Morgan Stanley sees upswing in MENA M&A deal volumes and values
After a challenging year where M&A activity in the Middle East and North Africa took a tumble, Morgan Stanley forecasts...
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DMCC doubles Chinese companies over last five years
The free zone is home to 703 Chinese businesses, representing nearly 12 percent of the Chinese companies in the UAE.
- The free zone is home to 703 Chinese businesses, representing nearly 12 percent of the Chinese companies in the UAE
- DMCC has created an integrated infrastructure including the establishment of the Yingtian Chinese Business Centre that caters to the Chinese business community
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The melting fortunes of OSN
A once market leader that everyone looked up to, OSN is now a paler version of its former glory. It...
- Moody's warned in 2020 that there was "slow progress achieved in turning around Orbit Showtime Network’s performance since November 2018, which remains unprofitable"
- Aside from its financial troubles, OSN’s top management has been in a state of flux, with three CEOs changed during the last five years
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TikTok search results rife with misinformation: report
Toxicity and false claims are a "significant threat" at TikTok, which is becoming a go-to online venue for young people...
- NewsGuard in September analyzed the top 20 results from 27 TikTok searches on news topics, finding that 19.5 percent of the videos suggested contained false claims
- Researchers said that they compared TikTok and Google results from searches for information about school shootings, abortion, Covid-19, US elections and Ukraine war
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Huge fine against Google upheld
The General Court, however, reduced the fine to $4.1bn.
- The court "confirms European Commission's decision that Google imposed unlawful restrictions on manufacturers of Android mobile devices" in order to benefit its search engine.
- The levy remains the EU's biggest ever despite Google's arguments that the commission's case was unfounded and falsely relied on accusations.
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Lufthansa back in private hands
The German government sold its last shares in the company.
- To save Lufthansa from bankruptcy during Covid, Germany took a 20-percent stake in the group under a nine-billion-euro (dollar) state aid package.
- Germany agreed to sell the stake by 2023, but with Lufthansa's finances stabilizing, Berlin was able to start selling its holdings by November last year.
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Saudi Arabia plans seeks to create over 200 smart cities: Minister
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia plans to establish more than 200 smart cities, Majed Al Hogail, Minister of Municipal,...
- The cities will use AI systems in numerous fields, including inspection, waste management, parking, and spatial planning.
- The minister explained that cities will depend on their interconnectedness and interaction to improve services quality.
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JAFZA facilitates more than a third of Dubai automotive volume
Dubai, UAE-- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), part of DP World Group, has facilitated over 1.2 million metric tons (MT)...
- This is equivalent to $12.4 billion, more than a third of the total trade worth $31.3 billion. Â
- Dubai hosts the region’s biggest automotive trading hub and the largest used car market.
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Adoption of new technologies tops Saudi Maritime Congress agenda
The purpose of the event is to highlight the most significant advancements in the digital transformation and adoption of cutting-edge...
- The purpose of the event is to highlight the most significant advancements in the digital transformation and adoption of cutting-edge technological solutions in the sector
- This edition is the first to be organised in person after the pandemic and the recovery of global economies from its unprecedented effects on the supply chain
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AD Ports ups stake in Egypt firms
The majority stake in the two companies was valued at $140m.
- The group acquired a 70 percent equity stake in Transmar International Shipping Company (Transmar) and Transcargo International.
- Transmar is a regional container shipping company that operates across the Middle East, Red Sea, Arabian Gulf and Eastern Coast of Africa
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First phase of ADNOC Refining’s WHR project nears completion
ADNOC Refining's Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) project is designed to capture exhaust heat from the gas-powered turbines at ADNOC Refining's...
- The firm is looking to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 25% by 2030, aligned to the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative
- ADNOC has announced partnerships to decarbonise its operations at scale, with up to 100% of the company's grid power being supplied by clean nuclear and solar energy sources
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Dubai Financial Market, Nasdaq Dubai, Shanghai Stock Exchange sign MoU
Dubai, UAE--The Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Nasdaq Dubai, and Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)...
- The MoU will enhance ties between Dubai and China's capital markets, marking a significant milestone in cross-border collaboration
- The two bourses will jointly explore to develop products, introduce companies and issuers to the advantages of each market
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ACWA Power starts commercial ops at phase 2 of Dubai’s Noor Energy
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – ACWA Power Co said it received the initial commercial operation certificate from the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority...
- The second phase is part of a 950 MW solar CSP independent power project, the company said .
- The financial impact from the full capacity (950 MW) is expected to show starting from the first quarter 2024.
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48,616 firms register with Dubai Chamber of Commerce in January-September 2023
DUBAI, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has...
- The total value of exports and re-exports of member companies reached $57 billion in January- September 2023.
- The strong growth underlines Dubai’s attractiveness among both companies and investors,