Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the attack that targeted vehicles near the village of Mangor in central Nigeria’s Plateau State, which resulted in a number of deaths. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of extremism and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over this

Abu dhabi: Ghitha Holding PJSC, a subsidiary of IHC, has announced its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ended 30th June 2025, with revenue growth and improved gross profit. According to Emirates News Agency, during the first half of 2025, the group revenue rose to AED2.61 billion, up 6.7 percent compared to the same period last year. Gross profit reached AED599.4 million, an increase of 23 percent year-on-year, reflecting the effectiveness of Ghitha’s strategic pivot toward margin-led growth. Falal Ameen, Ghitha Holding’s CEO, emphasized the strength of their strategy, focusing on profitable growth, disciplined portfolio integration, and value-driven execution.

Sharjah: The Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF), based in Sharjah, is implementing a proactive strategy to protect children by rewiring the structures that allow abuse, trafficking, and injustice to persist. According to Emirates News Agency, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marked annually on 30th July, KSQF recognises that today’s crises are interconnected; displacement caused by climate disasters leads to school dropouts, heightening children’s exposure to trafficking, and conflict and poverty push children into labour and criminal networks. The foundation recognises that no single issue can be solved in isolation, and that meaningful protection requires a

Abu dhabi: EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, today announced its financial results for the first half of 2025. EMSTEEL reported revenues of AED4.3 billion for the first half of 2025, marking a 9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. According to Emirates News Agency, the Group delivered strong operational performance during the period, increasing sales volumes of finished steel products by 24 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 1,616 thousand tonnes. This growth was driven by sustained momentum in the UAE’s construction sector and the Group’s solid market presence.

Abu dhabi: ADNOC Drilling Company announced today its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, delivering record-breaking performance across revenue, EBITDA, and net profit while maintaining strong momentum in shareholder returns and delivering regional expansion. According to Emirates News Agency, the company posted a net profit of $692 million for the first half, up 21 percent year-on-year, driven by fleet expansion, rig utilization, and Oilfield Services (OFS) growth. Revenue rose 30 percent to $2.37 billion, while EBITDA increased 19 percent to $1.08 billion. Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi, ADNOC Drilling CEO, emphasized the company’s strong financial performance,

Sharjah: The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) has ensured the availability of its publications at the House of Wisdom Library, a well-frequented public library, to disseminate studies and research conducted by its Knowledge Office. Dr. Jassim Al Hammadi, Director of the SSSD Knowledge Office, highlighted the importance of these publications in supporting decision-makers and educating the community. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Al Hammadi stated that the initiative aims to spread awareness and provide factual information derived from field research rather than generating profit. The publications address the real needs of the community, focusing on various groups such as

Dubai: The UAE Media Council has announced the launch of the Advertiser Permit for individuals who publish promotional content on social media platforms, whether their content is paid or unpaid. This initiative is part of an integrated framework aimed at creating a flexible regulatory environment that keeps pace with the rapid evolution of the media industry. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative seeks to enhance content quality, increase the sector’s attractiveness for investment, and attract skilled professionals and creative talents in content creation. The permit also aims to safeguard the rights of both society and content creators by introducing

Kuwait city: The price of Kuwaiti oil increased by US$1.56, reaching US$73.15 per barrel in Tuesday’s trading, compared to US$71.59 per barrel on Monday. This information was provided by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Wednesday. According to Emirates News Agency, globally, the price of Brent crude rose by $2.47 to $72.51 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude increased by $2.5 to $69.21 per barrel. These changes in global oil prices reflect ongoing trends in the international energy market.