WhatsApp introduces first major advertising features
San Francisco, United States -- WhatsApp announced Monday it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift...Technology Business
Chip-maker Micron expands US investment to $200 bn backed by Trump
Washington, United States -- Chip giant Micron Technology on Thursday said it was expanding its domestic investment plan to $200...Business
UAE real estate sector transforms with cross-border payments revolution
Dubai, UAE - Leading financial institutions are spearheading a transformative wave in the UAE real estate sector through the introduction...The initiative is poised to enhance accessibility and efficiency for global investors seeking to engage in property investment within the UAE
Traditionally, the investing in UAE real estate from overseas has been encumbered by complexities associated with cross-border transactions
Emaar unveils new projects
The new projects are estimated to value US$26.14 billion.The first development valued at $15 billion is poised to set a new standard in premium high-end living
The second valued at $11.16bn is designed to house wellness facilities, a new standard in luxury hospitality
ADNOC buys 25% stake in OMV
The OMV is headquartered and listed in Vienna, Austria.The transaction accelerates delivery of ADNOC’s global chemicals growth strategy, and reinforces its status as a responsible, long-term partner and growth-oriented investor
Österreichische Beteiligungs AG (ÖBAG), an Austrian independent holding company, now owns 31.5 percent, with the remaining share capital in free float
Digital transfers reshape MENA’s financial landscape
The region sees a robust future for digital cross-border transfers in the Middle East, marked by innovation and a strong...The region sees a robust future for digital cross-border transfers in the Middle East, marked by innovation and a strong commitment to financial inclusion, says a report.
COVID-19 expanded the diaspora's role in digital payments, boosting prepaid services and accelerating the shift from cash to digital via cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
WTO ministers struggle to forge deals as talks go into overtime
ABU DHABI, UAE – World trade ministers were locked in disagreement Thursday on fisheries subsidies, agriculture and digital customs duties as...The meeting opened with disagreements between the body's 164 member states on key issues that dominated the agenda of the talks.
They include fisheries subsidies, agriculture and a moratorium on customs duties for digital transactions.
Major stock markets trade mixed as US inflation data awaited
London, United Kingdom - Major stock markets traded mixed Thursday before the release of US inflation data that could present a...Shares in Air France-KLM slumped nine percent after annual profit fell short of expectations as it fell into a final-quarter loss
Yen jumped on rising expectations of a hike to Japanese interest rates, as other central banks look to reduce borrowing costs
QFC signs two MoUs
MoUs with BFB, Partior were inked during Web Summit 2024.The MoU with Bahrain FinTech Bay establishes comprehensive frameworks for cooperation in joint research projects.
Under the MoU, each entity shall provide support, assistance and resources to start-ups from the QFC and BFB.
Abu Dhabi residential sector achieves record growth in 2023, says report
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi’s residential sector has witnessed one of the best years on record, where a total...The increase in demand for residences has been driven by several positive initiatives and announcements by the government.
Off-plan transactions accounted for approximately 84 percent of all villa and townhouse transactions.
British Airways profit soars six-fold
The company said it was 92% booked for the first quarter of 2024.Profit after taxation jumped to 2.7 billion euros ($2.9 billion) in 2023 from 431 million euros in 2022, the airline conglomerate said in a results statement
The company also issued a rosy outlook rooted in "robust" demand, adding that it was 92-percent booked for the first quarter of 2024 and 62-percent booked for the first half
Electronic Arts announces job cuts
The company is cutting about 5 percent of its workforce.The company behind hits including soccer game "FC24" is also "sunsetting" some titles and stopping development of others it thinks will not be successful
The annual report Electronic Arts last year indicated it had 13,400 employees, meaning about 670 positions are being eliminated
