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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.

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.
  • Dubai real estate sets all-time record in 2024

    Dubai’s real estate market has had a record-breaking year, with new milestones being set throughout 2024, culminated in an all-time peak of 180,900 transactions worth AED 522.1 billion (US$145 billion)
  • Dubai issues law regulating operations of autonomous vehicles 

    Dubai, UAE -  Dubai has issued a law to regulate the operations of autonomous vehicles in the city. The new law aims to accelerate the city's smart mobility transformation, attract investments in the sector and provide a regulatory environment that facilitates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in transportation.The new...
  • Dubai records real estate deals worth $1.03bn in two days

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's real estate market recorded real estate transactions worth AED1.1 billion ($299 million) on Friday, according to the data released by Dubai's Land Department.The transactions included 335 sales worth AED916.36 million on Friday, in addition to 61 mortgage deals totaling AED214.37 million, and four gift deals amounting...
  • Medical tourists spent $270m in Dubai during 2022: DHA

    Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of the DHA, said Dubai’s ability to provide high-quality patient-centered medical care has accelerated its growth as an Arab, regional and international healthcare destination.
  • UAE’s Rashid Rover to land on Moon on April 25

    The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center in UAE said that Rashid Rover, onboard the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander, is scheduled to land on the Moon on April 25. At around 7.40 pm (UAE time) on April 25, the Lander carrying Rashid Rover will perform multiple orbital control maneuvers before...
  • Dubai sees heavy influx of medical tourists in 2022, spending US$270m

    DUBAI, UAEI--Dubai saw remarkable growth in medical tourism in 2022 with 674,000 medical tourists spending $270 million in the year.According to a report issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), 39% percent of the medical tourists who came to Dubai were from Asian countries, 22% from Europe and the Commonwealth...
  • TRENDS poll: GCC residents opt to be in Dubai for Eid vacation

    Most of the participants, in the poll from as far away as Egypt and Lebanon, picked up Dubai to celebrate the festival in, with Doha coming at a distant second.
  • DEWA approves payment of US$1.29bn in dividend to shareholders

    DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Monday reported that its shareholders approved the payment of total dividend of US$1.29 billion (AED 4.77 billion) with a record date of April 20, 2023.This approval came during DEWA’s general assembly,...
  • DIEZ profit zooms 42%

    The company reported a 9 percent rise in rental revenue.
  • $124m plot of land among $2.83bn weekly realty deals in Dubai

    Dubai, UAE – A plot of land that sold for AED456.25 million ($124.23 million) in Business Bay was the most valuable of the 2,739 real estate deals worth AED10.4 billion ($2.83 billion) conducted during the week ending 7 April 2023.The Dubai Land Department said in its weekly report that 222...
  • UAE rejects extradition of Gupta brothers, says South Africa

    South Africa's Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said the government was notified on Thursday evening of a Dubai court decision not to allow for the extradition of business tycoons Atul and Rajesh Gupta. The Guptas are alleged to have colluded with former president Jacob Zuma to siphon off state assets from...
  • Al Ansari lists on DFM

    The group raised $210m through the sale of 750 million shares.
  • Salik approves H2 2022 dividend

    The company reported a net profit of $144m for the period.
  • Dubai records $626 million in realty transactions: Land Department

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai recorded real estate deals worth AED2.3 billion ($626 million) on Wednesday, according to Dubai Land Department.The deals included 502 sales transactions worth AED1.44 billion, in addition to 95 mortgage deals of AED898.52 million, and 13 gift deals amounting to AED21 million on Thursday.The sales included 465...
  • DEWA, Siemens Energy discuss enhancing cooperation

    DUBAI, UAE -  MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer discussed enhancing cooperation with top leadership of Siemens Energy here.Al Tayer met with Anne-Laure de Chammard, Member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy AG, and Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director of Siemens Energy...
  • Saving behavior in the UAE jumps as National Bonds hit 15% growth in 2022

    Dubai, UAE - National Bonds, the UAE’s Shari’a-compliant savings and investment company, saw another strong year soaring to an investment portfolio of AED 13.7bn ($3.7 billion) in 2022, higher by 15 percent compared to the previous year.Given that National Bonds success is also measured by the competitive earnings rewarded to...
  • UAE Unemployment Insurance Scheme subscribers exceed 1m

    DUBAI, UAE -  UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) announced that the Unemployment Insurance Scheme has exceeded one million subscribers since its launch in January 2023.The Unemployment Insurance Scheme covers employees in the federal government sector and the private sector, providing low-cost job security net that supports the...
  • Emirates REIT 2022 profit up

