UAE launches first 7-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk worth $150 million
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE Ministry of Finance said on Sunday it had launched its first-ever seven-year tranche of...
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Citizen-consumers are redefining the global reputation of multinationals: Ipsos study
The report, Impacts of Multinational Corporations: What Citizen-Consumers Want from Foreign Companies Doing Business in Their Country, draws on a...
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Saudia records 50 percent growth in operations during Umrah season
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - From the start of the month of Muharram until the end of Rabi' Al-Awwal, Saudia Airlines...
- Its commitment to operate during the Umrah season for the year 1445 Hijri aligns with Saudia’s dedication to contribute to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
- Saudia planned to provide additional charter flights during the current Umrah season, aiming to transport more than 100,000 Umrah performers through new stations.
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Meta releases advertisement-free plan for users in Europe
"To comply with evolving European regulations, we are introducing a new subscription option in the EU, EEA (European Economic Area)...
- Meta said European users can subscribe for a fee of 9.99 euros ($10.50) a month on the web, or 12.99 euros on mobile phones using iOS and Android systems
- The company has taken the decision after a series of tougher European Union rules intended to rein in big tech, including the General Data Protection Regulations
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Britain grants 27 new oil and gas exploration licenses in North Sea
London, United Kingdom - Britain on Monday awarded 27 new licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea as...
- The Conservative government has argued that drilling for new oil and gas is necessary to bolster Britain's energy security.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently softened policies aimed at the UK achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Borouge reports 22% Q3 2023 net profit
The company has issued a dividend of $1.3 billion.
- Borouge’s Value Enhancement Programme delivered a $420 million positive impact in the first nine months of 2023
- The company has issued a dividend of $1.3 billion for the 2023 financial year, which equates to a 6.3% current dividend yield
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Chinese BYD posts record Q3 profit
The third-quarter profit of $1.42bn is its highest-ever single-quarter earnings.
- The figure was in line with BYD's previous forecast of between 9.55 billion yuan and 11.55 billion yuan in quarterly earnings.
- Electric vehicle demand has soared in recent years in China, which is the world's biggest producer of greenhouse gases in absolute terms.
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SABIC Agri-Nutrients profit falls
SABIC Agri-Nutrients Q3 net profit fell 55% to $280 million.
- Revenue fell 40 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US$712 million (SAR2.67 billion) in the three months ended September 30, 2023.
- Net profit dropped 66 percent to US$714 million (SAR 2.68 billion) in the first nine months of 2023 compared to US$2 billion a year ago.
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AlUla signs pact with Six Senses
Six Senses AlUla will open in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
- Luxury hotel Six Senses AlUla will span across 1,200,000 square meters and will be built within a natural oasis adorned with lush palm groves.
- It will feature 100 guest villas and 25 residences, which will be designed to seamlessly integrate with AlUla's breathtaking natural landscape.
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stc Group posts 9-month revenue
stc's revenue was $14.5 billion in January-September 2023.
- Gross Profit for the period of 2023 reached US$7.7 billion (SAR28,875 million) with an increase of 1.8 percent compared to the same period last year.
- Earnings before Interest, taxes, zakat, depreciation and amortization for the period reached $5 billion with a decrease of 2.35 percent compared to Jan-Sept 2023.
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Mulk, Ajman Holding form JV
Collaboration in the T10 Cricket League key element of the JV.
- The joint venture will also promote the Alubond range of products, Mulk International’s premier brand and the world’s largest metal composite panel manufacturer.
- Mulk International, has production facilities of Alubond and operations in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East with a sales network of more than 100 countries.Â
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Borouge Q3 net profit up 22%
The rise in net profit was driven by 16% increase in sales.
- The company has committed a dividend of $1.3 billion (15.9 fils per share) for the 2023 financial year, which equates to a 6.3 percent current dividend yield.
- Third-quarter revenue increased 6 percent quarter-on-quarter, reaching $1.5 billion, and declined 11 percent year-on-year. On a year-on-year basis, net profit declined by 9 percent
UAE launches first 7-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk worth $150 million
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Social media’s evolving role in GCC spotlighted at Doha conference
Doha, Qatar – The Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference, held on Wednesday, at Barahat Msheireb in Msheireb Downtown Doha, brought...
- The conference, co-hosted by Msheireb Properties and The Business Year, explored critical themes critical to the GCC’s position as a leading investment hub
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Masdar targets 100 GW of clean energy by 2030
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Creators HQ, X announce strategic partnership to produce authentic, meaningful content
Dubai, UAE - Creators HQ in the UAE, the world’s first international hub for the content economy’s creators and entrepreneurs,...
- The collaboration aims to create purposeful, credible and quality global content that reinforces the UAE’s status as a leading hub for the creative economy
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