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Knowledge Economic City, Maaden report higher Q3 revenues as profit growth diverges
In the third quarter, Saudi Arabia’s Knowledge Economic City (KEC) and Maaden reported increased revenues, with KEC's net profit soaring 253.5% and Maaden’s revenue rising 11% to $3 billion. KEC attributed its growth to strong contributions from residential projects and a land sale, while Maaden faced mixed results across its divisions, particularly in phosphate, where production costs rose significantly despite recovering output.
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Saudi academy uses behavioral communication to reshape business English training
Shaghaf Academy, founded by Mohammad Al-Mansaf, aims to improve business English communication in Saudi Arabia by focusing on 'communication performance'—the ability to effectively use language under pressure. The academy addresses common workplace challenges through personalized training that helps professionals translate their existing English knowledge into confident communication skills, thereby enhancing their professional interactions and overall effectiveness in the workplace.
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European Union seeks to pick new European Central Bank head by year end
Christine Lagarde's early decision to step down as head of the European Central Bank (ECB) has put the European Union on a tight schedule. The bloc expects to pick a new ECB chief by the end of December.