    Net Property Income for the period was $55 million.
  • Prominent firms in DIFC to tap into wealth across region

    DUBAI, UAE -  Over 300 prominent wealth and asset management (WAM) firms have established themselves in Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC).This milestone reinforces DIFC's position as the leading financial center for WAM companies in the Middle East Africa South Asia (MEASA) region.With an industry size of US$450 billion, DIFC's 300...
  • Dubai Chamber reviews software development, Artificial Intelligence sector

    DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy highlighted software development and artificial intelligence (AI) industry in its 10th session of regular digital industry workshops here.Top executives, business leaders, experts and entrepreneurs discussed the challenges and opportunities in the industry, local media reports said.UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence,...
  • DEWA, Siemens discusses enhancing cooperation

    DUBAI, UAE - MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer discussed the latest advancements in smart grid technology with CEO of Grid Software at Siemens Sabine Erlinghagen.The meeting was attended by senior officials from DEWA and Siemens.The two sides discussed the latest developments in...
  • Digital IDs, mobile authentication to propel more mobile access deployments: report

    Dubai, UAE - Digital IDs and mobile authentication will propel many more mobile access deployments. HID, a leader in trusted identity and physical security solutions said in its inaugural State of the Security Industry Report on Friday.  â€œIdentification and authentication are more commonly completed via mobile devices, including smartphones and wearables....
  • Weeklong realty deals worth $2.91 billion recorded in Dubai

    Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,035 real estate transactions worth AED10.7 billion ($2.91 billion) were recorded during the week ending 31 March, Dubai Land Department (DLD) said Friday.The DLD report said that 158 plots were sold for AED1.27 billion, while apartment and villa sales stood at 2,261, totaling AED5.11...
  • Dubai International Boat Show highlights local marine industry’s global appeal

    DUBAI, UAE -  Dubai International Boat Show 2023 attracted over 30,000 visitors and industry players from across the globe for five days of demonstrations, displays, seminars, launches and workshops.The global boat-building market is expected to reach over US$47 billion in 2027, at a CAGR of 7.5 percent, and the increasing...
  • Empower to pay $116m dividends

    The amount makes 42.5% of the company's paid-up capital.
  • UAE President names new Vice President and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

    The appointments signal a new phase in the UAE's leadership and its commitment to pursuing economic growth and development while maintaining political stability.
  • Dubai records real estate deals worth $1.25bn in two days

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai real estate market recorded real estate deals worth AED1.8 billion ($490 million) on Wednesday, Dubai Land Department said.The deals included 526 sales transactions worth AED1.16 billion, in addition to 89 mortgage deals of AED628.25 million, and 19 gift deals amounting to AED96.75 million.The sales included 493...
  • UAE, Costa Rica start talks to form economic partnership agreement

    UAE minister said that the emirates will continue its efforts to build partnerships with strategic global markets under the country’s comprehensive economic partnerships program.
  • Al Ansari Financial Services completes IPO, raising $195 million

    Dubai, UAE  - Al Ansari Financial Services on Monday announced it has set the final offer price for its IPO at AED1.03 per share ($0.26), at the top of the previously announced price range.The announcement follows the completion of the book building and subscription process for its IPO on March...
  • DEWA, UAE energy ministry discuss cooperation for clean energy goals

    DUBAI, UAE -  MD & CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer discussed consolidating cooperation and integration with UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI).This is part of a series of mutual visits to enhance cooperation between government organisations in the UAE. The meeting...
  • UAE urges investment, action for water sustainability at UN meet

    DUBAI, UAE – UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri emphasized the importance of collaboration, data sharing and investment in achieving global solutions for promoting water sustainability.The minister made these comments in an interactive dialogue and side sessions at the United Nations in New York.The UN...
  • Luxury, safety, modernity keep UAE hospitality ahead

    The hospitality industry's future looks bright, with the GCC emerging as a major hub for both international and domestic travel, Naim Maadad of Gates Hospitality tells TRENDS.
  • Dubai World Cup: 129 horses compete for $30.5m prize money

    Dubai, UAE -- The 27th Dubai World Cup, which begins on Saturday at the Meydan Racecourse, will see a total of 78 international and 51 emirati horses compete for a prize money of $30.5 million.For the worldwide equestrian community, the Dubai World Cup represents the pinnacle of excellence not just...
  • UAE’s Al Ansari raises size of IPO retail tranche to 7.5%

    The UAE-based exchange house said the number of ordinary shares has been increased from 37.50 million to 56.25 million. But the total size of the IPO— 750 million shares, equivalent to 10 percent of the Group’s issued share capital—remains unchanged.
  • MBRSC, e& enterprise ink MoU

