Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the authority has commissioned 558 11 kV distribution substations across Dubai in the first half of 2024.
Category: Economy
CBUAE imposes administrative sanction on insurance company operating in UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed an administrative sanction on an insurance company operating in the UAE, pursuant to Article 33 (2) (a) of the Federal Decree-Law No. (48) of 2023 regarding the Regulation of Insurance Activities.
DMCC accounts for 15% of all FDI to Dubai
the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise—has announced key performance results in H1 2024, recording 1,023 new member companies, bringing its total to almost 25,000 companies.
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $500 million Sustainability Sukuk by Kuwait’s Warba Bank
Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of US$500 million Sustainable trust certificates issued by Warba Bank, a Kuwaiti Islamic Bank. This is the fourth listing under their $2 billion trust certificate issuance programme.
du Youth Council launches entrepreneurial talent initiatives to empower youth
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced the launch of educational initiatives designed to foster technological proficiency and innovation among the youth.
FTA approves AED2.45 billion in home-construction tax refunds for UAE nationals
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has approved a total of 30,920 applications for Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds worth a total of AED2.54 billion submitted by Emirati citizens for taxes incurred on building new residences since the service was launched and until the end of the first half of 2024.
UAE national banks provided AED25.7 billion in credit facilities to business, industrial sectors in 5 months
Credit facilities provided by the UAE national banks to the business and industrial sectors amounted to AED25.7 billion during the first five months of 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE).
Emaar Properties’ revenues reach AED14.4 billion in H1-24
Emaar Properties has released its financial results for the first half of 2024, reporting total revenue of AED14.4 billion ($3.9 billion) and a net profit before tax of AED7.8 billion ($2.1 billion), achieving growth of 17% and 33%, respectively over the same period last year.
ADNOC Distribution reports net profit of $170 million in Q2 2024
ADNOC Distribution today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The Company reported a 15.0% YoY increase to $267 million in Q2 2024 EBITDA, and a 12.9% YoY rise in net profit to $170 million.
Etihad Airways reports 48% increase in profits to AED851 million in H1-24
Etihad Airways today announced its H1 2024 results, recording a 48 percent increase in profit after tax achieving AED851 million (US$232 million), a significant increase from AED575 million (US$157 million) in H1 2023.