The Gulf Indians

ADNOC Distribution’s profit before tax at Dh2.6b; next dividend pay in April

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi fuel retailer ADNOC Distribution had its best EBITDA ever of Dh3.86 billion as it pumped out…

1 year ago

Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth will not be buying hospital operator NMC

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi healthcare giant PureHealth will not proceed with buying out NMC Health, one of the oldest privately-owned…

1 year ago

How Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have an edge over cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether

As the digital age evolves, central banks are creating digital versions of national currencies, called Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).…

1 year ago

Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth powers up with 78% profit growth in 2024 as deals help

Dubai: Boosted by acquisitions, ADX-listed PureHealth scored a 58% growth in 2024 revenues to Dh25.8 billion. Profit growth came in…

1 year ago

Donald Trump warns ‘all hell’ will break loose if Gaza hostages not returned

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump set a Saturday deadline for all hostages to be released from Gaza, saying that otherwise…

1 year ago

Oman and India sign executive programme for cooperation in archives management

NEW DELHI : The agreement, which aims to enhance collaboration in the management and preservation of records and archives, was…

1 year ago

Oman and Bahrain collaborate to enhance quality of school education

MUSCAT : Chaired by Dr. Jokha bint Abdullah Al Shukaili, CEO of the OAAAQA, the meeting, held with a team…

1 year ago

Real estate trading in Oman surpasses RO 3.4 billion in 2024

MUSCAT : Preliminary statistics from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) revealed that the fees collected for all…

1 year ago

Rs10 billion Kerala CSR scam: Crime Branch takes over probe

Thiruvananthapuram: Amid rising complaints from the public about being duped in a massive fake Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund scam,…

1 year ago

UAE among 10 nations to meet UN climate target deadline as nearly 190 countries miss cutoff

PARIS: The United Arab Emirates was among just 10 nations worldwide to meet a key UN deadline for submitting new…

1 year ago

ADNOC entity Fertiglobe to pay $125m as H2-2024 dividend

Dubai: The ADNOC entity Fertiglobe will be paying $125 million (at 5.5 fils a share) as H2-2024 dividend and taking…

1 year ago

New eye test service for Sharjah driving licence

Sharjah: The General Command of Sharjah Police has entered into a cooperation agreement with Belhasa Optics Centre to ensure vision…

1 year ago

India braces for $4 billion of expiring IPO lockups

Sale restrictions on about $4 billion of newly listed Indian shares are set to expire on Monday, adding pressure to…

1 year ago

Kuwait’s population hits 4.98 million: A new resident every 5.22 minutes

Dubai: Every 5.22 minutes, Kuwait gains a new resident. Whether through births, new arrivals or natural growth, the country’s population…

1 year ago

Kuwait’s population hits 4.98 million: A new resident every 5.22 minutes

Dubai: Every 5.22 minutes, Kuwait gains a new resident. Whether through births, new arrivals or natural growth, the country’s population…

1 year ago

Indian rupee drops to fresh low point of 23.94 to dirham on new Trump tariff talk

Dubai: The Indian Rupee has crashed to another new low of Dh23.94 against a dirham, over more concerns about US…

1 year ago

US lawmakers push to end ‘One China’ policy, back Taiwan ties

Taipei : US Representatives Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin and Scott Perry from Pennsylvania reintroduced a resolution urging the US to…

1 year ago

Hafeet Rail secures landmark agreements to advance Oman-UAE Rail connectivity, logistics excellence

Muscat : Hafeet Rail has also awarded the construction contracts for its key railway facilities in Oman to Larson &…

1 year ago

Foreign investment in Oman’s industrial sector surges by 51.9%

Muscat : Oman is celebrating significant strides in its industrial sector, with foreign direct investment (FDI) in manufacturing industries reaching…

1 year ago

Oman’s tourism ministry oversees Czech archaeological excavation in Duqm

Muscat : The excavation season for 2024-2025 began on January 22 and will run until February 17, 2025.This mission aims…

1 year ago

Sheikh Mohammed to honour Arab Hope Makers on February 23

Dubai: More than 26,000 stories of young people tackling societal challenges through self-initiative, optimism, and limitless confidence have been submitted…

1 year ago

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