INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Mashreq Q1 profit rises

Total revenue increased 10% year-on-year.

TECOM profit climbs

High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.

Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%

The rise helped by strong demand in real estate

ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.
  • Brussels, Belgium - European Parliament has adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green Bond” label, the...

    The regulation, adopted by 418 votes in favour lays down uniform standards for issuers who wish to use the designation ‘European green bond’

    The standards will enable investors to direct their money more confidently towards more sustainable technologies and businesses

  • "This is the largest trilateral energy project" between the three ex-Soviet countries, Putin said, after formally launching the shipment. He...

    Despite being home to a wealth of natural  resources including gas, the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan has faced energy shortages

    Moscow meanwhile relies heavily on energy revenues but has seen export plummet amid since the  offensive

  • DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Customs recently convened an extensive meeting with the courier and express shipping companies, aimed at bolstering...

    Dubai Customs unveiled its cutting-edge e-commerce project, strategically leveraging blockchain technology to streamline supply chain operations.

    It also addressed all queries from participating companies and shared insights into the department's systems in this context.

  • ROME, ITALY - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) raised its forecast for global cereal production...

    The higher forecast is almost entirely based on recent and more positive yield estimates for the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

    There will be increased wheat consumption while global rice utilization is forecast at 520.5 million tons.

  • Dubai, UAE-- Terming the circular economy as a critical pathway that builds a sustainable future by preserving natural resources, reducing...

    Almheiri noted that the UAE is keen to promote the circular economy that contributes to sustainable growth through the cooperation of all key stakeholders

    The review meeting took note of the pioneering efforts and actions taken by partners across the UAE to support the country's transition toward a circular economy

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE as a geographical and business hub will help the proposed ‘food security corridor project...

    The UAE as a trading hub can cater to the GCC, CIS countries [former Soviet Republics], eastern Europe and all of Africa, Piyush Goyal said

    Food corridor will get large economies of scale and will contribute not only to global food security but also help keep the food prices in check., he added

  • Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently unveiled glimpses of the audacious Vision 2040 that will focus on green hydrogen,...

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently unveiled glimpses of the audacious Vision 2040 that will focus on green hydrogen, clean energy, and technology advancements

    With a focus on diversifying the economy, enhancing global competitiveness, and fostering innovation, Saudi Arabia is poised to redefine its global economic standing

  • DUBAI, UAE -  A total of 1,445 real estate transactions worth over US$2.5 billion (AED 9.5 billion) were conducted during...

    The Dubai Land Department report showed that 248 plots were sold for US$476 million.

    The DLS report said 1,197 apartments and villas were purchased for US$865 million.

  • TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - The Tabuk region's agricultural sector is making steady progress towards achieving the goals of Saudi Arabia's...

    These flowers have a market value of over US$8.5 million making the region a leader in rose production and export.

    The Kingdom’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has developed strategies to advance the sector.

  • Paris, France - Global sugar prices soared to their highest level in almost 13 years in September as the El Nino...

    While world food prices steadied as a whole last month, the FAO's Sugar Price Index jumped by 9.8 percent compared to August.

    El Nino, a climate pattern, is typically associated with warming ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.