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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.

Participation rises in Sharjah Sustainability Award

SHARJAH, UAE - The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced an increase in participation in the 11th...
  • The breakup of the entries are 311 from university and college students and 174 from school students.
  • Nominations were also received in the Distinguished Teacher Award category.

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre launches DMCC Gaming Centre

Dubai, UAE---Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), which is currently home to more than 50 gaming companies, has launched the DMCC...
  • Under the DMCC Gaming Centre, members will have access to the wider esports community through regular events and esports tournaments.
  • Members will have the opportunity to join gaming specific acceleration and market entry programmes through DMCC ecosystem partner, AstroLabs.

GPSSA clarifies conditions of insured individuals

ABU DHABI, UAE - The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said that the registration of insured individuals in...
  • Emirati nationals should not be less than 18 years old nor over 60.
  • Entities operating in the field of tourism and hotels, including in the free zones, who employ Emiratis are all subject to the provisions of the law.

HUB71 startup community raises $1bn in venture capital

The milestone was achieved in a year which has seen Hub71 onboard 53 high growth technology companies.
  • The milestone was achieved in a year which has seen Hub71 onboard 53 high growth technology companies
  • Hub71 has built a diverse capital ecosystem of active investment partners ranging from Mubadala Investment Company to over 30 VC firms to family offices

Masar signs $1.86 bn pact for construction of seven hotels in Makkah

Makkah, Saudi Arabia---Umm Al-Qura for Development and Construction Company, owner and developer of Masar Destination, an integrated urban destination in...
  • Baytur Construction Company appointed main contractor and Al Dar to supervise the implementation.
  • The agreement boasts the famous hospitality brand Kempinski and the international Taj chain for the first time in Makkah.

UAE asks govt entities to buy locally produced food

The decision has been taken to support local production while the government continues to embrace open trade policy.
  • The decision has been taken to support local production while the government continues to embrace open trade policy
  • The desert country is working on vertical farming under a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering and US-based Crop One

Dubai Customs and South Korea to boost trade ties

Dubai, UAE— Dubai Customs and a delegation from South Korea have discussed ways to further develop mutual trade cooperation. Dubai...
  • Dubai Customs shared their experience in developing smart customs services and digital systems with the delegation
  • The Korean delegation learned about the Post Clearance Audit System, which targets risky clearance transactions and enhances transparency in trade

TBI denies loan for ‘fake projects’, says recovered 1 trillion, 500 billion dinars

Responding to a story published on one of the satellite channels, the bank explained the amount of the total loans...
  • Responding to a story published on one of the satellite channels, the bank explained the amount of the total loans in the bank is inaccurate
  • The bank stressed there are no loans for fictitious projects, saying the report in the media which doesn't identify its sources directly affects it

Algeria’s Sonatrach starts production in new gas field

The company announced the completion of production of the Tinrhert gas field at the end of November 2022.
  • The company announced the completion of production of the Tinrhert gas field at the end of November 2022
  • Algeria has signed many energy agreements with European countries during the current year

ACWA Power signs deal with China

The $1.5bn deal will herald a new energy transition phase.
  • The strategic partners from China include Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China, SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Co,  and China Southern Power Grid
  • The deals will lay the ground for financing, investment and construction of ACWA Power’s global clean and renewable energy projects in Saudi Arabia and BRI countries

CATRION 2023 profit up 10%

The company said that net profit, however, dropped 35% in Q4.

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Bayanat, Yahsat to merge           

It will benefit from revenue synergies, economies of scale.

BCI’s subsidiary secures US$100m loan from SIDF

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Basic Chemical Industries Co.'s (BCI) subsidiary Chemical Marketing and Distribution Co. Ltd. secured a loan from the Saudi...

UAE, Kazakhstan sign MoU to combat financial crimes

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN – UAE and the Republic of Kazakhstan signed an agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation in the combating of...

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Hyundai Motor, Mubadala ink MoU

The two firms will seek to unlock investment opportunities.
  • The agreement between the two firms will allow both parties to jointly invest and share expertize.
  • Hyundai Motor and Mubadala will seek to unlock potential investment opportunities.

Tabreed gets US$163m Green Revolving Credit Facility

ABU DHABI, UAE -  Tabreed on Thursday announced the successful closure of its inaugural US$163 million (AED600 million) Green Revolving...
  • This financing agreement, spanning five years, aligns with Tabreed's overarching sustainability strategy.
  • The facility will introduce efficient cooling solutions, meeting the regional demand for sustainable innovative technologies.

Mawani gets 79.01 points in UNCTAD’s Liner Shipping Connectivity Index for Q4 2023

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) attained its highest improvement in the UNCTAD's Liner Shipping Connectivity Index...
  • This development aligns with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS).
  • This achievement adds to the recent major records, including a score of 77.66 during Q3.