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UAB nine-month profit rises 6%

Loan growth, lower impairment charges boost earnings

du 9M profit up 10.8%

Revenue grows as connectivity demand supports earnings

Al Rajhi Bank 9M profit up

Revenue growth lifts earnings despite higher provisions

Mashreq prices Dim Sum bond

UAE bank raises offshore renminbi funding

Aldar buys Sharjah homes

Deal adds 1,100-plus rental units

China’s LNG ambitions take shape

The 344-meters-long QC-Max vessel, being built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, is designed for a major Qatari LNG expansion project.

Five killed in clashes near Lebanon border

JERUSALEM -  Three fighters who crossed into Israel from Lebanon and two Israelis were killed in clashes and a strike...
  • The Israel-Lebanon border has seen near-daily exchanges of fire between Iran-backed Hizbollah group and Israeli forces.
  • Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a televised speech said the Israelis had "failed" to achieve any of its goals in Gaza.

PureHealth buys Circle Health

The deal signifies PureHealth’s operational capabilities.
  • The completion of this transaction further strengthens PureHealth’s commitment to becoming a leading global player in healthcare.
  • The company’s expansion into the UK healthcare market reflects its focus on advancing the science of longevity and unlocking time for humanity.

Global personal computer shipments decline 14.8 percent in 2023

DUBAI, UAE - Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0.3 percent increase...
  • PC shipments reached 241.8 million units in 2023, a 14.8 percent fall from 2022.
  • This is the first time that shipment volume has dipped below 250 million since 2006.

Retail investors on Tadawul rise to 6.05 million in third quarter 2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The number of individual investors on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) reached 6.05 million by the end...
  • Argaam reported that the number of male investors reached 4.48 million in Q3 2023, while the number of female investors grew to 1.58 million.
  • The number of portfolios, which is almost twice the number of investors, indicates that some investors have more than one investment portfolio.

Several MoUs signed at Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The third edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), organized by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Industry...
  • The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security signed an agreement.
  • The first day of the forum also saw the announcement of unexplored mineral estimates, rising from $1.3 trillion to $2.5 trillion.

Elie Saab to showcase Riyadh Season Fall Collection 2025

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Renowned fashion designer Elie Saab will unveil the Riyadh Season Fall Collection 2025 after signing an...
  • Elie Saab and General Entertainment Authority CEO Faisal Bafarat signed an MoU in London.
  • The Authority said the MoU will create a one-of-a-kind experience that intertwines fashion and entertainment during the upcoming Riyadh Season.

Dubai records $2.74 billion in weeklong real estate transactions

Dubai, UAE -- The real estate and properties transactions valued at 10.1 billion ($2.74 billion) in total during the week...
  • A total of 209 plots were sold for AED 2.19 billion, 2,100 apartments and villas were sold for AED 4.84 billion.
  • The sum of the amount of mortgaged properties for the week was 2.28 billion, with the highest being a land in Al Raffa, mortgaged for AED 269.5 million.

BRICS to launch bonds worth US$28bn in local currencies

Tehran, Iran-- BRICS is preparing to launch new bonds in global markets, which will be available in local currencies rather...
  • The BRICS bank will soon release the bonds called ‘Maharaja Bonds’ worth $28 billion
  • The new bonds will be made available for governments, financial institutions, and regular investors

ADQ, ADNEC to buy stake in TMG

The two will acquire 40.5% stake in the Egyptian firm.
  • The two firms will invest through a special purpose vehicle, with 49 percent equity ownership by ADQ and 51 percent equity ownership by ADNEC
  • The buying of a stake represents a major foreign direct investment in Egypt and marks a strong vote of investor confidence in the Egyptian tourism and hospitality sector

PIF’s diverse investments transform Saudi economy

From sports and gaming to pharmaceuticals and aviation, the Saudi Public Investment Fund's strategic initiatives are shaping a dynamic future...
  • From sports and gaming to pharmaceuticals and aviation, the Saudi Public Investment Fund's strategic initiatives are shaping a dynamic future for the the Kingdom's economy.
  • The PIF's diverse industry launches and acquisitions, managing $701 billion in assets, have created over 644,000 jobs in pharmaceuticals, aviation, and tourism sectors.

Gold extends winning streak as oil and dollar weaken

The U.S. Dollar Index fell to 99.53, giving back part of the gains it had recently recorded on safe-haven demand....

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Oil prices drop, stocks climb as Iran-Israel war fears ease

Israel's surprise strike against Iranian military and nuclear sites on Friday -- killing top commanders and scientists -- sent crude prices...

WhatsApp introduces first major advertising features

San Francisco, United States -- WhatsApp announced Monday it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift...

Abu Dhabi state oil firm makes US$18.7 billion bid for Australia’s Santos

Sydney, Australia - Abu Dhabi's state-owned oil company is leading a takeover bid for Australian energy group Santos, valuing it...

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Saudi EXIM Bank signs MoU with Credit Oman to boost bilateral exports

Copenhagen, Denmark -- The Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) participated as a sponsor of the TXF Global 2025 conference held...
  • Saudi EXIM participated as a sponsor of the TXF Global 2025 conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from June 10 to 12.
  • Saudi EXIM Bank is a reliable partner in the global trade ecosystem, said CEO Eng. Saad bin Abdulaziz AlKhalb.

OpenAI enlists iPhone designer to create ideal device for using AI

New York, United States -- ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget...
  • ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget for using generative artificial intelligence (AI).
  • Sharing no details, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said that a prototype Ive shared with him "is the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen."

Chip-maker Micron expands US investment to $200 bn backed by Trump

Washington, United States -- Chip giant Micron Technology on Thursday said it was expanding its domestic investment plan to $200...
  • The investment plan comes as the United States pushes to reduce its reliance on foreign semiconductor production.
  • Memory chips are critical components used in national defense systems, automobiles and national security applications.