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Aramco’s Q2 Profit Tumbles as Oil Prices Slide
Saudi Arabian Oil Company disclosed net profit of $22.67 billion for the second quarter of 2025, marking a 22 per cent year‑on‑year decline and extending the downturn to its tenth straight quarter. The drop coincided with a missing of the $23.7 billion analyst consensus estimate, underscoring pressure from weakening crude prices and softer demand.Revenue
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Arada Lists US$450 Million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai Amid Strong Demand
Nasdaq Dubai has admitted a US$450 million Sukuk issued by Arada Developments LLC under Arada Sukuk 2 Limited’s US$1 billion trust certificate programme. The securities carry a maturity in 2030 and were priced at a profit rate of 7.150 percent.The
Spinneys Embarks on Southeast Asia with Philippine Tie-up
A joint venture between UAE grocer Spinneys and Philippines conglomerate Ayala Corporation aims to introduce premium supermarkets across the archipelago, with the first outlet slated for the fourth quarter of 2026. Ayala will control 60 per cent of the venture,
Dubai Startup Reinvents Party Planning Marketplace
Dubai’s events sector is being reshaped by a new digital platform aiming to simplify how people organise celebrations. The PartyPlatform, founded by Patrick Narracott, has introduced an online marketplace linking customers directly with vendors, allowing users to either hire full-service
