Emirates NBD H1 profit $3.40bn

• Lending increased by AED41 billion, or 8 percent, during the first half of 2025, fueled by very strong demand both in the UAE and across its growing international network.
• Operating profit grew 9 percent as the strong loan and deposit growth momentum easily absorbed earlier interest rate cuts.

ADIB H1 pre-tax profit $1.08bn

• Total income for H1 2025 rose 11 percent to AED5.9 billion, up from AED5.3 billion in H1 2024.
• Non-funding income rose 15 percent year-on-year to AED2.3 billion in H1 2025, up from AED2 billion in the prior-year period.

AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in US

• "Today’s announcement underpins our belief in America’s innovation in biopharmaceuticals," the statement quoted CEO Pascal Soriot as saying.
• The company said it expects 50 percent of its revenue to come from the United States by 2030.

UAB net profit up by 50% for H1

• Total income rose by 24 percent YoY to AED 374 million.
• The increase in net profit reflects significant growth in total assets—up 11 percent from December 2024—and the Bank’s disciplined approach to risk management.

ADNOC shifts OMV stake to XRG

• This transfer, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is aligned with ADNOC’s strategy to consolidate its international growth investments under XRG.
• ADNOC is also progressing with preparation for the proposed establishment of Borouge Group International, which is set to be a top-four global polyolefins producer.

SIB H1 net profit $189m

The $10 mn bag: Original Birkin smashes records at Paris auction

• The modern design classic, owned by a Paris-based handbag collector, sparked a telephone bidding war up to seven million euros, with the final sale price set at 8.58 million.
• The final buyer, who eclipsed eight other rivals, was a "private collector from Japan", the auction house added, without giving further details.

TSMC’s H1 revenue up 40 percent

‘Wadeem’ sold out for $1.49bn

• The strong interest in Wadeem is testament to individual and investor confidence in our capabilities, said Bill O’Regan, Group CEO of Modon Holding.
• The launch reinforces Hudayriyat’s position among Abu Dhabi’s most desirable residential destinations, said Ibrahim Al Maghribi, CEO of Modon Real Estate.

Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

• The sales figures released Wednesday, which are global, reflect the more contested nature of the EV market, which Tesla once dominated.
• Musk's political activism on behalf of right-wing figures has also made the company a target of boycotts and demonstrations, weighing on sales.