Emirates Group Reports Dh3.6 Billion First-Half Profit for 2026-27
The Emirates Group recorded a profit of Dh3.6 billion in the first half of its 2026-27 financial year, maintaining profitability despite regional challenges and higher fuel costs.
Economy
US Midterm Results May Give Trade Partners More Scope to Resist Trump
Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a major setback in the US midterm elections, a result that could encourage trade partners to challenge or delay some of the president’s ...
ArcelorMittal Tops Third-Quarter Earnings Forecast as European Shipments Rise
ArcelorMittal reported third-quarter earnings above analysts’ expectations, supported in part by higher steel shipments in Europe as the regional market strengthened.
Agthia’s nine-month net profit rises 190.9% as revenue reaches Dh3.9 billion
Abu Dhabi-listed food and beverage group Agthia reported net profit of Dh154.6 million for the first nine months of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 190.9%, as revenue rose 9.6%...
UAE Non-Oil Firms Raise Prices at Record Pace as Costs Climb
UAE non-oil private-sector companies increased their selling prices at the fastest pace recorded by the S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index in October, as stronger cus...
UAE Salary Guide 2027 Highlights Dh200,000 Roles in AI, Finance and Healthcare
Senior professionals in several UAE industries could earn as much as Dh200,000 a month in 2027, according to Michael Page’s UAE Salary Guide 2027, which identifies demand for sp...
Dubai International Airport Tops Global Rankings for International Airline Seat Capacity in November 2026
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has secured the top position among the world’s busiest international airports by scheduled international airline seat capacity for November 202...
CBI Reports 58% Rise in Nine-Month Pre-Tax Profit
Commercial Bank International (CBI) reported pre-tax profit of Dh172.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, a 58 per cent increase from a year earlier, as the A...
Kuwait Manpower Authority Reaffirms Ban on Salary Reductions and Clarifies Legal Wage Deduction Limits
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has reiterated important legal protections governing employee salaries, wage reductions and financial deductions in the private sector. Th...
Qatar Labour Law Amendments 2026: Employment Contracts, Non-Compete Clauses and Worker Rights
Qatar is implementing significant amendments to its Labour Law under Law No. 9 of 2026, which revises several provisions of Labour Law No. 14 of 2004. The changes are intended t...