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).
Category: Economy
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.
Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi appointed as Chairman of Rorix Holdings
International Holding Company (IHC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, as Executive Chairman of Rorix Holdings.
DIFC, Ripple to accelerate adoption of Blockchain technology
Ripple, a specialised enterprise in blockchain and crypto solutions, has announced plans to partner with DIFC Innovation Hub, the thriving innovation ecosystem of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to accelerate blockchain and digital asset innovation in the UAE.
EWEC launches Clean Energy Certificates for first time
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced the introduction of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) for energy generated by the UAE's utility-scale Wind Programme.
Kuwait oil price up to $76.28 pb Tuesday
The price of Kuwaiti oil went up 51 cents to US$76.28 pb on Tuesday, compared to US$75.77 pb the day before, said state news agency (KUNA) reported, citing the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Wednesday.
Emirates’ first retrofitted 777 aircraft takes off to Geneva
The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva this afternoon as EK 83.
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy promotes Expand North Star to 1,500 startups
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, and Dubai World Trade Centre have successfully concluded its series of 12 international roadshows to promote Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors