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12 February 09:48 PM Egypt cuts rates by 100 bps in 2026 first meeting amid resilient global economic growth

Cairo – Mubasher: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided, in its first meeting of the year, to reduce key policy rates by 100 basis points (bps). In 12 February meeting, the MPC decided that the overnight …

Macroeconomics

12 February 10:53 PM Aramex generates over AED 6bn revenue in 2025; GCC, MENAT remain strongest contributors

Dubai – Mubasher: Aramex announced group revenue of AED 6.36 billion in 2025, signaling 1% year-on-year (YoY) rise compared to AED 6.32 billion in 2024, according to a press release. In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, the revenue was steady at …

Global Economy

12 February 10:05 PM Region-focused Fertiglobe unveils $2.8bn revenue in 2025; full-year capital return to shareholders hits $334m

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Fertiglobe, the largest nitrogen fertilizer producer in MENA, generated 41% annual growth in revenue to $2.82 billion in 2025 from $2 billion, according to a press release. The adjusted attributable net profit soared by 87% …

Financial Results

12 February 12:40 AM Cross-listed Ooredoo posts QAR 24.6bn revenue in 2025 results; dividends announced

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Ooredoo announced that its revenue increased by 4%, or up by 6% excluding the impact of Myanmar exit, to QAR 24.60 billion, according to a press release. The net profits after tax of Ooredoo increased to QAR 4.61 billion, …

Cash Dividends

11 February 05:16 PM MSFT is testing pivotal resistance level after rebounding – Analysis

Mubasher: The stock of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has reached a new historical peak near $553.50 in July 2025, but soon faced severe selling pressure, with the correction extending until February 2026, according to Mubasher Trade Research. The …

Trading Activities

10 February 10:29 PM Beltone expands international footprint through nearly EUR 198m takeover deal

Cairo – Mubasher: Beltone Holding, through its wholly owned subsidiary Beltone Capital, has acquired 100% of Baobab Group for a total of EUR 197.60 million, according to a press release. The transaction marks the first cross-border acquisition for …

Global Economy

9 February 09:47 PM Americana Restaurants adds Al Tawouk to MENA, CIS brand portfolio; acquisition deal worth $21m unveiled

Mubasher: The dual-listed Americana Restaurants International has secured a 75‑year exclusive license to develop Malak Al Tawouk across the MENA region and CIS countries in addition to acquiring its franchisees in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Malak …

Global Economy

9 February 05:49 PM MENA-focused Americana Restaurants delivers $2.5bn revenue in 2025; dividends proposed

Mubasher: Americana Restaurants International, which is also listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), recorded a net profit worth $219.10 million in 2025, which marked a 38% growth from $158.80 million in 2024. The region-focused international …

Global Economy

9 February 04:16 PM Nahr Elkhair pens EGP 2.3bn agreement with GCC-based firm

Cairo - Mubasher: Al Khair River for Development Agricultural Investment and Environmental Services Company (Nahr Elkhair) has signed a five-year contract to sell and supply medicinal plants to Dubai-based company Thimar. The deal is valued at EGP …

Companies Investments

9 February 02:33 PM CIB backs Elsewedy Electric’s 1st major investment in Europe with EUR 58m financing

Cairo - Mubasher: The Commercial International Bank - Egypt (CIB) signed a financing and partnership agreement to support Elsewedy Electric Company's power systems projects (PSP) in developing a combined-cycle power plant in Hungary. CIB will …

Banking and Finance

8 February 06:45 PM NBE eyes further expansion in Gulf countries — Elsafty

Mubasher: The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) is looking to expand into the Gulf region, other than Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Hesham Elsafty, Chief International Banking Officer at NBE, announced. In an exclusive interview with Mubasher Info, Elsafty …

Event

8 February 06:35 PM Saudi Arabia plays central role in region's economic growth — NBE’s Deputy CEO

Mubasher: Saudi Arabia plays a vital role in the region's economic growth, Soha El-Turky, the Deputy CEO at the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), stated. El-Turky indicated that the Kingdom represents a key opportunity for business owners worldwide, …

