Saudi Arabia, CARICOM countries hold first summit for strategic partnership
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Since its foundation, the Kingdom has been keen to build bridges of communication with all the...
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ADIB lists $500m green sukuk on LSE
The bank marked the issuance of its $500 million green sukuk.
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At $2.24trn value, Aramco tests Apple for the top slot
Aramco is inching closer to dislodging Apple as the world's most valuable company when the former's shares rose up, taking...
- The Saudi oil giant surpassed Microsoft, claiming its position as the second-largest valued company worldwide
- As of 11.04 a.m. Saudi time, shares stood at SR42 ($11.2) after the oil giant closed a $15.5 billion pipeline deal
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e& 2021 net profit $2.53 bn
The net profit was 3.2 percent higher than in 2020, the company said.
- UAE’s largest telecom operator said that foreign ownership limit in share capital from 20 pc to 49 pc increased ownership stake in Maroc Telecom Group from 48.4 pc to 53 pc.
- The company has proposed a dividend of AED 0.4 per share for the second half of 2021, representing a total dividend for FY2021 of AED 0.8 per share.
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Ajman Free Zone’s technology sector records 21% growth in 2021
The positive growth in results indicate the growing confidence of foreign investors and technology companies in AFZ's offerings in the...
- The positive growth in results indicate the growing confidence of foreign investors and technology companies in AFZ's offerings in the sector
- The business hub currently hosts more than 550 registered companies in the sector – cementing its position as one of AFZ’s strongest business areas
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UAE aims to increase economy to more than $800bn by 2030
This goal requires adopting new economic diversification strategies, in addition to supporting new economic sectors, said Minister of Economy Abdullah...
- The UAE aims to increase the size of its economy from AED1.4 trillion ($ billion) to AED3 trillion ($816.88 billion) by 2030
- In 2020, the UAE attracted FDIs worth some $20 billion, which was an increase of 17 percent compared to the previous year
Business
PIF opens 3 overseas firms
The new companies’ offices are in London, New York, and Hong Kong.
- The PIF is an active investor in several industries and businesses, including in the UK, Europe, the US, Asia, and South America
- The new subsidiary companies’ offices are expected to enable the PIF to continue to work with partners across these regions
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Borouge opens fifth polypropylene unit
PP5 will increase Borouge’s PP annual production capacity by 25 percent.
- Its total polymer capacity of polyolefins will also be increased by 11 percent from 4.5 to 5 million tons per year.
- Raw materials produced at PP5 would be enough for making water supply pipes for 6,500 Burj Khalifa buildings.
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Thailand’s only Fortune Global 500 company opens office in Abu Dhabi
The new trading office of PTT, Thailand’s largest corporation and the only Thai company listed in Fortune Global 500, was...
- PTT becomes part of the growing energy trading community-based at ADGM, alongside ADNOC Global Trading and ADNOC Trading.
- PTT is a long-standing and partner and customer of ADNOC and one of the founding partners in the IFAD Exchange to trade to Murban Futures.
Business
New South Wales displays agri-food innovations at Expo 2020
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) displayed its agri-food innovation and manufacturing capabilities to strengthen further its ties...
- New South Wales highlighted its prominent companies in agtech, food & beverages besides prime investment opportunities.
- The event saw six NSW companies pitched their businesses to the buyers, investors, distributors and retailers present in the audience.
Business
Aramco closes deal with consortium
The Global Investor Consortium acquires 49pc stake in Aramco Gas Pipelines.
- This lease and leaseback deal between the two companies was previously announced on December 6, 2021.
- Global Investor Consortium is an international investor consortium led by affiliates of BlackRock and Hassana.
Business
Etihad Rail and FAB sign pact
The bank will arrange finances worth $541m for passenger transport.
- The agreement comes as part of the UAE National Railways Programme, the largest land transport system of its kind in the UAE.
- With the launch of the railway passenger services, the passenger trains will strengthen connectivity between the UAE by connecting 11 cities and locations in the country.
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Paris Agreement key to achieve sustainable development goals: Middle East Green Summit
The summit reviews ways to enhance integration of the optimal energy mix for electricity production to achieving climate change targets...
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Food prices declined in October, says Jordan trade minister
AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply and Minister of Labor Yousef Shamali said Monday that food...
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Oman’s Loan-to-Deposit ratio best in GCC
The Gulf region’s loan-to-deposit ratio fell by 160 basis points in the second quarter of 2022, due to higher customer...
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2 Emirates NBD India branches
The branches cater to northern, southern areas.
- In 2017, the bank inaugurated its first full-fledged branch in India’s commercial centre, Mumbai.
- The bank’s 60-second zero-fee digital funds transfer service to India, DirectRemit, has facilitated 2.5 million remittances to India.
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Oman state budget surplus $2.92 billion by September end: Ministry
Muscat, Oman---Oman’s budget achieved a surplus of RO 1.123 billion ($2.92 billion) at the end of September 2022, the country's...
- The country reported deficit of RO 1.030 billion for the same period last year, the finance ministry said.
- Oman's public revenues were up by more than 43 percent due to an increase in oil prices and production.
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Jordan’s real estate trading up 23% in January-October of 2022
AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan's real estate trade picked up by 23 percent to US$6.8 billion (JD4.875 billion) in 2022's January-October...
- State's revenue from the real estate market stood at US$344 million by the end of October in Jordan.
- Trade volume in the Jordanian real estate market went up in October 2022 by 21 percent compared to October 2021.