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HPDC, HDC ink agreement
The aim is to stimulate the growth of the halal industry.
- The two companies will exchange information on industry-leading practices and successful models of halal ecosystems.
- The agreement will broaden the scope of collaboration by facilitating engagement with halal exporters and investors.
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Masdar, Taaleri acquire 8 energy projects
The hybrid renewable energy projects in Poland have 1Gw capacity.
- Masdar and Taaleria have purchased the projects from Domrel Biuro Usług Inwestycyjnych, a prominent player in Poland's renewable energy sector.
- These projects incorporate solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind technologies and are projected to power approximately 223,000 households.
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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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Al Ansari approves $85m dividend
This is approx 78% of the company's net profit after tax.
- Al Ansari Financial Services is preparing to finalize the acquisition of BFC Group Holding for AED 735 million, a move that will significantly expand its regional footprint.
- Post-acquisition, the company will emerge as the largest exchange company in Bahrain and the third largest in Kuwait.
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Perplexity eyes TikTok buy
TikTok faces a deadline to divest from its Chinese owner or be banned in the US.
- TikTok temporarily shut down in the United States and disappeared from app stores as the deadline for the law approached, to the dismay of millions of users.
- Trump suspended its implementation for two-and-a-half months after beginning his second term in January, seeking a solution with Beijing.
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DEWA okays $843m in H2 2024 dividend
DEWA had posted a net profit after tax of $1.96 billion for the full year 2024.
- It reported consolidated full-year revenue of AED 30.98 billion and EBITDA of AED 15.73 billion for 2024.
- It said the consolidated annual revenue grew by 6.17 percent, primarily driven by rising demand for electricity, water, and cooling services.