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Mashreq Q1 profit rises

Total revenue increased 10% year-on-year.

TECOM profit climbs

High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.

Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%

The rise helped by strong demand in real estate

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.

Upskilling key to offset AI banking job losses

  • AI can be used to automate many of the routine tasks that are currently performed by bank employees, such as processing transactions, responding to customer queries.
  • While AI could lead to job losses in some areas, it could also free up employees to focus on more complex and challenging tasks.

Dubai, UAE — Artificial Intelligence can be used to automate many of the routine tasks that are currently performed by bank employees, such as processing transactions, responding to customer queries, and underwriting loans. This could lead to job losses in some areas, but it could also free up employees to focus on more complex and challenging tasks. Job losses could have a significant impact on the economy, as the banking sector is a major employer. The key for banks will be to invest in training and upskilling their employees so that they can take advantage of the opportunities that AI presents. TRENDS looks at the impact of AI on banking sector jobs: