector which accounts for 30 percent of its exports.
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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...
- The meeting will tackle key issues concerning global companies and create and strengthen partnerships focusing on generating a positive impact.
- More than 1,500 leaders from business, government, and other global firms, along with innovators and academics, are expected to participate.
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ICIEC inks deal with SNB
ICIEC is world's only multilateral Islamic insurance firm.
- DCIP is a non-payment insurance policy against the default of issuing banks to meet their obligations under an irrevocable letter of credit.
- DCIP supports the potential of SNB to provide confirmation lines to various issuing banks in Saudi Arabia or ICIEC member states.