- Muscat, Oman -- The GCC countries have seen a steady rise in foreign investment, according to data from the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). In 2023, inbound foreign direct investment (excluding intra-GCC flows) totaled approximately US$523.4 billion, accounting for about 80...
ING Q2 profit down 20%
The bank's profits have been hit by Turkey's soaring inflation.Amanat Holdings profit up 7%
The company posted H1 income of $26.33m.Ethiopian delegation visits Dubai to explore digital services
An Ethiopian delegation of 10 members, comprising decision-makers from the public and private sector, visited Dubai Chambers between July 25- 30.DAE posts H1 profit of $140.1m
Its profit increased 186 percent in first six months of 2022UAE citizens’ housing gets help of over $6.8bn in 2022
The UAE’s citizens' housing segment in 2022 achieved significant regulatory progress and received massive financial allocation for federal, local plans and projects amounting to $6.88 billion.Aramco, SABIC receive world’s first blue hydrogen, ammonia certification
Saudi oil giant Aramco and SABIC Agro-Nutrients Company have obtained the world's first independent certifications recognizing the production of blue hydrogen and blue ammonia. TUV Rheinland, a system testing, inspection and certification services provider based in Germany, awarded these certifications to SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company in Jubail, for its production of...Firm seeks professional to taste test 3,500 candies
The new hire will get an annual salary of $78,000. Since the Chief Candy Officer is required to taste thousands of candies, the job comes with an 'extensive dental plan'Dubai records realty deals worth $241 million on Wednesday
Dubai recorded realty transactions worth AED888 million ($241 million) on Wednesday. The real estate market in the emirate recorded 310 sales transactions worth AED668.1 million, in addition to 86 mortgage deals of AED163.78 million, and 18 gift deals amounting to AED56.24 million, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed....TECOM H1 profit jumps 43%
Revenue for the first half of 2022 increased 16%.Lufthansa posts $263m profit
In 2020 a government bailout saved airline from bankruptcy.Aramco, Sinopec to partner on projects in Saudi Arabia, China
This latest collaboration builds on existing joint ventures between the two companies.Hotel construction to see boom in Saudi Arabia: TOPHOTEL Projects
Saudi Arabia will see a boom in construction of hotels in 2023, with some 63,753 to be available for guests next year.Airbus cancels A350 aircraft contract with Qatar Airways
European aircraft maker Airbus has cancelled its contract to deliver 19 A350 planes to Qatar Airways, a source close to the matter said Wednesday, amid a feud between the two aviation giants. Airbus had already cancelled a multi-billion-dollar order of 50 planes from Qatar Airways, a major customer, earlier in...France warns companies might have to cut energy use this winter
The French government warned Wednesday that companies might have to reduce energy use this winter even with the country's natural gas reserves at full capacity, as Russia continues to reduce its gas exports to Europe. "The main players, government agencies and businesses, must reduce their consumption" of gas as well...OPEC+ meeting in focus as it decides on oil production strategy
After cutting production in 2020 in response to falling prices during the Covid pandemic, OPEC+ began to modestly raise it last year and has renewed the policy every month.UAE accounts for 25 percent of MENA digital media subscriptions: Report
UAE’s publishing sector has grown by 150 percent during the current decade and it will reach $650 million in 2030, according to a report by Pricewaterhouse Cooper, which estimates that global media and entertainment services sector will reach $2.4 trillion next year. The report said the UAE accounts for 25...Etihad orders 7 A350F freighters
The freighters will upgrade Etihad's freight capacity.45 types of dates on auction at Buraidah Dates Festival in Saudi
More than 45 types of dates have been placed at the auction grounds at the Buraidah Dates Festival, which began on Sunday in Buraidah, the city of dates. The auction yards also witnessed the arrival of more than 3000 thousand cars and 950 tons of dates within three days, and...Ajman posts 16 percent growth in new licenses in first half of 2022
The Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED) has said the number of new economic licenses grew by 16 percent, from 2,271 licenses in the first half of 2021 to 2,637 licenses in H1 2022. According to the H1 2022 business movement report, the number of new professional licenses...Airbnb revenue tops $2 billion
The company logged a net income of $379 million.stc profit jumps to $1.6bn in H1
The Saudi Telecom Co. will pay $532m in quarterly dividend.BMW profits slide as China lockdowns hit production
BMW said economic conditions would "remain difficult" in the second half of the year, with the war in Ukraine also disrupting supply and weighing on the industry.Retail sector in Gulf region stares at slump in business
Market experts predict a hard summer for the GCC retail industry as rising costs keep shoppers away from malls and stores amid soaring inflation and high cost of fuel.Suez Canal revenue hits a record $704 million
Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabea said that the Canal reached its highest monthly transit rate of 2,103 ships, as well as monthly net tonnage of 125.1 million tonnes.UAE climate change ministry, EDB to finance agro ventures
UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Emirates Development Bank sign a Memorandum of Understanding to finance agricultural SMEs to contribute to the country's sustainable economic development and food security.Three-day Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival to begin Friday
