Stocks sink again as Trump holds firm on tariffs
Trading floors across the globe were overcome by waves of further selling after last week's sharp losses, with Trump telling...Business Economy
Stocks, oil slump as China retaliates and Trump digs in heels
Despite the market turmoil, Trump insisted: "my policies will never change". Wall Street stocks fell more than two percent at...Business Economy
Inditex posts record net profit
Inditex, the world's biggest fashion retailer, is owned by Zara.The net profit of Inditex reached 5.4 billion euros ($5.9 billion) last year, up 30 percent from 4.1 billion euros in 2022
The figure was in line with the expectations of analysts polled by financial data firm FactSet, who predicted profits of 5.36 billion euros
Adidas posts 2023 loss
In 2024, it expects sales to grow at a "mid-single-digit rate".The loss of 75 million euros ($82 million) followed a profit of 612 million euros the previous year
Two Yeezy sales in 2023 brought in 750 million euros, well below the 1.2 billion euros of revenue the logo had generated in 2022
Volkswagen profit up
It delivered some 9.2 million cars to customers in 2023.Its profit rose 13.1 percent to $19.6 billion from the previous year
The German auto giant expects vehicle deliveries to advance this year
Over 70% report revenue surge in UAE from digital payments, Visa finds
Dubai, UAE - More than 70% of surveyed retailers in the UAE have experienced increased revenue and higher customer footfall since...The study focused on two groups of merchants - those accepting digital payments for 1-4 years and those exclusively dealing in cash transactions
95% of digital payment-accepting merchants believe that the value derived from digital payment acceptance are on par with or exceed the associated costs
Thousands of international companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023
Dubai, UAE--A study undertaken by Dubai Chamber of Commerce has revealed that Indian investors topped the list of nationalities of...Some 15,481 new Indian-owned companies became members in 2023, representing year-over-year (YoY) growth of 38 percent
Pakistan ranked second in terms of new company memberships in 2023, with the chamber welcoming 8,036 new businesses in 2023
Cyber insurance shapes the future of cybersecurity
Cyber insurance, particularly around ransomware, is moving towards a world where insured businesses have strong cyber resilience, well-defined disaster recovery...Rising cyber-attack and ransomware effectiveness boosts demand for cyber insurance, leading to increased premiums and stricter coverage rules amid impact on businesses.
Business risks have evolved from physical to digital, propelling cyber insurance toward a predicted $84.62 billion industry by 2030, highlighting the sector's rapid growth.
UAE records more than 25% growth in international card spending in 2023
Dubai, UAE--Total spending using international cards in the UAE witnessed a growth of more than 25% during the year 2023.J.K....Transactions via cards and digital payment solutions in the Middle East and North Africa surged by 20% in value and over 50% in volume
A study found that Middle Eastern consumers are increasingly prioritising sustainability, with 9 out of 10 adults willing to take action
Parkin to give more shares to retail investors in its IPO
Dubai, UAE - Parkin Company on Tuesday announced an increase in the number of shares offered in the UAE Retail...The UAE Retail Offer has been increased to 89,964,000 ordinary shares from 74,970,000 ordinary shares
Parkin is expected to commence trading on the DFM on March 21, 2024, under the symbol “PARKIN”
Lego net profit falls
Its net profit fell five percent to 13.1 billion kroner ($1.24bn).The Danish toy giant's overall sales inched up by two percent to 65.9 billion kroner ($9.6 billion).
Sales made directly to consumers through Lego's physical and online stores rose by four percent.
Qatar real estate trading volume amounts to US$382m in February 2024
DOHA, QATAR – The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at...The data of the real estate analytical bulletin revealed that 350 real estate transactions were recorded during the month.
The real estate transactions value index recorded a decline of 27 percent. The traded area index recorded a decrease of 18 percent.
