Low oil prices have contributed to a weaker Hajj economy in Saudi Arabia this year. More than 1.9 million people are predicted to attend this year’s pilgrimage, down from a peak of three million in previous years. Business owners catering to Mecca visitors say government cutbacks in the Kingdom and in some neighbouring countries mean many would-be pilgrims have less money to spend on the journey.
ADNOC Distribution reports $579 million net profit in first 9 months
ADNOC Distribution has reported a net profit growing by 15.6 per cent year-on-year to $579 million in the first nine months, with an EBITDA increase of 12 per cent to $885 million, its strongest performance since listing in 2017.
TECOM Group’s 9-month shows 20% revenue growth
TECOM Group has announced a 20 per cent revenue growth reaching more than AED 2.1 billion, with a net profit exceeding AED 1.1 billion, marking an 18 per cent year-on-year increase.
DFM reports 212% increase in net profit before tax to AED930.8 million
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has announced its consolidated financial results for the nine months ending September 30, reporting a net profit before tax of AED 930.8 million, an increase of 212 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
DMCC unveils plans for new financial centre
DMCC — Dubai’s leading international business district — has announced plans to create a new Financial Centre that will anchor trade finance, fintech innovation and digital asset solutions across its 26,000-member community.
UAE cuts key interest rate by 25 basis points
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to cut the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, from 4.15 per cent to 3.90 per cent, effective from Thursday, October 30.
The UAE has launched an urgent humanitarian mission to assist communities affected by Hurricane Melissa, which devastated parts of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.
Dubai’s public parking operator Parkin has announced the introduction of new paid parking zones in two key areas of the city.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, looked at ways to advance cooperation with South Korea in key sectors during talks with President Lee Jae-myung in Gyeongju.
