- Singapore, Singapore -- A plushy, AI-enabled teddy bear recalled after its chatbot was found to engage in sexually explicit conversations and offer instructions on where to find knives is again for sale, AFP found. Singapore-based FoloToy had suspended its "Kumma" bear after a consumer advocacy group raised concerns about it...
Tadawul posts 23% fall in profit
The profit fell to $74 million in H1 in a year of record listings.Jordan industries’ use 24m cubic feet gas daily in 2021
The average natural gas consumption for Jordan's industries amounted to 24 million cubic feet (CF) per day during 2021, according to data released by Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.Jordan, Morocco to launch hospitality training facility
A Jordanian-Moroccan hospitality and tourism training project will be launched in the Hashemite Kingdom as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries, Moroccan Ambassador Sidi Muhammad Khaled Al-Nasiri announced on Saturday.President invites Swiss President to visit the UAE
President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis, has received a written message from President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inviting him to visit the UAE.DEWA smart services receive wide praise from customers
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) smart services have helped customers raise the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption and reduce waste and leakages.Qatar World Cup will be most luxurious yet, says hospitality firm boss
Jaime Byrom, who has sold millions of hotel rooms over 10 World Cups, said wealthy supporters will be flocking to the tiny Gulf state from around the globe.OPEC sees demand for oil tanking this year
OPEC warns that the demand growth for 2023 will slow further to 2.7 million bpd, leaving its forecast unchanged from last month.Saudi Electricity borrows $568m
The money will be used to fund Egypt interconnection project.RAK Chamber members’ exports in Q2 2022 totaled $447m
The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued its statistics for the second quarter of 2022, which showed that the value of exports of the chamber's members totaled $447 million.Julphar Q2 sales $114m
Net profit for the period reached AED5.2m (AED73.4 million in Q2 2021)Dubai records $2.6bn real estate transactions in week
A total of 2,433 real estate transactions worth $2.6 billion (AED9.7 billion) were conducted during the week ending 12th August, 2022, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department.ADDED launches incubators program for entrepreneurs
The Competitiveness Office of Abu Dhabi, part of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, has officially launched the 'Abu Dhabi innovation incubators program' to support individuals wishing to turn their ideas into innovative commercial opportunities.Dubai Airports win Gold Stevie Award for Great Employers 2022
Dubai Airports has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Most Innovative Workplace Redesign During COVID-19 category in the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers.Ajman Chamber urges members to diversify investments
The ACCI witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership agreement to supply rosewater between Lavish Perfumes with Lecheq Farm Distillery to enhance cooperation in the field of essential oils’ productionSEWA completes 10-km natural gas line to Al Zubair district
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the implementation of a 10-km line project to connect the natural gas network to Al Zubair District to serve the residents. Amna bin Hadda, Director of the Natural Gas Department, said the natural gas network and pumping stations operate according to...Saudi Central Bank launches POS between Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Upon the services launch, Mada and NAPS cardholders will be able to carry out POS transactions in the two countries through the Gulf Payments NetworkEmaar Properties buys Dubai Creek Harbour for $2 billion
Emaar Properties announced Thursday it would fully acquire Dubai Creek Harbour, the major development located along the historic Dubai Creek waterfront, from Dubai Holding for a price of AED 7.5 billion ($2 billion) to be paid equally in cash and shares of Emaar Properties, thus making Dubai Holding the second...Al Dahra, CLAAS sign deal
The two firms will cooperate in agriculture sector.ADNOC hires 13 jack up barges to boost offshore efficiency
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed a $1.17 billion (AED4.3bn) for hiring 13 self propelled jack-up barges to drive its offshore operational efficiencies. ADNOC Offshore awarded the five year contract to ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S). Over 80 percent of award value will revert to UAE's economy under...MoCCAE discusses food security with feed manufacturers in UAE
UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) hosted a meeting with licensed feed manufacturers in the country to explore their challenges and needs and brief them on the government’s future directions.CBUAE’s Financial Stability Report lists steps taken to help economy
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has issued its Financial Stability Report for 2021, which outlines the measures taken by the CBUAE to support the national economy during the COVID-19 pandemic and safeguard the stability of the financial system.IHC acquires stake in Kaylon
The 50 percent stake was acquired for $490m.Dubai Clear and Muqassa to cooperate in central clearing services
