Airbus employees to receive extra 1,500 euros as inflation hits
Airbus will make a one-off payment of 1,500 euros for all employees in its four founding nations, UK, France, Germany, Spain as inflation makes life difficult. The company employs 126,000 people worldwide, including 46,000 in France and 43,000 in Germany. The employees outside of the four countries will receive a...IHC scales up IT business, makes deals worth US$272m
International Holding Company (IHC) has scaled up its IT business, making deals to the tune of $272 million in the first ten months of 2022. It is part of the company's long-term strategy to grow its capacity in the tech industry across different sectors.DEWA to pay one-time cash dividend
It received a dividend of $553m from its subsidiary, EMPOWER.Sharjah Islamic Bank’s profit rises 24%
Operating profit before provisions rose by 12%.UAE-Egypt trade touches $67 billion in the last 22 years
The economic ties between the UAE and Egypt were strengthened this year by the signing of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth, crowning a more than fifty-year long trade relationship between the two nations that has grown to $67 billion in the last twenty-two years.ADCB Q3 net profit at US$432m
The diversification of revenue streams boosted the bank's profitability.Dubai’s talks to join basketball Euroleague evoke ‘positive’ response
"Negotiations with the European league began eight months ago, and its goal is to involve a club from Dubai in the prestigious tournament, in addition to hosting some matches in the city," said Al Naboodah, the former president of Dubai's Al-Shabab Al-Ahli football club.Empower to sell 10% stake, list on DFM
Empower will make 1 bn shares, each valued AED0.10, available in IPO.Oman’s CPI inflation rate rises 2.4 percent in September
MUSCAT, OMAN - The inflation rate of Consumer Price Index in Oman reached 2.4 percent during September 2022. A monthly consumer price survey report by National Center for Statistics and Information said this. The report noted prices of education group increased by 5.1 percent, while prices of health group and...Most markets up but China fear casts shadow
Most markets rose on hopes the Federal Reserve would soon slow its pace of interest rate hikes, though the mood was darkened over China after President Xi Jinping tightened his grip on power. The yen weakened against the dollar after a short rally after speculation Japanese authorities had stepped into...Credit Suisse to pay $234m fine
Bank to pay fine on money laundering, tax fraud charges.Aliph Capital secures $125m investment for its maiden fund from ADQ
Aliph Capital is an alternative investment firm focused on private equity investing.Mubadala, KKR in $1bn capital tieup
The two firms signed a partnership to provide bespoke credit solutions.Philips to cut 4,000 jobs as losses deepen
The step followed penalty for faulty sleep respirators.Eurozone downturn deepens as Germany heads for recession
Economic activity in the eurozone plummeted further in October and Germany, the EU's top economy, looks headed for a recession, a closely watched survey showed Monday.CITC unveils initiatives, launches at Digital Technology Forum 2022
The company also announced the winning products of the Co-Innovation Award, the launch of the first Local Technology Guide in the Middle East and North Africa.Riyad Bank reports 13% jump in profit
The bank's profit rose to $1.3bn in the first nine months of 2022.Qatar throws open new hotels, resorts to host football fans
Doha, Qatar— Qatar Tourism has thrown open more than 20 hotels, resorts and new tourist destinations in the country ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The projects and tourist attractions will be ready to receive football fans from next month. In a statement on Sunday, Qatar Tourism stated...UAE Minister highlights youth’s role in sustainable food systems
DUBAI, UAE - UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri participated in the World Food Forum where she spoke about the country's efforts to enhance youth engagement in strengthening food security through innovation and entrepreneurship. The Forum from October 17 to 21 at the headquarters...Saudi Arabia is spending big on golf and transforming the sport forever
Since June 2022, when the first Liv Golf tournament funded by Public Investment Fund was played, nine golfers in the top 40 ranking have joined Liv Golf.Saudi Crown Prince launches program to make KSA investment hub
Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced the launch of the Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative. GSCRI aims to make Saudi Arabia a location of choice for leading global industrial companies looking to improve business...Jordan to host 2022 OSCE Mediterranean Conference
AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan will Monday host the 2022 Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Mediterranean Conference, organized by North Macedonia, Chair of 2022 Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation Group and the OSCE Secretariat/External Co-operation Section. The two-day meeting in the Dead Sea region will bring together representatives from...Israeli court clears way for Lebanon maritime border deal
Jerusalem, Undefined—Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday paved the way for the signing of a maritime border deal with Lebanon, after it rejected appeals that the pact requires parliamentary approval. The signing is expected later this week. Israel and Lebanon, who are technically at war, agreed to terms earlier this month on...Growing ‘Davos in the Desert’ a sign of Saudi clout
