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BYD 2025 revenue surges

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

Aramco net income $28bn

Capital investment during Q3 2025 $12.9bn on investments in energy projects.

e& revenue up 23%

Consolidated net profit reached $2.94 billion during 2025.

Al Rajhi profit up 26%

Operating income for 2025 increased 22% to SAR 39 bn.

Emirates NBD 2025 profit $8.5bn

Total income rises by 12 percent, operating profit up 13%.

GCC, Korea discuss intra-trade during FTA talks

  • The two sides launched their negotiations on June 6, during which they discussed many topics aimed at enhancing investments between the two sides
  • Head of the GCC Negotiating Team, Abdurrahman bin Ahmed Al-Harbi stated that the agreements follow the directives of the leaders of GCC member states

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Korea discussed increasing the flow of intra-trade and enhancing investments during the 5th round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) which concluded on Thursday in Riyadh.

General Coordinator of Negotiations and Head of the GCC Negotiating Team, Abdurrahman bin Ahmed Al-Harbi stated that such agreements follow the directives of the leaders of GCC member states towards strengthening the position of the Council and supporting its strategic relations with its partners around the world. 

He said that the agreement, which is being negotiated right now will contribute to enhancing common gains, stimulating economic, commercial and investment growth in the GCC countries.