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ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.

Alujain widens 2025 loss

The increase in loss is due to impairment charges, weaker prices.

Masar 2025 net profit $262m

Higher land plot sales boost revenue and operating income.

Tasnee’s 2025 losses deepen

The petrochemicals' company's revenue also fell 17.7 percent.
  • UAE Banks’ Q1 2023 profit surges by 35% to $5 bn: Alvarez & Marsal

    Dubai, UAE - UAE banks experienced a significant surge in profitability during the first quarter of 2023, according to the...

    In Q1'23, customer deposits witnessed a remarkable growth rate of 43.5 percent, surpassing the growth of loans and advances

    Net interest income (NII) witnessed a slight uptick of 0.4 percent QoQ, and the overall net interest margins (NIMs) remained stable at 2.8 percent

  • Iraq and Iran discuss boosting ties in transportation sector

    Baghdad, Iraq--Iraq is looking to deepen cooperation with Iran in the transport sector and facilitate the movement of pilgrims between...

    An official in the Iraqi ministry said discussions focused on increasing cooperation in the field of land and air transportation, and ramping up the number flights

    The meeting between the Iranian and Iraqi ministers happened two days after Baghdad announced a plan to turn itself into a regional transportation hub

  • OAPEC needs to align with global counterparts

    The cooperation of all parties will achieve the best-desired results and goals for which it was established, he adds during...

    OAPEC Secretary General, Jamal Al-Loughani emphasizes the need for the organization to align with international counterparts

    He also warns of the impact of global developments on the oil sector growth, including rising inflation and Russia-Ukraine conflict

  • Qatar’s trade balance surplus touches US$6 billion in April

    Doha, Qatar--Qatar has posted a trade surplus of $6 billion in April 2023, according to a report by the country’s...

    Qatar's value of imports in April dropped 6.3 percent from the previous year and 9.3 percent from the last month to touch $2.39 billion

    The country's prime minister said this month that non-oil sector has grown 9.9 percent in Q4 of 2022, and oil activities also saw a 4.8 percent rise

  • UAE and Czech Republic look to boost trade and investment ties

    Prague, Czech Republic-- The UAE and Czech Republic have held discussions on deepening cooperation in wide-ranging vital sectors of common...

    The discussions were held during the visit of Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State of the UAE, to the Czech Republic with the aim of boosting bilateral cooperation

    The UAE minister said that non-oil exchange surpassed US$1 billion in 2022 and that there was marked growth in Czech investment in the UAE

  • UAE, Saudi Arabia front runners in GCC talent race

    The UAE's strategic allure for global talent through enticing policies clashes with Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030, diversifying economy and...

    The UAE's strategic allure for global talent through enticing policies clashes with Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030, diversifying economy and broadening talent avenues

    Incorporating technology in every industry is crucial today. "Failure to do so could lead to a loss of competitive edge," says Chaitanya Peddi, Co-Founder of Darwinbox

  • Ajman Chamber and Turkiye look to expand business networks

    Ajman, UAE - The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has discussed expanding the trade and joint investment with...

    The two parties focused on exchanging experiences, expanding business networks and developing partnerships.

    The non-oil trade exchange between the UAE and Türkiye reached $18.95 billion by the end of the year 2022.

  • Dubai launches strategy to achieve zero emissions in public transport

    This aligns with UAE's preparations for COP28 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, and is a part...

    This makes it the first Middle Eastern agency to develop a long-term strategy for migrating towards Net-Zero Emission Public Transport by 2050.

    The primary objectives of the strategy include the decarbonization of all taxis, limousines, and public buses and designing buildings.

  • Abu Dhabi event transforms global falconry

    The exhibition has become a popular platform for falconers to purchase elite captive-bred falcons from local and international farms.

    Last year's exhibition saw the sale of the most expensive falcon in its history, the American-bred "Pure Gyre - Ultra White" for $275,000.

    The breeding of falcons in captivity represented a real revolution in falconry and sustainability and the revival of this heritage.

  • Sharjah group to discuss trade boost with India in five-day trip

    SHARJAH, UAE- The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will embark on a trade mission to India on Monday...

    The delegation will visit Mumbai and New Delhi, setting up business forums and arranging meetings with Indian business communities.

    The delegation will highlight the benefits and opportunities of investing in Sharjah, detailing the incentives and facilities available.