Qatar Airways seeking 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways unveiled a bid to take a 25 percent stake in troubled airline Virgin Australia on Tuesday, a deal...
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Apple unveils new iPhone built for AI, looks to boost sales
Cupertino, United States - Apple on Monday unveiled new iPhones built for generative artificial intelligence as it seeks to boost sales...
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FAB profit up 50 percent
The company's net profit amounted to $2.18 billion.
- FAB said the total income was AED12.5 bn, up 31% year-on-year
- Customer deposits reached AED648 billion, up 8% sequentially
Business
Etihad profit for H1 $296 million
The profits rose despite 60 percent hike in fuel costs.
- Etihad carried 4.02 million passengers in H1 2022, over 3 million more than last year (H1 2021: 980,000), with an average seat load factor of 75 percent.
- Passenger loads increased consistently over the first six months, rising by 21.9 percentage points as travel demand recovered.
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UAE’s Central Bank sanctions 6 banks operating in the country
Financial sanctions covers banks’ failures to achieve appropriate compliance regarding required due diligence and reporting procedures and standards. All banks...
- CBUAE implemented certain provisions of Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for the sanctions.
- Banks were sanctioned after failing to comply with due diligence and set standards and procedures.
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Saudi economy to be fastest-growing economy in 2022, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its World Economic Outlook, 2022 said that the Saudi economy will register a 7.6...
- The International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook, 2022 says the Saudi economy will register a 7.6 percent growth rate this year
- Saudi Arabia's expected growth, as per IMF, would be the highest among advanced, emerging market and developing economies
Business
DP World signs two deals
The projects will strengthen F&B cluster in Jebel Ali.
- The new integrated quayside facilities will enhance year-round availability and production of essential grains and pulses, DP World said.
- The concessions with Adroit Canada and Al Amir Foods in the Jebel Ali Port will ensure a reliable, consistent, and safe agricultural value chain within the region, it added.
Business
Multiply H1 2022 profit up US$126m
Net profit equates to a healthy 91% of revenue for the period.
- Net profit equates to a healthy 91 percent of revenue for the period with investment and other income of AED 300 million helping to drive profitability
- The Group continues to benefit from a strong liquidity position, with AED 3.24 billion in cash and bank balances and negligible debt
Business
UDC profit up 23% in H1 2022
The company earned a profit of US$37,302,472 in HI 2021.
- The EPS amounted to QR 0.047 as of June 30, 2022, versus an EPS of QR 0.038 for the same period in 2021
- United Development Company was established in 1999 and has an authorized capital of QR 3.5 billion
Business
Facebook’s Meta posts first-ever revenue drop
Facebook-parent Meta reported on Wednesday its first quarterly revenue drop and a plunging profit as the social media powerhouse battles...
- Meta however reported an increase in daily Facebook users to 1.97 billion, defying analysts' predictions of a drop
- Meta is focused on building its metaverse vision for the internet's future, betting heavily on the interactive virtual world
Business
Saudi Central Bank, CMA support 12 fintech startups
The startups presented their innovative solutions following months of hard work that contributed to developing their product strategies and business...
- The startups presented their innovative solutions following months of hard work that contributed to developing their product strategies and business models
- The companies that took part displayed cutting-edge fintech products that directly address social demands and provide solutions to pressing issues
Business
21 business, investment deals boost KSA-Greece ties
The agreements cover logistics and transportation, renewable energies, manufacturing, environment services, aquaculture, defense, trade, engineering and agriculture.
- The bilateral agreements cover logistics and transportation, renewable energies, manufacturing, environment services, aquaculture, defense, trade, engineering and agriculture
- 32 representatives from Greek firms, chambers of commerce and trade associations attended the event, taking part in B2B and G2B meetings to explore business opportunities
Qatar Airways seeking 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways unveiled a bid to take a 25 percent stake in troubled airline Virgin Australia on Tuesday, a deal...
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Global assets in spot bitcoin ETFs hit US$4.16 billion
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UAE charges ahead in global electric vehicle readiness
The Gulf country's ascent to the top of regional EV preparedness rankings and seventh position globally marks a significant stride...
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Don’t pause Mideast de-escalation over war, says UAE official
Dubai, UAE - Middle East powers should maintain their push to de-escalate the region through trade and economic ties despite the...
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Global energy meet discusses way forward to net-zero emissions
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – High-level representatives from the member states of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), international organizations, experts...
- The two-day forum showcased innovative technologies and transformative solutions to accelerate low-emission, climate-resilient development.
- The international event aimed to foster new partnerships to scale up investments and technology transfer to developing countries.
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PureHealth partners with Dell to use AI in disease detection, data analysis
Abu Dhabi, UAE--PureHealth has joined hands with Dell Technologies to utilise generative artificial intelligence (AI) across healthcare services including in...
- The cooperation will take advantage of the collective resources and technologies of both companies to improve health outcomes by ensuring access to medical solutions
- The global AI healthcare market was valued at $11 billion in 2021 and is projected to expand to have a market size of $187 billion market size by 2030
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Conflict points to economic shift in Arab-Israel ties
Bahrain's expulsion of Israel's ambassador and halted trade may foreshadow a broader economic realignment in the Middle East, threatening key...
- Bahrain's expulsion of Israel's ambassador and halted trade may foreshadow a broader economic realignment in the Middle East, threatening key regional trade pacts.
- Israel's strategic gas deals and burgeoning trade with Arab nations, including a potential UAE free trade deal, will be affected if the Gaza conflict escalates further.