BMW profit jumps on cost cutting in new CEO’s debut quarter

Munich: BMW AG showed signs of recovery under its new chief executive officer, beating analyst estimates in the third quarter on aggressive cost-cutting and demand for upscale models like the big X7 SUV. After stumbling in recent quarters with low profitability and a series of operational and regulatory issues, BMW reported a 33 per cent […]

Empower begins construction of new headquarters

Dubai: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) announced the beginning of construction of its new headquarters at a cost of Dh280 million. The cooling services provider said the new headquarters will be in Al Jaddaf, and the building is expected to be inaugurated in the first quarter of 2021. The headquarters includes two buildings; an […]

UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs Obaid Humaid Al Tayer meets Indonesian Minister of Finance

Dubai: Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met Dr. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia and her accompanying delegation on Wednesday at the Ministry of Finance in Dubai. The meeting was part of the ministry’s efforts to bolster bilateral ties between the countries in the fields […]

Things you need to know before starting a business

In conversation with Miraziz Makhamatzhanov, CEO of Corplex What are the differences between mainland and free zone companies? Mainland companies, also known as onshore companies, are registered and licensed by the Department of Economic Development in each emirate. If you are an expat, you need to have a local service agent or a local partner, […]

Bilateral ties play key role in meeting India’s $5 trillion economy target: UAE official

DUBAI: The fifth edition of the UAE-India Economic Forum recently took place at Waldorf Astoria, Dubai International Financial Centre, with the participation of high dignitaries and officials, leading experts and leaders from the two nations. India’s partnership with the UAE is set to play a key role in its march towards the ambitious goal of […]

Under Armour drops on accounting probe revelation, forecast cut

New York: Under Armour Inc shares plunged after the company disclosed that federal officials have been probing its accounting practices for more than two years, bringing a fresh headache to investors just as the sports brand prepares for a CEO transition. The athleticwear company also lowered its full-year revenue forecast on Monday, but it raised […]

India will not waive $13 Billion debt of its two major telecom operators

India won’t back down from collecting $13 billion of past dues from debt-laden telecom carriers because the industry is not under stress, a government official with knowledge of the matter said, a move that could deepen Bharti Airtel Ltd. and Vodafone Idea Ltd.’s financial woes. India expects the carriers to pay up within 90 days […]