Saudi Arabia’s Purchasing Manager’s Index rises to 57.2 points in Feb
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The seasonally adjusted Riyadh Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), formerly S&P Global Saudi Arabia...
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Dubai Taxi Company net profit up 54%
The company will pay a dividend of $19.33 million for Q4.
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Saudi ministry signs smart transportation MoU with Alstom
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alstom, which specializes in the sustainable and smart...
- The MoU aimed exploring investment opportunities in the transport sector and localize the manufacture and maintenance of trains.
- The MoU also entails Alstom to establish its regional headquarters in the kingdom.
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Global H1 air cargo demand up 2.2 percent over pre-Covid levels
Global air cargo demand rose by 2.2 percent in H1 2022 as compared to pre-COVID levels (H1 2019), according to...
- IATA figures indicate a healthy and stable performance across global air cargo markets showing.
- Global demand sunk by 6.4 percent compared to June 2021 levels (-6.6 percent for international operations).
Jordan approves charter for Artificial Intelligence ethics
A cabinet session headed by Prime Minister Dr. Bishr Khasawneh, passed the charter and circulated the document to all ministries...
- A cabinet session headed by Prime Minister Dr. Bishr Khasawneh, passed the charter and circulated the document to all ministries and public institutions
- The charter also seeks to find a common ethical base that regulates development of artificial intelligence technologies, based on human and religious values
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dnata extends partnership with GOL Airlines in Brazil
The travel services provider’s latest contract win cements its position as the leading ground services provider in Brazil.
- The travel services provider’s latest contract win cements its position as the leading ground services provider in Brazil
- The company offers ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in 37 countries across six continents
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Agthia’s profit surges 74%
Group net profit attributable to shareholders rose to $32m.
- The period ending June 30, 2022 saw a 51 percent year-on-year growth in net revenues compared with the same period in 2021
- Group net profit attributable to shareholders grew to AED 118 million ($32 million) for the period, a 74 percent increase relative to H1 2021
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ADNOC Drilling gains 2 contracts
The company will hire eight jack-up offshore rigs.
- The contracts, valued at $1.5 billion (AED 5.6 billion) and $1.9 billion (AED 7 billion), awarded by ADNOC Offshore.
- These will support the expansion of ADNOC’s crude oil production capacity to 5 million barrels per day by 2030 and enable gas self-sufficiency for the UAE.
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Amanat Holdings profit up 7%
The company posted H1 income of $26.33m.
- This income is on an adjusted basis, excluding the prior year's gain on sale and trading results from divested entities.
- In H1 2022, Amanat's healthcare platform continued to record strong year-on-year growth.
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Ethiopian delegation visits Dubai to explore digital services
An Ethiopian delegation of 10 members, comprising decision-makers from the public and private sector, visited Dubai Chambers between July 25-...
- The delegates sought to review Dubai’s success in digital services, and discuss creating potential business partnerships
- The visit included signing deals supporting the Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy, and exchanging knowledge and expertise.
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DAE posts H1 profit of $140.1m
Its profit increased 186 percent in first six months of 2022
- Dubai Aerospace Enterprise reports 186% growth in profit in the first six months of 2022
- DAE says cash flows from operating activities increased by 36 percent to $678.5 million.
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UAE citizens’ housing gets help of over $6.8bn in 2022
The UAE’s citizens' housing segment in 2022 achieved significant regulatory progress and received massive financial allocation for federal, local plans...
- The UAE’s citizens' housing segment in 2022 achieved significant progress and got massive financial aid for federal and local plans
- On May 9, the Cabinet adopted a federal housing loan policy to provide loans via partnerships with private sector and national banks.
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Saudi Arabia’s Purchasing Manager’s Index rises to 57.2 points in Feb
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UAE’s Rashid Rover to land on Moon on April 25
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center in UAE said that Rashid Rover, onboard the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander, is...
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Abu Dhabi QCC drives emirate’s infrastructure development in 2022: Report
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has made strides in developing the quality infrastructure of...
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UAE, Vietnam begin process for economic partnership pact
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE and Vietnam signed Thursday a declaration of intent to start negotiations for a comprehensive...
- The UAE is the leading trade partner of Vietnam in the Arab region, accounting for 39 percent of Vietnamese trade with the region’s countries.
- The two sides discussed ways of strengthening their cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, the new economy, industry and energy.
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IMF approves $5bn under flexible credit line for Morocco
Washington, USA - International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved SDR 3.7262 billion ($5 billion) on a two-year arrangement for Morocco under...
- Morocco has benefited from four Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) arrangements since 2012, each totaling about US$ 3 billion.
- The first PLL was approved on August 3, 2012, followed by three more approvals on July 28, 2014, July 22, 2016, and December 17, 2018.
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Prominent firms in DIFC to tap into wealth across region
DUBAI, UAE - Over 300 prominent wealth and asset management (WAM) firms have established themselves in Dubai International Financial Center...
- The financial center's 300 wealth and asset management firms should help in providing a conducive environment for businesses in the region.
- DIFC's world-class legal and regulatory framework and access to competitive markets have bolstered the depth of its asset management ecosystem.