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Al Ansari Financial Services okays dividend
The first proposed interim dividend is of $81 million.
- All matters relating to future dividend distribution will be subject to the Board of Director's recommendation and shareholder's approval.
- The approved US$81 million cash distribution aligns with the group's previously announced dividend policy.
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stc, Microsoft to collaborate
The aim is to advance digitalization in Saudi Arabia.
- The two firms will jointly develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions that will transform and empower organizations across various industries.
- The collaboration between the organizations aims to enable stc’s subsidiaries to explore new markets, develop disruptive business models.
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ACWA Power 9M net profit up 22%
The company said higher operating income was the main driver.
- The company said it recorded SAR 814 million in operating income—before impairment, loss and other expenses—in the third quarter of 2023.
- Operating income for the first nine months of 2023 reached SAR 2.10 billion, growing by 12.4 percent, compared to the same period last year.
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SABIC 9M net loss $277m
The company had posted a net profit of $4.32bn in 9M 2022.
- In the third quarter period, the petrochemicals giant swung to a net loss of SAR 2.9 billion, against a net profit of SAR 1.84 billion in Q3 2022, Argaam reported.
- SABIC cited stagnation in global demand for chemicals, which weighed on average selling prices, and led sales value to drop by SAR 7.3 billion year-on-year (YoY).
Americana Restaurants reports $1,897m revenue
The company's adjusted EBITDA reaching $446.5 million.
- Profitability remained a key highlight, with the company's adjusted EBITDA reaching $446.5 million for the first nine months of 2023
- The company's steady expansion continued, adding 184 gross new restaurants, bringing the total portfolio to 2,338 restaurants
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e& net profit up 20% in Q3
The company's revenues increased by 3.3 percent to $3.64 billion.
- The company said that at constant exchange rates, consolidated revenue increased by 8 percent and consolidated EBITDA increased by 6.9 per cent.
- The number of etisalat by e& subscribers in the UAE reached 14.0 million in Q3 2023, representing an increase of 4.7 percent.
Toyota hikes annual profit forecast
The company plans a $13.9bn investment in a battery plant.
- Toyota said a weaker yen and cost-cutting efforts meant it now expects annual net profit of 3.95 trillion yen, from a previous estimate of 2.58 trillion yen
- Toyota on Tuesday said it now plans a $13.9 billion investment in a battery plant in North Carolina in US, expanding a previous commitment to spend $5.9 billion
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Maaden posts net loss in Q3
Sales revenue was US$1.6 billion (SAR 6.22 billion) in Q3 2023.
- Maaden posted a net profit of US560 million (SAR 2.1 billion) in Q3 2022.
- Maaden posted net earnings of $183 million for the first nine months of 2023.
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NMDC, AD Ports Group ink MoU
The firms will continue to work closely on future global projects.
- The agreement is in line with the objectives of UAE’s national strategy for industry and advanced technology.
- The MoU will help the two firms to work together to strengthen the global maritime industry and support the economic growth of the UAE.
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BP rebounds with $4.9bn Q3 profit
The oil giant had posted a net loss of $2.2bn the previous year.
- However, underlying replacement cost profit excluding exceptional items more than halved to $3.3 billion.
- "This has been a solid quarter supported by strong underlying operational performance demonstrating our continued focus on delivery," said BP's official
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Du, Samsung ink agreement
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AstraZeneca to buy Amolyt for $1bn
It will pay $800 million upfront for the Lyon-based company.
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