UAE, Egypt bid to boost investment partnerships

The signing of an agreement between the UAE International Investors Council and Egyptian-Emirati Business Council. (WAM)
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Updated 22 May 2023
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UAE, Egypt bid to boost investment partnerships

  • Agreement aims to increase investment opportunities in the new economy, green projects, tech sector

CAIRO: The UAE International Investors Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Egyptian-Emirati Business Council to enhance existing investment partnerships, the Emirates News Agency reported on Monday. 

The memorandum aims to increase investment opportunities in the new economy, green projects, recycling, clean projects, the technology sector, and new digital technologies.

The two sides plan to launch various initiatives to facilitate direct business meetings between companies with the aim of stimulating new investment opportunities in the UAE and Egypt.

The agreement also aims to lay the groundwork for the establishment of a comprehensive system of databases, consultations, and statistical data on the two markets.

UAEIIC Secretary-General Jamal bin Saif Al Jarwan said: “We are honored to cooperate with the Egyptian Business Council headed by Gamal Sadat, in an important step that will open new doors to enhance cooperation. This memorandum serves the interests of members’ aspirations and common visions.

“It will see greater activity in cooperation between the two councils, including joint initiatives, conferences and promotional tours.”

Gamal Sadat, who is EEBC chairman, said that the Egyptian market was currently offering golden opportunities for investors.

He added that the memorandum established a framework for long-term cooperation to benefit the two countries’ economic relations, especially since the council played a key role in enhancing the leadership of UAE investments and contributing to the exploration of high-potential investment areas.

The two councils will organize joint initiatives, conferences and roadshows, as well as sharing experiences in emerging markets and helping to assist the private sector in addressing the most pressing concerns.
 


Closing Bell: Saudi main market sheds 85 points to finish at 11,098 

Updated 17 February 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi main market sheds 85 points to finish at 11,098 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed lower in the latest session, falling 85.79 points, or 0.77 percent, to finish at 11,098.06. 

The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index declined 0.63 percent to close at 1,495.23, while the parallel market index Nomu dropped 0.91 percent to 23,548.56.  

Market breadth was firmly negative, with 42 gainers against 218 decliners on the main market. Trading activity saw 226 million shares exchanged, with total turnover reaching SR4.5 billion ($1.19 billion).  

Among the session’s gainers, Tourism Enterprise Co. rose 9.40 percent to SR15.02. SHL Finance Co. advanced 4.51 percent to SR16.00, while Almasar Alshamil for Education Co. gained 3.56 percent to SR23.88.  

Dar Alarkan Real Estate Development Co. added 3.03 percent to SR19.70, and Banque Saudi Fransi climbed 2.61 percent to SR19.30. 

On the losing side, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co. recorded the steepest decline, falling 6.61 percent to SR96.

Al Moammar Information Systems Co. dropped 5.14 percent to SR164.20, while National Company for Learning and Education declined 4.60 percent to SR124.30. Saudi Ceramic Co. slipped 4.14 percent to SR27.30, and Arabian Contracting Services Co. fell 4.12 percent to SR116.50. 

On the announcement front, Saudi Telecom Co. announced the distribution of interim cash dividends for the fourth quarter of 2025 in line with its approved dividend policy.  

The company will distribute SR2.74 billion, equivalent to SR0.55 per share, to shareholders for the quarter.  

The number of shares eligible for dividends stands at approximately 4.99 billion shares. The eligibility date has been set for Feb. 23, with distribution scheduled for March 12.  

The company noted that treasury shares are not entitled to dividends and that payments will be made through Riyad Bank via direct transfer to shareholders’ bank accounts. stc shares last traded at SR44.80, unchanged on the session. 

Separately, National Environmental Recycling Co., known as Tadweer, reported its annual financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, posting significant growth in revenue and profit.  

Revenue rose 53.5 percent year on year to SR1.24 billion, compared with SR806 million in the previous year. Net profit attributable to shareholders increased 68.4 percent to SR60.9 million, up from SR36.2 million a year earlier, driven by higher sales volumes and operational expansion.

Tadweer shares last traded at SR3.80, up 2.70 percent.