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Revenue, occupancy drive earnings higher
Occupancy reached 97 percent as demand for Grade-A offices, industrial assets and land leases supported higher rental income.
Board approved AED440 million interim dividend while funds from operations climbed 12 percent on diversified revenue streams.
Growth triggered by higher earnings, stron cash flow
Aircraft lessor expanded fleet investments through new co-investment platforms targeting approximately $15 billion in aircraft assets over five years.
Revenue increased alongside strong operating cash flow as DAE completed acquisitions, aircraft sales and more than 100 lease agreements.
A BCG report says rooftop solar and decentralized renewable systems can lower electricity costs, reduce emissions and help developers meet...
Study says early renewable integration avoids costly retrofits while improving long-term project returns through flexible financing options.
Report highlights Saudi regulatory reforms and strong solar resources as key drivers accelerating renewable adoption across urban developments.
The Magnificent Seven’s 5.7% fall last week shows that investors are no longer rewarding headline beats alone, they want proof...
Microsoft has been the second-worst performer from the Mag 7 so far this year, with investors rattled by its 2026 capex guidance heading towards USD$190 billion.
Meta faces the same spending question, with this year's outlay guided at up to USD$145 billion and next year's outlay potentially far larger.
Dubai, UAE -- UAE investors accounted for more than half of Sharjah's real estate trading value in the first half...
Women increased their presence across ownership and transaction activity, with younger investors recording particularly strong participation levels.
Official report attributes investment growth to supportive legislation, urban development and expanding portfolio of quality real estate projects.
Dubai, UAE -- UAE telecom operator du said on Monday it had completed the deployment of its National Hypercloud platform...
Migration moves mission-critical transport systems onto Oracle Alloy-based infrastructure hosted entirely within the UAE for enhanced sovereignty and resilience.
Platform is designed to reduce operating complexity while supporting AI-driven analytics and future digital mobility service expansion.
Luxury sales are rising, but investors remain increasingly selective as markets reward durable, high-quality growth over headline gains, says etoro...
Richemont outperformed peers as resilient jewellery demand and broad regional growth reassured investors despite broader luxury sector uncertainty worldwide.
Burberry and Moncler exceeded expectations, but lingering concerns over recovery durability and seasonality weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
Revenue rises on stronger operations.
Fleet exceeded 50,000 mobility assets as logistics expansion and higher utilisation supported profitability across transport and warehousing operations nationwide.
Etihad Rail shuttle operations contributed early gains through integrated first-mile and last-mile services linking Abu Dhabi passenger destinations efficiently.
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai Chambers said it organized 15 legal events during the first half of 2026, attracting 1,551 representatives...
Seminars and workshops cover employment law, taxation, contracts, intellectual property and UAE Civil Transactions Law developments for businesses.
Dubai Chambers said the initiative aims to help companies keep pace with legislative changes, strengthen compliance, reduce legal and operational risks and enhance competitiveness.
Income growth supports steady earnings.
First Abu Dhabi Bank posts $2.92 billion first-half profit as operating income, lending and margins continue strengthening performance.
AI deployment boosts productivity while sustainable financing reaches 79 percent of the bank's 2030 target during first half.