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Energy Capital announces first close of $150m fund

The fund aims to play a pivotal role in helping achieve the ambitious industrial development agenda of Saudi Arabia as it transforms its economy

New Abu Dhabi industrial licences surge 16.6% in H1 2023

New Abu Dhabi industrial licences surge 16.6% in H1 2023

Capital investments by manufacturers operating in the emirate grew by Dhs12.4bn to Dhs384.1bn over the same period

Roya enters Dubai luxury property market

Roya Lifestyle Developments forays into Dubai’s property market

The property developer aims to redefine contemporary living by offering unparalleled luxury in the heart of the city

GoDaddy to launch .AI domain in Saudi Arabia

GoDaddy to bring .AI domain extension to Saudi Arabia

The web hosting provider said the artificial intelligence domain will create numerous advantages for small businesses across various sectors

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Dubai’s DIFC to issue artificial intelligence and Web3 licences

The Dubai AI and Web 3.0 Campus is a dedicated campus for AI and Web3 innovation and will provide physical and digital infrastructure within the DIFC Innovation One new premises

UAE leaders wish India on its independence Day

UAE leaders wish India as it marks its 77th Independence Day

The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed extended his wishes to India’s President Droupadi Murmu

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GCC: Top startups to watch in 2023

We shine the spotlight on some of the region’s most prominent startups

Emirates to ramp up flights to London Heathrow

Emirates to scale up London Heathrow flights

The national carrier currently serves London Heathrow with six daily A380 flights

Etihad Rail

Oman-Etihad Rail invites applicants for freight facilities works; 7 facts about the JV

The GCC railway project will include a line connecting Oman’s Suhar to UAE capital Abu Dhabi

RTA free digital parking

Dubai: RTA announces free digital parking permits for senior Emiratis, people of determination

The smart parking permit enables users to add five vehicles

AD Ports Group Q2 revenue surges by 66% to Dhs2.1bn

AD Ports Group Q2 revenue surges by 66% to Dhs2.1bn

The group’s net profit increased by 3 per cent year-on-year to Dhs310m in Q2 2023

Shuaa Capital

Shuaa Capital’s top investors are exploring sale

The firm’s market capitalisation exceeds Dhs1bn ($272m) and it has close to $5bn in assets under management

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India supports community initiatives for new schools in GCC

Within the GCC, the largest number of Indian schools are in the UAE

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Flynas signs sustainability agreement with Saudi Investment Recycling Company

The two entities will jointly explore opportunities to develop best practices and solutions for the airline’s recycling needs

UAE national banks provide Dhs745.5bn in financing by May

UAE banks provide Dhs745.5bn credit to business, industrial sectors

The central bank said the business and industrial sectors received credit financing mostly from traditional banks

Tanmiah posts SAR983.1m in H1 revenues

Tanmiah H1 revenue surges to SAR983.1m on poultry sales

The food manufacturer’s half-year profit increased by 2.2 per cent to SAR32.4m from SAR31.7m a year earlier

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to acquire 64 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

The Boeing 737 MAX airplane family delivers enhanced efficiency, improved environmental performance and increased passenger comfort to the single-aisle market

ADNOC LNG

ADNOC, Tabreed announce advances in effort to harness geothermal energy

Leveraging geothermal heat for district cooling operations has the potential to reduce electricity demand helping decarbonise an energy-intensive sector

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Red Sea phase one: Here are 7 key construction milestones

The Red Sea International Airport is on track to receive its first domestic flights later this year

Kuwait’s Agility posts KWD14.2m in Q2 profit

Kuwait’s Agility posts KWD14.2m in Q2 2023 profit

The company’s profit in the first six months to June 30 rose by 2.3 per cent to KWD29.4m

TAQA’s half-year net income surges to Dhs13.5bn

UAE’s TAQA Group posts Dhs13.5bn in H1 net income

The company’s board of directors declared a second interim cash dividend for the year of 0.65 fils per share (approximately Dhs731m)

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World’s first zero-carbon 5G network unveiled at Six Senses Southern Dunes

It will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy from over 760,000 solar panels that Red Sea Global has built to power The Red Sea destination

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Saudi Arabia plans to issue $9.6bn in sukuk after buyback

HSBC Saudi Arabia, Al Rajhi Capital, SNB Capital, and AlJazira Capital have been appointed as joint lead managers to lead the transaction

ADNIC H1 2023 earnings

ADNIC reports net profit of Dhs204m in H1 2023

ADNIC in its earnings release reported its underwriting profitability continued to be robust with a combined ratio of 87.60 per cent and a net insurance service profit of Dhs178.1m

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Saudi Football League lines up deals to broadcast games globally

The deals supposedly span more than 130 territories at rates as much as four times higher than last season’s total revenue from broadcast rights

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Neymar leaves PSG for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal

The Brazil forward’s current contract with PSG runs until 2025

DEWA selects Masdar to build Dubai solar park

DEWA selects Masdar to build phase 6 of Dubai solar park

The total capacity of the solar energy projects commissioned at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has reached 2,427MW

Sahem Azzam on reimagining supply chain

How technology can unlock the full potential of supply chain

Smart technologies can unlock the potential data dividend in every link in the supply chain

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Abu Dhabi revises hotel fees to boost hospitality sector

The change, which follows directives from the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, is set to take effect from September 1

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How AD Ports’ logistics cluster is supporting global trade

Qusai Kankazar, chief operations officer of AD Ports’ Logistics Cluster, tells us how the group is growing its global presence while bolstering its regional operations