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European stocks mostly dip; Italian banks suffer

  London / AFP European stock markets mostly fell on Monday on poor post-Brexit manufacturing data, with Italy rocked also by stress tests which sparked fresh questions over the health of its troubled banks. London slid 0.4 percent as a survey showed Britain’s manufacturing industry has slumped to its lowest level in more than three years on the back of ...

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Emaar Q2 results support Dubai, Saudi edges higher

  DUBAI / Reuters Dubai’s stock market rose in early trade on Monday, supported by positive earnings from its largest listed stock, while Saudi Arabia’s index edged up as investors bought shares on recent price dips. Dubai’s index was up 0.7 percent. Emaar Properties climbed 1.6 percent to 6.93 dirhams after the developer reported an 8 percent rise in second-quarter ...

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EmiratesGBC, Dubai Council sign pact on energy efficiency

  Dubai / WAM Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has joined hands with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy for initiatives to double the rate of energy efficiency in buildings by 2030. This follows the new partnership between the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and ...

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