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ADNIC okays 45% dividend for 2024
The company achieved its highest ever revenue and net profit.Company News Business
Goldman Sachs, Mubadala ink pact
The two firms have signed a $1 billion private credit deal.The partnership will be managed by Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with a dedicated team across multiple Asia Pacific markets.
This mandate will enable both firms to continue scaling their investment activity in the large and growing Asia Pacific credit market.
Disney and India’s Reliance to merge
The merger will create a powerful entertainment giant.The report of the deal comes as billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani readies to host Disney chief Robert Iger on March 1 for his son's wedding
The deal is expected to see the media unit of Reliance and its affiliates hold at least a 61% stake in the merged entity, with Disney holding the rest
Alcoa to buy Alumina in all-stock deal
The US aluminum producer will buy Alumina for US$2.2bn.Alcoa will offer 0.02854 of its own stock for each Alumina share, a 13 percent premium to the Australian group's Friday closing price
Alumina shareholders would own 31.25 percent and Alcoa shareholders would own 68.75 percent of the combined company
Commercial vehicle sales in China soar 79.6% in January
Beijing, China--China's commercial vehicle sales soared 79.6 percent year on year to 324,000 units in January, according to industry data.Specifically,...According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, some 289,000 trucks were sold during this period, a rise of 81.8 percent
Xinhua News Agency said nearly 35,000 coaches were sold last month, an increase of 63.4 percent compared with the same period of 2023
Tech revolutionizes professional landscape for women
Women First Jobs offers tailored solutions for women in the UAE, overcoming societal norms and unequal access to opportunities, says...Women First Jobs offers tailored solutions for women in the UAE, overcoming societal norms and unequal access to opportunities, says its CEO Priyanka Sengar.
The portal is committed to breaking down barriers to women's professional success, including pay disparity and limited leadership representation, she adds.
Hyperloop progress: Racing ahead or falling behind?
Over a decade after Elon Musk's hyperloop proposal, no commercial operations have begun, and Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023...Over a decade after Elon Musk's hyperloop proposal, no commercial operations have begun, and Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023 despite significant investments.
Despite significant investment, Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023, as technical challenges, safety concerns, and high costs continue to hinder hyperloop implementation.
Hyperloop progress: Racing ahead or falling behind?
Over a decade after Elon Musk's hyperloop proposal, no commercial operations have begun, and Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023...Over a decade after Elon Musk's hyperloop proposal, no commercial operations have begun, and Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023 despite significant investments.
Despite significant investment, Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023, as technical challenges, safety concerns, and high costs continue to hinder hyperloop implementation.
WTO launches US$50m fund for women entrepreneurs in developing countries
ABU DHABI, UAE - The director general of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Sunday launched a $50 million fund...The director general of WTO said the "ground-breaking initiative... embodies our collective commitment to empower women".
The fund will help businesses run by women in developing countries to adopt digital technologies and increase their online presence.
Binaa Al Bahrain aims to create expansive mixed-use projects
ABU DHABI, UAE – Chairman of Eagle Hills International Mohamed Alabbar has said that US$4 billion joint venture Binaa Al...Binaa Al Bahrain aims to contribute to Bahrain’s long-term development through its iconic projects.
The JV aspires to create job opportunities for Bahrainis in the real estate, hospitality and healthcare.
Qatar to ramp up gas output with new mega field expansion
At the start of this month, Qatar said it would supply 7.5 million tonnes of LNG per year for 20 years...The expansion, will add a further 16 million tons of LNG per year to existing expansion plans
Qatar is one of the world's top LNG producers alongside the United States, Australia and Russia
