Digital transformation fuels GCC banks’ growth
The banking sector across the GCC has demonstrated formidable growth and profitability, with Qatar leading in several key performance indicators,...Business
UAE and Kenya sign agreement to enhance digital, tech cooperation
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE and Kenya have signed an investment memorandum establishing a framework for investment cooperation in digitalisation and...Business
EDGE buys 50% stake in Flaris, marking strategic expansion into aviation technology
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE’s EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced...The two companies will also establish a joint venture, enabling EDGE to further develop Flaris’ portfolio of jets
The innovations resulting from this joint venture will be showcased at the upcoming Dubai Airshow 2023
BCCI yet to hear officially about Saudi interest for stakes in IPL
NEW DELHI, INDIA - Recent reports of Saudi Arabia expressing an interest in buying a stake in the Indian Premier League...The plan is being seen as another move by the oil-rich kingdom to be the biggest ‘soft power’ in the West Asian region.
Saudi Arabia is now the sole bidder for the 2036 FIFA World Cup and the Saudi Pro League boasts the crème de la crème of global footballers
DEWA Q3 2023 revenue $2.5bn
The revenue was driven by demand for electricity, water.For January-September 2023, DEWA’s consolidated revenue totalled US$6 billion with an operating profit of US$1.8 billion.
By the end of Q3 2023, DEWA’s net cash from operating activities increased by a robust US$205 million to US$2.6 billion.
Japan to invest $13 billion on semiconductors and generative AI
Tokyo, Japan - Japan's government said on Friday that it plans to spend 2 trillion yen ($13 billion) to boost domestic...The planned outlays will include 700 billion yen ($4.6 billion) to support the construction of a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plant in Kumamoto.
Japanese trade ministry said the government will also spend 650 billion yen ($4.3 billion) to support Japanese startup Rapidus, which aims to develop next generation microchips.
Dubai’s weeklong real estate transactions exceed AED10.3bn
Dubai, UAE -- The total value of real estate transactions conducted in Dubai during the week ending 10 November 2023,...The DLD report showed that 1,782 sales transactions worth AED7.4 billion were conducted, with 396 plots sold for AED3.99 billion.
The total value of mortgaged properties for the week reached AED1.86 billion. A total of142 properties were granted between first-degree relatives worth AED1 billion.
TASI-listed firms report an aggregate net profit of $48.1bn in Q3
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Tadawul-listed companies reported a US$48.1 billion (SAR 157.09 billion) aggregate net profit for the third quarter...Sector-wise, the energy sector contributed the largest portion of the aggregate net profit of Saudi listed companies in Q3 2023.
The banking sector accounted for 11.5 percent of the market’s aggregate profit, coming in second in terms of the most profitable sectors.
Qatar records real estate contracts worth $60 million in five days
Doha, Qatar - The real estate market in Qatar witnessed a significant surge in trading activity as the Department of...The total value of sales contracts specifically for residential units during the same period amounted to above QR 705 million
Sales were notably concentrated in key municipalities of Al Rayyan, Doha, Al Daayen, Umm Salal, Al Wakrah, Al Khor and Al Dakhira.
ADNOC Distribution Q3 net profit $227m
The EBITDA increased by 28% YoY to $303 million in the third quarter.ADNOC Distribution witnessed a healthy 21 percent Y-o-Y increase and a 5 percent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) growth in total fuel volumes.
It anticipates paying a minimum of $350 million (AED1.285 billion), or 10.285 fils per share, as the second six-month dividend of 2023 in April 2024.
MIS net profit $7.1m in 9M 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Al Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS) recorded a net profit of SAR 26.7 million ($7.1 million) in the...The lower profit was attributed to an increase in impairment loss on contract assets and trade receivables during the quarter, Argaam reported.
In Q3 2023, the company swung to a net loss of SAR 69.4 million against a net profit of SAR 25 million in Q3 2022.
Samsung to add real-time translation to smartphone model
Samsung is the world's largest smartphone maker accounting for a fifth of global sales between July and September, as Apple...The new real-time translation feature will be incorporated into Samsung's new Galaxy flagship model, which will launch next year
It will enable "real-time translation in audio and text as the callers are on the line", the spokesman of Samsung said
