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Borouge okays $656m dividend

The company said dividend reflects its resilience

DEWA posts record H1 profit

Revenue reaches record $4.04 billion.

Tabreed H1 revenue $308m

Blurb: Profit reaches $52 million in H1

ADNOC L&S to expand fleet

It will acquire 11 carriers for $1.3bn.

Empower profit climbs 16%

Dubai district cooling demand lifts earnings

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...

e& 2023 net profit is US$2.8bn

e& said the net profit is a growth of 3 percent year-over-year.

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

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.

GIG completes acquisition of AXA

The rebranding of AXA to GIG will happen in the next few months.
  • At $474.75 million, the deal is the largest insurance acquisition in the region.
  • The transaction expands GIG’s insurance business portfolio, bringing the Group into two new markets in Oman and Qatar.

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

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
  • The country on September 1 reopened its doors to vaccinated travelers with a negative PCR test result

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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PIF to buy Hadeed, Rajhi Steel

New firm will help Kingdom’s steel-making capacity.

Alahmadi joins SHUAA Board

He is set to be part of the Board's Investment Committee.

Estithmar opens new subsidiary in Jordan

The subsidiary was set up in partnership with a Jordanian company.
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Lavoie buys e-bike firm VanMoof

The cost of the acquisition has not been specified.
  • VanMoof's bikes, which are sold in 20 countries, are known for their sleek, simplistic design with a battery hidden in the frame.
  • VanMoof had raised $128 million in September 2021 in an effort to expand as it rode a boom in the e-bike sector.

Borouge to pay $650m H1 dividend

The interim dividend is equivalent to 7.9 fils per share.
  • The interim dividend will be paid to shareholders who have purchased Borouge shares as of 7 September 2023.
  • 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.

EGA H1 net profit $533 million

The firm expects growth in primary production and recycling business.
  • EGA announced H1 2023 adjusted EBITDA of AED4.2 billion ($1.1 billion). EGA’s aluminum segment adjusted EBITDA margin was 27 percent, leading global industry peers.
  • EGA’s average realized London Metal Exchange price for its aluminum was $2,359 per ton compared to $3,063 per ton during H1 2022.