Al Ansari approves $85m dividend
This is approx 78% of the company's net profit after tax.Company News Business
Chinese electric car maker BYD aims for Europe boost
Chinese carmaker BYD on Thursday vowed to conquer Europe with a new compact electric model and super-fast charging capability to...Business
Innovations, regulatory shifts make Bitcoin resilient
In 2023, the crypto market sees a surge in blockchain advancements, regulatory shifts, and a notable rebound in Bitcoin, signaling...In 2023, the crypto market sees a surge in blockchain advancements, regulatory shifts, and a notable rebound in Bitcoin, signaling a year of dynamic change and potential.
Most market experts believe that 2024 promises clearer government regulations, DeFi evolution, and integration of cryptocurrencies in traditional financial markets.
AD Ports, Kazakhstan Railways form venture to boost services
Abu Dhabi, UAE - AD Ports Group signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC (Kazakhstan Railways to form a...The joint venture, owned 51 percent by AD Ports Group and 49 percent by KTZ, will aim to establish a dynamic regional logistics hub,
The joint venture will be implemented in phases, with both entities collaborating to develop maritime electronic systems
50 oil and gas companies pledge to cut operational emission in COP28 meet
DUBAI, UAE - Fifty oil and gas companies representing 40 percent of global production pledged to decarbonize their operations by 2050...The charter is part of a set of initiatives designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the global energy industry.
They are voluntary commitments unlike the decisions of COP28, which are taken by consensus between nearly 200 countries.
UAE voted to Category-B membership in International Maritime Organization
LONDON, UK - The UAE has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in the Category...The UAE received the highest number of votes, following comprehensive efforts and an intensive election campaign leading up to the elections.
The country plays an active role in strengthening the national maritime sector and contributing to the growth of the global maritime industry.
IMF to revise regional outlook over Israel-Hamas conflict
Dubai, UAE--The IMF announced Friday that it will revise its economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region...The IMF staff wrote in a blog post that Israel-Hamas conflict will have wide-ranging consequences for "both people and economies" in the region
The IMF officials said countries like Lebanon that are heavily dependent on tourism saw hotel occupancy rates drop by 45 percentage points in October compared to a year ago
Masdar ties up with RWE in US$14bn investment to develop wind projects in UK
Dubai, UAE--Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, also known as Masdar, is part of a $14 billion investment into the UK’s...The $14 billion investment is expected to shore up the UK economy and also demonstrate the UAE’s long-term commitment to supporting net-zero goals in Britain
The new project will generate enough power to light up to three million UK homes and is expected to create 2,000 jobs during construction, and a thousand more later
World Bank allots 45% of its financing to climate projects
The bank, according to a statement, "is putting to work more than $40 billion", around $9 billion more than previously...The bank said that it is helping people to hold off the devastation of climate change
It has earmarked the financing for the fiscal year that runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
Defying global trend, UAE leads Middle East IPO surge
The region's IPO momentum is driven by strong performances from entities like Dubai Taxi Company and a significant announcement from...The region's IPO momentum is driven by strong performances from entities like Dubai Taxi Company and a significant announcement from Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector.
Despite a 54 percent annual decrease, Middle East IPOs raise $8.4 billion in 2023, as the MSCI Gulf States Index climbs 8 percent, defying global economic downturns.
Pure Health announces IPO
The company will offer 1.11bn shares at AED3.26 per share.The subscription period will open on 6th December 2023 and will close on 11th December 2023 for both the Tranches.
The company intends to list its shares on ADX on 20th December 2023.
Mumtalakat, Investcorp ink pact
The firms have jointly launched a climate investment platform.The platform will make investments in businesses where they have matured past many of the risks that face earlier stage ventures.
They must manage and minimize the execution risks associated with expansion in middle-market investments.
