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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

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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

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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

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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

Dhs1,000 monthly fines? UAE's FTA urges firms to file corporate tax on time

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

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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

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How Mastercard is driving financial inclusion in the Middle East

Mastercard’s chief operating officer for EEMEA region Khalid Elgibali tells us about how his company is innovating when it comes to cross-border and digital payments

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UAE corporate tax: Deadline alert

New corporate tax deadlines for businesses to start in May. Here’s what you need to know

Saudi Arabia’s Rasan to divest 30% stake via IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Rasan to lists 30% stake on local bourse

The fintech firm is offering 5.3 million new shares and 17.4 million existing shares to investors – equivalent to 30 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital

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Warren Buffett talks succession and Berkshire’s future at annual meeting

At the annual shareholder gathering, Buffett backed Apple, Coca Cola and American Express

NBK sells alternative investment unit to Janus Henderson

Janus Henderson buys alternative investment unit of Kuwait’s NBK

The team at NBK Capital Partners will join the $353bn asset manager as the firm’s new emerging markets private capital division

Fakeeh Care Group sets IPO price range, seeks to raise $763m

Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh Care Group sets IPO price range, seeks to raise $763m

The hospital group is offering 49.8 million shares, equivalent to 21.47 per cent of the company’s total issued share capital

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Dubai Financial Market releases upgraded iVestor app

The iVestor App allows direct subscription to both public and private offerings, enhancing investment accessibility in the region

Abu Dhabi's ADQ lists debut $2.5bn bond on London Stock Exchange

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ lists debut $2.5bn bond on London Stock Exchange

Leveraging favourable market conditions and investor appetite, ADQ’s bond issuance garnered significant interest

DFM unveils initial private offerings platform ARENA

DFM unveils initial private offerings platform ARENA

The new platform is a regulated alternative to conventional financing routes and helps private companies access capital markets

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UAE interest rates remain unchanged amid Fed rate decision

The CBUAE traditionally moves lockstep with the US Fed amid the UAE having pegged its currency to the US dollar at a rate of Dhs3.67 to $1

Spinneys’ $375m IPO draws orders worth $19bn

Supermarket chain Spinneys’ $375m IPO draws orders worth $19bn

The company priced its IPO at the top of the previously announced range, selling its shares at Dhs1.53 per share to raise $375m (Dhs1.38bn)

BlackRock to launch PIF-backed Saudi investment platform

BlackRock to launch PIF-backed Saudi investment platform

The investment platform seeks to accelerate the growth of capital markets in Saudi Arabia

UAE central bank’s foreign assets up 2% in February

UAE central bank’s foreign assets up Dhs203bn in February 2024

The increase in foreign asset volume is attributed to the rise in current account balances and deposits with banks abroad

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Spinneys increases retail share offering for upcoming IPO

The supermarket chain aims to raise up to Dhs1.38bn($375m) from its IPO

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Exclusive: Visa’s Dr Saeeda Jaffar on the new ‘Instalments’ solution transforming retail in the UAE

Consumers can activate instalment payments at checkout based on their eligibility, whether at point-of-service terminals or eCommerce platforms

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Saudi budget airline flynas confirms IPO this year: Reports

flynas disclosed its financial performance this month, boasting a 32 per cent revenue surge to SAR6.3bn ($1.68bn), in 2023

Bank of Sharjah leads $300m sukuk issuance for Kuwait International Bank

The transaction for what is dubbed a tier 1 sukuk marks the first US dollar AT1 issuance from Kuwait since 2021

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Investcorp announces $1bn GCC fund along with China’s CIC

This initiative, announced at Investcorp’s China-GCC Investment and Business Cooperation Summit, aims to attract institutional and private investors from the GCC, along with CIC

Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh Care Group to sell 21.47% stake in Riyadh IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh Care Group to sell 21.47% stake in Riyadh IPO

The healthcare group plans to offer 30 million new shares and 19.8 million existing shares to investors – equivalent to 21.47 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital