Trump awards next-generation F-47 fighter jet contract to Boeing
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing has been awarded a major contract for the Air Force's high-tech next-generation...
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ADQ and US equity firm ECP to invest $25bn in data center energy projects
Dubai, UAE --Â Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ has partnered with the American private equity firm Energy Capital Partners...
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TotalEnergies CEO heckled by climate activists at COP27
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt—French giant TotalEnergies' chief executive was confronted by climate activists Friday at the COP27 summit in Egypt, where...
- The company's Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne was confronted by a number of activists, forcing him to briefly take cover in the Guinean pavilion
- Global Witness estimates that the number of lobbyists at this year's climate summit has increased by 25 percent compared to last year's gathering in Glasgow
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PIF to sell Tadawul stake
It will sell 10% of its stake, amounting to 12m shares.
- According to a bourse filing, PIF, which has over $600 billion in assets, is selling 12 million shares in Tadawul Group
- The fund has hired both HSBC Saudi Arabia and Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia to act as joint global coordinators, as well as Al Rajhi Capital to act as joint book-runner
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Gulf Arab’s first casino being opened at Ras Al Khaimah resort
The casino would mark a watershed moment for the Gulf region.
- The casino would mark a watershed moment for the Gulf region
- The region has traditionally imposed stricter Islamic rules than other parts of the Middle East
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Thousands of migrant workers stage a World Cup rally in Doha
Doha, Qatar— Thousands of migrant workers wearing the colors of Argentina, Brazil and England staged a World Cup rally in Doha...
- The fans came mainly from the Indian state of Kerala that also accounts for a huge chunk of the Indian migrant community in Qatar of about 750,000 people
- Qatar residents have been the top buyers of tickets for the tournament, with some low-priced $10 tickets having been reserved for migrant workers
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Qatar selects 26-man home-based squad for World Cup
Less than ten days before they play their first game in the tournament, Qatar has picked up a 26-man squad...
- The team's coach Felix Sanchez, who learned his trade over 10 years with Barcelona's youth teams, guided Qatar to a 3-1 victory over Japan in the 2019 Asian Cup final
- Sanchez and his players have been staying together in near-lockdown since June while holding training camps in Spain and Austria
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UN, Russia hold talks on grain, fertilizer exports
United Nations chiefs held talks with Russian officials on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilizers, eight days...
- The talks took place behind closed doors at the UN Palais des Nations headquarters in Geneva.
- No statement has yet been issued following the meeting.
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FTX goes bankrupt in US
The Cryptocurrency platform chief executive quits.
- FTX Group announced in a statement that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
- Chapter 11 is a US mechanism allowing a company to restructure its debts under court supervision while continuing to operate.
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MoIAT, Burjeel Holdings sign MoU on healthcare facilities
ABU DHABI, UAE -UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burjeel...
- The MoU is in line with MoIAT's keenness to provide support and specialized healthcare for its employees and their families.
- Burjeel Holdings will offer the ministry employees and their families special discounts on medical services that are not covered by insurance.
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SoftBank Q2 net profit at $21.4b
Firm's reduction of stake in Alibaba partly helped.
- Falling share prices for many of its tech start-up ventures continue to hurt the company's balance sheet.
- The investment behemoth has made huge bets to find and grow new tech companies around the world - making its earnings vulnerable to fickle market forces.
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ADNOC Distribution 9M net profit up 39%
The company paid a dividend of AED1.285 bn in Oct.
- The company’s dividend policy for the years thereafter sets a dividend equal to at least 75 percent of distributable profits.
- The company’s non-fuel business for the first nine months of 2022 rose by 18 percent, while non-fuel gross profit also increased by 9 percent.
Trump awards next-generation F-47 fighter jet contract to Boeing
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PIF sets up agri and ecotourism firm Dan Company
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Monday the establishment of Dan Company, specializing in agritourism...
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Arab meet calls for more investments in renewable energy
Speaking at the 12th Arab Energy Conference organized by the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), Qatar's Energy Minister...
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Russia, Saudi say sovereign Palestine state vital for regional peace
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Russia and Saudi Arabia expressed concern on the present situation in Gaza and said that a...
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Bosch to cut 1,500 jobs
The firm said the cuts will be completed by the end of 2025.
- Bosch is facing major structural changes when it comes to transmissions as the shift to electromobility gathers pace.
- The company stressed there would be no compulsory redundancies in the forthcoming cuts, in line with a recent agreement.
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UAE green bonds and sukuk issuances touch US$4.20bn
According to Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the SCA Board, the issuance of green bonds and Sukuk is one...
- The chairman of the SCA board applauded the UAE for its commitment to sustainability
- He highlighted the SCA's decision to exempt companies wishing to list from registration fees
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EasyLease buys 60% stake in Fully Charged
Fully Charged has expertise in EV charging technology.
- The move marks a significant step for EasyLease, reinforcing its presence in the sustainable mobility sector and establishing a role in the industry's development
- A suite of services, covering home charger installations, corporate charging solutions, and reliable ongoing support, has been instrumental in the success of Fully Charged