Nissan, Honda shares surge after merger talks scrapped
Nissan and Honda shares surged in Tokyo Friday after the auto giants confirmed they scrapped merger talks and Nissan detailed...
ADNOC Distribution 2024 net profit down 7%
Minus UAE corporate tax, it would have grown by 2.4% to $725m
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IEA urges Europe to reduce winter gas consumption
Europe must ramp down gas consumption to survive the winter given perilously low stocks amid fears of a total cut...
- The IEA warned of "unprecedented risks" of shortages unless demand is reined in, estimating cuts of nine percent are needed
- IEA said diversification had at least enabled gas stockage facilities to stand at almost 90 percent of capacity at the end of September
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Turkey, Libya sign maritime hydrocarbons agreement
Turkey's foreign minister signed a deal in Libya's capital Monday allowing for oil and gas exploration in 'Libyan waters'.
- The deal follows an agreement Turkey signed with authorities in Tripoli in 2019, which demarcated the countries' shared maritime borders.
- The deal came at the height of a year-long battle between rival governments vying for control of the capital.
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UAE Ministry of Emiratization launches Customer First forum
UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has launched the Customer First Forum, comprising virtual sessions on a weekly basis...
- The Customer First Forum aims to take feedback of all parties on the labor market legislations.
- It also seeks to enhance direct communications between the ministry and the private sector.
Business
DP World launches GBC to support growth plans of large companies
Dubai, UAE--- DP World has launched the Global Business Corporation (GBC), a new strategic arm focused on supporting large companies...
- The GBC can provide business set-up and licensing -or large companies that wish to set up a limited liability entity or branch in Dubai.
- A GBC licence permits a foreign or domestic corporate group to own and operate a business management entity, allowing them to build a wide range of functional expertise.
Business
Tadawul market cap vaults
Its value is $2.8trn in the first nine months of the year.
- The boost in the value of the exchange is despite the total value of shares traded during the first nine months falling by 21.5 percent from the previous year to $373.33 billion
- The highest close level for the index during the period was 13,820.35 points on May 8
Business
SAFEEN, Amaan Baghdad sign MoU
The agreement relates to fuel oil transport and storage.
- SAFEEN Feeders, a subsidiary of SAFEEN Group, will manage the entire project, providing three Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and one Medium Range (MR) tanker.
- SAFEEN Feeders will transport fuel oil from terminals in Port of Khor Al Zubair and Umm Qasr South Port to Iraqi territorial waters using the MR tanker.
Geostrategy
GCC renews pledge to deepen partnership with China
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has renewed its commitment to continue having a strong partnership with China in order to...
- The sentiment was echoed in a meeting between Secretary General of the GCC, Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, and China's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Chen Weiqing
- The two sides discussed all issues and topics of common interest, and reviewed the cooperation relations between the GCC and China to achieve common interests
Business
Tesla Q3 deliveries increase
The company delivered a total of 343,380 vehicles
- While the Q3 results show a return to growth for Tesla deliveries, the total number was at the very bottom end of analyst estimates, which were between 343,000 and 370,000
- The company said it was facing headwinds with regard to "vehicle transportation capacity," which it hoped to resolve with better distribution among its factories
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UAE and Italy to widen trade and economic ties
The UAE and Italy are looking to widen trade ties between the two countries, and in this regard an Italian...
- The talks touched on the customs services and facilities that Dubai Customs provides to facilitate trade
- The meeting is part of Ertibat Initiative, which seeks to develop relations with foreign diplomatic missions and business sectors
Business
US Gecko Robotics set to establish international HQ in UAE
The Pittsburgh-based company is looking to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi.
- The Pittsburgh-based company is looking to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi
- Gecko Robotics is the latest to set up base in the UAE, joining UK tech company Gödel and food app development company Krush
Nissan, Honda shares surge after merger talks scrapped
Nissan and Honda shares surged in Tokyo Friday after the auto giants confirmed they scrapped merger talks and Nissan detailed...
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EDB commits US$350m for renewable energy projects in developing countries
ABU DHABI, UAE - Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has committed US$350 million (AED 1.3 billion) to support the Energy Transition Accelerator...
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Chinese tourism bookings to Saudi surge 277% after mega promotional campaign
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Abu Dhabi hosts ‘Fortune Global Forum’ to debate challenges to global economy
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The world's top heads of multinational companies, policy-makers, and investors will gather in Abu Dhabi today to...
- The event will explore the theme "New Era of Business" featuring conversations on major geopolitical, economic, and technological developments
- The forum, being held a few days before the start of COP28, will provide a platform for business leaders and CEOs to elaborate on their global footprints.
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Key contender Riyadh eyes Expo 2030 win tomorrow
Saudi Arabia -- competing against Busan, Korea, and Rome, Italy -- bids for Expo 2030 with a focus on innovation,...
- Saudi Arabia -- competing against Busan, Korea, and Rome, Italy -- bids for Expo 2030 with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and global unity.
- A successful bid could transform Saudi Arabia's tourism and business landscape, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards global prominence.
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DP World and IRENA sign agreement to cut emissions in maritime sector
Dubai, UAE--DP World and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the use of...
- DP World chairman said that cooperation agreement will enable both the sides drive meaningful change and set new standards for a greener future
- IRENA director general said that the partnership is a ground-breaking step towards accelerating innovative renewables-based energy solutions