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ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.

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.

GCC energy sector strengthens global role despite lower oil output

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to strengthen their position in global energy markets, supported by extensive natural resources, advanced...

Advanced nuclear technologies and their role in the energy transition

New policies, public trust, and partnerships are crucial to accelerating these nuclear solutions. Platforms like the Forum’s Advanced Energy Solutions...
  • Nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance but concerns around safety and cost remain
  • Advanced nuclear technologies can help address these concerns but some are only in the early stages of realization

Concerns and optimism on World Environment Day as Arabian Gulf takes bold initiatives

Political and business leaders in the Arabian Gulf region push for sustainability agenda to secure clean environment for the future...
  • "In the case of climate, we are not the dinosaurs. We are the meteor. We are not only in danger. We are the danger", says UN chief
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid says: "We renew our call to the younger generations to make all efforts to ensure its [environment's] sustainability."

Iraq now gas self-sufficient, paves the way for surplus exports

Iraq has now become self-sufficient in liquid gas and the surplus is usually exported abroad, strengthening the Iraqi economy.
  • Iraq has now become self-sufficient in liquid gas and the surplus is usually exported abroad
  • It is expected that Iraq's oil reserves will increase to over 160 billion barrels, thereby boosting Iraq's position in the global oil market

Abu Dhabi’s private sector grows by over  35 percent in 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) organized, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office...
  • Al Multaqa Meetings empower Abu Dhabi to accelerate economic growth, by providing a platform to support investment.
  • Supported by private sector and family-owned businesses, Abu Dhabi’s non-oil sectors is going from strength to strength.

Electric cars credited with lower CO2 emissions in US neighborhoods

LOS ANGELES, US – The booming use of electric vehicles in parts of California is reducing CO2 emissions in those areas,...
  • Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, say a network of sensors has logged a small drop in the volume of carbon dioxide.
  • Carbon dioxide is one of the main contributors to global warming, the human-caused phenomenon of rising temperatures.

Russia becomes world’s fourth-biggest LNG producer, says PM

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the country became the world’s fourth-biggest LNG producer last year.The Russian Prime...
  • Mikhail Mishustin said that the volume of LNG exports rose almost three-fold in six years.
  • In January - February 2024, natural gas production in Russia increased by 11.3 percent year-on-year.

Sheikh Hamdan praises ADNOC’s efforts in using AI in production process  

ABU DHABI, UAE - Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, said that under the...
  • Sheikh Hamdan toured key facilities and operations, learning about the company's efforts to leverage AI.
  • Sheikh Hamdan emphasized on the importance of Emirati women's participation across various sectors.

TAQA, JERA sign pact with SATORP to develop plant in Saudi Arabia 

ABU DHABI, UAE – Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), together with JERA Co., Inc on Thursday announced that they...
  • They will develop a greenfield industrial steam and electricity cogeneration plant for Amiral petrochemical complex.
  • The Amiral petrochemical complex is expected to house one of the largest mixed-load steam crackers in the Arab Gulf region.

GCC leads the charge in global sustainability efforts

The region is spearheading sustainability initiatives to address climate challenges, with Saudi Arabia making significant strides towards renewable energy and...
  • The bloc is spearheading sustainability initiatives to address climate challenges, with Saudi Arabia making significant strides towards renewable energy and clean technology.
  • The EU's $3.6 billion climate tax on shipping pushes for greener maritime practices, while the environmental toll of war demands global accountability and swift action.

Geopolitical tensions boost oil, weigh on equities

Geopolitical tensions sent oil prices climbing and weighed on equities as investors also continued to worry about prospects for interest...
  • Moscow has escalated its aerial attacks on Kyiv, targeting key infrastructure in the wake of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities.
  • Russia is a key producer of oil, while the Gaza-Israel war has given rise to worries about Middle Eastern crude supplies.

GCC energy sector strengthens global role despite lower oil output

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to strengthen their position in global energy markets, supported by extensive natural resources, advanced...

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Oil prices extend gains after OPEC+ talks fail, equities mixed

Brent broke above $77 for the first time since 2018 Breakdown of talks raises the possibility of $100 a barrel...

Disagreement between UAE, Saudi Arabia hobbles OPEC

The UAE on Sunday pushed back against a plan by the OPEC+ group to extend a pact to cut oil...

Iraq now gas self-sufficient, paves the way for surplus exports

Iraq has now become self-sufficient in liquid gas and the surplus is usually exported abroad, strengthening the Iraqi economy.

Abu Dhabi’s private sector grows by over  35 percent in 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) organized, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office...

Electric cars credited with lower CO2 emissions in US neighborhoods

LOS ANGELES, US – The booming use of electric vehicles in parts of California is reducing CO2 emissions in those areas,...

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Sheikh Hamdan praises ADNOC’s efforts in using AI in production process  

ABU DHABI, UAE - Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, said that under the...
  • Sheikh Hamdan toured key facilities and operations, learning about the company's efforts to leverage AI.
  • Sheikh Hamdan emphasized on the importance of Emirati women's participation across various sectors.

TAQA, JERA sign pact with SATORP to develop plant in Saudi Arabia 

ABU DHABI, UAE – Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), together with JERA Co., Inc on Thursday announced that they...
  • They will develop a greenfield industrial steam and electricity cogeneration plant for Amiral petrochemical complex.
  • The Amiral petrochemical complex is expected to house one of the largest mixed-load steam crackers in the Arab Gulf region.

GCC leads the charge in global sustainability efforts

The region is spearheading sustainability initiatives to address climate challenges, with Saudi Arabia making significant strides towards renewable energy and...
  • The bloc is spearheading sustainability initiatives to address climate challenges, with Saudi Arabia making significant strides towards renewable energy and clean technology.
  • The EU's $3.6 billion climate tax on shipping pushes for greener maritime practices, while the environmental toll of war demands global accountability and swift action.