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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

Neymar

Neymar and PSG in talks with Al Hilal for Saudi Pro League transfer

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

Sustainability

How sustainability is gaining importance in logistics services

Sustainability and supply chain resiliency are expected to reshape the global business environment

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Abu Dhabi reduces hotel fees to boost growth in hospitality, tourism sectors

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

Julphar posts Dhs859.4m in H1 revenues, up 2.5%

Julphar half-year revenues surge to Dhs859.4m on solid growth

The company registered double-digit growth in the UAE and GCC region markets due to continued positive developments in key markets including Saudi Arabia

Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis Dubai plots global expansion to cash in on travel boom

A sustained rebound in leisure travel is pushing hospitality brands to look at expanding their footprint

Emaar Properties posts Dhs4.9bn in H1 profit, up 15%

Emaar Properties posts Dhs4.9bn in H1 profit, up 15%

The developer’s group property sales, rose by 14 per cent to Dhs20.2bn

Turkey waits on UAE investment

Turkey sees cash flow from $51bn UAE deal starting by end of this year

The agreement marked the high point of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent visit to the Middle East

warehousing technology

How technology is transforming the world of warehousing

Robotics automation can digitalise workflows and improve human productivity

Coursera and COp28 partner Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera Image Coursera

COP28, Coursera to increase access to climate literacy education for global youth

The programme of more than 100 courses covers a range of topics essential for climate literacy across mitigation, adaptation, finance, and loss and damage

Waymo robotaxi

Google’s Waymo, Cruise get nod to expand San Francisco robotaxis

Robotaxis have increasingly become a normal sight on the Northern California city’s roads, with Waymo running a fleet of about 200 cars.

Responsible AI

Why a responsible AI agenda should start with the CEO

A robust responsible AI programme includes the strategy, governance, processes, tools and culture that are necessary to embed the approach across an organisation

Air Arabia’s quarterly profit soars 187% to Dhs459m

Air Arabia’s quarterly profit soars 187% to Dhs459m

The budget carrier flew more than 3.8 million passengers between April and June

Business partner

Why AI is the perfect business partner for UAE SMEs

SMEs must recognise that AI is not a futuristic concept, but a practical tool that can strategically augment and automate their processes

Moove

Moove raises $76m with investment from Mubadala, BlackRock

The round brings total funding to over $335m since inception across equity and debt

Bloom Arjaan by Rotana

Bloom Holding partners with Rotana for hotel apartment on Saadiyat Island

The property is being developed to combine the comforts of a home and the convenience of a hotel and easy access to Saadiyat Island’s attractions

Yahsat reinforces presence in China image WAM

UAE’s Yahsat reinforces presence in China

The Asia Pacific region is amongst the main international markets for the company due to its popular solutions, which includes Thuraya’s MarineStar

Riyadh Air signs first sports sponsorship deal

Riyadh Air signs multi-year sponsorship deal with Atlético de Madrid

The partnership is the first sports sponsorship deal that Riyadh Air has signed since its official launch in March

Lulu Mall in Fujairah

Lulu to raise $2.7bn ahead of possible IPO

The Abu Dhabi-based hypermarket chain is realigning its capital structure before a possible listing in 2024 after delaying those plans this year

Kerten Hospitality will debut its The House Residence brand in the Oxagon (Image: Supplied by NEOM)

Kerten Hospitality to enter NEOM’s Oxagon

A 200-unit serviced apartments property will welcome its first guests in 2025

DEWA

Dubai’s DEWA reports revenue of Dhs12.7bn in H1 2023

For the first six months of 2023, the utility giant reported a net profit of Dhs2.7bn

EFG Holding’s Q2 2023 revenue jumps 51% to $844m

EFG Holding’s Q2 2023 revenue jumps 51% to EGP3.1bn

The banking group’s net profit after tax and minority interest rose by 20 per cent to reach EGP405m

Dubai’s VARA, DET to establish market assurance standards for virtual assets

The MoU strengthens VARA’s aim to achieve full transparency and market conduct adherence across virtual asset service providers licenced to operate in Dubai

Continent hotels

Continent Worldwide Hotels unveils Saudi Arabia expansion plans

Continent Worldwide Hotels said it was bringing three distinct properties to the Saudi cities of Maddinah and Dammam

ADIB finances UK real estate assets worth $128m in H1 2023

ADIB finances UK real estate assets worth $128m in H1 2023

The banking group has closed senior financing transactions worth more than GBP650m over the past five years

Network International’s half-year revenues reach $239m

Network International’s half-year revenues reach $239m

The payments company said growth was driven by the UAE’s resilient domestic consumer spending and a strong influx of tourists