Vietjet to buy 20 A330-900 planes
The company signed MoU with Airbus for the widebody aircraft.
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Dubai imposes tariff on single-use plastic bags to limit their use
Dubai has approved a policy to limit single-use plastic bags by imposing a tariff of 25 fils on such bags...
- The policy will be evaluated over several stages until the single-use bags are completely banned within two years.
- The emirate will charge a tariff of 25 fils per bag from 1 July 2022.
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MoU signed to enrich Investopia summit’s discussions and workshops
Investopia investment summit has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deloitte Middle East for collaboration to...
- The MoU was signed between Deloitte Middle East and Investopia investment summit taking place on March 28.
- The two parties will jointly study significant economic areas such as investments in AI, social and environmental sustainability and governance.
Business
German firm to build $3bn hydrogen plant in Egypt
The Egyptian government has partnered with the German energy storage firm H2 Industries to set up a green hydrogen plant...
- The German firm will invest $3 billion to establish the plant east of Port Said
- The plant will have a production capacity of 300 million tons of green hydrogen per year
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Turkey lifts ban on importing scrap metals from Lebanon after ministerial meet
Turkey has lifted the ban on importing scrap metals from Lebanon, which could secure about $100 million annually for Lebanon,...
- The embargo was imposed in 2018. Lebanon exported to Turkey more than 40 percent of the total exported scrap metal.
- The ban was lifted after Lebanon Minister of Economy and Trade Amin Salam's meeting with Turkish ministers in Ankara.
Business
DEWA and Tajik diplomats discuss tie-up in energy sector
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), met with Ilhom Abdurahmon, Consul-General of...
- The meeting at DEWA Head Office discussed ways to develop cooperation in energy and water sectors and topics of mutual interes
- Abdurahmon expressed his appreciation for DEWA’s efforts to enhance partnership and friendly relations
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Nakilat net profit $370m
This is the company's highest profit since its inception.
- Earnings per share (EPS) amounted to QR 0.24 as of 31 Dec 2021 versus Earnings per share (EPS) of QR 0.21 for the same period in 2020.
- For this period, the company's Board recommends a cash dividend at QAR 0.12 per share.
Business
Toshiba to split into 2 firms
This is a revision of an earlier proposal to divide into three companies.
- Toshiba aimed to complete the split in the second half of the 2022-23 financial year
- Toshiba has revealed its deal worth some $867 million to sell air-conditioning subsidiary Toshiba Carrier to the US-based Carrier Corporation
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DP World Q4 volume up 2.6%
The gross container volumes rose by 9.4% year-on-year.
- DP World has said its gross volume growth in 2021 overall was reportedly broad based
- India, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Americas were key growth drivers
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Participants from 42 countries to attend Abu Dhabi Date Palm Conference
The 7th International Date Palm Conference will be held at Emirates Palace Hotel, in Abu Dhabi, from 14th to 16th...
- Minister of Tolerance and Co-existence Sheikh Nahyan said that this year's conference is significant by all standards.
- 475 international researchers and experts will participate in the conference being held from 14-16 March.
Business
UAE and France aim to team up to meet energy challenges
The UAE and France held discussions on energy challenges and opportunities for collaboration in order to maximize energy system efficiency...
- The discussion took place between Awaidha Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, and Xavier Chattel, Ambassador of France
- Al Marar and Chattel underlined the importance of leveraging partnerships, Research & Development, and policymaking capabilities
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Shams signs MoU with South Korean firm to develop media content
Sharjah, UAE--Sharjah Media City (Shams) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), the largest television...
- The agreement is designed to advance media content in both countries in accordance with regulations and legislation
- Rashid Abdullah Al Obed, Managing Director of Sharjah Media City, said his firm will continue to build ties with global media companies
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Alantra sets up base in DIFC
The global firm will provide investment banking services.
- With a base in Dubai, Alantra will have direct access to diverse opportunities fueled by the tide of emerging markets trade and investment
- Its investment banking branch provides advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions
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Dubai’s realty builds on innovation and sustainability
Dubai's skyline epitomizes modern development, with its appeal bolstered by strong property management and developers capitalizing on increasing sales.
- Dubai's skyline epitomizes modern development, with its appeal bolstered by strong property management and developers capitalizing on increasing sales
- COVID-19 and innovations have transformed property management, with a surge in demand for larger apartments and villas, says Deyaar Development's VP