EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

Currently available in Egypt and Kuwait, and soon to be launched in the UAE, EFG Hermes ONE grants users access to 35 global markets through OLT

Finastra's Siobhan Byron on addressing financial inclusion, agility

Finastra’s Siobhan Byron on addressing financial inclusion, agility

Siobhan Byron, EVP Universal Banking at Finastra, highlights the role of open ecosystems, cloud, SaaS, and AI in accelerating innovation

Aramco to buy stake in JV Petro Rabigh from Sumitomo

Oil giant Aramco to acquire additional 22.5% stake in Petro Rabigh

The sale aligns with Aramco’s downstream expansion and Sumitomo Chemical’s move away from commodity chemicals

Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala’s assets surge to $302bn

UAE real estate market thrives in Q2 2024: Key highlights

The UAE real estate market’s continued growth across the emirates is being driven by strong economic fundamentals, government initiatives, and strategic investments, according to Asteco’s latest report

Abu Dhabi’s IHC reports 18% jump in first half profit

Abu Dhabi’s IHC reports 18% jump in first half profit

The holding firm’s financial position is backed by its total assets of Dhs362.9bn as of June 30

Saudi's ACWA Power sees net profit surge 36% in H1 2024

Saudi’s ACWA Power sees net profit surge 36% in H1 2024

ACWA Power continued its expansion through the period, adding a record 10.5GW of renewable power generation capacity to its portfolio

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IHC’s new firm Rorix Holdings to accelerate trade

The new company will provide comprehensive services and advanced solutions designed to accelerate trade volumes, attract foreign investment, and promote economic partnerships

Dubai DXB airport passenger traffic surges by 8% in H1

Dubai’s DXB airport sees record year for passengers after 8% rise in H1

Dubai International Airport welcomed 44.9 million passengers in the first half of the year

Amin-Nasser Aramco CEO

Aramco CEO expects demand growth of 2 million bpd in second half

Amin Nasser said he expects global oil demand of 104.7 million bpd in 2024

ADNOC, Osaka Gas sign initial agreement for LNG delivery

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, Osaka Gas sign initial agreement for LNG delivery

The duo will work together to conclude a detailed sale and purchase agreement in the coming months

Schengen visa process to go digital from 2028

UAE residents flock to Europe: Schengen visa applications surge by 20%

The increase in visa applications coincides with the peak travel season, influenced by favourable European weather and major events such as the 2024 Paris Olympics

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UAE: Weather alert issued by NCM as rain, dust storm hits emirates

The NCM warned motorists and residents to exercise caution in areas seeing heavy rainfall

Bahrain’s Q1 2024 GDP expands by 3.3% YoY

Bahrain’s Q1 GDP up 3.3% fueled by non-oil sector growth

Non-oil economy increased 3.3 per cent in the January-March period, contributing almost 85.9 per cent to overall GDP

Oracle

Oracle launches second public cloud region in Saudi Arabia

Oracle’s footprint expands to eight cloud regions in the Middle East and North Africa region

Aramco Q2 profit drops 3.4% on lower volumes, refining margins

Saudi Aramco Q2 profit drops 3.4% on lower volumes, refining margins

The energy firm declared dividends of $31.1bn for the second quarter, including $10.8bn in performance-linked payouts

Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown extends deadline for CVC, ADIA consortium to firm up takeover bid

Hargreaves Lansdown said talks with the consortium “remain ongoing”

Lucid

Lucid gets up to $1.5bn in funding from PIF ahead of electric SUV rollout

The deal comes just ahead of Lucid’s planned production of its much-awaited Gravity SUV later this year

stock markets

‘Black Monday’ stock rout continues on US markets: S&P 500, Nasdaq crash 3%

All three major indexes registered their biggest three-day percentage declines since June 2022

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Democratising AI: Here’s how G42’s new LLM JAIS 70B will help

Developed through training on 370 billion tokens – 330 billion of which are Arabic – the new LLM represents the largest Arabic dataset ever used for an open-source foundational model

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UAE weather: Rain showers to cool down Eastern regions

The NCM forecasts the eastern and southern regions of the country will experience some rain showers, due to a ‘Intertropical Convergence Zone’

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Sidara shelves plans to buy UK’s Wood Group citing geopolitical risks

Sidara had received a deadline extension twice, over June and July, to make a final offer for Wood Group

ADNOC Drilling posts $295m in Q2 2024 net profit

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Drilling net profit rises 28% in Q2 2024

The company posted a quarterly net profit of $295m, a 28 per cent increase from $228m in Q2 2023

ADNOC Drilling JV to acquire EV Holdings for $45m

ADNOC Drilling, Alpha Dhabi venture to acquire EV Holdings for $45m

The acquisition marks Enersol’s third deal, bringing the company’s total commitments to approximately $550m

UAE visa amnesty scheme

UAE: What is the new visa amnesty scheme?

The upcoming amnesty will particularly support those who have remained in the UAE beyond the grace period

oil

Oil hovers at 8-month lows as US recession fears offset Middle East tensions

Brent crude oil futures inched down 4 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $76.77 a barrel

How vital is ESG in insurers’ sustainability reporting

Here’s why ESG is crucial for insurers’ sustainability reporting

Insurers face significant challenges related to climate change, impacting both value creation and emissions reporting

How neobanks are transforming GCC’s banking landscape

How neobanks are transforming GCC’s banking landscape

With a focus on innovation, user experience and financial inclusion, neobanks are rapidly gaining traction and challenging traditional banking models

Wio Bank’s CEO on banking in an era of evolving consumer needs

Wio Bank’s CEO on banking in an era of evolving consumer needs

Jayesh Patel says that the belief that neobanks struggle with profitability is a misconception while noting that digital banks can be profitable with a defined business objectives

Saudi Arabia mulls raising stake in Binladin Group

Saudi Arabia to raise stake in Binladin Group to boost construction sector

The government is considering helping pay off dues to banks, lending to the firm, and even potentially increasing its stake

Exploring Earth's extremes with Yousef AlRefaie

Exploring Earth’s extremes with Yousef AlRefaie

The Kuwaiti adventurer talks about his experiences and his upcoming docu-series, providing insights into the global water crisis and human condition