Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

Sharjah Economic Development Department evaluates 'Ruwad' projects

Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), assessed the accomplishments of the "Digital Warehouses" project, which is part of the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad), after its involvement in the Global Startup Festival...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

SIB's profit surpasses AED1 billion for 1st time in its history

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced record financial results and exceptional growth for the year ending 31st December 2024. The Bank's net profit before tax increased by 36.5%, reaching AED1.15 billion, while net profit after tax amounted to AED1.05 billion, reflecting a 24.5%...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

UAE participates in World Economic Forum 'Davos 2025' with delegation of over 100 government officials, private sector leaders

The UAE is participating in the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, taking place from 20th to 24th January 2025. The UAE’s high-level delegation is led by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

Ajman sees significant growth in BCI, hitting 135 points

Ajman has recorded a significant boost in business activity during 2024, highlighted by a remarkable growth in the number of economic licences issued and a substantial rise in the Business Confidence Index (BCI). Statistics from the Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED)...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 January, 2025 10:00 am

Winners in the 2025 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards Announced

Sixth Annual Awards Sponsored by RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry Recognize Innovation in 18 MENA NationsFairfax / Virginia – USA - Winners in the sixth annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout 18...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 January, 2025 8:00 am

Evolving risks of virtual assets explored at Intersec 2025 Policing Conference

The rise in virtual asset-enabled crime, including money laundering and illicit fund transfers, was a key focus of discussions at the inaugural Intersec 2025 Policing Conference, which concludes today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).  The conference provides a critical platform for ...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 January, 2025 8:00 am

Arab Health marks its 50th-anniversary celebration with the launch of four new conferences

Arab Health 2025, the Middle East’s largest and most influential healthcare event and congress, has announced the launch of four new conferences, forming part of the Arab Health Congress 2025, namely EmpowHer: Women in Healthcare, Digital Health & AI, and Healthcare Investment Summit,...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 January, 2025 8:00 am

Mining investments in RCJY cities reach SAR 185b: Official

Investments in the mining sector across the cities of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) currently total SAR 185 billion, according to RCJY President Khalid Al-Salem. Speaking to CNBC Arabia, Al-Salem highlighted that Yanbu and Jizan are poised to attract significant...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 January, 2025 8:00 am

126 agreements, MoUs worth SAR 107B signed at FMF

The fourth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), held in Riyadh, witnessed the signing of 126 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth SAR 107 billion. The agreements aim to enhance exploration, mining, financing, research and development, innovation, sustainability,...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 January, 2025 8:00 am

Aramco tops world’s most profitable companies

The technology, energy, and financial sectors dominated the list of the world's most profitable companies in 2024, led by Saudi Aramco that outperformed Apple, according to a report by Visual Capitalist. A select group of corporate titans continues to dominate the financial landscape,...

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