Hub71

Abu Dhabi launches ‘Hub71+ Digital Assets’ to accelerate growth of Web3 startups

The new ecosystem will benefit from the regulated environment of Abu Dhabi Global Market

Aramex completes testing of drone and bot deliveries in Dubai

Aramex completes testing of drone and bot deliveries in Dubai

The company plans to expand its drone and robot delivery testing across the Middle East and Africa region

Dubai's Emaar announces net profit rise of 80% to Dhs6.8bn, riding on record property sales

Dubai’s Emaar sees 80% net profit rise to Dhs6.8bn, supported by record property sales

Emaar’s group property sales in 2022 reached $9.5bn, primarily driven by new project launches

Cleartax

ClearTax expands Saudi operations to offer cloud-based digital solutions

Expansion comes amid plans to invest up to $20m into the region over the next three years

How Dubai's AIX Investment Group is forging sports partnerships to propel growth

Cover story: How Dubai’s AIX Investment Group is forging sports partnerships to propel growth

Establishing alliances beyond the traditional realm of finance are expected to yield promising returns for the advisory firm. And the returns may not be only monetary in nature

ADNOC Distribution completes acquisition of 50% stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt

ADNOC Distribution completes acquisition of 50% stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt

The deal includes a downstream portfolio of 240 fuel retail stations, more than a 100 convenience stores, and over 250 lube changing stations

Dr. Ryan Lemand on benefits of financial crime enforcement in the UAE

Opinion: The impact of UAE’s strengthened financial crime enforcement

The UAE has been investing and setting up regulatory bodies specialising in financial crime, particularly, the Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Finance

Foodverse

OneRare officially launches ‘foodverse’ in UAE

UAE-based F&B brands such as Foodlink, Bhukkad Cafe, Farzi Cafe, Cali Poke and Papa Johns, among others have signed up to release their NFTs for signature dishes

Saudi’s PIF invests $1.3bn in four local construction companies

The transactions are part of the fund’s strategy to enable the kingdom’s strategic sectors

Majid

UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim launches Mall of the Metaverse

The mall is in the initial phase of development and will open to visitors after multiple stages of testing

Abu Dhabi fund for development sign MoC with IFC to invest in clean energy

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, IFC to support investments in clean energy transition

The entities signed the agreement during the World Government Summit to support investments in emerging markets related to climate mitigation and adaptation, the adoption of clean technologies, and food security

Abu Dhabi economy achieves 10.5% growth in first 9M of 2022

Abu Dhabi economy shows 10.5% growth in first nine months of 2022: SCAD

Non-oil sectors contributed 50.3 per cent to the GDP, with an increase of Dhs39bn compared to the same period in 2021 to reach Dhs417.3bn in total by the end of Q3 2022

Zoho

Zoho announces Dhs100m investment for UAE expansion

In the five years since its operations in the UAE, the company has grown 10 times in the country

UAE telecom operator du posts 10.8% growth in 2022 net profit

UAE telecom operator du posts 10.8% growth in 2022 net profit

Full-year revenues grew by 9.2 per cent to total Dhs12.75bn, while EBITDA increased by 12 per cent to equal Dhs5.14bn

Masdar, IFC to jointly advance climate action in emerging markets

Masdar, IFC to jointly advance climate action in emerging markets

The framework will look at accelerating the adoption of distributed photovoltaic systems, and the development of innovative new technologies and business models in emerging markets

Network

How firms can fend off vulnerabilities on a globally distributed network

To minimise the risk of a cyberattack enterprises must adopt a comprehensive approach – the right solutions, capabilities and processes

UAE's Julphar appoints new CEO to drive growth strategy

UAE’s Julphar appoints new CEO to drive growth strategy

Basel Ziyadeh will succeed Dr Essam Mohamed, who stepped down from the role, having joined in 2020

empower Dubai

Dubai: Empower’s net profit tops Dhs1bn for 2022

The company proposed a dividend amount of Dhs425m for the second half of 2022

Ford

Ford is investing $3.5bn in EV battery plant with Chinese firm

The facility is set to open in 2026 and will produce enough batteries to power 400,000 EVs a year

ADNOC Drilling 2022 FY performance

ADNOC Drilling reports $802m net profit in 2022, reflecting a 33% YoY rise

ADNOC Drilling reported that its full-year earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation touched $1.23bn

Air Arabia reports 70% rise in 2022 net profit

Air Arabia reports 70% rise in 2022 net profit

The airline served more than 12.8 million passengers in 2022 from its seven hubs across the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, Armenia, and Pakistan

Arada raises$50m from second tap of existing $450m sukuk

Sharjah’s Arada raises $50m from second tap of existing $450m sukuk

The second tap was executed based on investor feedback and inquiries, following extensive roadshows across the UK and GCC

RAKBANK records net profit rise of 53.4% to Dhs1.16bn in 2022

RAKBANK records net profit rise of 53.4% to Dhs1.16bn in 2022

The bank’s total income for 2022 was Dhs3.451bn, reflecting a 6.9 per cent YoY increase

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Dubai Islamic Bank successfully prices $1bn sustainable sukuk, its second so far

In November last year, DIB priced its inaugural sustainable sukuk, a $750m five-year senior issue with a profit rate of 5.493 per cent per annum

Enoc

DEWA, ENOC to develop hydrogen-based mobility pilot project

Both the organisations aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

PIF acquires 30 % stake in Saudi tabreed-800x533-1

Public Investment Fund acquires 30% stake in Saudi Tabreed

Saudi Tabreed currently manages 779,000 tonnes of refrigeration (TR) via contracts with major companies in Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi to deploy laser-based technology to measure vehicle emissions

Abu Dhabi to begin clinical trials to develop new thalassemia treatment

The trials will be conducted at Burjeel Medical City, and will include clinical, radiologic, and laboratory assessments

Zappos

Amazon subsidiary Zappos lays off around 20% of staff

The company’s spokesperson Laura Davis stated that the cuts were part of regular business planning

Saudi to send its first female astronaut to space this year

Saudi to send its first female astronaut to space this year

Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni will travel to the International Space Station during the second quarter of 2023

aerial taxi vertiports prototype approved by Sheikh Mohammed. Sheikh Mohammed at the RTA stand at WGS

Sheikh Mohammed approves design for ‘flying taxi’ vertiports

The initial network of vertiports will connect four main areas of Dubai: Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area), Dubai Marina, Dubai International Airport and Palm Jumeirah