    MoU will be mutually beneficial to both organizations.
  • Gold jumps as US Fed signals rate-hike pause imminent

    Dubai, UAE -- Gold prices climbed on Wednesday after the US Fed toned down its aggressive approach to reining in inflation.Spot gold was up 1.7 percent at $1,973.52 per ounce by 3:56 p.m. EDT (1956 GMT), after advancing as much as 2 percent. US gold futures settled 0.4 percent higher...
  • UAE, Pakistan discuss ways to enhance mutual trade, investment

    The UAE accounts for over 40% of Pakistan's trade with Arab countries, with non-oil exports from the UAE to Pakistan valued at nearly AED 4.8 billion ($1.3 billion) in 2022.
  • Villas, apartments constitute bulk of $626m Dubai realty deals

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai real estate market recorded real estate deals valued at more than AED2.3 billion ($626 million) on Tuesday, Dubai Land Department said.The deals included a total of 434 sales transactions worth AED1.83 billion, in addition to 86 mortgage deals of AED426.46 million, and 139 gift deals amounting...
  • Iran proposes three locations to Saudi Arabia for foreign ministers’ meeting 

    Dubai, UAE - Saudi Arabia and Iran are taking more steps to consolidate their ties following the rapprochement between them brokered by China. The Iranian government on Sunday proposed to Saudi Arabia three locations for a foreign minister’s  level meeting. Addressing a news conference in Tehran,  Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian...
  • China third-largest investor in UAE, its top trading partner

    The mutual investments between the two countries are witnessing continuous growth in various economic and commercial sectors, most notably real estate, logistical transportation, storage, financial services, insurance activities, manufacturing and information technology.
  • Time for Syria to return to Arab fold, Sheikh Mohamed tells Assad

    Abu Dhabi, which normalized relations with Assad's government in 2018, has led aid efforts in the aftermath of the February 6 earthquake that struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, killing tens of thousands. A diplomatic momentum generated by aid efforts in the quake's aftermath could bolster Damascus's relations with Middle...
  • Dubai’s tech sector gains greater popularity

    Dubai boasts a thriving community of startup incubators and accelerators, as well as regulatory sandbox schemes for the development and testing of new tech business models.
  • Emaar Properties to pay dividend

    It will dole out cash dividends to the tune of US$601m.
  • Dubai records weeklong real estate transactions worth $2.72 billion

    Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,903 real estate transactions worth AED 10 billion ($2.72 billion) were conducted during the week ending 17th Mar 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).The DLD report revealed that 208 plots were sold for AED 1.12 billion, while 2,906 apartment...
  • UAE to invest $30bn in South Korea over the next few years

    Abu Dhabi, UAE  – The United Arab Emirates will invest $30 billion in South Korea over the next few years, Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade said during the meeting with Minister of Trade of Korea, Dukgeun Ahn in Dubai on Wednesday. The meeting explored joint investment...
  • UAE has incredible position in the world: Salesforce CEO

    All industries and businesses should focus on net zero emissions, nature positivity, net zero business and eventually a net zero world, Salesforce chief Marc Benioff tells TRENDS.
  • UAE issues license for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

    DUBAI, UAE - The UAE Regulations Lab has issued a license for an electric cargo aircraft to promote eco-friendly transportation and enhance the sustainability of the air cargo industry in the country. The license is aimed at reducing carbon emissions by encouraging the adoption of clean energy and leveraging technology...
  • ‘Bad governance, lack of solid regulation fuel blockchain violations’

    There is chaos in the crypto market and the dust rises with an episode of failure, but failures must not be generalized, says Don Tapscott of Blockchain Research Institute.
  • Uncertainty haunts macroeconomy, says US professor

    Significant technology development is going on in the climate space in the UAE, distinguished Professor Laura D'Andrea Tyson tells TRENDS in an interview.
  • Indonesia holds two-day event in Dubai to lure investment

    Dubai, UAE--The Indonesian Investment Forum kicked off in Dubai to lure businesses and investments.The two-day event aimed to explore opportunities to attract foreign direct investment and expand markets for export-oriented products.It was hosted by Bank Indonesia in partnership with KJRI Dubai, the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Indonesia Investment Promotion...
  • Weeklong real estate deals worth $3.51 billion recorded in Dubai

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai recorded a total of 3,332 real estate transactions worth AED 12.9 billion ($3.51 billion) during the week ending 10 March 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).The DLD report revealed that 274 plots were sold for AED 3.17 billion, while 2,370 apartment...