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Alujain widens 2025 loss

The increase in loss is due to impairment charges, weaker prices.

Masar 2025 net profit $262m

Higher land plot sales boost revenue and operating income.

Tasnee’s 2025 losses deepen

The petrochemicals' company's revenue also fell 17.7 percent.

DP World 2025 revenue $24.4bn

The profit for the year up 32.2% to reach $1.96bn.

BYD 2025 revenue surges

The EV manufacturer reported net profit of $.3.3bn for 9M 2025.

UAE stocks generate over US$272m cash flows on Monday

Abu Dhabi, UAE--UAE stocks generated strong cash flows Monday, with market liquidity surpassing $272 million. International Holding Company (IHC) and...
  • ADX notched up $241.25 million in liquidity, as compared to the $31.31 million gained by the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), with $56.50
  • The market capitalisation of listed stocks reached reached $980 billion on Monday, divided into $792 billion in ADX and AED 676.8 billion in the DFM.

KPMG’s global revenue touches $36bn

The company has outlined a collective investment of $4.2b.
  • The announcement came in after KPMG International declared the annual globally aggregated revenues for KPMG firms of US$36b for FY23
  • The financial figures highlight robust year-on-year growth of the company, reinforced by a multi-disciplinary approach

Makkah, Morocco’s Beni Mellal-Khenifra Chambers of Commerce ink pact

MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services of...
  • Beni Mellal Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services delegation head said that Saudi Arabia is Morocco's largest trading partner.
  • In 2022, the volume of Saudi Arabian exports reached US$4.6 billion, while the value of imports was US$87 million.

Institutional investors purchase $1.9bn in UAE stocks during 2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Institutional investors boosted their acquisition of domestic stocks in 2023, purchasing nearly AED 7 billion ($1.9...
  • This figure reflects a total purchase of AED 302.7 billion compared to total sales of approximately AED 295.8 billion.
  • Institutional investors dominated the UAE equity market in 2023, capturing nearly 78 percent of total trading activity.

ADDED, Siemens Energy to support sustainable industrial development in Emirate

ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), represented by Industrial Development Bureau (IDB), and Siemens Energy...
  • The collaboration supports Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy's vision to establish the Emirate as the most competitive industrial hub in the region.
  • Siemens Energy will support IDB to localize the manufacturing capabilities in Abu Dhabi and provide technological solutions.

Decree issued to form Board of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services

Dubai, UAE -- Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Monday issued a decree for the formation of the...
  • The Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Excellence and Pioneering Affairs of Dubai Police will serve as the Vice Chairman of the Board.
  • These representatives will be named by the respective heads of these entities. The Board also includes the CEO of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services.

Saudi Arabia jumps to second rank in ICT index among G20 nations

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia jumped 10 ranks to second place among the G20 countries according to International Telecommunication...
  • The index monitors the economies of 169 countries to measure their progress in ICT services through two main pillars ‘universal connectivity’ and ‘meaningful connectivity.
  • It reflects the robust and developed digital infrastructure, with an increase of 99 percent of Internet penetration rate in Saudi Arabia.

Al Saqr names chairman of board

The insurance firm made a slew of new appointments.
  • Saud Saleh Al-Arifi, an independent member, will be the new chairman of the board of directors
  • The company named Naif Rashed Alarfaj, also an independent member, as new vice chairman

South Korea posts 32% jump in export of eco-friendly vehicles

Seoul, South Korea--South Korea's exports of eco-friendly vehicles surged 32.5 percent year-on-year to a record high during the first 11...
  • According to the Korea Automobile and Mobility Association, the export of automobiles came to 662,307 units during the January-November period
  • The export volume of eco-friendly cars last year reached a record high of 554,000, and the value also hit an all-time high of US$1.61 million

FTA issues guide to determine natural persons subject to corporate tax

ABU DHABI, UAE - The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new guide outlining the criteria to determine natural...
  • The guide provides a comprehensive and simplified explanation and instructions for natural persons earning in the UAE.
  • The FTA emphasized the importance of understanding the comprehensive content and definitions outlined in the guide.

Boeing lifts wage hike to 30% 

The 30% general wage hike improves upon the 25% in the earlier offer.

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Potential investors value Telegram at $30bn, says co-founder Pavel Durov

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – The Telegram is valued by potential investors at more than US$30 billion, the co-founder of the social...

UAE, NeoNautica collaborate to develop Blue Pass platform

DUBAI, UAE – The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has signed a collaboration agreement with NeoNautica, a company specialized in...

Microsoft to train Philippine women in AI

It will partner with local schools to provide the training.

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UAE construction market soars to $94bn in 2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE construction market size was $94 billion in 2023 and the market will achieve an AAGR of...
  • According to a report, the growth is attributed to the increase in investments in transport and renewable energy infrastructure
  • The report added that residential construction captured the highest share of the UAE's construction market last year

Supply chain challenges hit Ramadan retail rush

Logistical adaptations, strategic planning, and forecasting essential for addressing the unique demands of increased consumption during Ramadan, says Aramex's Tarek...
  • Logistical adaptations, strategic planning, and forecasting essential for addressing the unique demands of increased consumption during Ramadan, says Aramex's Tarek Abi Yaghi.
  • A shift towards late-night deliveries reflects changing consumer preferences, highlighting the crucial role of transparency and integrity in maintaining strong client relations.

Ford to pay US$365m in US tariff fraud case

It will settle a civil suit linked to the disguising of imported vans.
  • Ford, which denies wrongdoing, is accused of using the scheme from 2009 to 2013 to avoid paying higher duties on Transit Connect utility vehicles
  • The Justice Department alleged that Ford installed "sham rear seats and other temporary features to make the vans appear to be passenger vehicles