Event

Yehia Aboulfotouh, Deputy Chairman of NBE

8 February 05:50 PM NBE among 1st banking institutions to open branch in KSA — Aboulfotouh

Mubasher: The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) was among the first banking institutions to apply to Saudi authorities to open a branch in Saudi Arabia, Yehia Aboulfotouh, Deputy Chairman of the NBE, noted. In an exclusive interview with Mubasher Info …

Event

8 February 10:16 PM AD Ports expands global portfolio via 30-year deal with Aqaba Development Corporation

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: AD Ports Group signed a 30-year concession agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) to manage and operate the Aqaba Multipurpose Port, Jordan’s only and exclusive general cargo and multipurpose seaport. The deal …

Companies Investments

8 February 07:01 PM stc boosts regional connectivity plans through SAR 3bn Silklink project in Syria

Riyadh - Mubasher: Saudi Telecom Company (stc) was awarded a SAR 3 billion contract with the Syrian Sovereign Fund to implement a telecom infrastructure project, Silklink, in Syria. The project aims to enhance telecommunications infrastructure …

Global Economy

8 February 01:19 PM Flynas to establish MENA-focused JV in Syria

Riyadh - Mubasher: Flynas Company has entered into a partnership agreement with the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority for a joint venture (JV) to establish and operate a new airline company under its brand. The Saudi group will hold an initial 49% …

Companies Investments

8 February 11:41 AM Prices of investment funds including certificates in EGP, USD

Cairo – Mubasher: According to updated data, Mubasher is featuring mutual funds along with relevant prices based on the latest closing. Below you can find the names of investment funds as well as the price of each certificate in EGP, except for …

Banking and Finance

8 February 10:15 AM Dana Gas logs AED 476m profits in 2025; dividends to be discussed in March

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Dana Gas registered AED 476 million ($130 million) in net profit during 2025, down 14% from AED 553 million ($151 million) in 2024, according to the preliminary financial results. The gross revenues declined by 22% …

Financial Results

3 February 07:28 PM Cross-listed Orascom Construction stock retests important resistance – Analysis

Cairo – Mubasher: Technical movements signaled by Mubasher Trade Research indicate that the stock of Orascom Construction witnessed a strong correction due to profit-taking after reaching a historic peak near the EGP 513 level in November 2025 …

Real estate

Arab Energy Fund listing on Nasdaq Dubai

5 February 10:10 PM Arab Energy Fund lists $500m Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai; order book surpasses $1.6bn

Mubasher: Nasdaq Dubai has witnessed the listing of a $500 million Sukuk issued by the MENA-focused Arab Energy Fund, a leading multilateral impact financial institution. The Sukuk marked the fund’s third issuance on Nasdaq Dubai under the Trust …

Sukuk and Islamic Finance

5 February 09:28 PM Tadawul introduces ETF Market Making Framework amid global financial hub reach

Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) has launched a Market Making Framework for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), as part of an initiative to cement the local capital market position as a premier global financial hub. The framework …

Trading Activities

4 February 11:16 AM Avalon Pharma, Bio-Thera reach license agreements for BAT3306 in MENA

Riyadh – Mubasher: Middle East Pharmaceutical Industries Company (Avalon Pharma) entered into a strategic commercialization agreement with Bio-Thera Solutions to register Pembrolizumab in Saudi Arabia and MENA markets Under the agreement, …

Companies Investments

4 February 09:42 AM Catapult launches business in Saudi Arabia to expand in MENA

Riyadh - Mubasher: Catapult, the global full-service live experience agency, has launched its business in Saudi Arabia with the support of AstroLabs, the Gulf's leading business expansion platform. Founded in Dublin in 1999, Catapult participated …

Companies Investments

3 February 06:03 PM Air Cairo launches carrier's 1st international flight to Jeddah

Cairo – Mubasher: Air Cairo International Airport launched its first international flight to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced. This aligns with the government's strategy to maximize the …

Global Economy