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ENEC, Kazatomprom ink pact
The move will ensure a secure supply of nuclear fuel.
- ENEC's global partnerships will support the continued rapid decarbonisation of the country's heavy and energy-intensive industries.
- This will create further clean energy sources while using the latest technologies and helping to deliver Net Zero by 2050.
Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines
Based in Seattle, Alaska Airlines serves the western US.
- Both brands will continue to exist under the terms of the agreement, which could take up to 18 months to finalize
- The combined airlines would have a fleet of 365 narrow and widebody aircraft and reach 138 destinations
Presight AI, Samruk-Kazyna launch JV
The partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation in Kazakhstan.
- Revealed at COP28, the venture aims to deploy advanced AI and big data solutions.
- Energy, public services, and transport in Kazakhstan to benefit from big data analytics.
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Zain KSA expands 5G network
The company launched the first zero-emission 5G network.
- The network expansion supports Zain KSA’s strategic goal of accelerating the nationwide digital transformation by providing high-speed digital services
- The 5G network expansion complements Zain KSA's growing portfolio of bespoke 5G applications and pioneering solutions in artificial intelligence (AI)
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Pure Health announces IPO
The company will offer 1.11bn shares at AED3.26 per share.
- The subscription period will open on 6th December 2023 and will close on 11th December 2023 for both the Tranches.
- The company intends to list its shares on ADX on 20th December 2023.
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Mumtalakat, Investcorp ink pact
The firms have jointly launched a climate investment platform.
- The platform will make investments in businesses where they have matured past many of the risks that face earlier stage ventures.
- They must manage and minimize the execution risks associated with expansion in middle-market investments.
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Eve Air Mobility, flynas ink MoU
The firms will explore starting eVTOL services in Saudi Arabia.
- The agreement will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry by building the ecosystem for electric flights.
- flynas operates over 1,500 weekly flights to over 70 domestic and international destinations.
Amazon releases AI chatbot
"Q" will be available only to the company's AWS cloud.
- "Q" will be available only to Amazon's AWS cloud computing customers and will be in direct competition with ChatGPT as well as Google's Bard and Microsoft's copilots
- Costing $20 monthly per user, Amazon Q will perform a variety of tasks including summarizing uploaded documents and answering questions about specific data
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Foxconn to invest $1.54bn more in India
The firm announced in May to purchase land for $37 million in India.
- Chairman Young Liu had said during an earnings call in August that the company saw the potential to invest "several billion dollars" in India
- The company is planning to expand its India operations to "critical components" for consumer electronics and electric vehicles to boost its competitiveness
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Ooredoo, QNBN sign agreement
The two companies will jointly develop Doha Port.
- The agreement represents a strategic partnership and reflects a commitment to driving innovation to build a more connected Qatar.
- Qatar National Broadband Network was established to implement the highest global standards in evolving telecommunication infrastructure.
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The firm recorded a 27 percent rise in profit compared to 2022.
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ESG 2023 net profit at US$187m
The firm posted a year-on-year net profit rise of 316 percent.
- ESG’s total assets witnessed a massive rise, standing at US$833 million.
- This is a significant 168 percent growth compared to December 2022.
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Aldar net profit $1.19bn
Expanded investment and record development sales boosted profit.
- Aldar reported the highest-ever quarterly development sales of AED 8.5 billion in Q4, with full-year sales hitting a record AED 27.9 billion.
- Development revenue backlog doubled to AED 36.8 billion, providing strong income visibility over the next two to three years, Aldar said.
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Etihad Atheeb 9M profit $47m
Higher revenues from various segments boosted profit.
- Allowance for impairment in trade receivables and finance charges (FCs) declined during the same period, Argaam reported.
- On a quarterly basis, the telecom operator's third quarter leapt from SAR 47.9 million in Q2 2023/24.