Sunday, April 12, 2026

Finance

Mena oil exporters’ revenues to slip

Oil-exporting countries in the Middle East and North Africa will lose around $224 billion (Dh822.1 billion) in revenues this year due to a fall in oil prices and the impact of Covid-19, which is $46 billion (Dh169 billion) less...

Sobha sees jump in int’l investors interest

Dubai-based luxury real estate developer registers first-time interest from Nigerian, Canadian buyers, also notes uptick in investors from GCC region, India, China. Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, today announced a successful Q3, registering a significant increase in...

Mena oil exporters’ revenues to slip

Oil-exporting countries in the Middle East and North Africa will lose around $224 billion (Dh822.1 billion) in revenues this year due to a fall in oil prices and the impact of Covid-19, which is $46 billion (Dh169 billion) less...

Steinreich bags UAE-Israel Business Council deal

The UAE-Israel Business Council was established to help foster shared opportunities. The UAE-Israel Business Council, comprised of business leaders from both nations to promote trade, innovation and cooperation between them, has named Steinreich Communications its agency of record to help...

Saudi Aramco and SABIC reassess crude-oil-to-chemicals project

The decision comes as oil companies globally re-assess energy projects to conserve cash Dubai: Saudi Aramco and Saudi Basic Industries have decided to re-evaluate their $20 billion crude-oil-to-chemicals project and are now looking at integrating existing facilities instead. The decision comes...

UAE’s economic revival engine shifts to high gear as 15 acts get green light

High-level committee approved six main work streams to implement the 33 initiatives unveiled by the UAE Cabinet. The first phase of a pioneering "33-initiative strategy" designed to revive and turbo-charge the UAE's economic growth received the go-ahead of a high-level...

United Foods Co. to install 2MW solar plant at its Jebel Ali plant rooftop

Significant reduction in carbon emissions by up to 1,400 tonnes is expected Dubai: UAE's United Foods Company is to get a 2,000 KW solar power plant installed on the rooftop of its factory in Jebel Ali Industrial Area. The project...

Oman exempts key sectors from 5% VAT

State-run Oman TV last week said that five per cent VAT will be imposed on goods and services, but with some exceptions. Oman has exempted some key sectors such as healthcare, education and finance from the value-added tax which will...

Dewa repays $1.5 billion bond

Dubai government and its entities have been repaying their debt on time this year, reflecting stable revenues even during the pandemic time. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) on Sunday said it made repayment of $1.5 billion (Dh5.5 billion) bond...

Etihad offers 15% flight ticket discount to frontline heroes

Etihad offers 15% flight ticket discount to frontline heroes Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is offering benefits for frontline heroes that include a 15 per cent discount on the airline’s flights and preferential rates for Etihad Holidays’ range of travel packages. Guests...

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