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Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.

BYD Q3 profit down 33%

This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.

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Mubadala lists dollar, dirham bonds

This is Mubadala's seventh listing of a green debt instrument on ADX.
  • The listings on ADX included Mubadala’s highly oversubscribed debut Green Bond and Mubadala’s inaugural dirham-denominated bond.
  • The listing of Mubadala’s green bond marks the seventh listing of a green debt instrument on ADX.

Nakilat expands its fleet

The Qatari firm placed orders for 6 carriers with HSHI.
  • Upon delivery, Nakilat's LNG fleet will expand to 71 vessels, and the LPG fleet will grow to eight vessels with the addition of the four new vessels.
  • The orders include two cutting-edge LNG carriers with a cargo capacity of 174,000 cum each and four modern Very Large LPG/ Ammonia Gas carriers.

Rolls-Royce makes record deliveries

It delivered 6,032 cars in 2023, the highest in its 119-year history.
  • The United States was the group's biggest market in 2023, followed by China.
  • The emblematic British car brand became part of German auto giant BMW in 1998.

Baims acquires Orcas Edtech

The firm plans to incorporate one-to-one tutoring services.
  • Baims specializes in providing online tailored recorded courses for university students in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
  • Capitalizing on its market share in Saudi Arabia, Baims is poised to launch a specialized AI-driven test preparation product.

Bahrain Steel raises $450m SLL

The company produces and supplies high-grade iron ore pellets.
  • The proceeds from this loan will be directed towards CAPEX for constructing the world’s largest stockyard shed with rooftop solar panels.
  • The SLL's framework incentivizes Bahrain Steel to exceed mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions.

ADQ appoints new ADX chairman

The company also appointed two new Board directors.
  • Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei is the Secretary-General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, where he oversees an AED24bn program.
  • Al Mazrouei also serves on the boards of Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefit Fund and AafaQ Islamic Finance.

Avalon sets sights on Tadawul listing

The firm will offer 6 million shares in its Initial Public Offering.
  • The book-building process for Avalon Pharma's IPO will commence on January 14th and conclude on January 18th.
  • In the event that there is sufficient demand by Individual Investors, the number of shares initially allocated to participating parties will be reduced to 5.4 million shares.

Dragon Oil, Turkmennebit ink MoU

Aim is to expand Dragon Oil’s investments in Turkmenistan.
  • Dragon Oil has been engaged in oil and gas cooperation with Turkmenistan on the basis of a production sharing agreement since 2000.
  • The company’s primary focus is on the extraction of hydrocarbon resources in the Caspian Sea, in the Cheleken Contract Area.

Tesla to recall 1.6m EVs in China

China is a vital component in US-based Tesla's global layout.
  • Problems related to assisted driving functions and door-locking systems are said to be the reason for the recall of cars
  • The recall also includes 7,538 imported Tesla models made between October 26, 2022 and November 16, 2023

PIF completes investment in MEPCO

The sovereign wealth fund acquired 23% stake in the firm.
  • MEPCO is a manufacturer specializing in the production and recycling of paper-based products in the Middle East and North Africa region.
  • PIF aims to expand MEPCO production, enhance its operational efficiency, and support environmental sustainability, through recyclable products, including paper goods.

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Google says to buy Wiz for $32 bn

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Borouge proposes share buyback

The company had posted a 24% YoY increase in net profit to $1.24bn.

DAE to acquire 17 aircraft for $1 bn

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Meraas awards $544m contract

It has been awarded for construction of Design Quarter at d3
  • It includes the first residential community within Dubai Design District (d3), a global creative and design ecosystem.
  • Scheduled for completion by mid-2027, the Design Quarter at d3 comprises a collection of 558 apartments.

Salik 2024 net profit before taxes $348m

The toll operator's revenue increased by 6% to $626 million.
  • The company said that EBITDA for the full year reached AED1.6 billion, a 13.6 percent YoY growth.
  • The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of AED619.8 million to be paid during H1 2025 (equivalent to 8.2645 fils per share).

ADNIC okays 45% dividend for 2024

The company achieved its highest ever revenue and net profit.
  • As a result of strong underwriting and investment performance, ADNIC's net profit before tax grew by 16.3 percent year on year to AED 466.4 million.
  • Its total assets grew by 52.9 percent year on year to reach AED 11.8 billion and total shareholders equity grew by 20.6 percent for year on year to reach AED 3.5 billion.