Airlines expect over $30 bn in profits and passengers to hit nearly five billion in 2024: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2024 compared with its June and December...Business
‘Canon aims for a 42% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050’
Venkatasubramanian (Subbu) Hariharan, MD of Canon Middle East and Turkey, highlights the significance of remanufacturing and refurbishment for reducing environmental...Business
QNB net profits up 8% in 2023
The QNB Group posted a net profit of $4.25 billion.The bank said that earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR 1.55 as of 31st December 2023 compared to QR 1.44 for the same period in 2022.
The bank's board has announced the distribution of a cash dividend of 65 percent of the nominal share value (QR 0.65 per share).
Tawazun Council acquires TASNEEF
Subsidiaries of TASNEEF were also acquired.This strategic move aims to enhance the council's role in developing national defense industries, the Council said.
TASNEEF has established a number of services, including issuing rules of relevance to the classification of ships.
Sharjah, Sfax chambers look to boost ties between UAE and Tunisia
Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sfax, Tunisia, held...The talks centered upon holding joint events and improving coordination to encourage businessmen to participate in exhibitions
The Sharjah Chamber received an invitation from the Tunisian side to participate in an exhibition at the Sfax International Fair
Tesla suspends production in Germany
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea caused a shortage of parts.Tesla said the Red Sea attacks had led to delays that created a "gap in the supply chains", resulting in production being suspended
Houthis have ramped up attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea in what they say is solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Wars to cast pall over meeting of global VIPs in Davos
Paris, France - The world's political and business elites will convene in Davos next week, with wars in Gaza and Ukraine...Russia's nearly two-year-old assault on Ukraine has taken centre stage at previous editions of the World Economic Forum (WEF)
The gathering "is taking place against the most complicated geopolitical and geoeconomic backdrop in decades", said WEF president Borge Brende
UAE and Costa Rica conclude talks on signing CEPA
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE and Costa Rica have concluded negotiations to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. In this connection,...The two countries will eliminate tariffs, reduce barriers to trade, promote private-sector collaboration and create pathways for investment
Non-oil trade between the UAE and Costa Rica has been growing consistently year-on-year, climbing 23% in 2022 to reach US$60.4 million
NEOM announces Aquellum as futuristic lifestyle community
NEOM, SAUDI ARABIA - The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Aquellum, a luxury and experiential space embedded within...Aquellum is hidden within a breathtaking 450-meter-high mountain range.
The subterranean digitalized community creates vibrancy and interconnectivity.
Saudi Arabia signs MoUs with four countries for development in mining industry
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the...The roundtable highlighted the need for governments and industry to achieve economic and social development for local communities.
A total of 79 governments, 13 international organizations, 15 NGOs and seven business associations took part in the roundtable.
Infosys lowers revenue forecasts
Its net profit fell 7.29% Y-o-Y in the three months to December.It reported a decline in profit for the October-December quarter, and revised its revenue growth guidance to 1.5-2.0 percent in constant currency terms
A big employer of India's engineering graduates, the company upset markets last quarter after it said it would halt campus hiring in an effort to cut costs
OYO New Year Eve bookings up 64%
Oman emerges top performer in the GCC region.Saudi Arabia with 59 percent and United Arab Emirates with 31 percent growth were the other top performers.
Siniya Island Resorts, a luxurious property in Dubai, was one of the most preferred destinations for new year celebrations.