ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam over the deaths and injuries of dozens of passengers after a boat capsized in Ha Long Bay due to adverse weather conditions. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to …

DUBAI/WAM DP World Trade Finance has mobilised over US$1 billion in working capital for businesses across emerging markets, helping close the global trade finance gap and keep goods moving through some of the world’s most challenging economic environments. This milestone was achieved through a combination of DP World’s own lending operations and partnerships with more than 32 financial institutions globally, …

ABU DHABI/WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has delivered a record financial performance in the first half of 2025, reporting a net profit of AED10.63 billion, up 26 percent year-on-year, surpassing the AED10 billion mark for the first time in a half-year period. Earnings per share grew 27 percent yoy to AED0.93 in H1’25 and Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) …