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Oracle shares up 35%

Huge AI contracts lead to the surge.

ADCB to raise $1.66bn

The rights issue aimed at boosting growth.

EGA H1 revenue $4.11bn

Net profit before GAC $445 million.

Borouge to pay $660m H1 dividend

Its net profit for H1 was $474 million.

TAQA secures $2.31bn loan

It will be utilized in a phased manner.
  • Abu Dhabi International Airport records 29.3% jump in Q3 passenger traffic

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi International Airport has posted a 29.3 percent jump in passenger traffic for the third quarter of...

    The passenger traffic saw a 29.3 percent increase at the international airport between July and September of 2023

    The emirate's connectivity also expanded, with 119 destinations served from Abu Dhabi International Airport by 24 airlines

  • Technology is a catalyst for recycling industry: Expert

    By understanding and increasing recycling, we can offset the environmental effects of using new, virgin materials, Pranshu Singhal, founder of...

    By understanding and increasing recycling, we can offset the environmental effects of using new, virgin materials, Pranshu Singhal, founder of Karo Sambhav, tells TRENDS.

    Regarding battery recycling, Singhal emphasizes the urgent need for recycling, especially given the limited reserves of essential materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

  • AI revolutionizes real estate across GCC countries

    Cities like Dubai and Riyadh are harnessing AI to redefine every facet of property dealings, from development to management, Tripler...

    Cities like Dubai and Riyadh are harnessing AI to redefine every facet of property dealings, from development to management, Tripler CEO Sam Singh tells TRENDS.

    AI helps tenants find perfect homes, introducing dynamic pricing based on various factors, while data privacy concerns persist in its real estate integration, he adds.

  • GFH Capital mulls listing on Saudi market, says CEO

    RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - GFH Capital is considering the offering of its unit in Saudi Arabia on the Tadawul.GFH Group's...

    The group is listed on the stock exchanges of Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait.

    The group is continuing with fulfilling the regulatory requirements prior to listing.

  • Eni Q3 profit drops

    This drop is smaller than the 31 percent fall in Q2.

    Adjusted net profit -- a figure closely watched by the markets because it excludes exceptional items -- also fell, by 51 percent to US$1.9 billion (1.81 billion euros).

    The group's turnover fell 40 percent in the three months to US$23.5 billion (22.31 billion euros), well below analysts' expectations of US$34.4 billion (32.58 billion euros).

  • Equinor profits tumble

    The drop was due to sharply lower gas prices and offshore wind problems.

    Adjusted earnings, which excludes certain exceptional elements, fell by 67 percent from the same period last year to $8.0 billion.

    Revenue came in at $26 billion, a drop of nearly $18 billion from last year. Net profit plunged 73 percent to $2.5 billion.

  • Robot maker dreams of turning sci-fi into reality

    Ryo Yoshida's monster-sized drivable robot is hard to park and the $3-million price tag will crush most wallets.

    An imposing 14.7 feet high and weighing 7,716 pounds, "Archax" can be moved and operated by a pilot who clambers up to the high-tech cockpit.

    When manoeuvered in the vehicle mode, "Archax" is capable of moving at 10 kilometers (six miles) per hour, according to the company.

  • Saudi Arabia’s economy exceeds US$1trn mark

    RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The gross domestic product of the Kingdom exceeded US$1 trillion which displays strong progress towards meeting...

    This positive outcome is attributed to strong investment from the private and public sectors,

    Non-oil revenue growth, ongoing diversification, and economic resilience efforts has also helped.

  • UAE, Saudi stock exchanges surpass Arab peers with $167bn in gains

    Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The financial markets of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia topped the Arab stock exchanges...

    UAE achieved market gains of about $32.5 billion: $20.7 billion for the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and $11.8 billion for the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

    The Saudi Financial Market achieved market gains of about $134.1 billion with a rise in its market capitalization from $2.908 trillion to $3.04 trillion.

  • Saudi Arabia selected as member of UN’s AI Advisory Body

    New York, United States-- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Friday announced the selection of Saudi Arabia to the UN Advisory...

    UN Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence (AI) consists of 39 members representing government and private and civil-society organizations.

    Shura Council member Dr. Latifa bint Mohammad Al-Abdulkareem will represent the Kingdom at the UN AI Advisory Body.