UAE and French Presidents discuss bilateral relations and latest regional and international developments

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and ways to further enhance cooperation within the framework of the strategic partnership that unites the two countries. The call also reviewed the outcomes of the International … Read more

Shareholder payouts hit a record $1.7 trillion last year as bank profits surged

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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters LONDON — Global dividend payouts to shareholders hit a record $1.66 trillion in 2023, according to a new report by British asset manager Janus Henderson. The Global Dividend Index report, published … Read more

The Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after a six-day closure due to an employee strike

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A sign reading “Due to a strike, the Eiffel Tower is closed. We apoligize” hangs in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, February 19, 2024. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors on Sunday after a six-day closure because of striking employees demanding better maintenance of the historic landmark, … Read more

Societe Generale posts sharp profit drop as net banking income slides

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A logo outside a Societe Generale SA bank branch in Paris, France. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Societe Generale on Thursday reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter net profit on the back of weaker net banking income, but launched a new 280 million euro ($302 million) share buyback program. The French lender posted a … Read more