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Dewa to build 68 substations worth AED8bn in next 3 years

DUBAI / WAM Dewa plans to build 68 new 132/11 kilovolt (kV) substations over the next three years, at a projected value of AED8 billion. This supports the directives of the wise leadership, and shows Dewa’s commitment to expanding its infrastructure to meet the growing demand for power in Dubai. “We are inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh ...

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Etisalat profit surges 3.1% to AED4.4b in first half of 2019

ABU DHABI / WAM The consolidated net profit of the Etisalat Group amounted to AED4.4 billion during the first half of the year ending on June 30, representing a 3.1 percent increase year-on-year. According to financial results, the subscriber base reached 143 million, representing a year-on-year increase of two percent. While the consolidated revenues reached AED25.9 billion, the consolidated EBITDA ...

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Dubai-China trade hits AED36 billion in Q1

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai-China bilateral trade hit as much as AED139 billion in 2018, and was valued at AED36 billion in the first quarter of 2019. Telecoms, phones, personal computers, aluminium, gold, automobiles, and engines topped the list of the most traded commodities between Dubai and China. China has been Dubai’s top trading partner since 2014, after the emirate ...

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