The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. logo is displayed in the reception area of the One Raffles Link building, which houses one of the Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte offices, in Singapore, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. Singapore has expanded a criminal probe into fund flows linked to scandal-plagued 1MDB to include Goldman Sachs Group, which helped raise money for the entity, people with knowledge of the matter said. Photographer: Nicky Loh/Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs gets licence for regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia: Reports

Saudi Arabia‘s deadline for foreign firms to establish their regional headquarters in the kingdom went into effect earlier this year

Rasan’s $224m IPO draws orders worth $19bn

Saudi fintech firm Rasan’s $224m IPO oversubscribed 129.1 times

The company priced its IPO at the top of the previously announced range, selling its shares at SAR37 per share apiece to raise SAR841m

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Why did Abu Dhabi Global Market regulator impose a $122,500 fine on Sarwa?

The regulator said the probe was closely coordinated between the FSRA and the Dubai Financial Services Authority

UAE’s FAB reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Yapi Kredi

The final details of the potential deal for Turkey’s fourth-biggest private bank are being hammered out after months of negotiations

ADGM’s AUM surges by a record 211% in Q1 2023

ADGM says assets under management soar by 211% in Q1 2024

The financial hub said the total number of operational entities jumped by 30 per cent to reach 1,950

Mubadala announces first renewable energy investment in Japan

Mubadala announces first renewable energy investment in Japan

This investment will help reduce carbon emissions and reliance on imported fuels, aligning with Japan’s domestic and international emission reduction targets

Gold - Renewed strength in the greenback has now seen bullion tumble more than 20 per cent since a March peak.

Gold hits record peak as investors anticipate US Fed rate cut

Bullion is known as an inflation hedge, but higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold

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Upcoming IPO: Alef Education to list on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

The first tranche subscription period is expected to run from May 28 to June 4, with the second tranche subscription period expected to end on June 5

consumer confidence in UAE banking sector rises to 90 per cent image-by-WAM

Consumer confidence in UAE banks climbs to 90%, here’s why

Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, UBF and Mashreq chairman, said UAE banks are leveraging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics

Permacrisis

How should businesses prepare for an era of permacrisis?

Among the major risks for businesses in 2024 are climate change, geopolitical instability, and employee burnout, emphasising the need for proactive measures and resilience to ensure business continuity

Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala’s assets surge to $302bn

Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala’s asset under management rise to $302bn

The wealth fund reported proceeds of Dhs99bn in 2023, which includes divestments of certain legacy assets and capital recycling

PIF

Saudi’s PIF slashes holdings of US equities: Report

PIF saw its US-traded stock holdings plummet from $35bn at the end of 2023 to $18bn by March 31

Turkey presents crypto asset bill as it seeks watchdog upgrade

Turkey presents crypto asset bill as it seeks watchdog upgrade

Countries on the grey list undergo increased monitoring and must actively work with FATF to correct deficiencies

Lunate at ADGM

Abu Dhabi’s Lunate launches ETF tracking Japanese equities

The ETF market will contribute to bolster “Abu Dhabi’s plan to diversify its economy and attract more investors to its financial centre

Dubai tops global ranking for greenfield FDI projects for third time running photo courtesy Dubai Media Office

Dubai tops global list for attracting greenfield FDI projects

In 2023, Dubai welcomed 1,070 global greenfield FDI projects, surpassing second-placed Singapore by 142 per cent and third-placed London by 148 per cent

Kuwait’s BIG Holding to list 30% stake on local exchange

Kuwait’s BIG Holding to list 30% stake on local exchange

The holding firm has hired National Investments Company and EFG-Hermes UAE as joint bookrunners and global coordinators on the deal

Fakeeh Care Group’s $763.4m IPO oversubscribed 119 times

Fakeeh Care Group’s $763.4m IPO oversubscribed 119 times

The pricing of SAR57.5 per share implies a market valuation of around SAR13.3bn at listing

Supermarket chain Spinneys posts Dhs75m in Q1 profit

Supermarket chain Spinneys posts Dhs75m in Q1 profit

The company’s gross profit surged by more than 15 per cent YoY to reach Dhs336m in Q1 2024

DFSA says company licencing rose by 35% in 2023

Dubai regulator DFSA posts 25% increase in licencing in 2023

The financial regulator registered a 50 per cent year-on-year increase in licence applications across all business models

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Parkin delivers maiden Q1 2024 results: Profits rise by 5%

Parkin reported that total revenue grew by 8 per cent, with public parking revenues up 11 per cent

Mubadala’s Fortress bid secures US regulatory approval

Mubadala Capital’s $3bn Fortress bid clears key US regulatory hurdle: FT reports

The approval comes as Mubadala agreed to let Fortress commit to keeping technology and data in the US

Etihad’s Q1 profit surges to Dhs526m ahead of potential IPO

Etihad’s Q1 profit soars to Dhs526m ahead of potential IPO

The airline carried 4.2 million passengers in the January-March period, while passenger revenue came in at Dhs966m

Mena IPOs bring in $1.2bn in Q1 2024 Image Getty Images

GCC region sees 10 IPOs raise $1.2bn in Q1 2024: EY

The UAE’s Parkin Company raised the highest proceeds in the region for the quarter at $0.4bn

Aldar issues second green sukuk image Aldar

Aldar issues second $500m green sukuk

The 10-year issuance marks Aldar’s second green sukuk, following its inaugural $500m sukuk issued in May last year

Spinneys’ shares surge above 11% on trading debut

Supermarket chain Spinneys’ shares surge above 11% on trading debut

The company’s shares started trading at Dhs1.70, against its IPO price of Dhs1.53, the top end of the price range

Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia explore funds to track Hong Kong stock indices

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia explore funds to track Hong Kong stock indices

A new ETF tracking Saudi equities was listed in Hong Kong last year, becoming the first product of its kind in Asia

Dubai - Millionaire city

Every 51st resident in Dubai is a millionaire, reveals World’s Wealthiest Cities report

Dubai ranks at the 21st position in the recently released 2024 World’s Wealthiest Cities report

MENA region leads global growth in luxury travel, reveals report

MENA region leads global growth in luxury travel: Mastercard

According to a Mastercard report, Kuwaiti tourists spend an average of $3,390 per card in Paris, five times as much as their American counterparts

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Unlocking financial freedom: 5 expert tips for retiring in the UAE

Retirement planning consists of anticipating future needs and factoring in potential healthcare costs while ensuring that the plan aligns with personal aspirations

Abu Dhabi's IHC Q1 net profit hits Dhs8bn Image-courtesy-WAM

IHC sees Q1 profit rise 87.6%, announces share buyback programme

The holding company reported a year-on-year revenue hike of 22.5 per cent in Q1 2024, reaching a record Dhs19.3bn