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) was launched in 2017 as an economic coming-out party for the world's largest crude exporter, which is trying to diversify away from oil.Qatar Chamber to build trade and economic ties with Benin
Doha, Qatar— Qatar Chamber has signed an agreement with the Benin Chamber of Commerce and Industry to develop economic and commercial relations and streamline bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed by the First Vice-Chairman of the Qatar Chamber Mohammed bin Twar Al Kuwari and the President...Visits, talks boost GCC-Asia trade ties
Traditionally, GCC trade was focused on the West. However, now it is moving to the East. This eastward shift is not too surprising given the continuing travails of many developed Western economies. With the sluggish recovery from the financial crisis in the EU and the US, Gulf economies have had...‘Exhibitions important platform to market Jordanian products’
At least 11 Jordanian food processing companies took part in the SIAL Paris 2022 trade show, the Jordan Exporters Association (JEA) said.Shamma bint Sultan calls for collaboration on climate change
Executive Director of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan highlighted the rapid escalation of the climate crisis in recent years, and UAE’s efforts to mitigate the effects through its Net Zero strategy.ADX records 16.9% surge in FADX 15 during first three quarters of 2022
The traded values (short and long trades) on the exchange reached $177 billion compared with $134 billion during the same period last year.UAE signs deals worth US$70m to produce medical equipment
The UAE has signed agreements to the tune of $70.8 million with medical companies to manufacture medical equipment at home.NMDC records 40% profit jump
Its profit shot up to $191m in first nine months of 2022.Spain says new gas pipeline may take 7 years to build
A planned underwater energy pipeline linking Barcelona in Spain and Marseille in France could take up to seven years to build, Spain's energy minister said.Reliance Q2 net profit at $1.65bn
RIL's core oil-refining business hit overall profits.Bayanat AI IPO tranche oversubscribed
The offering saw significant demand and commitment from IHC.Credit Suisse sells 8.6% stake in Allfunds
Bank raised US$325m from its stake sale of Spanish firm.Dubai records $2.17 billion in weekly real estate transactions
Dubai, UAE---A total of 2,703 real estate transactions worth AED8 billion ($2.17 billion) were conducted during the week ending 21 October, 2022, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD). A total of 147 plots were sold for AED1.12 billion, and 2,023 apartments and villas were purchased for AED4.79 billion. The...Arada closes $100m tap on its Sukuk
Its existing Sukuk valued $350m was issued in June.Dlala Holding to resume trading
The authorized capital of the company is US$78 million.UAE-UK Business Council to promote trade, investment
The UAE-UK Business Council hosted its 20th Plenary Meeting in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State, and Lord Udny-Lister.EasyLease net profit $8.91m
The total revenue in Q3 ended Sept reached AED156.11 millionGoogle fined $162m by Indian watchdog over market dominance
Android had a suite of Google apps pre-installed on its phones, including the company's own search engine, "which accorded significant competitive edge to Google's search services over its competitors", a Competition Commission of India statement said late Thursday. "Markets should be allowed to compete on merits and the onus is...Big staff cuts likely at Twitter: report
Twitter had filed a lawsuit to hold Musk to the terms of the takeover deal he inked in April, even though Musk tried to get out of it. A US judge recently suspended litigation in the saga after Musk expressed a change of heart, giving the parties until October 28...Nokia Q3 profit at $419m
The Finnish company reports net sales of $6billion.Ericsson Q3 profit at $480m
Firm is making 'pricing adjustments' as inflation soars.SABB nine-month net profit $926m
The net profit for the same period last year was $738m.Dubai to host 3 healthcare events next week
The United Arab Emirates is set to host three healthcare events next week in Dubai where over 4,000 healthcare professionals and participants are expected to attend.Turkey’s central bank reduces policy rate for third month
The decision comes right after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the central bank would keep cutting rates every month for "as long as I am in power".Aramco launches Taleed program to accelerate SMEs growth in Saudi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Aramco said on Thursday it has launched Taleed program to accelerate the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia, boost their contribution to economic development and support job creation. In a statement, Aramco said the program targets sustainable SME growth across multiple sectors through a...American Airlines posts Q3 profit of US$483m
American Airlines third quarter revenues rose to $13.5 billion.High investments in H1 2022 for DEWA transmission substations
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recorded substantial growth of 22 percent in investments allocated to transmission substations during the first half of 2022, compared to the same period last year.




















































