UAE news

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) inked a partnership with Astra Tech, becoming the first lender to provide users across the country access to financial services on the Botim Ultra app. ADIB and Botim will join forces to develop …

Dubai – Mubasher: The annual general meeting (AGM) of Emaar Properties approved a cash dividend of 50 fils per share amounting to AED 4.40 billion ($1.20 billion) for 2023. The cash dividends align with the company's profitability and commitment …

UAE – Mubasher: Etihad Airways started operating Airbus A380 double-decker aircraft with the first flight arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York from Abu Dhabi. The addition of the A380 has boosted Etihad's capacity in the …

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The net profits attributable to the owners of Sharjah Islamic Bank hit AED 259.65 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, an annual growth from AED 233.06 million. Total operating income jumped to AED 504.74 million in …

UAE – Mubasher: Spinneys 1961 Holding set the price range for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) between AED 1.42 and AED 1.53 per Share. The IPO will imply a market cap at the time of listing of between nearly …

Cairo – Mubasher: The Egyptian government is in talks with the UAE’s Emirate of Fujairah and Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company (BPGIC) to sign a preliminary agreement for building a free zone for production, storage, and trade of oil and …

UAE – Mubasher: The National Forum for Small and Medium Enterprises - Government Procurement is set to launch in Dubai on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. The forum will be attended by more than 80 federal entities, national companies, and many owners of …

UAE – Mubasher: The main index DFMGI of Dubai Financial Market (DFM) declined by 6.90 points (0.16%) on Monday, closing at 4,167.66 points. A total of 203.73 million shares were exchanged at a turnover of AED 383.90 million. National International …

UAE – Mubasher: British Airways has recommenced flights to Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. The route has been paused for four years, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO at Abu Dhabi …

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The value of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank’s (ADCB) brand grew 8.70% year-on-year (YoY) to AED 10.50 billion in 2023. The bank ranked 109th in the 2024 Banking 500 report from Brand Finance, moving up four places from last year, …

Dubai – Mubasher: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has connected Al Wasl Skyscraper to the company’s district cooling network, according to a press release. The first phase of the process has already started, while the second …

Riyadh – Mubasher: The Public Investment Fund (PIF) inked a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Saudi Telecom Company (stc), on 21 April 2024, for a stake acquisition in TAWAL.  The Saudi fund unveiled plans to own 51% shareholding in TAWAL, …

Dubai – Mubasher: Emirates Islamic Bank has concluded its debut $500 million syndicated financing facility, according to a recent press release. The three-year term facility is the first of its kind raised by a Shariah-compliant financial …

UAE – Mubasher: Volar Aerospace Limited (Volar), Hong-Kong based green air mobility company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi-based Inovartic Investment to cooperate on the commercial use of the RX-series of electric …

Dubai – Mubasher: Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) has announced its participation as a Digital Transformation Partner at the 13th edition of the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) 2024. du is planning to …

UAE – Mubasher: Dubai-based market-making and brokerage platform xCube has launched fully automated securities lending and borrowing (SLB)  for retail investors, according to a press release. The launch, which is the first of its kind in the Gulf …

Riyadh – Mubasher: ACWA Power Company teamed up with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to back the global transition to renewable energy sources, according to a press release. The agreement with IRENA aligns with ACWA Power's …

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: E7 Group penned multiple new contracts to provide security solutions and commercial printing services across the MEA region. The agreements align with the group’s strategy to boost global expansion and profitable growth, …

Dubai – Mubasher: Dubai Investments has disbursed 12.50% cash dividends to the shareholders for the financial year that ended on 31 December 2023, according to a press release. The shareholders greenlighted the cash dividends during the 28th …

Cairo – Mubasher: Cleopatra Hospitals Group (CHG), has entered into a strategic partnership with Mumtada Medical Care Company, the healthcare arm of Saudi Arabia’s Fawaz Abdulaziz Al-Hokair Company (Cenomi Retail), to launch 200-bed rehabilitation …

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Company, according to a press release. The transaction will enable ADNIC to become one of …

UAE – Mubasher: The main index of Dubai Financial Market (DFM) gained 35.24 points (0.84%) on Thursday and ended the trading session at 4,208.17 points. DFM’s turnover stood at AED 414.17 million through the exchange of 208.70 million shares. …

Dubai – Mubasher: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and ACWA Power Company have announced the financial closing of an AED 3.37 billion seawater reverse osmosis (RO) desalination project in Hassyan. With a capacity of 180 million …