ADIB 2023 net profit $1.4bn
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QFC signs two MoUs
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Toyota sells record number of vehicles in 2023
It is the world's top automaker for the fourth year in a row.
- The automaker consolidated its position as the world's top-selling automaker for the fourth successive year
- Toyota said that by next year it plans to have an electrified version for every Toyota and Lexus model globally
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Ghitha 2023 revenue at $1.2bn
Ghitha reported an operating profit of $69 million in 2023.
- Ghitha's revenue milestone indicates a significant growth rate of over 100 percent compared to 2022.
- This is due to the successful execution of strategic acquisitions and expansion across diverse categories.
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Dubai Investments buys GFP stake
GFP secures nearly $60 million in equity financing to expand its network.
- GFP aims to create the leading fertility network in the region, and one of top 10 globally, according to a statement.
- Saudi Arabia will be the focus of the investment. GFP’s facility in Riyadh is currently under construction and is due to commence operations later this year.
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Hamad Al Marar is EDGE CEO
EDGE has a local and global orderbook of over $5billion.
- Al Marar succeeds Mansour AlMulla, who is returning to ADQ Group following a successful two-year managerial secondment to EDGE.
- He will utilize his leadership skills and experience within the UAE’s defense industry to guide the group into the next phase of its evolution.
Ryanair quarterly profit dives 93%
The carrier flies mostly throughout Europe.
- The carrier, which flies mostly throughout Europe, said net profit slumped to 14.8 million euros ($16 million) in the final three months of 2023
- Chief executive Michael O'Leary said Ryanair was narrowing its forecast for annual net profit to a range of 1.85 billion and 1.95 billion euros
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DAE, Turkish Airlines ink pact
Turkish Airlines will take on lease 10 Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
- The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2025.
- DAE owns and manages 96 737 MAX family aircraft.
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QatarEnergy, Excelerate sign agreement
Under the 15-year deal, they will supply LNG to Bangladesh.
- Excelerate will purchase 0.85 MTPA of LNG in 2026 and 2027, and one MTPA from 2028 to 2040.
- Qatar is the largest LNG supplier to Bangladesh and aspires to continue being the LNG supplier of choice for partners in the South Asia LNG markets.
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SAIF Zone signs MoU with Tokai Optical
The Japanese firm will lease a warehouse in the free zone.
- The leasing of the warehouse marks the first phase of Tokai Optical's expansion in SAIF Zone, representing an investment of around $2.17m
- The firm figures among the top 5 lens manufacturers worldwide and is positioned among the top 3 companies in research and development
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KACST, ACWA Power sign pact
The aim is to develop technologies for clean energy.
- The center will conduct studies, scientific research, and work to attain technical development in clean energy and water sector.
- It will also work in developing solar energy technologies, energy storage technologies to support future energy networks.
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Arab Bank Group net profit $829.6m
The Group posted a 52% increase in net income compared to 2022.
- Total Assets grew by 6 percent to reach $68.3 billion and loans grew by 5 percent to reach $37.1 billion.
- The Board has recommended to the shareholders the distribution of 30 percent cash dividends for the financial year 2023.
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TECOM 2023 net profit $299m
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EDGE Group, Indra form JV
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Salik revenue soars to US$574m
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JetBlue, Spirit Airlines cancel merger
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Salik revenue soars to US$574m
Toll usage revenue rose 11.7% YoY to US$502million.
- The total number of trips made through Salik’s eight toll gates grew by 10 percent over the course of the year.
- Salik’s registered active accounts increased 16.0 percent YoY to approximately 2.4 million at the end of 2023.
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GAS, SPPC ink two contracts
The duration of each contract is of 22 months.
- The two contracts entail the engineering, procurement and construction of Qassim and Taibah gas pipelines.
- The first contract is valued at $90 million (SAR341.09 million), while the second is worth $68 million (SAR256.1 million).
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ADIB 2023 net profit $1.4bn
The bank achieved a Return on Equity of 27.1 percent.
- ADIB achieved record-breaking performance in 2023, with significant growth across all its businesses.
- Enhancing its digital presence, the bank saw a rise in actively digital customers through improvements to its mobile app.