Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Adnoc Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer and a company listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), on Wednesday reported that its first quarter 2019 net profit increased by 6.6% to AED 578 million ($157 million) when compared with the same period last year. Excluding inventory gains recorded in Q1 2018, the 2019 first ...

DUBAI / WAM The Supreme Council of Energy held its 55th meeting, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. The meeting agenda covered several topics, notably the progress related to the ‘Demand Side Management Strategy 2030’ to reduce energy and water ...

Bloomberg US stocks edged higher as Apple Inc’s upbeat sales projection boosted technology shares, while Treasuries climbed before the Federal Reserve’s decision. The S&P 500 Index looked for a fourth day of gains and a fresh record and tech-heavy Nasdaq indexes outperformed as the iPhone maker again closed in on a $1 trillion market valuation. Advanced Micro Devices Inc’s outlook ...