The company's adjusted EBITDA reaching $446.5 million.

“Jordan has become a regional investment hub of choice for the UAE's direct investments, totaling US$4 billion. This represents 14% of the total foreign direct investments received by the Kingdom, making the UAE the largest global investor in Jordan, surpassing the UK and Kuwait, whose investments are 8.2% and 7.2%,...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE and Jordan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a framework for investment cooperation in key areas including infrastructure and development projects, while further strengthening the two countries’ enduring strategic partnership.The agreement was signed between the Ministries of Investment of the UAE and Jordan.The...

The company's revenues increased by 3.3 percent to $3.64 billion.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The non-oil trade volume between the UAE and Jordan has reached AED16.5 billion ($4.5 billion) in 2022, a 47.4% increase from 2021, the UAE news agency WAM reported on Wednesday.Non-oil UAE exports and re-exports reached about AED14.7 billion ($4 billion) in 2022.On Tuesday, Jordan King Abdullah...

European clubs owned by Arabs continue to dominate the rankings, with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed-owned Manchester City standing at the top with a market value of US$1.34 billion.

The firms will continue to work closely on future global projects.

Dubai, UAE -- Dubai recorded 116,116 real estate transactions worth AED 429.67 billion ($116.98 billion) during the first nine months of 2023, recording more than 36.7 percent in value and 33.8 percent in the number of transactions compared to the same period in 2022.Real estate investments also witnessed steady growth...

ABU DHABI, UAE - Trade between the two countries is on an upswing with volumes this year expected to surpass that of last year, Radha Krishna Panday, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).He said that the UAE has created a value-added platform that offers...

Oman, a minor oil producer compared with its neighbours the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, is moving quickly in its project to revive the forests that once covered the country, but died out thousands of years ago because of climatic changes.

ABU DHABI, UAE -  Upcoming UN climate talks in Dubai will be open to the private sector on an unprecedented scale, the conference's chief said on Monday, calling it a chance to "reimagine entire economies".Sultan Al Jaber, the COP28 president and head of state-owned oil giant ADNOC, was speaking at the...

The rise in net profit was driven by 16% increase in sales.

Sharjah, UAE--Hamriyah Freezone Authority (HFZA) and Amazon UAE have signed a lease agreement for a new logistics centre which will enhance delivery services for customers in the Northern Emirates.In line with HFZA's vision to bolster economic growth and innovation in the region, the agreement supports Amazon UAE’s commitment to investing...

It posted a profit of $630 million in January-September 2023.

SHARJAH, UAE - Hamriyah Freezone Authority (HFZA) and Amazon UAE have signed a lease agreement for a new logistics center which will enhance delivery services for customers in the Northern Emirates.In line with HFZA's vision to bolster economic growth and innovation in the region, the agreement supports Amazon UAE’s commitment...

"Buildings should produce more clean energy than they consume. This transformation demands a reevaluation of our relationship with nature. Rather than viewing ourselves as separate from nature, our future progress hinges on the health of natural systems that supply life's essentials," he adds.

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Belgium have stressed the importance of coordinating regional and international efforts to protect civilians and intensify efforts to restore regional security and stability.The sentiments were expressed in a meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Hadja Lahbib,...

Leading Arab opposition to Israel's planned invasion of the Gaza Strip, Saudi Arabia has denounced "any ground operations" due to the threat posed to Palestinian civilians. The kingdom's foreign ministry cautioned against the danger of continuing to "carry out these blatant and unjustified violations of international law against the brotherly...

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Mubadala has issued its first-ever Green Bond for US$750 million with a tenor of 10.5 years, at a yield of 6.03 percent and coupon at 5.875 percent. The issue saw strong demand from the market.The order books peaked at more than $6 billion with robust demand...

RAS AL KHAIMAH -- Durar, a prominent UAE real estate developer, is set to launch MASA Residences, a luxury residential development in Ras Al Khaimah. This $190.58 million project, with interiors by YOO inspired by Starck, marks Durar's entrance into the UAE's Northern Emirates and is poised to elevate Al...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi International Airport has posted a 29.3 percent jump in passenger traffic for the third quarter of 2023 to a healthy figure of 5,951,025.The passenger traffic recorded the increase at Abu Dhabi International Airport between 1st July and 30th September, an increase of 29.3%, compared to the...

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The financial markets of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia topped the Arab stock exchanges during the third quarter of the current year, after achieving market profits of nearly $167 billion, according to the Arab Monetary Fund.The Fund, in its quarterly bulletin on Arab capital...

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Thursday discussed climate financing with the President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.The meeting also discussed global economic conditions, the economic impact of crises, and the contributions of the World...

The company gained from regional food processing.

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE's Ministry of Interior and the Gulf Police Service hosted the seventh edition of the strategic dialogue focused on developing an efficient, multilateral framework for global police work.This dialogue serves as a global platform under INTERPOL's auspices, uniting regional police organizations and major intergovernmental bodies concerned with...

