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Tesla Q1 sales sink 13 percent

The dip occurred amid lower production during factory upgrades.

AD Ports Group 2024 revenue $4.70bn

The Group's EBITDA increased by 69 percent YOY.

Tesla sales tumble in Europe in Q1

The company suffered from boycotts against the policies of Elon Musk.

Ford’s US Q1 auto sales dip

But its Q1 figures exceed a forecast by Edmunds

Vanke reports annual loss of $6.8 bn

The property giant attributes loss to falling sales and shrinking profit.
  • Musk says will ‘open source’ Grok chatbot, a rival to ChatGPT

    Tech investors are increasingly in split camps on the development of AI and how the technology should advance. Companies such...

    The multi-billionaire unveiled Grok late last year as he attempts to catch up with OpenAI which he helped create in 2015 along with its CEO Sam Altman

    He left OpenAI a few years later and last week filed a shock lawsuit against the company for breaking its original non-profit mission to make AI research available to all

  • Abu Dhabi launches technology investment company MGX

    ABU DHABI, UAE – The Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC) announced on Monday the creation of MGX, a...

    Mubadala and G42 will serve as foundational partners in the creation of the new company.

    MGX will invest to accelerate the development and adoption of AI and advanced technologies.

  • Jafza reports 28% year-on-year growth in 2023 of new Indian companies

    DUBAI, UAE – Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is a major contributor to the growing trade between India and the...

    Over 190 new Indian businesses and a total of more than 1,500 Indian companies have set up business in Jafza.

    This move aims to assist Indian businesses in accessing markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

  • CI Capital 2023 revenue $134m

    The firm’s performance was fueled by strong growth.

    The group’s total on-balance sheet financing portfolio ended the year at US$373 million.

    Corplease, the group’s leasing arm, saw its revenue rise 70 percent to reach US$74 million.

  • Bitcoin hits fresh record above $72,000

    Bitcoin hit a fresh record above $72,000 on Monday as demand for the cryptocurrency picks up amid optimism that the...

    The virtual unit struck $72,234 as dealers also eyed an upcoming industry event that traditionally boosts bitcoin's price

    The rally was helped by news that Britain's Financial Conduct Authority had said it would allow the creation of crypto-related securities

  • UAE’s e-commerce sector projected to earn $9bn revenue in 2024

    Dubai, UAE - The UAE's online shopping market is gearing up for unprecedented growth, with revenue projections hitting $9 billion...

    One of the key drivers of this expansion is the emerging trend of "metaverse e-commerce," a segment anticipated to experience a 37% growth from 2024 to 2030

    The top performers in 2023 were Toys, DIY, and hobbies, leading with 29% market share, closely followed by fashion at 27%

  • United Arab Bank elects new chairman

    Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal will now lead the bank.

    The appointment of new chairman reflects the bank's and its shareholders' pledge to be at the forefront of innovation and growth

    He has wide experience of more than 30 years in many industries, including the financial, banking, real estate, and tourism sectors

  • Shifting dietary trends boost MEA’s protein market

    Rise of flexitarian and vegan diets in the region is driving demand for alternative proteins, with the market expected to...

    Rise of flexitarian and vegan diets in the region is driving demand for alternative proteins, with the market expected to cross $2.71 billion by 2029, says a report.

    Disruptive tech leads alternative protein firms' growth, positioning the UAE as a future hub for sustainable food production, adds Data Bridge Market Research.

  • China Eastern Airlines to operate three weekly fights between Shanghai and Riyadh

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and China Eastern Airlines have entered into a strategic partnership...

    The new route is set to operate with an A330-200 aircraft, offering an annual capacity of 35,880 inbound seats

    Both parties anticipate increased trade, people-to-people exchanges, and dialogues across various sectors through this 'Air Silk Road' initiative

  • Cryptocurrency Ether witnesses meteoric rise since launch

    NEW YORK, US – Bitcoin has captured the limelight in recent weeks as it surged to a new record high, yet...

    Launched in 2015, Ether is by far the second-largest digital currency in terms of total value, now estimated at over $460 billion.

    Bitcoin's rise has been well-documented, but Ether's has been even more impressive, surging almost 72 percent year to date.