The 7th edition of Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival begins Friday at the Emirates Hospitality Centre in Ajman. Showcasing the finest dates produced in the UAE, the festival displays the best types of dates. Organized by Ajman Department of Tourism Development, the festival targets more than 400 participants. It...UAE maintains reputation as top tourist destination
The UAE continues to maintain its regional and international leadership as a distinguished travel destination and a preferred country for living and working.AD Ports, Hutchison to explore investments in GCC, Asia, Africa
Abu Dhabi Ports and Hutchison Ports have signed an MoU to identify joint investment and business opportunities related to feedering, logistics, and port activities across the GCC, Africa and Asia. The two organizations will also form a partnership to operate within Tanzania, where they will work closely together to explore...Uber posts Q2 loss of $2.6bn
Uber revenue more than doubled to $8.1 billion in Q2. Uber reported better-than-expected revenue in Q2, fueled by strong demand for the San Francisco-based firm's ride-hailing and food delivery services.UAE minister discusses economic cooperation, trade with Mongolia
During the meeting, the minister emphasized the UAE's commitment to solidifying its economic and trade partnership with Mongolia to support both countries' developmental agendas as well as their sustainable economic growth.Krush Brands first firm to join UAE’s NextGen FDI initiative
Krush Brands, a food technology and multi-kitchen food service company, became the first business to join the UAE’s NextGen FDI initiative, the country’s Ministry of Economy announced on Tuesday. The announcement comes three weeks after the launch of the global initiative in collaboration with seven strategic partners and representatives of...Ghitha Q2 profit $21.95 million
The profit surged by 471% compared to Q1 2021BP sees its profit triple to $9.3bn on back of high energy prices
British oil giant BP returned to profit in the second quarter on the back of soaring energy prices, following a big loss due to its exit from Russia over the war in Ukraine, company results showed Tuesday.Fertiglobe revenue up 105%
The EBITDA grew 155 percent to $770 million in Q2 2022Aramco buys Valvoline’s petro unit
The Saudi oil giant acquired the company for $2.65bn.Chimera Capital unveils new ETF
The Income Share Class B fund will be listed on ADX.KSA and Egypt champions to inaugurate Qatar’s World Cup final stadium
Qatar announced Monday that the club champions of Saudi Arabia and Egypt will inaugurate the Lusail stadium to be used for the World Cup final on September 9.Dubai most transparent Arab real estate market
The emirate was ranked 31st in the world on the Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2022, which is based on a global survey.Boeing shares surge
The company is all set to resume 787 jet production.NFT cumulative trading volume exceeds $65bn in Q2 2022
According to the data from TradingPlatforms.com, the total volume of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) exchanged recently surpassed 20 million ether (ETH) - a cryptocurrency - in Q2 2022. That volume translates to a total value of US$65 billion.Over 20K investor accounts join DFM in first 7 months of 2022
Brokerage companies in Dubai Financial Market added 20,552 new investor accounts in the first seven months of 2022. The market witnessed significant momentum since the announcement of the listing of 10 governmental and semi-governmental companies.Focus on OPEC+ in Wednesday meet as crude prices surge
The 13 core members of OPEC find themselves at a crossroads. After the drastic output cuts they agreed to in the spring of 2020 in reaction to the plunge in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the member states of the alliance are once again producing at pre-virus levels --...SAMA approves merger of SABB Takaful and Walaa Insurance
Saudi Central Bank has approved the merger of SABB Takaful with the rival insurer Walaa Insurance, following an agreement between the two groups in February.Saudi to organize esports and gaming event Next World Forum in Sept
The Next World Forum, an esports and gaming forum that will bring together sector leaders and experts from around the world, will be held in Riyadh from 7 to 8 September 2022. The forum will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, where the global gaming and esports...First wheat shipment leaves Ukraine as war heats up
The first shipment of Ukrainian grain left the port of Odessa on Monday morning, Turkey announced, as Kyiv said the "brutal" shelling by Moscow of the southern city Mykolaiv had killed an agriculture tycoon.Dubai closes in on top spot for sea trade
The city, with a rich history of trading with the world through sea, looks to emerge as one of the top maritime cities of the world with a new bout of investments in infrastructure.Qatar launches ‘Qatar Host’ tourism training programme
The initiative is part of the Service Excellence Programme, which builds on Qatar Tourism’s strategy, to enhance the visitor experience at every touchpoint along their journey.OPEC picks Haitham Al-Ghais of Kuwait as new chief
Haitham Al-Ghais of Kuwait has taken over as the new secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Monday.Bracing for the next wave of digital transformation
Pushing intelligence out to the edge will drive change in the design of our products, services, processes, and organizations, and transform how decisions get made – giving greater autonomy to the devices at the edge. The only question is: how quickly can you respond to start building the future? he...Arab Bank H1 profit $252m
The profits grew by 38 percent to $252 million.



















































