ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) reported a net profit after tax of AED3.361 billion for the first quarter of 2026, delivering a return on average equity of 16.3 percent. The bank recorded a pre-tax profit of AED3.781 billion, marking a 30 percent increase compared to the same period last year and extending its growth streak to 19 consecutive …

ABU DHABI/WAM M42 and its renal care business, Diaverum, on Thursday announced the completion of a strategic acquisition of four clinics in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, from the Lund Group: CDTR and CDTR Prime in Sorocaba, INDI in Itapetininga, and Lund Nefrologia in Itu. The move takes Diaverum clinics to 18 in Brazil, including three vascular access centres, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library organised a special event to celebrate World Art Day, bringing together more than 300 artists of diverse backgrounds, representing over 10 Arab and international nationalities. The initiative underscores the Library’s ongoing efforts to promote art and enrich the local cultural landscape. The event aligns with the Library’s commitment to supporting creative …