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DP World-NIIF venture acquires 90% stake in Indian logistics firm

DUBAI / WAM Hindustan Infralog Private Limited (HIPL), a joint venture between DP World and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) announced that the transaction to acquire 90 percent stake in Continental Warehousing Corporation (Nhava Seva) Ltd (CWCNSL), in India has now closed. CWCNSL’s founders, the Reddy family, will retain the remaining 10 percent shareholding and will remain involved in ...

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Mashreq profit up 5.2% to AED1.2 billion in H1

DUBAI / Emirates Business Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, on Wednesday reported its financial results for the first half ending on June 30. The operating income is up by 3.7% and stands at AED 3.1 billion. Net profit for the first half stood at AED1.2 billion — a 5.2% increase YoY. The impairment allowance is ...

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Dubai to get region’s largest ‘Chinatown’

DUBAI / WAM Dubai developer Emaar has announced plans to build the Middle East’s largest Chinatown within the retail district of its mega development Dubai Creek Harbour. Emaar’s announcement comes ahead of the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the UAE on Thursday and will further strengthen UAE-China relations. The retail precinct will occupy a central location within the ...

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