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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.

DP World 2025 revenue $24.4bn

The profit for the year up 32.2% to reach $1.96bn.
  • US, Israel intel chiefs in Qatar to explore ‘next phase’ of Gaza truce

    The leaders of the US Central Intelligence Agency and Israel's Mossad were scheduled to meet Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin...

    "The director of the CIA and the director of the Israeli National Intelligence Agency are in Doha to meet with the Qatari prime minister," a source told AFP

    Qatar has been engaged in intense negotiations, with support from Egypt and the United States, to further extend the truce in Gaza

  • Mass displacement of civilians should not take place in southern Gaza, says US

    WASHINGTON, US -  US President Joe Biden has warned Israel that its expected offensive in southern Gaza must avoid the kind...

    Israel has said it will continue its war on Hamas after an ongoing temporary truce expires.

    US has strongly backed ally Israel but it has increasingly warned that too many Palestinians are being killed.

  • There is a high risk of famine in Gaza, says UN

    ROME, ITALY - The population of Gaza, especially women and children, risk famine if humanitarian food supplies do not continue, the...

    The World Food Program said that six days was "not enough to make any meaningful impact".

    The World Food Program said that six days was "not enough to make any meaningful impact"

  • Dubai Future Forum calls for creation of global framework

    DUBAI, UAE: Governments and the United Nations should create an internationally adopted framework specifically designed to help solve global challenges,...

    The event examined the proliferation of AI and the future dynamics between humans and machines.

    It also discussed as to how the people and societies can adapt to rapid technological advancements.

  • Riyadh comfortably outbids rivals to win World Expo 2030 bid

    The date of 2030 is hugely symbolic for Saudi, coinciding with the key milestone in the Vision 2030 programme of...

    Needing only one round of voting and securing the necessary two-thirds majority, Riyadh won 119 votes, South Korea's Busan 29 and Italian capital Rome 17.

    Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in his final presentation pledged an "unwavering commitment to collaborate with all nations to deliver an Expo built by the world.

  • All 41 Indian workers trapped in tunnel for 17 days rescued

    Silkyara Tunnel, India -- Indian workers were greeted with wild cheers and flower garlands Tuesday as rescuers safely brought out all...

    With beaming smiles, the rescued men were welcomed as heroes after being hauled through 57 meters (187 feet) of steel pipe on stretchers specially fitted with wheels.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the workers in a statement that their "courage and patience is inspiring everyone".

  • It’s official: Saudi Arabia will host World Expo 2030

    The Kingdom's selection as the host for World Expo 2030 marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards innovation, openness,...

    The Kingdom's selection as the host for World Expo 2030 marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards innovation, openness, and global connectivity.

    This monumental global event in Riyadh will showcase Saudi Arabia's transformation and commitment to a forward-looking and sustainable future.

  • It’s official: Saudi Arabia will host World Expo 2030

    The Kingdom's selection as the host for World Expo 2030 marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards innovation, openness,...

    The Kingdom's selection as the host for World Expo 2030 marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards innovation, openness, and global connectivity.

    This monumental global event in Riyadh will showcase Saudi Arabia's transformation and commitment to a forward-looking and sustainable future.

  • Israeli president tells Musk he has ‘huge role’ in anti-Semitism fight

    The meeting came after the world's richest person visited a kibbutz community devastated in attacks by Hamas fighters on October...

    Earlier Monday, Netanyahu and Musk discussed "security aspects of artificial intelligence" with senior defense officials, the Prime Minister's Office said

    Netanyahu told Musk he hoped to resume normalization talks with Saudi Arabia after Hamas's defeat and "expand the circle of peace beyond anything imaginable."

  • Israel reportedly pulls support for Saudi bid to host Expo 2030, to back Italy

    Tel Aviv, Israel - Israel has reportedly withdrawn its support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the Expo 2030. The...

    Israel had previously signaled its backing for Saudi Arabia as talks mediated by the US aimed at normalizing relations between the two nations gained momentum

    Riyadh’s alignment with the broader Arab community in condemning Israel's military operation in Gaza sparked a rift, prompting Israel to reconsider its support