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Alujain widens 2025 loss

The increase in loss is due to impairment charges, weaker prices.

Masar 2025 net profit $262m

Higher land plot sales boost revenue and operating income.

Tasnee’s 2025 losses deepen

The petrochemicals' company's revenue also fell 17.7 percent.

DP World 2025 revenue $24.4bn

The profit for the year up 32.2% to reach $1.96bn.

BYD 2025 revenue surges

The EV manufacturer reported net profit of $.3.3bn for 9M 2025.

Nasdaq edges to record

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.8 percent.

stc’s acquisition of Telefonica stake okayed

Spain's Securities Market Regulatory Authority cleared the deal.
  • Morgan Stanley, which advises on the deal from the buyer's side, accumulated a little less than 3 percent of Telefonica’s capital during an unspecified period of time.
  • Media reports said that stc announced recently it acquired a 9.9 percent stake in Telefonica for SAR 8.5 billion (2.1 billion euros).

DAE closes $1.6 billion loan

DAE said this is the company's largest ever loan facility.
  • The facility enabled DAE to tap the Islamic banking liquidity and consolidate its existing banking relationships in the Middle East, Asia, North America, and Europe, it said.
  • Proceeds from the facilities will support the future financing needs of the business and refinance a maturing credit facility.

EIH buys stake in Al Ain Pharmacy

Move aligns with EIH's aim to diversify sources of investment.
  • The acquisition is vital for EIH as it seeks to strengthen its investment in healthcare through its subsidiary Health Plus Holding.
  • The move will help provide additional and sustainable value to investors and achieve the maximum return on investment.

BFB, The Family Office sign partnership

Bahrain FinTech Bay is a fintech ecosystem builder.
  • BFB said that it will also explore the development of innovative digital investment solutions aligned with market trends.
  • Bader Sater, CEO of Bahrain FinTech Bay. "Our combined strengths will lead to the creation of cutting-edge digital investment offerings that cater to the market's evolving needs." 

Chimera launches Lunate

Lunate has more than $50bn in Assets Under Management.
  • With a focus on private markets, Lunate is an independent entity owned by Chimera Investment and Lunate’s senior management.
  • Lunate, which will be based in Abu Dhabi Global Market, has signed long-term Separate Managed Accounts (SMAs) with multiple clients.

Lumi IPO 11.5 times oversubscribed

The daylong retail offering saw 124,900 investors subscribe.
  • The number of shares allocated to retail investors reached 1.65 million, representing 10 percent of the total IPO shares.
  • Lumi floated 16.5 million shares, or 30 percent of its SAR 550 million capital, divided into 55 million shares, on Tadawul.

RSG gets Mostadam Diamond Certification

The accolade recognizes RSG's commitment to sustainability.
  • Red Sea Global has worked closely with the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing to help define the innovative Mostadam criteria.
  • Together, they are creating vibrant and sustainable communities in the Kingdom, paving the way for a more sustainable housing sector.

Mubadala launches ‘Capital Solutions’

The new platform offers bespoke solutions to investors.
  • The Mubadala Capital Solutions platform is comprised of three fully integrated strategies to provide investors with access to a range of fund managers and direct opportunities.
  • The first strategy within the Mubadala Capital Solutions platform is a diversified, evergreen investment product focusing on private market opportunities.

Birkenstock to enter stock market

Birkenstock employs around 6,200 workers globally.
  • The footwear brand announced Tuesday it was preparing to take another step into the big leagues with an IPO in New York.
  • Birkenstock's most famous sandal is the Arizona, which features two wide straps with buckles, on trademark cork and latex soles.

Agthia okays H1’23 interim dividend

The interim dividend reflects the firm’s robust balance sheet.
  • Agthia Group had announced strong first-half results, with group net revenue increasing 10.3 percent year-on-year to US$599 million.
  • EBITDA increased 18.3 percent supported by margin expansion in snacking, protein, water and food, and a 6.6 percent increase in group net profit.

Nasdaq edges to record

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.8 percent.

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DIB reports $1.86bn net profit

The bank's income rose by 43% YoY to $5.4 billion.
  • The bank's Balance Sheet increased to approximately $84.78 billion, up 9% YoY
  • Shareholder returns continue to grow with RoTE at 20%, up 300 bps YoY

P&G posts mixed quarterly results

Earnings per share dropped 12 percent to $1.40.
  • The company behind Bounty paper towels, Gillette razors and Tide detergent saw its revenue rise three percent from a year ago to $21.4 billion in the quarter ending in December
  • This was slightly lower than expected, and analysts are eyeing the performance of P&G and other consumer companies on whether they can keep prices up even as inflation cools

Zee’s shares fall after merger fails

Disagreement over who would lead the new entity led to merger's failure.
  • The initial 30 percent plunge saw Zee lose as much as 55 billion rupees ($661 million) in market value.
  • "Considering that Zee still has six billion rupees cash on books... we see no bankruptcy risks," an expert said.