MSCI equity indexes August 2019 index review

LONDON: MSCI Inc., a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, announced the results of the August 2019 Quarterly Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes - including the MSCI…

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Air Arbia posts 75% growth in earnings

SHARJAH, UAE: Air Arabia registered a record net profit of AED 210 million for the three months ending June 30, 2019, an increase of 75 percent compared to the AED…

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Ithmaar Holding, Ithmaar Bank report half-year profits

MANAMA, BAHRAIN: Ithmaar Holding and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ithmaar Bank each announced their financial results for the first half of 2019 with both reporting increased profits for the period. Ithmaar…

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Arig reported its financial results for half year ended 30th June 2019

BAHRAIN: Arig recorded consolidated net profit of US$ 9.2 million attributable to shareholders for the first half of year 2019 ended June 30, 2019 as against loss of US$ 22.4…

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Islamic Arab Insurance posts 4.7% growth in earnings

DUBAI: Islamic Arab Insurance Company, (SALAMA) reported net profit for H1 2019 ended June 30, 2019 increased 4.7% to AED 33.3 million from AED 31.8 million in H1 2018. Gross…

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Ratings

AM Best affirms financial strength rating of Emirates Insurance

OLDWICK: AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Emirates Insurance Company (EIC). The outlook of these Credit…

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Wire

ADB approves $500mn loan for Pakistan

KARACHI: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan for Pakistan to support and improve trade competitiveness and exports and help finance the trade deficit. Muhammad Hammad Azhar,…

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UK-funded Karandaaz to promote sustainable energy and economic development

KARACHI: A UK commitment to provide financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency to Pakistan’s industrial Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector has been signed by the Department for International…

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Dana Gas reports 483% increase in net profit to $140mn

SHARJAH, UAE: Dana Gas, the Middle East's largest regional private sector natural gas company, announced H1 2019 ended June 30, 2019 net profit jumped 483 % to $140 million compared…

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KIA introduces first-ever all wheel vehicle in Pakistan

KARACHI: KIA Lucky Motors (KLM) has launched the much-awaited, Pakistan’s first all-wheel 2000 CC SUV. KIA Sportage is Pakistan’s first All-Wheel Drive car with 100,000 km or 4 years warranty.…

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London Exchange

Europa Oil & Gas awarded 15-year Frontier Exploration Licence, Offshore Ireland

LONDON: Europa Oil & Gas, the UK and Ireland focused oil and gas exploration, development and production company, has announced that the Irish government approved the Company’s application to convert…

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London Exchange

James Fisher and Sons acquires 60% stake in Continental Participação E Administração

LONDON: James Fisher and Sons has announced the acquisition of 60% of the share capital of Continental Participação E Administração Ltda., the holding company of Serviços Marítimos Continental S.A. for…

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NewsnReleases

Serica Energy to acquire Pharos Energy in $145.7 million cash deal

DCC Energy agrees to £5.75 billion takeover by KKR and ECP consortium

argenx to acquire Forte Biosciences for $2.2 billion

Evolution Mining to acquire Carnaby Resources in $213 million deal

Kuwait Petroleum secures $16 billion pipeline deal with global investment giants

MSCI equity indexes August 2019 index review

Air Arbia posts 75% growth in earnings

Ithmaar Holding, Ithmaar Bank report half-year profits

Arig reported its financial results for half year ended 30th June 2019

Islamic Arab Insurance posts 4.7% growth in earnings

AM Best affirms financial strength rating of Emirates Insurance

ADB approves $500mn loan for Pakistan

UK-funded Karandaaz to promote sustainable energy and economic development

Dana Gas reports 483% increase in net profit to $140mn

KIA introduces first-ever all wheel vehicle in Pakistan

Europa Oil & Gas awarded 15-year Frontier Exploration Licence, Offshore Ireland

James Fisher and Sons acquires 60% stake in Continental Participação E Administração

Serica Energy to acquire Pharos Energy in $145.7 million cash deal

DCC Energy agrees to £5.75 billion takeover by KKR and ECP consortium

argenx to acquire Forte Biosciences for $2.2 billion

Evolution Mining to acquire Carnaby Resources in $213 million deal