China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

The overseas office brings the bank closer to the front lines of its sustainable development work in the Middle East and Africa

Yahsat hikes interim dividends to Dhs201m for H1 2023

Yahsat hikes interim dividends to Dhs201m for H1 2023

The firm expects to pay the second and final dividend for 2023 in May 2024, subject to board’s recommendation and shareholders’ approval

DIFC’s five-year innovation strategy for financial services

DIFC unveils five-year innovation strategy for financial services

Investments in fintech is further accelerating the ongoing pace of fintech innovation globally and in Dubai

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UAE Central Bank holds interest rates steady as US Fed hits pause on hikes

The notification from CBUAE comes after the US Federal Reserve announced that it is maintaining its key policy rate unchanged

UAE’s first SPAC to merge with United Printing & Publishing

ADQ-backed SPAC to merge with United Printing & Publishing

The deal implies an equity value of Dhs623m for the Abu Dhabi-based printing, commercial printing and last-mile delivery business

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UAE banks lead sustainable financing, initiatives ahead of COP28

The banking sector is playing a crucial role in combating climate change by providing green financing and supporting climate initiatives

DAE secures $1.6bn from multi-tranche financing deal

UAE’s DAE secures $1.6bn from multi-tranche financing deal

The facility was structured as a combination of revolving credit facilities and term financing facilities

UAE taps international bond markets with $1.5bn sale

UAE taps international bond markets with $1.5bn sale

The bond will be listed on the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Dubai

OQ Gas Networks seeks to raise up to $771m from IPO

Oman’s OQ Gas Networks seeks to raise up to $771m from IPO

The institutional investor tranche represents 40 per cent of the offering while the retail portion accounts for 30 per cent

Valu issues EGP922.3m worth of securitised bonds

EFG Holding’s Valu issues EGP922.3m worth of securitised bonds

The transaction marks the financial technology firm’s third issuance this year, and the sixth concluded in partnership with EFG Hermes to date

UAE’s top banks post $7.4bn in H1 2023 net profit

Top UAE banks’ combined H1 2023 profit hits $7.4bn

The country’s banks continue to stand on firm financial ground and are poised to navigate through the broader macroeconomic landscape

LuLu Money Singapore launches Digit9 platform in UAE

LuLu Money Singapore launches cross-border payments platform in UAE

Digit9 can handle more than 300 transactions per second across a network of over 2,000 global partners

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Chimera launches Lunate, an alternative investment management firm with over $50bn in AUM

It has been structured to provide comprehensive multi-asset class investment solutions for a diverse clientele

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

The financial hub said a total of 102 asset managers, comprising investment firms and hedge funds, have set up shop in the city

Apollo backs Mubadala Capital’s bespoke investments

Apollo backs Mubadala Capital’s bespoke investments

The asset manager is seeding the first strategy within its Mubadala Capital Solutions unit with $2.7bn from its balance sheet

Sagard grows global presence with Abu Dhabi office

Canada’s Sagard expands global footprint with Abu Dhabi office

The regional office will be led by Firas Mallah, managing director and head of the Middle East

Credit card fraud costs global economy $32bn

Credit card fraud costs global economy $32bn, says AMF

The increase in losses is forcing banks to leverage cutting-edge technologies to detect and analyse fraudulent transactions

Agthia Group shareholders approve interim dividend

Agthia Group shareholders approve Dhs65.31m interim dividend

The group reported a 6.6 per cent increase in first-half profit, despite the currency headwind in Egypt

SAL Saudi Logistics IPO

SAL Saudi Logistics to sell 30% stake via IPO on local bourse

The shareholders are offering 24 million shares in the cargo firm, equivalent to 30 per cent of the paid-up capital post-listing

EFG Hermes, Saudi Exchange showcase Saudi investment potential

EFG Hermes, Saudi Exchange showcase Saudi investment potential

The kingdom continues to be under-represented in the portfolios of emerging markets investors despite being the sixth index in the MSCI EM Index

Mubadala allots $1bn to Blue Owl Capital’s credit platform

Mubadala commits $1bn to Blue Owl Capital’s credit platform

The investment will initially focus on providing financing for technology and software companies

EFG Hermes advises EMRC on EGP472m securitised bond issuance

EFG Hermes advises EMRC on EGP472m securitised bond issuance

The landmark securitisation programme makes EMRC the first refinance mortgage company to securitise portfolios for mortgage companies in the Egyptian market.

Saudi PIF-backed ADES Holding set to raise SAR4.6bn in IPO

Saudi PIF-backed ADES Holding seeks to raise SAR4.6bn from IPO

The company is selling 237.1 million new shares in the IPO while its shareholders are selling about 101.6 million shares

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India or China: How to invest in the coming Asia boom?

Experts share why the two Asian economies hold immense potential for global investors

Emirates NBD launches-sustainTech program Dubai Media Office

Emirates NBD launches SustainTech Accelerator Program ahead of COP28

The accelerator programme is accepting applications from September 6 to October 10 this year

TAQA lists dual-tranche bonds worth $1.5bn on ADX

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA lists $1.5bn dual-tranche bonds on ADX

The order book was nearly 10 times oversubscribed at the time of issuance in April, with investors placing total orders of more than $15bn

EDB launches solar energy financing programme for SMEs

EDB launches solar energy financing programme for SMEs

The initiative will allocate Dhs100m to bolster the adoption of green energy solutions with a focus on solar energy initiatives

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Indian rupee falls to all time low against US dollar as crude oil price surges

The drop in value for the Indian currency came against a sharp rise in US dollar value as the American greenback rose to the highest levels in six months

APICORP’s half-year net profit surges by 87

APICORP posts $108.7m in half-year net profit

The corporate banking portfolio grew by 5 per cent YoY to $4.3bn while its net interest income rose by 10 per cent to $45.9m