UAE, Hungary ink pact to enhance trade, investment ties
ABU DHABI, UAE – The United Arab Emirates and Hungary have signed an economic cooperation agreement aimed at stimulating trade...
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Situation in Red Sea has a limited impact on food exports so far, says FAO
ROME, ITALY – The situation in the Red Sea has not yet been reflected in the pace of prices for...
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ADNIC H1 net profit $50m
The company's gross written premiums up by 20.9%.
- The company's net underwriting income stood at AED253.9 million, against AED280.3 million during 2021.
- ADNIC's net investment and other income were AED62.0 million, compared to AED87.3 million last year.
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Salam International H1 net profit $8.6m
The profit dropped by 3.21 percent compared to H1 2021.
- In a bourse filing on Tuesday, the company said the Earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR 0.027 versus QR 0.028 for the same period of 2021.
- brokerage firm Dlala Holding posted a net profit of QR 4.943 million for the first half of 2022.
Kuwait stresses nuclear weapons-free Middle East
Kuwait underscored the significance for Israel of joining the treaty since it is the only party in the region that...
- Kuwait underscored the significance for Israel of joining the treaty since it is the only party in the region that did not join
- Al-Dai called for abiding by the outcomes of the conferences of 1995, 2000 and 2010 mainly those related to the free Middle East of nuclear weapons
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UAE and UK partner to boost Senegal’s emergency response
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) and UK Export Finance (UKEF) have partnered to boost Senegal's national emergency response infrastructure.
- Under the $147 million Redco Project Senegal, the country will receive fire fighting vehicles, airport firefighting and rescue vehicles, ambulances and medical vehicles
- Etihad Credit Insurance in partnership with UKEF has provided guarantees for the loan obtained by the Senegal Ministry of Economy, Planning and Cooperation
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SAR passenger numbers rise
More than 2.3m passengers used Saudi Railways in H1.
- The company said that the freight service also contributed to the removal of more than 871,000 trucks from the roads
- Saudi Railways CEO said results are reflective of the high-quality service and emergence of Saudi railways as a reliable transportation option
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Doha Bank raises non-Qatari ownership threshold to 100%
Doha Bank, a Qatari public shareholding company, announced it after having earned all necessary approvals
- Doha Bank, a Qatari public shareholding company, announced it after having earned all necessary approvals.
- The change has been made at the Qatar Central Securities Depository with immediate effect, the bank said in a statement
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Barwa records rise in profit
The net profit posted 0.73% jump to $147.25m in H1.
- The developer's earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR 0.138 versus QR 0.137 for the same period of 2021
- Barwa, founded in 2005, established itself as one of the pioneering companies operating in real estate sector in Qatar with a total capital hovering around $1.68 billion
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Vodafone Qatar profit up 61%
Net profit for H1 2022 reaches $60 million.
- The increase in profit is mainly due to growth in earnings before finance, tax, depreciation and amortization
- Vodafone Qatar commenced commercial operations in 2009 with a capital of QR 4.277 billion
Dubai marine service to enhance maritime sector efficiency
The service aims to establish a unified civilian entity affiliated with the DMCA, Dubai Municipality and Dubai International Marine Club.
- The service aims to establish a unified civilian entity affiliated with the DMCA, Dubai Municipality and Dubai International Marine Club
- Dubai Maritime City Authority said the purpose of Marine Assistant service was to develop a system that enhances the efficiency and competitiveness of Dubai’s maritime
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DIFC unveils wealth center
The center will be a hub for high-net-worth individuals.
- The center will look to provide advisory and concierge services, education and training, outreach and high-end networking, besides undertaking research and issuing publications
- Tarek Hajjiri, CEO for the new project, said that the new center will play a unique role in guiding family businesses in relation to governance, succession, ownership, wealth
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Masdar, IRENA ink pact on tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030
ABU DHABI, UAE - Masdar has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to cooperate on a...
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UN says over 700,000 displaced within Sudan since beginning of conflict
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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.
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UAE Federal Treasury Sukuk Program appoints ADIB as primary dealer
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has been appointed as a primary...
- This new program has been launched by the federal government of the UAE, through the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
- The program aims to issue Sukuk through Shariah-compliant structures as approved by the Higher Shari’ah Authority.
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Iraqi PM, Lebanese minister discuss economic cooperation
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Iraq Prime Minister Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani said that the country is continuing regional economic communication. A statement...
- Iraq Prime Minister said that the country is continuing regional economic communication.
- Iraq supports stability and economic growth for itself and other friendly nations