Sovcomflot 2023 net profit $900m  Â
In 2023, the firm demonstrated strong financial results.
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Gemini’s inaccurate AI racial images warn of tech titans’ power
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UAE ranks 1st in Global Entrepreneurship Index 2022
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) has ranked the UAE 1st globally in its Global Entrepreneurship Index 2022, which was unveiled...
- The UAE also emerged as the number one global destination for establishing and starting businesses
- According to the report, the UAE has achieved an improvement on 11 out of the 13 axes covered by the index
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What’s driving EV uptake in MENA?
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- Globally, 88 percent of EV owners are under the age of 45
- A recent EV study revealed a similar trend in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Business
Agthia Group revenue up 49 percent
The company posted a net profit of $58.81 million in 2021.
- The growth in revenues was attributed to strong growth in the Protein and Snacking segments.
- The Consumer-Business contribution to Agthia's top-line almost doubled versus last year, reflecting the positive growth.
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Turkey eyes cooperation in agriculture sector with Iraq, says minister
Turkey wants joint cooperation with Iraq regarding the exchange of products, its Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli said....
- Tuekey suffers from lack of water, climate change and migration for several reasons, including wars and clashes
- Turkish minister discussed with the Iraqi Minister of Agriculture, cooperation in the agricultural field
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Saudi fund signs debt deferral MoU with Cameroon
The debt deferral agreement has been signed in line with the G20 initiative of 2020 led by Saudi Arabia which...
- Saudi Fund for Development has signed agreement to postpone the debt owed for development projects in Cameroon
- The agreement signed between two party reschedules debt on Cameroon over a period of 6 years
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Milaha 2021 profit $199m
The company's profit in 2020 was $16.20 million.
- The Board of Directors decided to recommend to the General Assembly to distribute a 30 percent cash dividend of the par value of a share.
- It is equivalent to QAR 0.30 per share, representing a payout ratio of 47 percent of 2021 net profit.
Business
Dana Gas posts $317m profit
The company's revenue rose 30 percent to $452 million in 2021.
- The company revealed the profit in Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results for the full year ended 31st December 2021
- Revenue increased 30 percent to $452 million in 2021 compared to $349 million in 2020 due to higher oil prices
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UAE and Spain to collaborate in 4IR, industry, aerospace
The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Spain’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism (MITT) signed a...
- The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Spain’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism (MITT) sign an MoU.
- Other areas of collaboration include automotive, health and life sciences and standards and regulations.
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France’s TotalEnergies signs $27bn oil, gas, solar deal in Iraq
French giant TotalEnergies signed a $27-billion contract to invest in oil, gas and solar production in Iraq Sunday, as the...
- Oil minister Ihsan Ismail said this is the largest investment in Iraq by a western company.
- Despite being the number two producer in the OPEC, Iraq is experiencing an acute energy crisis and chronic blackouts that fuel social discontent.
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CBD net profit $394
The bank's assets reach a record AED114 billion: CEO
- The CEO attributed the net profit to improved net interest income, stable non-funded income and lower expected credit losses.
- Operating income for the full year of 2021 amounted to AED3.18 billion, an increase of 6.9 percent, attributable to higher Net Interest Income.
Sovcomflot 2023 net profit $900m  Â
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UAE banks’ investments reach $157 billion by July end
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15m electric cars will be shipped globally in 2023: report
Dubai, UAE - Nearly 15 million electric cars, including both battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, are expected to be...
- Electric cars are predicted to represent a significant portion of this growth, accounting for 97% of total EV shipments in the upcoming year
- Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are poised for substantial growth, increasing from 9 million units in 2022 to an estimated 11 million units by the end of 2023
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Healthcare, F&B and telecom companies spoil GCC stockmarkets’ three-month party
GCC equity markets saw their first decline in three months during August, influenced by global market performance and hawkish Fed...
- GCC equity markets saw their first decline in three months during August, influenced by global market performance and hawkish Fed policies, says a report
- Despite some sectors showing gains, the overall trend was downward, with Qatar leading the decline and Dubai emerging as the best performing market
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Qantas loses court fight over Covid lockdown layoffs
The airline is already under fire over soaring ticket prices, allegations it sold tickets for cancelled flights, and claims that...
- The court said Qantas had failed to disprove that one reason for the mass sacking was to prevent the workers from taking industrial action in the future
- The Transport Workers Union (TWU), which took Qantas to court over the layoffs, hailed the decision and called for the airline's board to be replaced