Energy

Oil prices climb on rate cut hopes, but China concerns remain

Brent crude futures rose 0.21 percent to $79.93 a barrel

IEA trims 2025 oil demand forecast, cites weakened Chinese economy

The report expects robust demand in Western economies, especially the US, which consumes one-third of global gasoline

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA reports 12.3 percent rise in net income to $1.2 billion in H1 2024

TAQA's revenues rose 2 percent annually to AED27.2 billion mainly due to the contribution from SWS Holding

Oil prices rise as U.S. stockpiles shrink, Fed rate cut bets grow

Brent crude oil futures for the October delivery rose 0.5 percent to $81.09 per barrel

DEWA commissions 558 electricity distribution substations of 11 kV across Dubai in H1 2024

There are currently 72 33 kV substations in service and 44,472 medium voltage substations across Dubai

UAE’s ADNOC Drilling to join MSCI flagship indexes, boosting global visibility and investor appeal

The company will become the 12th member of the MSCI UAE index after meeting the necessary criteria

UAE’s diversified economy maintains robust growth in real estate, tourism, and manufacturing: OPEC

OPEC reported that the housing, utilities, and fuels sector rose to 6.7 percent YoY in June, up from 6.6 percent in May

Oil prices decline as OPEC lowers 2024 demand forecast amid China slowdown

Global benchmark Brent crude futures dipped 78 cents, or 0.95 percent, to $81.52 a barrel

OPEC cuts 2024 oil demand growth forecast to 2.11 million bpd on weaker Chinese demand

OPEC also cut next year's demand growth estimate to 1.78 million bpd from the previous 1.85 million bpd

ADNOC Gas net income rises 21 percent to $1.19 billion in Q2 2024

ADNOC Gas fulfils over 60 percent of the UAE’s gas demand and is a major player in fueling the development of key industrial sectors

UAE’s ADNOC Drilling aims for $1.3 billion net profits and 148 rigs by 2026, says CFO

The company has raised its medium-term revenue expectations to $3.85 billion for the fiscal year 2024

UAE’s DEWA reports $3.72 billion in H1 2024 revenue, shareholders to get $1.68 billion in dividends annually for 5 years

EBITDA reached AED6.6 billion, operating profit of AED3.3 billion and profit after tax of AED2.6 billion

ADNOC Distribution net profit rises 12.9 percent to $170 million in Q2 2024

Company's non-fuel retail gross profit increased by 13.5 percent annually in Q2 2024 to $56 million

Fueled by oil prices, government spending, Saudi banks poised for continued success: Report

The operating environment score for the sector has been rated 'bbb+' 

Saudi PIF affiliate invests $1.5 billion in EV maker Lucid Group

The deal includes a $750 million convertible preferred investment and a $750 million unsecured term loan

Dubai’s Empower posts $368 million in revenues in H1 2024 with 10.3 percent growth over H1 2023

The company earned $116.52 million in profit before tax, a 6.3 percent increase from the same period in 2023

Saudi Aramco profits hit $56.3 billion in H1 2024, dividends to reach $124.2 billion

Oil company's revenues reached $220.73 billion in H1, up 0.9 percent from $214.38 billion during the first half of 2023

ADNOC, Japan’s Osaka Gas sign long-term LNG supply agreement for Ruwais LNG project

Agreement marks ADNOC's first long-term LNG deal with Osaka Gas, underscoring the long-standing energy partnership between the UAE and Japan

ADNOC Drilling, Alpha Dhabi JV to fully acquire EV Holdings for $45 million

EV Holdings is Enersol’s third acquisition and comes following the company's agreement to acquire 51 percent of NTS Amega (NTS) last week

Dubai’s DEWA sees over 6.7 million digital transactions in H1 2024, up 11 percent

Customers carried out over 1.1 million digital transactions through the authority's website

OPEC+ keeps oil policy unchanged, restates plans to ease cuts starting October

OPEC+ is currently cutting output by 5.86 million barrels per day or about 5.7 percent of global demand

China’s maritime economy generates $678.55 billion in H1 2024, up 5.6 percent YoY

The sea area designated for use grew by 16.9 percent YoY, with ¥500 billion in projects