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Eni profit falls due to dip in oil prices

Q2 net profit fell by 18% to $637 million.

Emirates NBD H1 profit $3.40bn

Total income rose by 12 percent in the same period.

ADIB H1 pre-tax profit $1.08bn

Q2 pre-tax net profit increases by 14 percent.

AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in US

Bulk of funds to go into a Virginia manufacturing center.

UAB net profit up by 50% for H1

Total assets increase by 11 percent.
  • Oman year-on-year growth rate touches 15.4 percent

    Muscat, Oman - Oman's achieved a 15.4% year-on-year sector growth, as reported by the National Center for Statistics and Information...

    The growth revolves around a rapidly evolving landscape, propelled by strategic investments and diversification endeavors.

    Omani Maritime freight was at the forefront, commanding a significant 54.8% share of all inbound goods in 2022.

  • US bans import of Apple Watch due to patent clash

    A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect, after the Biden administration opted not to veto...

    Apple last week paused its US sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

    The move came into effect on the online Apple Store on December 21, with retail locations ceasing sales December 24.

  • New UAE law allows employees merge work years for free

    Abu, Dhabi, UAE -- A new UAE law contributes to enhancing insured Emiratis chance in obtaining a retirement pension by...

    The cost of merging service years is paid prior to ending the employment period in one lump sum and within 30 days from the date of approving the merge request.

    GPSSA added that if a pensioner returns to work, he/she may merge the entitled service period by which he/she was entitled to a pension to the new service years.

  • IsDB, SWCC sign agreement

    The collaboration will involve efforts from both parties.

    The agreement includes a mechanism for exchanging knowledge and experiences.

    It would involve transferring the experience of SWCC to the member countries of IsDB.

  • Dubai’s family businesses get practical guidance with new toolkits

    Dubai, UAE -- Three toolkits have been developed for family-owned businesses, which make up approximately 90 percent of the UAE’s...

    Three toolkits have been developed for family-owned businesses, which make up approximately 90 percent of the UAE’s private sector, by the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses.

    The majority of these businesses are expected to undergo a generational transition in the next 5-10 years.

  • TDRA inks pact with PCFC’s Dubai Maritime Authority

    DUBAI, UAE - The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...

    The partnership will help improve the regulatory framework for maritime business operations to enhance efficiency in the sector.

    The MoU establishes a procedure for acquiring necessary authorisations for maritime vessels through the Dubai Maritime Authority.

  • Saudi Arabia to launch 35 renewable energy projects in 2024: Minister

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is set to launch nearly 35 renewable energy projects...

    Geological surveys are ongoing in the mining sector and new mining sites are being launched, te minister said.

    In the industrial field, work is under way to open new businesses and empower others such as the automotive industry.

  • Aramco, Intel to set up Saudi Arabia’s first open RAN center

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Aramco Digital Co. and Intel have unveiled plans to establish Saudi Arabia’s first open radio access...

    The Open Wireless Access Network Development Center is scheduled to start operations in 2024, marking a milestone in the Kingdom's journey towards a technology-driven future.

    Aramco Digital is a technology subsidiary of energy giant Saudi Aramco that aims to drive digital transformation and technological innovation across industries.

  • Saudi Chemical Co announces dividend

    The company will distribute $11,385,120 to its shareholders.

    Shareholders possessing a portion of the 843,200,000 shares eligible for dividends will benefit from this payout

    Each share is set to receive a dividend of 0.05 SAR, which represents a 5% dividend relative to the share par value

  • Toyota’s Daihatsu suspends all domestic production

    The company said it had been manipulating safety tests since at least 1989, affecting 64 models, including some sold under...

    The firm, which has about 9,000 factory workers in Japan, closed the last of its four domestic plants, a Daihatsu spokesman told on Tuesday

    The move could affect more than 8,000 companies across the country, according to a private research firm