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e& 2023 net profit is US$2.8bn
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ECI, KazakhExport ink MoU
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HSBC relaunches SVB UK
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Twitter tests Communities
When people join a Community, they can Tweet directly to that group instead of to all their followers
- When people join a Community, they can Tweet directly to that group instead of to all their followers
- Only members in the same Community are able to reply and join the conversation so it stays intimate and relevant
Empower cools Uptown tower
Empower is servicing 3,850 RT at the skyscraper.
- DMCC was keen to build the Uptown project according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold standards
- As a result, it is now supplied with environmentally friendly cooling services of sustainable global standards
Chapman Taylor designs Jeddah park
The airport City Central Park is designed as a botanical garden.
- The Airport City in Jeddah is coming up adjacent to King Abdulaziz International Airport
- It is being projected as an upcoming destination for visitors from across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region
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Aramex creates two business arms
Company also creates regional structures, each headed by a VP.
- While Aramex Express will handle the business-to-consumer (B2C) operations, the Aramex Logistics will serve the business-to-business (B2B) segment.
- Each region in new structure will be led by a regional vice-president.
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GIG completes acquisition of AXA
The rebranding of AXA to GIG will happen in the next few months.
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MENA firms: The public-private games go on
Two key Dubai firms — Dubai parks operator DXB Entertainments and Dubai ports operator DP World — have de-listed from...
- Companies in MENA region, once enticed by the prospect of growth, looked to be listed on global exchanges
- However, mandates like following transparency norms are putting them off even further
Zamil Industrial unit wins AC deal
The contract is to supply AC systems to Saudi schools.
- Zamil Industries unit Zamil Air Conditioners has got the contract from Tatweer Buildings Company
- The contract is worth SAR44.1 million ($11.7 million)
Emaar EC eyes $3bn capital hike
Its board of directors has okayed a 33% hike in its capital.
- Emaar EC will now put the approval plan to shareholders' vote
- This will happen at the extraordinary general meeting to be held on September 12
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Aramco rebar facility opened
IKK Mateenbar will produce non-corrosive fiberglass rebar.
- New corrosion-free material could support the kingdom in achieving its carbon neutrality targets.
- Extreme temperatures and high levels of salinity make the kingdom one of the most corrosive environments for steel rebar.
Oman Air inks deal in tourism push
The national carrier of Oman inked the deal with tripsnstay.
- The agreement follows the recent announcement of Oman easing travel restrictions
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US downs three Houthi drones, strikes anti-ship missiles
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have been targeting shipping for months and their attacks have persisted despite repeated American and British strikes...
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Lavoie buys e-bike firm VanMoof
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- VanMoof had raised $128 million in September 2021 in an effort to expand as it rode a boom in the e-bike sector.
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Borouge to pay $650m H1 dividend
The interim dividend is equivalent to 7.9 fils per share.
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- This represents the first part of the expected total FY 2023 dividend of $1.3 billion (AED4.8 billion), equivalent to 15.8 fils per share.
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EGA H1 net profit $533 million
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