Tehran, Baghdad to launch maritime passenger transport line
TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran and Iraq will launch the first maritime passenger transport line within the next two months, an...
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EHS and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery sign MoU
Dubai, UAE--Emirates Health Services (EHS) and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster...
- The MoU is designed to improve the delivery of health services in government schools in accordance with sustainable development goals in public health
- Both the sides maintained that the objective is to strengthen cooperation between the EHS and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery in healthcare and continuous development
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Nearly 5,000 member companies join Sharjah Chamber in 2023
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has logged an impressive surge in new memberships this...
- The Chamber’s main branch and its other branches in Al Dhaid, Khor Fakkan, Dibba Al-Hisn, and Kalba now boast 45,373 active members.
- The total export and re-export values of the members of the Sharjah Chamber reached US$4.6 billion through the third quarter of the current year.
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DP World, TPA ink pact
DP World will operate Dar Es Salaam Port in Tanzania.
- The main aim is of optimizing the port’s operations to improve transport and logistics services throughout Tanzania and its hinterland.
- The port will connect to the hinterland of sub-Saharan Africa through a network of roads, highways, railways and dedicated freight corridors.
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New CEO appointed in SRC
Majeed Al Abduljabbar will be the CEO from January 1, 2024.
- Al Abduljabbar has been working in the banking sector for over 15 years, including in the HSBC Bank in London.
- He also contributed to establishing the Department of Innovative Investment Solutions at SABB (now SAB).
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Mobily 9M 2023 profit up 41%
Revenues for the period grew by 7.5 percent year-on-year.
- Higher top line pushed gross profit up 3.4 percent YoY to SAR 7.1 billion. Operating profit jumped 31.6 percent YoY to SAR 1.97 billion.
- Reflecting the increase in interest rate, finance charges for the current period increased by 22 percent YoY to SAR 510 million.
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Dubai’s top 10 land deals in 2023 is worth US$2.3bn
DUBAI, UAE – A real estate brokerage based here has compiled the 10 largest land deals in the Emirate since...
- The recovery in land sales reflects developers’ efforts to acquire the best plots for launching real estate and commercial projects.
- Several sale deals in Dubai focus on investors’ desire to buy land for investment purposes and get high returns as prices continue to rise.
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Emaar EC and Orascom to develop tourism destination
Dubai, UAE -- Emaar, The Economic City, the master-developer of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), has signed a strategic agreement...
- Orascom will be the main investor to develop a world-class mix-use tourism city across a mega-parcel of 9.5 million square meters.
- The project will feature a marina, a fully-fledged downtown along with resorts, high-end residential developments.
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Multiply Group profit soars
Its Q3 revenue posted a 24 percent jump to US$96 million.
- The group posted a 337 percent increase in net profit, excluding fair value changes, to $90.12 million for Q3 2023
- It acquired a 55% majority stake in Media 247, a leading UAE outdoor advertising firm, at an investment of $61.26 million
Navigating the complex landscape of cyber insurance
The cyber insurance industry will persistently evolve as the threat landscape expands. As the criteria for insurability rise, enterprises shouldn't...
- Due to escalating cybercrime, insurance premiums have surged, with 85% of organizations falling victim to ransomware attacks in 2022 alone.
- Insurance is a part of a broader digital resilience strategy, and businesses confront a 'reality gap' between perceived and actual data protection levels.
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EasyLease Q3 revenue $57.66m
It's net profit was AED 26.5 million ($7.21m) in Q3 2023.
- it's net profit was AED 26.5 million ($7.21m) in Q3 2023, compared to AED 32.73 million ($8.91m) YoY over Q3 2022.
- Cost-effectiveness, exceptional maneuverability and expedited travel, are driving the popularity of two-wheelers in the UAE.
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Global LNG demand to rise more than 50 percent by 2040: Shell
"Demand for natural gas has already peaked in some regions but continues to rise globally, with LNG demand expected to...
- Steve Hill, executive vice president for Shell Energy, said China was likely to dominate LNG demand growth in the current decade
- Industry and many governments argue that LNG is a "bridge fuel" between coal and renewables such as wind and solar
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UAE economy posts best growth rates in comparison to others: IMF official
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE's economy has recorded the best growth rates in comparison to other economies in the region, according...
- The IMF official said the country's non-oil sector has significantly contributed to the country's economic resilience
- He said the UAE's diversification strategy has played a vital role in boosting the efficiency of the private sector
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Higher prices boost Coca-Cola sales despite Middle East hit
Chief Executive James Quincey described consumers in North America as "holding up well," although he acknowledged "a little softening" through...
- Revenues for the soda giant rose seven percent from the year-ago level to $10.9 billion, reflecting a two percent rise in volumes and nine percent increase in price/mix
- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East dented volume growth by about one point in the fourth quarter, said Chief Financial Officer John Murphy