Qatar Central Bank’s foreign currency reserves rise to QAR211.325bn in July

The official reserves stood at QAR153.890bn by the end of July, a considerable rise over last year’s reserves of QAR4.775bn

Saudi wealth fund starts company for Egypt investments

The company will invest in swathes of Egypt’s economy from infrastructure and real estate to pharmaceuticals

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Sharjah launches first smart Taxi in the Middle East

The smart taxis are equipped with sensors, cameras, a mobile data unit and other devices connected to an integrated system

FDIs in UAE grew by 116% in past decade

UAE’s FDI rises by 116% over the past decade

The cumulative FDI balance received by the UAE also increased by 141.6 percent from 2011 to 2021

Ministry of Investment in Saudi Arabia signs MoU with French company Alstom

The MoU aims to explore the future of sustainable transport in the kingdom and identify investment opportunities in railway infrastructure

Hamad International Airport Doha

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport records 164% rise in passenger footfall in H1 2022

According to Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, HIA recorded 15.6 million passengers in the first half of this year

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UAE healthcare provider Burjeel seeking to raise $750m from IPO

Once listed, Burjeel is considering a dividend payout ratio of 40 per cent to 70 per cent of net income from 2023 depending on its investment requirements at the time

Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia to record levels

State producer Saudi Aramco increased its Arab Light grade for next month’s shipments to Asia to $9.80 a barrel

DEWA Innovation Centre launches second CleanTech Youth Programme

The programme targets young leaders from various fields to develop their knowledge and expertise in the field of clean and renewable energy

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UAE exchange firm Al Ansari considers Dubai IPO

The UAE-based money-exchange firm held initial talks with potential advisers about the Dubai listing that may happen in the first quarter of 2023

Dubai Smart Police Stations process 48,462 transactions in H1 2022

Smart Police Stations in all of its editions – SPS, drive-thru and walk-in, also welcomed 413,540 customers during the same period

Abu Dhabi Fertiglobe

Abu Dhabi’s Fertiglobe delivers revenue growth of 105% to $1.471bn

The fertiliser company, a joint venture between ADNOC and OCI, reported that its free cash flow increased to $789m in Q2 2022 from $328m in Q2 2021

Saudi Aramco plans to go big carbon storage

Aramco to acquire Valvoline Global Products for $2.65bn

Aramco will benefit from VGP’s robust manufacturing and distribution network, significant R&D capabilities, strong partnerships with major OEMs

OPEC Haitham Al Ghais

Haitham Al Ghais takes office as OPEC Secretary General

He was appointed for a three-year term at the special meeting of the OPEC Conference held on January 3

Saudi crude exports jump to highest in more than two years

The OPEC+ alliance will meet via video conference on August 3 to decide on future production policy

UAE Cabinet approves formation of 'Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation'

UAE Cabinet approves formation of Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation

The Committee will be chaired by Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future

Covid cases August 12

UAE reports 1,088 new Covid cases, 1,004 recoveries

The Covid-19 nationwide case count has risen to 992,652

Sheikh Hamdan announces restructuring of Dubai Municipality

Sheikh Hamdan announces restructuring of Dubai Municipality

Dubai Municipality will feature four new agencies, facilitate enhanced governance, privatise eight main activities and create Dhs10bn worth of new economic opportunities

UAE reduces fuel price in August

UAE reduces fuel prices for August 2022

The price of Super 98 has been reduced to Dhs4.03 per litre in August

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Dubai: June property sales register nine-year high, sales transactions amount to Dhs22.7bn

According to Mo’asher data, Q2 2022 marked the highest quarterly volume of sales transactions for the last decade, with a total of 22,504 transactions worth Dhs59.154bn

Dubai Financial Market announces H1 2022 results, posts net profit of Dhs63.4mn

Dubai Financial Market posts net profit of Dhs63.4m for H1 2022

The company’s total consolidated revenue reached Dhs163.8m in H1 2022 compared to Dhs136.6m during H1 2021

Restaurant Review- Basko’s Summer Brunch in Dubai

Restaurant Reviews: Basko’s Summer Brunch in Dubai

The venue boasts a colorful chic interior, retro tunes, distinctly curated beverages and a delicious menu

Inside the Amazon Abu Dhabi Delivery Station

Inside Amazon’s largest delivery station in the UAE

Gulf Business recently visited Amazon’s largest delivery station in Abu Dhabi to get the details

Forever 21 expands in the Middle East and South East Asia

Forever 21 expands in the Middle East and South East Asia

The group opened a 12,000sq ft store at Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Mall last week, which signals its expansion strategy across the two markets

UAE Hijri New Year 2022

Hijri New Year in UAE: Public parking and toll charges free

Saturday, July 30 has been declared an official paid holiday for all public and private sector employees in the UAE

UAE Kenya sign CEPA

UAE, Kenya to sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

The UAE-Kenya CEPA will be the first bilateral trade deal that the UAE seeks to sign with an African nation

Borouge announces strong revenue growth of 16.4% YoY

Borouge announces strong revenue growth of 16.4% for H1 2022

Borouge reported that the adjusted EBITDA increased 1.7 per cent to $1,512m, whilst net income increased 2.5 per cent to $853m

Etihad Airways records $296m first-half profit

Etihad Airways reports core operating profit of $296m in H1 2022, as travel demand recovers

Eithad Airways carried 4.02 million passengers in H1 2022, over 3 million more than last year, with an average seat load factor of 75 per cent

UAE weather: Rains continue, several wadis flooded, NCEMA held a special briefing

Floods hit several regions of the UAE, including Sharjah, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, due to heavy rains since July 27

National Bank of Fujairah H1 2022

National Bank of Fujairah announces net profit of Dhs150.5m in H1 2022

The lender recorded year-on-year growth of 97.5 per cent to close the six month period at a net profit of Dhs150.5m