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Eni profit falls due to dip in oil prices

Q2 net profit fell by 18% to $637 million.

Emirates NBD H1 profit $3.40bn

Total income rose by 12 percent in the same period.

ADIB H1 pre-tax profit $1.08bn

Q2 pre-tax net profit increases by 14 percent.

AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in US

Bulk of funds to go into a Virginia manufacturing center.

UAB net profit up by 50% for H1

Total assets increase by 11 percent.
  • 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

  • Saudi Arabia announces major gas discovery in Jafurah

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz revealed on Sunday that an additional 15 trillion...

    The Saudi energy minister said that reserves at Jafurah had reached 229trn cubic feet of gas and 75bn barrels of condensates

    The Jafurah gas field, in Saudi Arabia's eastern province, is the largest liquid-rich shale gas play in the Middle East

  • Ford halts shipment of F-150 EVs

    It will carry out quality checks on pickup trucks.

    The automaker said the shipments were stopped on Feb. 9, but did not say when it expected to resume shipments

    The company began shipping this week the first newly designed gas-powered 2024 model F-150 pickups to dealers

  • Global challenges hit M&A activity in Middle East, GCC

    Sovereign Wealth Funds emerge as pivotal players, driving economic diversification and strategic cross-border partnerships, says Riccardo Molinari of Bain &...

    Sovereign Wealth Funds emerge as pivotal players, driving economic diversification and strategic cross-border partnerships, says Riccardo Molinari of Bain & Company.

    With a spotlight on sustainability and strategic growth, 2024 holds optimistic prospects for merger and acquisition activity in the Middle Eastern region, including GCC.