IPOs are planned in the railways, power, oil and gas, aviation and coal sectors The post India aims to raise $20bn from IPOs of state-run firms by 2030 appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The Gates Foundation said the billionaire will not deliver his address “to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities” The post India AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos mounts appeared first on Gulf Business.
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As the Holy Month of Ramadan begins, millions across the Middle East region enter a period defined by discipline, reflection, and spiritual connection. With people fasting for long hours, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has provided valuable advice to help them understand the importance of food choices so they can remain active, and avoid the fatigue often associated with Ramadan. Best Foods to Eat After long hours of fasting, the digestive system enters a low-activity state and requires gradual reactivation. Choosing the correct foods at Iftar and Suhoor can ease digestion, prevent discomfort,
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Net profit after tax of AED 3.5 billion, up 15.5% compared to full-year 2024 Net loans were AED 101 billion, registering an increase of 8.6% compared to 2024 Top-tier ROE of 22.15% after tax, an increase of 75 bps Record low non-performing loans ratio improves to 3.58% by 77 bps compared to 2024 with Cost of Risk at 0.49%, down 25 bps over the same period Disciplined execution delivers 26.25% cost-to-income ratio, positioning CBD among the industry’s top quartile Total assets increased 14.4% to AED 160 billion, underscoring robust, broad-based growth, while strong Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 15.52% drives sustainable growth
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For one month each year, Saudi changes its rhythm entirely. Days grow quieter and slower, and then, as the sun sets, Saudi comes alive. Streets fill, tables stretch long, music and storytelling echo through historic districts, and cities transform into social spaces shaped by food, family, and shared moments. For visitors, Ramadan offers one of the most immersive ways to experience Saudi, not through landmarks alone, but through how life is lived when the sun sets. Eating Together Is the Experience – Everywhere You Go In Saudi, Ramadan nights revolve around the table – and not just around one main dish. Across the country, iftar (
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