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      Mary Sophia

      Mary Sophia

      Assistant Business Editor
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      Abu Dhabi
      Mary is a deputy business editor at The National and has an extensive experience in business reporting in the region with both regional and international titles. Prior to joining The National, she was the deputy editor at Forbes Middle East and has also worked with BBC News and Gulf Business. She has interviewed chief executives of leading companies, ministers of state and other policy makers.

      Articles

      Jordan's largest lender saw its first quarter profit decline in 2020. Mohammed Hamed/Reuters
      Arab Bank Group’s first quarter net profit drops amid Covid-19 provisions

      Total loans rose 2% to $26.2bn while customer deposits grew 5% during the first three months of 2020

      BusinessMay 13, 2020
      A view of the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The emirate registered 434,647 Customs transactions in the first five months Alamy
      ADGM launches more initiatives to cushion impact of Covid-19

      These measures follow an earlier set of incentives, including rent deferrals and service charge waivers

      BusinessApril 29, 2020
      The G20 leaders' virtual meeting in March. The average GDP in of the world's largest eocnomies contracted 3.4% in the first quarter of the year as a result of the impact of Covid-19. EPA
      G20 finance leaders urge collective decisions to support world economy

      The group is committed to minimise social and economic damage on the world economy from the pandemic

      EconomyApril 16, 2020
      Opec+ is cutting back production until 2022 to counter the demand crunch from the coronavirus pandemic. AFP
      Opec pledges $1bn to help developing countries fight Covid-19

      The funds will be disbursed through public, private and trade finance loans

      EconomyApril 16, 2020
      Etihad has been operating a number of special passenger and cargo flights after stopping scheduled services in March. AFP
      Etihad plans partial passenger flights from May 1

      The airline plans to gradually restart all of its passenger flights after June 30 as travel restrictions are lifted globally

      AviationApril 16, 2020
      Airport Show is among the tradeshows that have been postponed amid the virus outbreak. AP
      Dubai’s Airport Show postponed to October amid Covid-19 outbreak

      The annual event was originally set to take place in June

      AviationApril 13, 2020
      STC reached a deal to buy Vodafone's 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt as part of its regional expansion. Courtesy Saudi Telecom Company STC is also offering to acquire Otas which has missed two $290m installments on a loan it took in 2013 from 29 Turkish and international banks Courtesy Saudi Telecom Company
      Saudi Telecom delays buying Vodafone Egypt stake by 90 days

      The due diligence process is facing 'logistical challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic', the company says

      EconomyApril 13, 2020
      Lamborghini's staff members who normally work on the interiors will now work to produce 1,000 masks a day. Credit: Lamborghini
      Lamborghini plant in Italy to produce surgical masks

      The company will produce 1,000 masks and 200 plexiglass medical shields a day for healthcare workers in Italy

      EconomyApril 01, 2020
      ADIB on Sunday said its group chief executive Mazin Manna has stepped down. Dana Smillie / The National
      Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank shareholders approve lifting foreign ownership cap

      Shareholders also approve a dividend of 27.38 fils a share for 2019

      BankingApril 01, 2020
      Emaar Properties directed its employees to work from home to curb the spread of the virus. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      As a precaution against Covid-19 Emaar tells staff to work from home

      Dubai’s biggest listed developer said the move will not affect the company's operations

      BusinessMarch 22, 2020
      ADCB Group now serves one million customers through 72 branches and 450 ATMs following completion of its three-way merger with Union National Bank and Al Hilal Bank. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      ADCB offers to defer loans and waive interest for customers hit by coronavirus

      The move will support 1.2 million retail customers of ADCB and over 50,000 SME customers of Al Hilal Bank

      BankingMarch 18, 2020
      Aldar Properties committed Dh100m to support customers and partners. Christopher Pike / The National
      Aldar Properties commits Dh100m to support customers and partners

      Package of measures includes setting aside Dh4bn to ensure contractors and suppliers are paid quickly

      EconomyMarch 18, 2020
      Meraas recently launched a relief fund in partnership with Dubai Holding for businesses hit by the virus outbreak. Leslie Pableo / The National
      Dubai Holding and Meraas set up Dh1bn relief fund to mitigate impact of coronavirus on units

      Some companies within their portfolio are Jumeirah Group, Dubai Properties, Boxpark and LaMer

      BusinessMarch 17, 2020
      Faisal Al Haimus, chairman & president of Trade Bank of Iraq announced a $5 million in funding to fight coronavirus. Antonie Robertson/The National
      Trade Bank of Iraq provides $5m to fight coronavirus spread

      Funds will be used to allow Ministry of Health to buy necessary equipment

      EconomyMarch 17, 2020
      Investcorp acquired the Belgian headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company, marking its entry into Belgium. Investcorp
      Investcorp buys Coca-Cola’s Belgian headquarters for €88m

      Deal brings the value of asset manager's European real estate portfolio to €750m

      EconomyMarch 16, 2020
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