Dubai Islamic Bank issues $500m AT1 sukuk at 5.25% profit rate

DIB issues $500m AT1 sukuk at 5.25% profit rate

The proceeds from the sukuk will be used to strengthen the bank’s Tier 1 capital base, which supports its lending activities and future growth strategies

Etihad Rail secures key global partnerships to boost infrastructure

Etihad Rail secures global partnerships to boost infrastructure, operations

Among the agreements signed at Global Rail 2024, an MoU was inked with Presight AI to explore AI-driven solutions across Etihad Rail’s operations

OKX shakes up Dubai’s crypto scene with new exchange

The launch was announced at a gala event at the Museum of the Future, Dubai, on October 10, 2024.

UAE seals bilateral trade talks with Malaysia

UAE seals bilateral trade talks with Malaysia

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Malaysia reached $2.5bn in the first half of 2024, a 7 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023

Etihad Rail signs deal with Emerge for mega solar project

Etihad Rail goes green with massive solar project

Emerge, a JV between Masdar and EDF Group, will install a large-scale solar PV system and battery energy storage system at Etihad Rail’s Ghuweifat freight terminal

Adnoc L&S signs &250m contract for VLACs Image DNOC L&S for illustrative purposes

ADNOC L&S JV inks deal worth $250m for mega ammonia carriers

The partnership reflects ADNOC L&S’s ongoing role in supporting the energy transition, while also fostering robust industrial collaborations between the UAE and China

Telecom giant du unveils new sub-brands; expands portfolio

Telecom giant du revamps b2b portfolio, unveils new sub-brands

The revamped B2B portfolio marks a significant shift for du, allowing the company to offer more than just connectivity

Disconnect between mental health and perceived wellbeing, shows GIG report

Disconnect between mental health and perceived wellbeing, shows report

Sixty-five percent of respondents reported experiencing mental health challenges in the past year, yet a surprising 82 per cent rated their overall wellbeing as positive

Aldar, Expo City Dubai to develop Dhs1.75bn mixed-use project

Aldar, Expo City Dubai to develop Dhs1.75bn mixed-use project

The 50:50 joint venture will develop the six-building project next to the Dubai Exhibition Centre, which will include residential, office, and retail space

UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail secures $1.5bn financing facility

UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail secures $1.5bn financing facility

The network will accommodate passenger trains, each capable of carrying up to 400 passengers at a speed of 200 km/hour

Egypt’s headline inflation jumps to 26.4% in September

Egypt’s headline inflation inches up to 26.4% in September

The country’s core inflation slowed to an annual 25 per cent from 25.1 per cent in August

Saudi Arabia launches program to develop cybersecurity sector

Boost for GCC mobile app security as Protectt.ai, Finesse partner

The partnership will provide Protectt.ai’s flagship product, AppProtectt Mobile App RASP XDR, to customers in the region

Saudi's Cenomi Centers, GIB Capital unveil SAR1bn real estate fund

Saudi’s Cenomi Centers, GIB Capital unveil SAR1bn real estate fund

The fund aims to accelerate development in the Qassim region, including the facilitation of a land sale programme and development of the U Walk Qassim Mall

Ratan Tata, patriarch of Indian conglomerate, dies at 86

Ratan Tata, who put India’s Tata Group on the global map, passes away at 86

He took the helm of the Indian conglomerate when his uncle J.R.D. Tata stepped down in 1991

Spinneys to build mega facility in Food Tech Valley

Spinneys to build mega facility in Food Tech Valley

Under the 27-year agreement, Spinneys will establish a massive 500,000 square foot processing facility within Food Tech Valley

More airlines fly over Afghanistan amid regional tensions

Taliban officials claim the number of overflights were even higher in recent days than FlightRadar24 data has shown

Abu Dhabi’s Modon, Candy Capital form luxury real estate JV

Abu Dhabi’s Modon, Candy Capital form luxury real estate JV

The joint venture will build on Modon’s development pipeline as well as sites currently owned by Candy

Dubai Holding weighs new REIT amid housing boom

Dubai Holding weighs new REIT amid housing boom, report says

The REIT would offer investors access to a portfolio of prime income-generating properties managed by one of Dubai’s leading developers

QatarEnergy, Shell seal 20-year naphtha supply agreem

QatarEnergy, Shell seal 20-year naphtha supply deal

The deal, set to commence in April 2025, will see up to 18 million tonnes of naphtha delivered to Shell

Qatar’s QNB reports 5.4% jump in third-quarter net profit

Qatar’s QNB reports 5.4% jump in third-quarter net profit

The lender reported a nine-month net profit of QAR12.7bn to September 30, up 7 per cent from the previous year

Most Gulf markets fall on geopolitics, weak oil

Rising geopolitical tensions in the region are having a dampener on the Gulf markets

Dubai limo sector sees surge in passenger nos in H1 2024 image RTA_X

Dubai riding in style with 50% bump in limo passengers

The sector saw passenger numbers surge to nearly 38 million, driven by an influx of new providers and enhanced services

dnata, beOnd partner to elevate premium travel from Dubai

All-business airline beOnd lands new partnership with dnata

In the next five years, beOnd aims to expand its network to 60 global destinations

How Irfan Tansel is fuelling Al Masaood’s innovative spirit

Driving the future: Irfan Tansel on why innovation can’t slow down

The CEO believes the future of the automotive industry depends on its ability to deliver cutting-edge mobility solutions through innovation, diversification, and technological adaptation

Abu Dhabi tops global ranking of cities managing SWF capital

Abu Dhabi tops global ranking of cities managing SWF capital

Abu Dhabi’s dominance in the SWF sector is not only due to its sheer capital but also its strategic investments and diversification across industries

Interview: Billionaire Prateek Suri on his next African adventure

Through MDR Investments, Prateek Suri is driving a fresh wave of large-scale funding into Africa’s infrastructure and mining sectors

How the UAE’s record budget will be spent in 2025

The budget maintains a balance between income and spending, with both revenues and expenditures approved at $19.6bn (Dhs71.5bn)

IATA 80TH AGM - aviation industry meets in Dubai

These latest flight disruptions could impact your travel plans

Many airlines are taking precautionary measures, with flights to Israel, Lebanon, and beyond affected

ADIA starts operations in India’s GIFT City office

Abu Dhabi fund ADIA boosts global presence with GIFT City office

The fund will undertake a phased transfer of certain existing Indian investments to its GIFT City subsidiary

Branded residences: UAE real estate’s most lucrative trend

Branded residences: UAE real estate’s most lucrative trend

The exponential rise of branded residences is impressive when you consider the figures: there are over 120 developments that can be classed as ‘branded residences’ in the UAE, compared to 69 in 2022