UAE investors drive half of Sharjah property trade in first half
Dubai, UAE -- UAE investors accounted for more than half of Sharjah's real estate trading value in the first half...
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Alphabet and Tesla in focus as markets demand more from Big Tech
"Three months ago investors were comfortable funding aggressive AI investment," Gilbert added. "Today they're asking tougher questions. Markets now want...
- One bright spot remains Alphabet's AI monetisation strategy, with Gemini now exceeding 900 million monthly users.
- The market expects Tesla to report USD 26.3 billion in revenue and earnings per share of USD 0.50.
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CFI posts record first-half trading volume of $5.34 trillion
Dubai, UAE -- CFI Financial Group said it recorded its strongest first half on record, with trading volume reaching $5.34...
- The broker expanded into Brazil, launched UAE local stocks and Bahrain digital assets while active clients rose 8.4 percent annually.
- The company said metals generated the strongest demand during the quarter, followed by increased activity in equity indices.
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ADNOC Okays $6.2bn Umm Shaif project to expand UAE supply
Dubai, UAE -- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has approved a final investment decision (FID) worth $6.2 billion to...
- Umm Shaif Gas Cap project will produce over 600 million scfd of gas by 2030, boosting UAE energy security significantly.
- Project includes $5.1 billion EPC contracts and $365 million drilling programme executed by ADNOC Drilling over 18 months.
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Awqaf Dubai investment portfolio market value rises to $402 million
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's Endowment and Minors' Trust Foundation (Awqaf Dubai) said on Monday the market value of its securities...
- The portfolio's cost value increased 16.6 percent year-on-year to AED1.398 billion, while its market value rose 5.5 percent, or AED76.5 million.
- Awqaf Dubai said it made new investments worth AED285.1 million during the first six months of the year, up 150.7 percent from the same period a year earlier.
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Sanad posts record revenue
Growth driven by global demand for services.
- Company expanded engine portfolio to 17 assets and increased annual workforce 44 percent as it broadened aerospace capabilities.
- Sanad invested over $218 million in infrastructure, including new repair and testing facilities, to support long-term aviation growth.
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Saudi public investment funds assets rise 20 percent in Q1 to $61 billion
Dubai, UAE -- Assets of Saudi Arabia's public investment funds rose 20 percent year-on-year to SAR231.7 billion ($61.8 billion) in...
- Assets of local funds increased 17 percent from a year earlier to SAR192.1 billion, accounting for 83 percent of total public investment fund assets, Argaam reported.
- Assets of foreign funds, which represented the remaining 17 percent of total assets, rose 35 percent year-on-year to about SAR39.6 billion, according to the report.
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UAE non-oil trade reaches record $527 billion in H1, says Al Zeyoudi
The milestone reflected the success of the UAE's strategy to build a diversified, competitive and open economy while strengthening its...
- He said the performance demonstrated continued international confidence in the UAE economy despite global headwinds and regional geopolitical tensions.
- Al Zeyoudi attributed the growth to the country's expanding trade relationships, supported by its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme.
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Abu Dhabi real estate transactions more than double in H1
Data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) showed total real estate transactions reached $31.9 billion in the...
- Foreign investment jumped 309 percent while new investment zones and projects underscored growing global confidence in Abu Dhabi property.
- The number of nationalities represented by non-resident investors rose to 116 from 82 a year earlier.
Saudi Ports Authority signs $266.6 million logistics agreements
Dubai, UAE -- Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) signed seven agreements worth 1 billion riyals ($266.6 million) to establish logistics centres...
- The agreements were signed during the inauguration of the Truck Marshaling Project.
- They include projects to develop integrated logistics, warehousing, storage, distribution and re-export facilities.
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PIF-backed SURJ launches venue venture radia with Live Nation, OVG
Dubai, UAE -- SURJ Sports Investment Co, owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), has launched a joint venture...
- PIF-owned SURJ formed radia with Live Nation and Oak View Group to manage Saudi sports venues and operations nationwide.
- Xavier Campbell was appointed chief executive officer and will lead the company's market launch and long-term growth strategy.
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UAE investors drive half of Sharjah property trade in first half
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ADNOC Okays $6.2bn Umm Shaif project to expand UAE supply
Dubai, UAE -- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has approved a final investment decision (FID) worth $6.2 billion to...
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Awqaf Dubai investment portfolio market value rises to $402 million
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UAE non-oil trade reaches record $527 billion in H1, says Al Zeyoudi
The milestone reflected the success of the UAE's strategy to build a diversified, competitive and open economy while strengthening its...
- He said the performance demonstrated continued international confidence in the UAE economy despite global headwinds and regional geopolitical tensions.
- Al Zeyoudi attributed the growth to the country's expanding trade relationships, supported by its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme.
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Abu Dhabi real estate transactions more than double in H1
Data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) showed total real estate transactions reached $31.9 billion in the...
- Foreign investment jumped 309 percent while new investment zones and projects underscored growing global confidence in Abu Dhabi property.
- The number of nationalities represented by non-resident investors rose to 116 from 82 a year earlier.
Saudi Ports Authority signs $266.6 million logistics agreements
Dubai, UAE -- Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) signed seven agreements worth 1 billion riyals ($266.6 million) to establish logistics centres...
- The agreements were signed during the inauguration of the Truck Marshaling Project.
- They include projects to develop integrated logistics, warehousing, storage, distribution and re-export facilities.