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Dubai Financial Market net profit rises 30% to reach AED35.6 million in Q1

DUBAI / WAM   Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the year ending on March 31 posting a 30% increase in its net profit to AED35.6 million, compared to AED27.5 million during the corresponding period of 2022. DFM’s total consolidated revenue has increased by 13% to AED88.9 million in Q1 of 2023, compared ...

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Mena’s 1st electric jet manufacturing plant to launch in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi-based manufacturer Monarch Holding and Chinese company EHang Holdings, a leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, have signed a partnership agreement to establish the first facility in the Middle East and North Africa to manufacture and operate sustainable, electric-powered aircraft and drones for passengers and cargo transportation in Abu Dhabi. The announcement aligns ...

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Abu Dhabi’s Borouge reports $1.38b revenue in Q1 2023

ABU DHABI / WAM Borouge announced its financial results for the three-month period ending on March 31, with revenues of $1.38 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $460 million. The company’s value enhancement programme has already delivered a significant impact of more than $100 million in efficiencies and revenue optimisation. Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Borouge, commented, “We ...

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UAE ambassador presents credentials to President of Samoa

APIA / SAMOA/ WAM Abdullah Ali Ateeq Al Sabousi, UAE ambassador to Australia, presented his credentials as Non-Resident ambassador to Samoa to Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, President of the Independent State of Samoa, during an official reception ceremony at the Presidential House in the capital, Apia. During the meeting, Al Sabousi conveyed to the President of Samoa the greetings ...

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Khalifa bin Tahnoun receives New Zealand’s defence minister at Wahat Al Karama

ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office, on Thursday received at Wahat Al Karama, New Zealand’s Minister of Defence Andrew Little, who is currently on an official visit to the UAE. Upon his arrival, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun and Andrew attended the Guard of Honour ceremony, before laying a wreath at Martyrs’ ...

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Adnoc L&S expands global operations in Philippines

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Logistics & Services (Adnoc L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of Adnoc, announced on Thursday the successful berthing of LNG carrier, Ish, at the AG&P Philippines LNG (PHLNG) Import Terminal in Batangas Bay, as it continues expanding its operations globally. Following her arrival, Ish will be commissioned as a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) at ...

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Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes first SF Express flight

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of five airports in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, welcomed the first SF Express cargo plane to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The inaugural flight signalled the launch of operations for the global freight leader for the first time in the region. This strategic partnership is in collaboration with Etihad ...

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Emirates NBD’s Q1 profit doubles to record AED6b

DUBAI / WAM Emirates NBD’s profit more than doubles to a record AED 6 billion in the first quarter of 2023, demonstrating the success of the group’s diversified business model and a healthy regional economy. This is also a record quarter for income which exceeds AED10 billion for the first time ever. The exceptional increase in profit reflects higher margins, ...

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