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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.

Saudi Tourism Authority, Trip.com Group sign global agreement

BERLIN, GERMANY – Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Trip.com Group have announced a significant global partnership, which will drive greater...

It’s time to recount UAE’s achievements across sectors as the country celebrates its 51st National Day

Beside successfully addressing COVID-19, the country created a distinguished development model covering all political, economic, social, scientific and cultural areas...
  • Beside successfully addressing COVID-19, the Gulf country created a distinguished development model covering all political, economic, social, scientific and cultural areas in 2022
  • The UAE, through its ambitious national initiatives and projects, ncreases its international competitiveness and continues the development of its legislative structure this year

‘Carbon credits need more supply, integrity to meet global demand’

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Carbon credits could make a significant contribution to achieving net zero by 2050, but only if...
  • Trade in voluntary carbon credits could grow 100-fold by 2050 if teething problems are addressed.
  • A carbon credit allows a country or organization to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions and it can be traded if the full allowance is not used.

Natural disaster losses hit US$115 bn this year, says Swiss Re

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Natural catastrophes have caused an estimated US$115 billion of insured losses in 2022 to date, driven by...
  • Swiss Re added that so-called secondary natural disasters such as floods and hailstorms caused more than $50 billion of insured losses.
  • Total insured losses topping $100 billion for a second consecutive year, said Swiss Re.

Singapore has highest number of crypto job openings

Luxembourg has the second highest rate at 55.59 crypto jobs per million people.
  • Luxembourg has the second highest rate at 55.59 crypto jobs per million people
  • North America offers the best average salary for crypto jobs, amounting to annual earnings of $120,000

Gulf countries seek to procure India’s BrahMos missile

Reports said that the UAE’s discussions with the Indian government to procure BrahMos are already in advanced stages.
  • Reports said that the UAE’s discussions with the Indian government to procure BrahMos are already in advanced stages
  • The discussions with Saudi Arabia which got delayed due to Covid19 pandemic, too are reported to be in advanced stages

Saudi Arabia inks MOU with Spanish company to build combat ships

The agreement was signed in presence of Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Spanish Minister of Industry, Trade...
  • The agreement was signed in presence of Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Spanish Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism María Reyes Maroto
  • Navantia "would localize up to 100 percent of naval shipbuilding, integration of combat systems, and ship maintenance

Muslim World League, Columbia University launch International Religions Lab

The lab will be a global platform for research and training in protecting societies from all forms of hatred.
  • The lab will be a global platform for research and training in protecting societies from all forms of hatred
  • Secretary General of the MWL Dr Al-Issa said it was important to create a world of more understanding, cooperation and peace

DMCC signs agreement with Poland’s KSEZ to boost business ties

Dubai, UAE— Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed an agreement with the Katowice Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) to create...
  • The agreement will see DMCC and KSEZ work closely together to exchange knowledge and professional expertise, in turn further connecting the two countries’ business communities
  • DMCC has played a significant role in enhancing UAE-Poland commercial relations and is currently home to over 40 leading Polish businesses

Strata announces new collaboration with Pilatus

The amended framework agreement with the leading Swiss aircraft manufacturer is set to further cement the collaboration between Pilatus and...
  • The amended framework agreement with the leading Swiss aircraft manufacturer is set to further cement the collaboration between Pilatus and Strata
  • Strata’s operations for Pilatus will be extended to feature 3 WPs for Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24, crafted with Strata’s signature use of Carbon Fiber

Cameroon has great potential for investment in prospective sectors, says UAE minister Al Zeyoudi

Some companies are already discussing investment opportunities with Cameroon, including DP World that aims to manage some ports in Cameroon...
  • The UAE is one of the most significant investors in Africa, especially in sectors such as infrastructure, food security, renewable energies and communications
  • The UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi is leading an Emirati delegation of business and investment leaders in Cameroon

Situation in Red Sea has a limited impact on food exports so far, says FAO

ROME, ITALY – The situation in the Red Sea has not yet been reflected in the pace of prices for...

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EDB commits US$350m for renewable energy projects in developing countries

ABU DHABI, UAE - Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has committed US$350 million (AED 1.3 billion) to support the Energy Transition Accelerator...

Monsha’at reports Q3 rise in SMEs driven by growth across non-oil sectors

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA  - The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at) has released its latest quarterly SME Monitor,...

Jordan’s jewelry, pharmaceutical exports rise in January-September 2023

AMMAN, JORDAN – The Kingdom’s exports of jewelry increased by 71.5 percent during the January-September period of 2023 and pharmaceutical...

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UAE approves Dubai Metro Blue Line project

DUBAI, UAE - Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the...
  • Sheikh Mohammed underscored that investments in infrastructure projects align with Dubai's strategy for comprehensive city development.
  • This is a new 30 kilometer metro route that will strategically link key areas in the emirate through 14 stations,

Saudi minister says 6,225 industrial firms from Kingdom invest US$30bn in Egypt

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - A total of 6,225 Saudi industrial businesses are operating in Egypt with US$30 billion worth of...
  • At least 518 Egyptian companies are operating in the Saudi market, the minister said.
  • He said that over 285 Egyptian brands are spread out across the Kingdom.

Qatar posts trade balance surplus of US$16.7bn in Q3 2023

DOHA, QATAR - The merchandise trade balance of Qatar (difference between total exports and imports) recorded a surplus of US$6.7...
  • In Q3 2023, Asia was the principal destination of Qatar’s exports and imports, representing 74.9 percent and 36.3 percent respectively.
  • In Q3 2023, the European Union, accounting for 10.4 percent and 27.5 percent of Qatar's exports and imports respectively.