Dubai Clear, a subsidiary of the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), and the Securities Clearing Centre Company "Muqassa", a subsidiary of Saudi's Tadawul Group, will create a framework to strengthen collaboration and share knowledge on central clearing services as well as to actively explore ways of enhancing these services in line...Savola sells KEC stake for $122m
Savola wants to focus on core food and retail businesses.Aramex H1 profit is $0.75 bn
The company sustains a very healthy liquidity profile.Dana Gas posts $110m profit
The better results were driven by high hydrocarbon prices.SAMI revenue vaults to $605m
The Saudi firm says weapons business fueled growth.Disney+ subscribers surge as Netflix stumbles
The number of people subscribing to Disney+ topped 152 million, up some 31 percent from the same period a year earlier, the entertainment giant said in an earnings report. Disney's bottom line was also boosted by rising revenue from its theme parks, which showed signs of recovering from stifled attendance...SEIC buys stakes in Egypt firms
The Saudi Egyptian company bought stakes worth $1.3bn.Lebanese judge orders seizure of MPs’ property over port blast
The two former ministers Ali Hassan Khalil and Ghazi Zeaiter had been summoned for interrogation by the judge investigating the blast. However, the investigation into the cause has been stalled amid political interference and no state official has yet been held accountable.Air Arabia H1 profit $122.8m
More than 2.7 million passengers flew with Air Arabia from Mar-June.Saudi finance ministry partners with Al-Ahly to develop savings bonds
Saudi’s Ministry of Finance and the National Center for Debt Management has partnered with Al-Ahly Financial Company to develop and launch savings bonds for individuals, and motivate them to save. This also includes discussing strategic partnerships with the private sector. The entities signed a deal regarding this, which is aimed...ADDED, EWEC sign MoU to improve sustainability, clean energy adoption
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving sustainability best practices and encouraging the adoption of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) across the emirate’s industrial sector. EWEC will collaborate with ADDED through the...ADNIC H1 net profit $50m
The company's gross written premiums up by 20.9%.UAE inflation low but businesses burdened by rising costs: Report
IMF estimates inflation in the UAE is expected to be at 3.7 per cent in 2022, falling to 2.8 percent in 2023. While these are among the lowest levels globally, businesses operating in the UAE are feeling the pressure of increasing costs, according to Grant Thornton's International Business Report. The...Salam International H1 net profit $8.6m
The profit dropped by 3.21 percent compared to H1 2021.Deliveroo to exit Netherlands on back of surging losses
A planned exit from the Netherlands towards the end of November follows Deliveroo's departure from Spain last year, although the group on Wednesday said it had gained market share in the UK and Italy.UAE and UK partner to boost Senegal’s emergency response
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) and UK Export Finance (UKEF) have partnered to boost Senegal's national emergency response infrastructure.SAR passenger numbers rise
More than 2.3m passengers used Saudi Railways in H1.Barwa records rise in profit
The net profit posted 0.73% jump to $147.25m in H1.Elon Musk sells about $7bn worth of Tesla shares
Amid a high-stakes court battle with Twitter over a $44 billion buyout deal, Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to legal filings published Tuesday.DIFC unveils wealth center
The center will be a hub for high-net-worth individuals.Micron to invest in chip production
The firm will invest $40bn by the end of the decade.Southern Cement H1 profit $40mn
Profit fell 42 percent compared to H1 2021.Dubai realty market records deals worth $653 million on Tuesday
Dubai real estate market recorded 436 sales transactions worth AED971.4 million ($264 million), in addition to 101 mortgage deals of AED1.38 billion, and 17 gift deals amounting to AED55.13 million on Tuesday, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) said. The sales included 360 villas and apartments worth AED738.88 million,...Three day Ajman Dates festival concludes, promotes palm plantation
The seventh edition of three-day Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival at the Emirates Hospitality Center in Ajman, concluded. Organized by the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, the event acted as a platform for promotion of palm plantation, and production of dates, honey and fruits.WUWM Abu Dhabi 2022 to discuss global food chain
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference 2022, which will be held in the Middle East for the first time, offers an important opportunity to reshape global food systems, according to organizers and attendees.Jordan forms a PPP council to boost mining sector
Jordan's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources on Tuesday announced the formation of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) council for mining, to deliver better services and raise the sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product.IHG H1 profits surge to $216mn
IHG said it would resume its interim dividendYahsat H1 revenue $206m
This is the company's highest ever first-half revenue.




















































