World’s richest 1% gained $40 trn in a decade: Oxfam
Paris, France - The world's richest one percent increased their fortunes by a total of $42 trillion over the past decade,...
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Boeing offered 737 MAX plea deal, lawyer of crash victims’ families says
Washington, United States - The US Justice Department is offering Boeing a plea deal that will allow it to avoid a...
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Ooredoo, QNBN sign agreement
The two companies will jointly develop Doha Port.
- The agreement represents a strategic partnership and reflects a commitment to driving innovation to build a more connected Qatar.
- Qatar National Broadband Network was established to implement the highest global standards in evolving telecommunication infrastructure.
Business
Egypt jumps to third place in Offshore BPO Confidence Index
Cairo, Egypt -- Egypt's global prominence received a boost as it jumped from 11th to third place in the 2023...
- Egypt's BPO industry demonstrated steady growth, with digital exports increasing from $4.5 billion in 2022 to $4.9 billion in 2023.
- The country targets doubling export revenue to $9 billion by 2026, creating over 200,000 direct job opportunities.
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Saudi PIF secures $5 billion financing in collaboration with K-SURE
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE) have announced the signing of...
- The collaboration stems from a memorandum of understanding signed in March 2022 between PIF and K-SURE.
- The transaction will mark PIF’s first financing covered by an export credit agency, as it continues to diversify its sources of funding.
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Saudi banks see moderate improvement in margins in Q3: report
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Operating income of Saudi banks increased by 2.9 percent QoQ, majorly due to net-interest income (NII)...
- Top 10 lenders demonstrate resilience with a 2.9 percent quarter-on quarter (QoQ) increase in operating income, fueled by robust net interest income growth
- Moderated credit growth is anticipated in Q4’2023, underscoring a positive economic outlook, driven by non-oil sectors and sustained government spending
EasyJet rebounds into annual profit
Profit after tax stood at £324 million.
- Profit after tax stood at $409 million in the 12 months to the end of September on higher demand and increased fares, EasyJet said
- "We see a positive outlook for this year with airline and holidays bookings both ahead year on year," EasyJet chief executive said in the statement.
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$128 billion in US company deals during Dubai Airshow: US Ambassador
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Martina A Strong, the US Ambassador to the UAE revealed on Monday that American companies secured...
- Martina A Strong underlined the UAE's significance as a market for American companies, highlighting the presence of over 1,500 American businesses
- The companies are drawn to the UAE's strategic location, its pro-business environment, and its gateway to burgeoning regional markets, she noted
Fashion giant Shein to go public
Shein was valued at $66 billion earlier this year.
- The company was valued at $66 billion earlier this year, and a public presence by the company in the United States could make huge waves on Wall Street
- Shein recorded $23 billion in revenue and $800 million in net profit in 2022, Journal said reporting that firm has told investors it has posted new records in 2023
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Q3 corporate earnings show mixed results in GCC
While the energy and commodity sectors faced declines due to falling prices, the banking and telecom sectors demonstrated remarkable resilience,...
- While the energy and commodity sectors faced declines due to falling prices, the banking and telecom sectors demonstrated remarkable resilience, says a latest report.
- The latest comprehensive analysis by Kamco Invest delves into the intricacies of the GCC's corporate financial performance during a turbulent economic period.
Business
Al Rajhi Bank appoints Abdullah Al Rajhi as chairman
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Al Rajhi Bank said on Monday that it has appointed Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi as...
- Al Rajhi Bank is also the world’s largest Islamic bank by assets and market capitalization.
- It said in a regulatory filing that it also named Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Romaih as vice chairman.
Business
Tesla sues Swedish state over strike fallout
Stockholm, Sweden - Electric carmaker Tesla on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Swedish state over a strike by postal workers...
- Tesla is currently facing strikes on multiple fronts in Sweden over its refusal to sign a collective wage agreement for its mechanics
- Tesla has asked the courts to compel the Swedish Transport Agency to make sure plates for vehicles registered with the agency "come into Tesla's possession"
World’s richest 1% gained $40 trn in a decade: Oxfam
Paris, France - The world's richest one percent increased their fortunes by a total of $42 trillion over the past decade,...
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Sony hikes net profit forecast
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British Airways profit soars six-fold
The company said it was 92% booked for the first quarter of 2024.
Electronic Arts announces job cuts
The company is cutting about 5 percent of its workforce.
Egypt signs several MoUs with global developers in renewable energy
Cairo, Egypt--Egypt has signed seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday in green hydrogen and renewable energy with seven global...
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Singapore’s Petrozo Energy setting up Sharjah base to target Middle East
Sharjah, UAE – Petrozo Energy, a leading Singapore-based oil and gas company, has announced a plan to establish a new...
- Petrozo operates a global network with offices across Indonesia, India, Thailand, the UAE, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, the USA and other countries
- The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio, producing a variety of products including fuel oils, petrochemicals, bitumin and naphtha
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QDB signs MoU with Global Ventures
The collaboration is expected to boost private sector in Qatar.
- The two agreements align with the bank's initiatives to bolster the private sector and create investment opportunities
- The collaboration will enhance the provision of training programs and field training to equip investors and fund managers
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Reliance, Disney announce giant India media merger
The statement said Disney will hold 36.8 percent, Reliance will hold a 16.3 percent stake, and Viacom18 another 46.8 percent....
- India's entertainment market is already one of the world's biggest, with the merger expected to further shake up the multi-billion-dollar industry
- Reliance, an oil-to-telecom conglomerate led by billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani, will invest $1.4 billion into the new company