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Abu Dhabi Government lists $5bn bonds on local exchange

Abu Dhabi Government lists $5.3bn bonds on local exchange

The stock exchange said that the listing will be in three tranches, starting on June 21

National Bank of Egypt secures $1bn syndicated loan

National Bank of Egypt secures $1bn syndicated loan

The proceeds from the facility will be used for general corporate funding purposes and trade finance requirements of NBE, providing essential support to its operations and growth

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Aditum, SCB partner on new fund structure; 4 funds launched, 10 approved

This launch marks a major milestone as the first fund structure to be made available to UAE investors under the new UAE regulatory regime for public funds

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Edmond de Rothschild to open Saudi office and launch debt platform

The platform could help Saudi Arabia with its vast Vision 2030 plan

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Citi, Emirates NBD to launch round-the-clock USD cross-border payments

The service, initially available in Emirates NBD’s branches in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, aims to eliminate payment flow barriers caused by different weekend schedules

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Qatar’s Rasmal Ventures launches $100m debut VC fund

While sector-agnostic, the fund will have a strategic focus on climate and energy tech, fintech, supply chain logistics, B2B SaaS and AI

Zand Bank, MANTRA partner to streamline real-world asset tokenisation

The digital bank and MANTRA will develop frameworks for RWA tokenisation that comply with regulations set by the Dubai’s VARA

Middle East: Assets under management surge 13%, rising to $2.3tn, according to A BCG study

Middle East: Assets under management surge 13%, rising to $2.3tn in 2023

According to the Boston Consulting Group report, globally in 2023, assets under management rose by 12 pr cent to nearly $120tn

Central Bank of UAE launches multi-CBDC platform for cross-border payments

Central Bank of UAE launches multi-CBDC platform for cross-border payments

The mBridge platform is an initiative under the CBUAE’s Financial Infrastructure Transformation programme that seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of the UAE’s financial services sector

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Mashreq shores up capital with tightly priced $500m bond deal

The transaction achieved the largest price tightening by any UAE bank in the last five years for an additional tier 1 transaction

Meet women in MENA financial services sector

How MENA’s financial services sector is empowering women

MENA countries have made significant progress in empowering women economically, politically, and socially, and considers women to be key partners in sustainable growth

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UAE economy grew 4.3% in fourth quarter of 2023

Financial and insurance activities, transportation and storage, real estate and construction sectors were among the top growth sectors

Here’s why an online MBA is advantageous for business leaders

Here’s why an online MBA is advantageous for business leaders

Courses in an online MBA are designed to be accessed from anywhere in the world, providing access to a global network of faculty and peers

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

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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

Succession planning in the Middle East: Family businesses in the UAE are preparing to transfer $1tn in assets to their heirs over the next decade. As well as being a sign of economic vitality, this transfer comes with its own set of challenges.

Succession planning: Getting it right the first time in the Middle East

LGT has developed deep expertise in guiding high-net-worth families through the complexities of passing on their legacies, says the chief executive officer of LGT (Middle East) Ltd

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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

Are Middle East online trading platforms responding to needs of demanding retail investors?

Do online trading platforms in the Middle East respond to the needs of an increasingly demanding retail investor base?

As financial literacy improves, especially among newer investors, their demands for more sophisticated information will also grow

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

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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

ADQ, QIA to boost tech driven companies and economy through the Jasoor Fund

UAE-Oman: ADQ, QIA launch $180m tech-focused fund

In 2022, ADQ and OIA identified investment opportunities worth over $bn in key sectors of Oman’s economy

UAE's FTA introduces Taxpayer Charter, lists rights, obligations image FTA

UAE’s FTA introduces Taxpayer Charter, lists rights, obligations

The introduction of the Taxpayer Charter is part of the FTA’s broader efforts to enhance taxpayer awareness about the UAE tax system

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IMF chief urges global policymakers to avoid protectionism

Addressing the Atlantic Council, Georgieva highlighted the pandemic’s lingering effects, including a staggering $3.3tn in global output losses since 2020, with vulnerable nations disproportionately impacted

Bitcoin drops 7.9% to $61,842

Bitcoin drops 7.9% to $61,842

The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is down 16.2 per cent from the year’s high of $73,794 on March 14

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Investcorp Capital joins $4.2bn JFK redevelopment project

The construction of Terminal 6 will be executed in two phases, with Phase I already underway and expected to be completed by 2025

ADX, DFM log direct deals worth Dhs1.6bn during Ramadan

ADX, DFM log direct deals worth Dhs1.6bn during Ramadan

In ADX, five large direct deals were executed on 243.4 million shares, amounting to Dhs683.3m

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In numbers: Emirates Development Bank’s role in boosting UAE’s economy

The development bank has set an ambitious target of providing Dhs30bn in financing support to 13,500 companies by 2026

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Eid Al Fitr 2024: SCA announces holiday dates for UAE financial markets

The Eid Al Fitr holiday will start on Monday, April 8, 2024 (Ramadan 29, 1445 AH)

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Plan to take your UAE-based business global? These tax strategies will help

When it comes to expanding globally from a UAE base, the complexity of tax regulations across different jurisdictions can pose significant hurdles