Closure of Strait of Hormuz may trigger lasting shift in Gulf trade corridors: report
About $650 billion in trade flows are affected, with global maritime routes facing growing disruption and uncertainty risks.
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IHC H1 net profit $2.94 billion
The company posted 31% increase in revenue.
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- Revenue growth was supported by solid contributions from core operating segments, it said.
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Alpha Dhabi H1 profit $1.79bn
Adjusted EBITDA rises to $2.36bn.
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The H1 revenue stood at $2.72 billion.
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