Food delivery company Talabat reported a 46 percent increase in third-quarter profits ahead of its planned IPO. Delivery Hero, the Berlin-headquartered parent company of the business, said net income …
UAE Central Bank issues coins to mark 20 years of Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood
The Central Bank of the UAE has issued 500 commemorative silver coins to mark the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. Each coin weighs 40g and bears an image of the …
MENA IPO outlook remains cautiously optimistic in Q3 2024
DOHA: According to the EY MENA IPO Eye Q3 2024 report, listings in the MENA region marked a significant year on year (YoY) increase in value at 76.8 …
Talabat ready to launch following Delivery Hero results: IFR
Valuation is broadly expected at US$13bn–$15bn-equivalent with a deal size of around 10%, though Delivery Hero’s need to deleverage could mean it sells more stock …
DFM sees $10.51mn in major transactions involving Al Ansari and Ajman Bank shares
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced the completion of three major transactions involving Al Ansari Financial Services and Ajman Bank, totalling AED 38.6 million across 35 million shares.
Dubai Financial Market records $10.51mln in major trades on Al Ansari, Ajman Bank
ABU DHABI – Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced the completion of three major transactions involving Al Ansari Financial Services and Ajman Bank, totaling AED38.6 million across 35 million …
Spinneys Q3 profit rises 25% on UAE and Saudi expansion
UAE supermarket operator Spinneys said net profit attributable rose to AED39.7 million ($10.6 million) in the third quarter, an increase of 25 percent from AED31.8 million a year ago. The profit rise …
Dubai ranks highest in Middle East and North Africa in ‘2024 Global City Index’
DUBAI, 7th November, 2024 (WAM) — Dubai has been ranked the top city in the Middle East and Africa in the ‘Global City Index 2024’ report issued by Brand Finance.
UAE Central Bank announces M-Bills auction on November 11
ABU DHABI, 7th November, 2024 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Thursday announced an auction of Monetary Bills (M-Bills) on 11th November. According to CBUAE data, the auction includes …
Most Gulf Central Banks Follow Fed Lead and Cut Key Interest Rates
The Gulf’s oil and gas exporters generally follow the Fed’s lead on rate moves as most regional currencies are pegged to the U.S. dollar; only the Kuwaiti dinar is pegged to a basket of currencies, …
UAE Central Bank cuts interest rates after US Federal Reserve decision
The UAE Central Bank reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, after the US Federal Reserve’s move on Thursday to cut rates to improve business conditions as inflationary pressures ease.
Lulu IPO ends with 25X oversubscription, becomes largest IPO in UAE this year
The final offer price for Lulu shares was set at AED 2.04 per share, raising a total of $1.72 billion (AED 6.32 billion), making it the largest IPO in the UAE in 2024 to date. Lulu Retail’s shares …
UAE Central Bank cuts interest rates to 4.65% following Fed decision
The UAE Central Bank reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, following the US Federal Reserve’s move on Thursday to cut rates to improve business conditions as inflationary pressures …
Dubai named top city in Middle East and North Africa for second year running
Dubai has been ranked the top city in the Middle East and North Africa for a second consecutive year in a new report judging cities across the world. The emirate came fifth best in the world, with …
UAE: Amlak Finance logs $14.4mln profits in Q3-24
The revenues from financing and investing business increased by 14% year-on-year (YoY) to AED 103 million in Q3-24 from AED 90 million …
NBK named market leader in digital payment acceptance at the Mastercard EDGE Forum 2024 in Dubai
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) received the “Market Leader in Digital Payment Acceptance” Award at the Mastercard EDGE Forum 2024 in Dubai.
Emirates Development Bank and Commercial Bank International empower SMEs through credit guarantee partnership
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In a move to significantly boost financial inclusion and empower SMEs, Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the key financial engine of economic development …