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Husqvarna Construction gets new GM
With this, the company eyes growth in the MEA region.
- Jeff Bennett’s broader responsibilities include achieving rapid growth in emerging markets, and shaping the company future
- He is also expected to spearhead the organization’s efforts to arrive at a competitive position in the MEA region
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Etisalat to partner with GMIS on 5G
The UAE-based company will share practices at GMIS 2021.
- The GMIS is being held at Expo 2020’s Dubai Exhibition Centre.
- Discussions will focus on government , society, women in leadership and the UAE’s Operation 300bn.
EGA sees $473m profit in H1
This was the company’s strongest H1 financial performance ever.
- EGA supplied some 442 customers in 57 countries with metal in the first half of 2021
- In the UAE, the company supplied 140,000 tons of metal to local customers
Tabreed ups cooling-scheme stake
The exclusive scheme supplies Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi.
- The acquisition is from joint venture partner Mubadala Infrastructure Partners
- The deal brings ownership of Tabreed in the scheme to 100 percent
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Arkan launches digital platform
Medical, lab supplies and equipment can be purchase online.
- The platform provides a user interface for B2B procurement management.
- Arkan said the launch in sync with Saudi Arabia Vision 2030.
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Al Seer Marine of IHC lists on ADX
The subsidiary of the International Holding Company has been listed under the ticker ASM.
- Al Seer Marine, which builds and operates vessels and manages yachts, has total assets of 3.98 billion dirhams ($1 billion)
- Al Seer Marine is the sixth IHC Group company to list on the ADX, following the successful listings of Palm Sports, Easylease, Zee Stores, Emirates Stallion Group
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AmCham Bahrain elects new board
Qays Zu’bi has been re-elected the president for two-year term.
- The new board is AmCham’s most diverse and representative since its formation in 2005.
- 40 percent of the Board’s seats are held by women.
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TROX re-joins Eurovent Middle East
The company has been active in Middle East for the past 50 years.
- The company said rejoining the association meant it was renewing commitment to joint industry initiatives.
- Calls the industry to reinforce its focus on technical regulations and standards.
SRMG taps Japanese firms
It has struck a content deal with Japanese publishing houses.
- The partnership will enable SRMG to establish official channels with Shogakukan, Shueisha, and Kadokawa
- This will let it adapt and localize global content for Arab audiences
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More women in EGA management
EGA plans to have women in 25% of its supervisory roles.
- Two members of EGA’s Executive Committee are women
- EGA also employs more than 400 women around the world
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ADCP partners with AP Moller
ADCP is a JV between Mubadala and Alpha Wave Global.
- AP Moller Capital focuses on, among other areas, opportunities in upper middle market infrastructure investments in sectors such as transportation and renewable energy.
- This venture reinforces ADCP’s commitment to the development of the institutional financial ecosystem from its headquarters at the ADGM, the firms said in a statement.
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General Motors Q2 profits up
Revenues were recorded at $44.7 billion, up 25 percent.
- General Motors (GM) reported profits of $2.6 billion, up 52 percent from the year-ago level.
- GM scored higher deliveries compared with the year-ago period in both North America and China.
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Aldar to redevelop two malls
The plan is part of AED 1bn revitalization project.
- The first phase of the project will focus on enhancing the customer experience and solidifying Al Jimi Mall's position as the go-to shopping hub for both residents and visitors.
- The redevelopment plan seeks to increase the Gross Leasable Area (GLA) by a significant 20 percent, expanding it to 91,000 square meters.