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ROSHN Group to build 45,000-seat stadium in Riyadh

In addition to international sporting events, the new stadium will host other entertainment, cultural, and social events

Boubyan Bank mulls merger with Gulf Bank

Kuwaiti lenders Boubyan Bank and Gulf Bank weigh merger

The boards of two lenders have approved the proposal and the Central Bank of Kuwait was notified of their plans

Mubadala-owned Porto Sudeste

Mubadala, Trafigura hire banks to sell Brazil port: Reports

Mubadala and Trafigura are looking to sell the port terminal Porto Sudeste, in Rio de Janeiro state, say reports

DFM

DFM announces 74% rise in pre-tax profit

The total trading value on the DFM rose by 4 per cent, to Dhs48bn, in the first half of 2024

UAE reduces petrol, diesel prices for August 2024

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for August 2024 announced

The fuel price committee raised retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.06 fils per litre in August

Gautam Adani

Abu Dhabi, Qatar wealth funds back Adani Energy’s share sale: Reports

Adani Energy, a power transmission and distribution company, raised funds through a Qualified Institutional Placement

ADNOC

Covestro says ADNOC deal closer as ‘talks continue in a constructive manner’

Covestro said in June it was stepping up talks with ADNOC after the UAE’s national energy company made an improved takeover bid

Telegram-Pavel-Durov opens up on IVF

Dubai-based Telegram founder says he has ‘100 biological kids’ through IVF

Durov, who lives in the Jumeirah Islands, plans to open-source his DNA so that his biological children can trace each other

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UAE, Chile sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Chile reached $306m in 2023 with both countries aiming to triple this figure by the end of 2030

RTA introduces two new marine transport services for Dubai Creek Harbour community

RTA unveils 2 marine transport lines to service Dubai Creek Harbour

The fare for each stop is Dhs2, making it an affordable option for residents and tourists alike

Franklin Templeton launches 7 feeder funds in UAE

Franklin Templeton launches UAE funds to attract retail investors

The funds will be distributed in the UAE by locally licenced promoters, including onshore conventional and Shariah-compliant consumer banks

LME approves Jeddah Port as warehouse delivery point

LME approves Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Port as warehouse delivery point

The listing will become active three months after the first warehouse company has been approved in the new location

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Dubai South Properties’ Nabil Al Kindi on supporting the emirate’s grand vision

The CEO of Dubai South Properties says the developer is on track to complete and deliver approximately 2,500 units by 2025

Saudi Arabia eyes lithium investment in Chile

Saudi Arabia sees lithium investment options in Chile

The kingdom is working to secure access to lithium and other minerals as part of its goal to turn itself into a hub for battery and EV manufacturing

e& Group & offers concessions after EU alleges subsidies

UAE’s e& offers concessions after EU alleges subsidies in PPF deal

The move came a month after the European Commission began investigating an unlimited guarantee and a loan from UAE-controlled banks that facilitated the deal

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for August

UAE to announce petrol prices for August: will we see another drop?

The fuel price committee reduced retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by 15 fils per liter in July compared to the previous month

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Abu Dhabi to Dubai: Traffic diversion on Emirates Road (E11) until end of August

Dubai’s roads authority cautioned motorists of delays on the Emirates Road between the intersection of Hatta Road and Al Ain Road

Masdar’s Endesa deal heralds more Euro investments

Masdar’s Spanish solar farm deal heralds more European investments

The company has invested in renewable projects around the world at different stages of development, valued above $30bn

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GCC countries to begin free trade pact negotiations with Turkey

The talks, if successful, would create one of the world’s largest free trade areas worth $2.4tn

Saudi Arabia to build 92,000-seat King Salman Stadium in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia to build 92,000-seat King Salman Stadium in Riyadh

Covering more than 660,000 square meters, the stadium will serve as the home ground for Saudi Arabia’s national soccer team

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RTA issues Dhs165m contract to widen Mall of the Emirates exit routes

The increase in road capacity aims to reduce reduce travel time for traffic coming to the mall from Abu Dhabi and Umm Suqeim

e-commerce

Saudi Arabia joins global e-commerce agreement

The agreement mandates the digitalisation of customs documents and processes, the recognition of electronic documents and signatures, and legal safeguards against online fraud

Dubai prime

Dubai’s tourism boom: 9.31 million visitors in H1 2024

Dubai’s hotel sector continues to perform well, with an average occupancy rate of 78.7 per cent, up from 77.7 per cent in the same period in 2023

UAE gaming GCGRA

UAE rolls the dice with first lottery licence, unveils new gaming rules

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has launched its official website, which had previously been password-protected

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UAE, Morocco finalise comprehensive free trade agreement

The UAE’s CEPA programme aims to increase the country’s non-oil foreign trade to Dhs4tn by expanding relations with strategically important markets around the world

Bahri

Bahri’s profits soar by 48% in Q2 2024, boosted by higher shipping volumes

In H1 2024, the company achieved a 6 per cent YoY growth in revenues to SAR5.03bn

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil falls 1.5%, ends week lower on China demand fears

For the week, Brent was trading down more than 1 per cent while WTI fell beyond 3 per cent

Petrobras

Petrobras wrapping up due diligence to buy back refinery from Mubadala, sources say

Brazil’s Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira said Petrobras will only enter into an agreement if the buyback is “economically viable”

Dubai Airport

Airport lounge access tops UAE cardholder benefits

A significant percentage of UAE consumers indicated they would consider switching payment providers if they lost access to airport lounges

UAE EU trade talks Middle east

Europe welcomes Middle East money but some deals face headwinds

Investors from the Middle East bring cash and expertise to such projects