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du reports its Q4 and FY 2024 results

Exceptional performance with net profit up 49.1% to a record AED 2.5 billion

Historical annual dividend of 54 fils per share, a 59% increase y-o-y

Dubai, UAE. 10 February 2024 – Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. The exceptional full year results reflect the strong financial performance throughout the year and the success of our strategic initiatives.

The 2024 performance exceeded the guidance for the year as revenues grew by 7.3% and EBITDA margin reached 44.2%, expanding by 1.7 percentage points with EBITDA increasing by 11.6%. Our net profit growth of 49.1%, reaching a record AED 2.5 billion, underscores our ability to drive both top-line expansion and bottom-line improvement. Our strong financial performance and robust balance sheet enabled the Board to recommend distributing 34 fils per share as the final dividend for 2024, taking our 2024 dividend to 54 fils per share, the highest dividend in the history of du and the maximum amount of dividends per share allowed by our dividend policy.

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Breakbulk Middle East 2025 Opens with Record Attendance and Strong Industry Engagement

Dubai, UAE – February 10, 2025 – Thousands of project cargo professionals gathered today at Dubai World Trade Centre for the opening of Breakbulk Middle East 2025, marking the region’s largest industry event to date. With business decision-makers representing every sector of the supply chain, the event set the stage for two days of high-level discussions, networking, and deal-making.

The event was officially inaugurated by Her Excellency Eng. Hessa Ahmed Al Malek, Minister Advisor for Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, who welcomed attendees and reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening global trade. “The UAE remains committed to strengthening its position as a global trade hub by fostering collaboration, investing in infrastructure, and embracing innovation,” she said. “Breakbulk Middle East plays a critical role in advancing these efforts, bringing together key players to drive the industry forward.”

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ICE Dubai 2025-

Shaping the Future of Agricultural Commodities,Sustainability, and Biofuels

Dubai, UAE

ICE Dubai 2025 is set to position Dubai as the global hub for agricultural commodities, sustainability, and biofuels, with the prestigious Intercontinental Commodity Exchange (ICE) returning on February 19-20, 2025.

This event will unite industry leaders, policymakers, and visionaries to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector. ICE Dubai 2025 will focus on three key pillars:

Philip Werle President & FounderICE Dubai 2025

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ADQ partners with State Capital Investment Corporation to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam

ADQ partners with State Capital Investment Corporation to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam

  • Memorandum of Understanding between ADQ and State Capital Investment Corporation establishes a framework for investment collaboration in key sectors of mutual interest in Vietnam
  • Partnership strengthens bilateral relations between the UAE and Vietnam, following the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in 2024
  • Reinforces ADQ’s commitment to investing in high-growth markets that align with its strategic investment priorities
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Emirates Development Bank Champions Innovation at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025

Sharjah, UAE, 07 February 2025 – Emirates Development Bank (EDB) reaffirmed its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation by actively participating in the 8th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2025, held at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park from February 1-2.

Under the theme “Where We Belong,” the festival brought together over 300 global speakers from 45 countries, providing a platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem enablers to exchange ideas and drive meaningful change in the UAE’s startup landscape.

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