The GCC project sector, one of the world's most dynamic, has recorded a significant surge in project awards, reaching $41.8 billion in the third quarter of 2023, says a report.

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- UAE banks' investments surpassed AED 580 billion, hitting a record high in August 2023, according to the Central Bank of the UAE. The investment grew by 19.5 percent year-over-year to reach AED 585.4 billion ($159 billion) by the end of August 2023, up AED 95.6 billion...

“To achieve our climate objectives, every segment of the economy, including retail, must work towards a greener future. The upcoming COP28 will see UAE businesses actively participating, not just observing. They will demonstrate that businesses are integral to the climate solution,” she adds.

The listing of shares on ADX is set for November 17.

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Trade between the UAE and Zimbabwe touched $2 billion last year as the bilateral relations between the two countries have strengthened in recent years.According to Lovemore Mazemo, ambassador of Zimbabwe to the UAE, the trade relations between the two countries are poised to grow further. The UAE...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Canada have reviewed bilateral ties at the first joint committee meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday.The meeting was co-chaired by Reem Al Hashimy, UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Mélanie Joly, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada.During the meeting, both sides...

The bank's income increased by 35.4% year-on-year.

"The UAE's financial markets are proactively broadening sustainable finance options. The Dubai Financial Market has rolled out regulatory frameworks for environmental, social, and governance reporting, urging listed companies to enhance ESG information disclosure and adopt ESG reporting practices," she adds.

ABU DHABI, UAE - Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi announced the signing of a land lease agreement with Advanced Petro Services (APS), a leading provider of specialised services in the energy industry.KEZAD’s world-class industrial ecosystem is equipped with...

MoU to enhance digital solutions for efficiency.

ABU DHABI, UAE – Emirati Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri has announced that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will roll out a unified Gulf tourist visa within the next two years which will grant travelers, access to six countries.Al Marri said the seventh meeting of GCC...

Washington has said it hopes China's friendship with Hamas-backer Iran could help calm the conflict, particularly after Beijing brokered a detente between long-time foes Tehran and Riyadh this year. China has refrained from explicitly condemning Hamas for the attacks that sparked the war.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Aldar Properties achieved a 97% occupancy rate across its prime Grade A commercial properties, which includes its four buildings at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), HQ, and International Tower, the company said today.Occupancy rates at the towers located at ADGM, the international financial centre on Al...

Dubai, UAE-- Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and Knowledge E have signed a memorandum of understanding to reshape the future of education in the emirates.The MoU was signed by Dr. Fahad Al Saadi, HBMSU Vice Chancellor, Learners Development, and Kamran R. Kardan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Knowledge...

SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has logged an impressive surge in new memberships this year, registering 4,981 new companies through the end of the third quarter.With this increase, the Chamber’s main branch and its other branches in Al Dhaid, Khor Fakkan, Dibba Al-Hisn, and...

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Sunday discussed the relations and partnership between the two countries and explored avenues for its development to serve mutual interests. Additionally, they addressed a range of regional and international issues and...

DUBAI, UAE – A real estate brokerage based here has compiled the 10 largest land deals in the Emirate since the beginning of this year, with a total value of US$2.3 billion (Dhs8.6 billion).The study based on data from the Dubai Land Department showed that the largest land sale deal...

It's net profit was AED 26.5 million ($7.21m) in Q3 2023.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – UNCTAD's 8th World Investment Forum came to a close on Friday in Abu Dhabi with a powerful call to public and private investors to play a role in reshaping the world economy, and seize the emerging opportunities offered by the energy transition, transformation of the agrifood...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--Kazakhstan is keen to expand trade ties with the UAE, setting a target of $1 billion in mutual trade.Speaking to a media outlet in Abu Dhabi, Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, said: ‘’We got some great plans to unlimit our trade...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have explored opportunities to further strengthen ties between the two countries in a meeting between the two leaders in Riyadh.The president and prime minister met on the sidelines of the joint summit between the...

"Hosting global events serve as crucial platforms, uniting experts and specialists from diverse sectors. They offer opportunities for communication, opinion exchange, experience sharing, and showcasing the latest products and services. The major economic events hosted by the UAE play a pivotal role in bolstering various economic sectors," he adds.

Its revenues rose 77% to US$92m in the same period.

SHARJAH/ ABU DHABI, UAE -  Air Arabia announced the launch of a new route operating between Sharjah and Giza city in Egypt.The non-stop flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with a frequency of five weekly flights starting from  December 6, 2023.Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia...

This culture should recognize and value the contributions of women and prioritize their growth and development. By highlighting successful women as role models and offering mentorship and learning opportunities, we can dismantle barriers and empower women to thrive in this industry, adds the Chief People and Intellectual Capital Officer of...