US says Boeing can be prosecuted for 737 MAX crashes
San Francisco, United States - The US Justice Department on Tuesday said Boeing can be prosecuted for two subsequent 737 Max...
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Gaza truce talks resume in Egypt, without Israel for now
Mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the United States have been waiting for Hamas to respond to a proposal that, according...
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SAIB profit jumps 17% in 2023
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First SAF-powered Emirates flights cleared for take-off from Dubai
Dubai, UAE -- The first Emirates flights operating with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided by Shell Aviation have taken off...
- Emirates’ flight EK 412 bound for Sydney on 24th October was among the first to operate with SAF.
- Shell has supplied 315,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s hub in Dubai.
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EDGE acquires 52% of ANAVIA
ANAVIA focuses on developing unmanned helicopters.
- ANAVIA is a Switzerland-based company that specialises in versatile vertical take-off and landing systems of up to 750 kilograms.
- ANAVIA’s unmanned helicopters can be adapted to EDGE's cross-complementary portfolio of air, land and maritime capabilities.
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Saudi Arabia launches second phase of Visiting Investor Visa
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom’s ministry of investment and ministry of foreign affairs launched the second phase of issuing...
- This service is offered to foreign investors as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to boost investment, consistent with Saudi Vision 2030.
- The booking platform is affiliated with the Ministry of Investment “Invest Saudi,” through which the application will be processed.
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GASCO 9M 2023 profit up 16%
Operating expenses and financing cost edged lower.
- GASCO noted an increase in revenue and financing income, along with higher share of results from associates.
- In Q3 2023, net profit rose slightly by 0.4 percent to SAR 57.2 million from SAR 56.98 million in Q3 2022.
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Ryanair profits soar
Its net profit is US$2.4bn in the six months to September end.
- Profit after tax came in at $2.4 billion in the six months to the end of September compared with 1.3 billion euros in the equivalent period one year earlier
- Chief executive Michael O'Leary said the carrier's full-year outlook "remains highly dependent on the absence of any unforeseen adverse events
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Luberef’s 9M profit up 2%
The company's third-quarter net profit dropped 28 percent.
- The nine-month profit was spurred by lower Zakat and income tax expenses, as Luberef has become subject to tax after listing its shares, Argaam reported.
- Luberef’s bottom line dropped 25.2 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from SAR 454.86 million in Q2 2023, hurt by lower base oil crack margins, according to Argaam.
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Sharjah looks to boost economic, investment ties with Uganda and Kenya
Sharjah, UAE-- The emirate of Sharjah is seeking to boost economic and investment cooperation with Uganda and Kenya.In this connection,...
- In order to boost trade with Uganda and Kenya, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will dispatch a trade mission to the African countries
- The trade mission will explore ways to enhance development and foster stronger ties as part of the chamber's commitment to supporting the local business community
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Saudi Coffee Company launches its first model farm in Jazan
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Coffee Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund, on Sunday announced...
- The farm is a cornerstone of Saudi Coffee Company’s plans to increase the coffee production capacity from 300 to 2,500 tons annually in 2023
- Over the next ten years, the Saudi Coffee Company intends to invest nearly SAR 1.2 billion ($320 million) to meet its export goals
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Global AI economy will reach over $32 trillion by 2027
The emergence of AI-managed portfolios marks a notable change in the investment realm. Success in this evolving landscape will require...
- AI-driven portfolio management systems are challenging traditional investment methods.
- The future of investment may lie in a hybrid approach, combining AI with human insight.
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Qatar’s business conditions continue to improve in October
DOHA, QATAR – Qatar's non-energy private sector continued to experience improving business conditions at the start of the final quarter of...
- Output, new orders and employment all expanded in October, and the 12-month outlook remained upbeat.
- Profitability improved as firms raised their prices for goods and services at the fastest rate since February.
US says Boeing can be prosecuted for 737 MAX crashes
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MENA print media revenues fell 30% from 2018 to 2022: survey
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HSBC posts record profit of US$30.3bn
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Dubai food and beverage sector stirs up with investment of US$577m
Dubai, UAE-- The food and beverage sector in Dubai has attracted new FDI worth $577 million from 2019 to 2023,...
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Dubai to host the world’s biggest ‘airport industry show’ in May
Dubai, UAE-- In the month of May scores of airport developers, officials, and suppliers from around the world will troop...
- Some 150 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and 7,500 visitors from over 30 countries will take part in the event
- The aviation market in the Middle East valued at US$60 billion in 2023 has seen a 26% growth in air connectivity in 2022
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Saudi tech firm Alat to ally with Softbank, Carrier Corp, Tahakoum, Dahua Tech
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Alat Company, a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced four global partnerships...
- Amit Midha, global CEO of Alat, said the goal is to aid partner companies in reducing emissions and transitioning towards carbon-neutral production
- Midha emphasized Alat's commitment to leveraging clean energy sources such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen integrating sustainability measures across operations
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Bank plays crucial role in funding sustainable future
"We continue to capitalize on the promising opportunities in this market through innovative offerings and solutions, while strengthening our substantial...
- ADIB launches a framework aimed at supporting environmental protection and social justice projects.
- The Abu Dhabi-based bank is first global financial institution to issue US dollar-denominated green sukuk.