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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

e& revenue up 23%

Consolidated net profit reached $2.94 billion during 2025.
  • The telecom group also reported continued growth in its subscriber base and digital service offerings across its operating markets.
  • During the third quarter of 2025, the company reported consolidated revenue of AED53.5 billion for the first nine months of the year.

Al Rajhi profit up 26%

Operating income for 2025 increased 22% to SAR 39 bn.
  • The bank said net profit increased 26 percent year-on-year to SAR24.79 billion ($6.6 billion) in 2025.
  • Profit for the fourth quarter alone reached SAR6.37 billion.

Emirates NBD 2025 profit $8.5bn

Total income rises by 12 percent, operating profit up 13%.
  • Following the announcement of the results, Emirates NBD’s board proposed an ordinary dividend of 100 fils per share for the year.
  • The lender is one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East and is listed on the Dubai Financial Market.

BYD logs record EV sales in 2025

It sold 2.26m EVs vs Tesla's 1.22 by Sept end.
  • Tesla is expected to announce its total EV sales for last year on Friday.
  • Shenzhen-based BYD, which also produces hybrid cars, announced the data in a statement published to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, where it is listed.

Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.
  • Google's plans include a new data center and expansion of an existing center in the western state of Hesse, providing computing power for artificial intelligence.
  • It also plans to expand its offices in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich, and outlined various projects aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.
  • The Danish firm said Saturday that it "does not intend to make an increased offer to acquire Metsera."
  • The company "will continue to assess opportunities for business development and acquisitions that... further its strategic objectives," it said.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.
  • It marked the latest bad news for the pharmaceutical giant, which has recently changed its CEO, announced plans to lay off 9,000 employees and replaced more than half of its board.
  • The group now expects full-year sales in 2025 to grow by eight to 11 percent, versus the eight to 14 percent range it had expected previously, the company said.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.
  • Kenvue's Tylenol painkiller has faced Trump administration allegations of links to increased autism risks.
  • Texas-based Kimberly-Clark makes a wide range of paper and cloth products, with brands such as Huggies, Kleenex and Kotex.

BYD Q3 profit down 33%

This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.
  • The Shenzhen-based firm recorded revenue of 195 billion yuan over the same period, a slight decrease of 3 percent year-on-year.
  • China's EV industry is world-leading but a cutthroat domestic market has weighed on companies' profitability.

Alphabet posts first $100 bn quarter

The growth was powered by cloud division buoyed by AI
  • The tech giant's revenues jumped 16 percent year-on-year to $102.3 billion in the third quarter, beating analyst expectations
  • "Alphabet had a terrific quarter, with double-digit growth across every major part of our business," CEO Sundar Pichai said

flynas to set up new hub

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Tasnee’s 2025 losses deepen

The petrochemicals' company's revenue also fell 17.7 percent.

Air Arabia shareholders approve 30% dividend

The company reported a record 45% increase in profit

DP World 2025 revenue $24.4bn

The profit for the year up 32.2% to reach $1.96bn.
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Aramco net income $28bn

Capital investment during Q3 2025 $12.9bn on investments in energy projects.
  • The company also reported free cash flow of approximately $23.6 billion in the quarter.
  • The company is expanding gas production capacity and investing in new projects including the Jafurah gas development project.

e& revenue up 23%

Consolidated net profit reached $2.94 billion during 2025.
  • The telecom group also reported continued growth in its subscriber base and digital service offerings across its operating markets.
  • During the third quarter of 2025, the company reported consolidated revenue of AED53.5 billion for the first nine months of the year.

Al Rajhi profit up 26%

Operating income for 2025 increased 22% to SAR 39 bn.
  • The bank said net profit increased 26 percent year-on-year to SAR24.79 billion ($6.6 billion) in 2025.
  • Profit for the fourth quarter alone reached SAR6.37 billion.