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ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.

Alujain widens 2025 loss

The increase in loss is due to impairment charges, weaker prices.

Masar 2025 net profit $262m

Higher land plot sales boost revenue and operating income.

Tasnee’s 2025 losses deepen

The petrochemicals' company's revenue also fell 17.7 percent.

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.

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 issued...
  • Iraq Prime Minister said that the country is continuing regional economic communication.
  • Iraq supports stability and economic growth for itself and other friendly nations

UAE minister calls for using digital tech in building peace

New York, USA - Omar Sultan AlOlama, UAE's Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications,...
  • The UAE minister said it is important to address hate speech, racism, intolerance and other forms of extremism.
  • He said issues like climate change, extremism, health emergencies could be solved by boosting peacebuilding architecture.

UAE delegation explores investment opportunities in US

“The United States is a long-standing trade and investment partner for the UAE – and an important ally in the...
  • The delegation held multiple meetings with leading Austin-based start-ups, deploying technologies such as AI, blockchain and quantum computing.
  • UAE minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi highlighted UAE’s unique innovation ecosystem during his meetings with US businesses.

Iran, Syria pledge to strengthen ties, develop economic relations

During late-night talks Thursday, Raisi and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad discussed "ways to develop and strengthen bilateral relations" and...
  • Tehran has been a key ally to Damascus throughout Syria's long-running war, offering vital economic and military assistance.
  • Raisi concluded his two-day trip early Friday and had described the visit as a "turning point" in the neighbors' bilateral relations.

UAE, Switzerland discuss enhancing bilateral relations

BERN, SWITZERLAND - The UAE discussed bolstering strategic relations and cooperation in various development, economic and financial fields of common...
  • A UAE minister said financial dialogue offers opportunities for collaboration between both countries to achieve further growth and prosperity.
  • He also mentioned that the global economy went through fast developments since both parties last met in Abu Dhabi in March 2022.

Sharjah okays Genetic Coding Program to classify emirate’s biodiversity

Sharjah, UAE - The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) approved Tuesday the "Genetic Coding Programme" project to classify biodiversity in Sharjah,...
  • The project aims to create a unified database of genetic coding for the types of living organisms, harness labs to determine the identity of living organisms at the DNA level.
  • Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the SEC approved the program.

UAE, Morocco discuss ways to strengthen trade relations

Rabat, Morocco - The UAE is keen to strengthen economic and trade relations with Morocco, in a way that enhances...
  • The two sides discussed the importance of intensifying mutual investments in areas of technology, cyber security and artificial intelligence.
  • They also discussed launching a new program to support agricultural investments and stimulating joint cooperation.

Arabian Travel Market unveils Monday in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE - The 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open Monday at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC),...
  • The event, on May 1-4, will see global travel, tourism, and hospitality experts discuss how their industry is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’.
  • Exhibitor participation in the event has risen by 27 percent compared to last year’s event, with growth registered across all show sectors.

MoHAP inks deal with Coursera to upgrade skills of employees

The agreement also provides for the creation of a cohesive relationship between the ministry's strategic priorities and training needs, as...
  • Under the agreement, MoHAP’s teams will gain the requisite skills to expedite innovation and digital transformation within the Ministry.
  • The agreement sets a training plan that prioritizes the development of employees' capabilities in leadership, technical and behavioral skills.

DWTC welcomes 2.47m visitors in 2023, says EVP

DUBAI, UAE – Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC)  Mahir Julfar said that the DWTC's performance in 2023...

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Air cargo demand up 8.3 percent in November 2023, says IATA

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the...

Israel is starving Gaza residents, says NGO

RAMALLAH, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES - Everyone in Gaza is going hungry and about 2.2 million people are surviving day by day...

Saudi Arabia, Belarus ink MoU to boost trade, investment

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Federation of Saudi Chambers and the National Center for Marketing and Price Study at the...

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Dubai SME joins hands with CXDA to attract investment

DUBAI, UAE – The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), a part of Dubai...
  • The strategic partnership with Dubai SME outlines a comprehensive roadmap.
  • This will introduce AI for equipping SMEs with innovative financial solutions.

Resilient supply chains are essential to global trade: Expert

DUBAI, UAE – For over 30 years, globalization has been the evergreen megatrend as global trade has helped lift some...
  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role of resilient supply chains in sustaining economies worldwide to the forefront.
  • Wars, armed conflicts, overall increasing geopolitical tensions, and protectionism create serious headwinds for global trade.

Utilizing AI is only possible if skill gap is bridged, says expert

DUBAI, UAE - The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is upon us, with AI becoming a pervasive force in our daily...
  • As the rate of AI adoption increases, humans are essential to guiding the technology’s implementation and usage of these technologies.
  • Executives estimate that up to 40 percent of their workforce may need to reskill as a result of implementing AI or automation over the next three years.