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UAE’s AI Office announces Google Gemini as top model in ‘AI in the Ring’ Index
Dubai, UAE - The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office announced that Google Gemini has ranked...
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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment inks 3 MoUs at FII7
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom’s Ministry of Investment signed three memoranda of understanding (MoU) in the fields of biotechnology,...
- The MoUs related to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors aim to explore, develop, manufacture and market a range of potential new medicines.
- The MoU of the financial services sector aims to provide an opportunity for investors to invest directly in key projects in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.
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PIF, Pirelli establish a JV Â
The JV will set up a facility to make tires in Saudi Arabia.
- PIF will hold a 75 percent stake in the new JV with Pirelli holding the remaining 25 percent.
- The JV will manufacture high-quality tires for passenger vehicles, under the Pirelli brand, in the Kingdom.
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Ghitha Holding Q3 profit of $33m
The company gained from regional food processing.
- Driven by strong results and business momentum, Ghitha reported revenue of US$898 million in the third quarter.
- Revenues grew 120 percent year-over-year, driven by broad-based growth across categories and geographies.
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Bank Albilad posts net profit
The bank’s January-September 2023 profit was $469 million.
- The bank reported a 3 percent year-on-year increase in gross operating income during January-September 2023 period.
- The rise in gross operating income was mainly due to higher net income from investing and financing assets.
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RCU inks pact with Artefact, Dassault Systèmes for AI, digital solutions
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has reinforced its commitment to technology innovation and cutting-edge digital...
- The pacts are focused on the seamless integration of the latest and emerging digital products within AlUla's maturing technology eco-system.
- The agreement will cover pivotal areas of development, from AI consulting and transformation to establishing a dedicated school of data & AI.
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NHC, NAVER Cloud ink pact
The pact aims at establishing advanced digital solutions.
- The agreement aims to boost cooperation, achieve common goals, exchange experience in the application of the innovative solutions.
- The pact will help achieve the strategic visions of the municipal and housing sectors by adopting the best technologies for a sustainable future.
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Aramco, ENOWA ink pact
The firms will jointly establish an e-fuel demonstration plant.
- The e-fuel technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by over 70 percent on a complete life cycle basis.
- The integrated facility will generate 12 tons of synthetic methanol per day from green hydrogen and CO2, using proprietary technologies.
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RSG, KHC set up joint venture
The JV will develop and own the Four Seasons Resort Red Sea.
- The anticipated luxury resort is situated on Shura Island, the main hub for Red Sea destinations.
- It will offer 149 rooms and suites, plus 31 residential properties, as well as six restaurants and lounge outlets.
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KEZAD Group signs lease agreement with Advanced Petro Services
ABU DHABI, UAE - Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu...
- KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure which perfectly supports Advanced Petro Services’ 24,000 sqm facility.
- The CEO of KEZAD Group said APS is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the broader Abu Dhabi industrial landscape.
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Total of 52 MoUs signed in Saudi-Korean Investment Forum
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – A total of 52 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed at the Saudi-Korean Investment Forum here....
- The private sector inked 48 MoUs in sectors ranging from transportation, tourism, energy, technology, infrastructure and cybersecurity.
- The pacts aim to enhance investments between Saudi Arabia and South Korea which reflect the efforts towards collaboration between the two nations.
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ADNOC Gas to pay $3.41bn dividend
It includes $1.7 billion scheduled for distribution in Q2 2025.
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Borouge proposes share buyback
The company had posted a 24% YoY increase in net profit to $1.24bn.
- Boruge said the proposed share buyback underscores the company’s confidence in its long-term growth prospects.
- Shareholders will also vote to approve the final 2024 dividends of 7.94 fils per share, which will be distributed on 28t Apr, bringing its total 2024 dividend payout to $1.3bn.
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DAE to acquire 17 aircraft for $1 bn
This portfolio comprises 100 percent next-generation aircraft
- Eighty percent of the aircraft are manufactured by Airbus, and 20 percent are manufactured by Boeing.
- These aircraft are expected to reduce DAE’s weighted average passenger fleet age to 6.9 years.
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DP World posts record $20bn revenue
The adjusted EBITDA rose by 6.7% to $5.5bn in 2024.
- DP World capacity exceeded 100 million TEU due to selective infrastructure investment in key growth markets.
- Capital expenditure of $2.2 billion ($2.1 billion in 2023) was invested across the existing portfolio.

