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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.

Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

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

Iraq finalizes fresh air deals with Gulf countries

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority is working to conclude new air agreements with all Gulf countries. (INA)
  • A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority said We have agreements with all Gulf countries and all Gulf national carriers that land in Iraqi airports
  • He added that in the future, there may be air agreements with Kuwait as well.
BAGHDAD, IRAQ – The Civil Aviation Authority announced the work to conclude new air agreements with the Gulf states. A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority, Jihad Al-Diwan, told local media agency: “We have agreements with all Gulf countries and all Gulf national carriers that land in Iraqi airports, except for Kuwaiti ones,” noting that “in the future, there may be air agreements with Kuwait.”. The office added, “The Civil Aviation Authority is working to conclude new air agreements with all Gulf countries.” Al-Diwan continued, “The aviation authority approves any request submitted by airlines that meets the standards and controls,” noting that “most carriers in the Arab countries, especially the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman, have continuous flights at Baghdad and Najaf international airports.”