Saudi Arabia, Austria Discuss Boosting Economic Cooperation

The Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning has held talks with Austria’s Minister of Labor and Economy. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning has held talks with Austria’s Minister of Labor and Economy. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Austria Discuss Boosting Economic Cooperation

The Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning has held talks with Austria’s Minister of Labor and Economy. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning has held talks with Austria’s Minister of Labor and Economy. SPA

The Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, has held talks with Austria’s Minister of Labor and Economy Dr. Martin Kocher on ways to enhance economic cooperation between the Kingdom and Austria.

Representatives from the public sector attended on Wednesday the meeting that took place during Alibrahim’s official visit to Austria.

During the visit, the Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning also participated in a roundtable discussion with the Federation of Austrian Industries.

Representing over 80% of manufacturers in Austria, the forum provided an excellent opportunity for fruitful dialogue.

In his remarks at the roundtable, Alibrahim stressed the importance of unlocking opportunities of mutual benefits to the two countries through collaboration in industry, trade and investment, and the importance of private sector partnerships.



Abu Dhabi's MAIR Group to List in Abu Dhabi Next Month

Abu Dhabi's MAIR Group to List in Abu Dhabi Next Month
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Abu Dhabi's MAIR Group to List in Abu Dhabi Next Month

Abu Dhabi's MAIR Group to List in Abu Dhabi Next Month

Abu Dhabi-based MAIR Group, an investment firm active in sectors including food retail and commercial real estate, said on Thursday it would list on the local bourse next month.

The company, which operates over 100 stores in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the ADCOOP and SPAR brands, said in a statement the listing on the Abu Dhabi securities exchange (ADX) would take place on Dec. 9.

It did not disclose the amount of stock shareholders and employees plan to sell through the so-called direct listing, which takes place when a company offers shares to the public without going through a bank-backed initial public offering, Reuters reported.

As MAIR prepares to list "we are ready to amplify our impact, strengthen our foundations, and invite stakeholders to join our journey," Managing Director and CEO Nehayan Al Ameri said.

MAIR, which also manages more than 12 shopping centers through its commercial real estate division, booked revenues of 1.2 billion dirhams ($326.7 million) in the first half of 2024.

Last year, it distributed 135 million dirhams in dividends, equal to 12.11% of the share capital, to its over 12,000 shareholders.