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Mastercard Academy launches online course to empower people with essential financial skills

Program removes geographical barriers to financial education and promotes greater access to financial services

ECI, Free Zones Authority of Ajman sign MoU for insurance solutions, financing opportunities

ECI and Free Zones Authority of Ajman will strengthen and enhance their partnership in several insurance and risk management areas

Saudi Arabia approves FY2025 budget, forecasts $315.2 billion in revenues

The approved state general expenditures amount to SAR1.285 trillion ($342.07 billion)

Decentralized vs. traditional finance: Is integration inevitable?

In a truly hybrid future, we might see a financial system that uses DeFi's technology to underpin TradFi’s infrastructure

COP29 recap: Baku sets new global target to deliver $1.3 trillion in climate finance by 2035

The Baku Finance Goal is the centerpiece of a package of agreements that deliver progress across all climate pillars

Oil prices plunge amid ceasefire hopes, dollar surge

Brent oil futures set to expire in January dropped by 0.3 percent to $72.80 per barrel

Oil prices rise amid escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions, yet U.S. inventory build limits overall gains

Brent oil futures for January delivery increased by 0.4 percent, reaching $73.07 a barrel

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed attends groundbreaking ceremony of Ruwais LNG Project in Al Dhafra Region

ADNOC is investing approximately AED175 billion in the Ruwais LNG, Hail and Ghasha, Borouge 4 and TA’ZIZ mega-projects

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi reviews Mubadala’s progress, stresses UAE investment importance in Brazil

Mubadala’s investments in Brazil have greatly contributed to the country’s socioeconomic development over the past 12 years

Oil prices steady as traders assess Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S. inventory gains

Brent oil futures for January delivery held steady at $73.31 a barrel

Sheikh Theyab and Bill Gates discuss AI’s role in advancing health, education, and food systems

Both parties discussed strategies to improve lives by combating preventable diseases like polio and neglected tropical diseases

Global Health Exhibition sees $13.3 billion in deals signed over three days

The event, now in its seventh edition, saw a 72 percent increase in international attendance from over 138 countries

Sheikh Mohammed and Vietnam PM discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, sign CEPA

CEPA facilitates UAE service providers' access to various sectors in Vietnam, including business, finance, and tourism

Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth introduces technology platform to link in-hospital and remote healthcare services

Patients can visit SEHA-affiliated facilities in Al Dhafra for remote consultations and medical exams with PureHealth doctors 

UAE maintains leadership in global labor market competitiveness indicators

The country secured the top position globally in four key indicators from the Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024

Gitex Global 2024: AI revolution in medicine, aviation, cybersecurity takes center stage

Gitex has also reaffirmed its status as a catalyst for collaboration and forward-facing projects

Industry

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UAE, Bahrain advance partnership in national in-country value programs

Emirati industrial enterprises will be eligible to benefit from Bahrain's Takamul Program by receiving a 10 percent preference

Dubai Industrial City marks 20 years as premier manufacturing and logistics hub in the Middle East

Dubai Industrial City is expanding, adding 13.9 million sq. ft. of industrial land this year

Sheikh Theyab and Bill Gates discuss AI’s role in advancing health, education, and food systems

Both parties discussed strategies to improve lives by combating preventable diseases like polio and neglected tropical diseases

All Airbus aircraft currently produced have parts made in UAE, says official

Airbus initiated its partnership with the UAE more than a decade ago, starting in 2010

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC awards $196.2 million contracts to 11 companies for manufacturing in UAE 

Awards for a wide range of products enabled by the company's In-Country Value (ICV) program

TA’ZIZ announces over $2 billion contracts for key infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi

TA'ZIZ is set to commence production in 2027, targeting an output of 4.7 million tons per annum of chemicals by 2028

Logistics

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Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Saeed Bin Tahnoon tours PPG facilities at Zayed International Airport

Plaza Premium Group becomes the first company in MENA to offer luxury caviar and other delicacies across its lounges

Saudi Arabia sets world record for largest food cluster with $5.3 billion investment to create 43,000 jobs by 2035

Over the next ten years, the Jeddah Food Cluster is expected to contribute SAR8 billion to national exports and add SAR7 billion to the nation's GDP

UAE, Philippines Presidents boost bilateral cooperation, ink agreements in key sectors

Intra-non-oil trade between the two countries totaled over $1.850 billion in 2022, up from $830.3 million in 2021

RTA launches initiative to illuminate 40 areas across Dubai by 2026

This initiative aligns with RTA’s strategy to enhance Dubai’s road network and update street lighting systems citywide 

Saudi Arabia tops Arab region in quality infrastructure rankings, climbs 25 spots globally

The Kingdom ranked 20th globally in the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index (QI4SD) 2024

Emirates airline to deploy its A350 to Edinburgh on January 3

The airline took delivery of its first A350 yesterday

Alef Education becomes part of MSCI UAE Small Cap Index

Inclusion comes more than a week after the company announced robust financial results

Crypto market cap plummets by $182 billion as Bitcoin ETFs face $435 million in outflows

Outflows sharply contrast with last week's $3.3 billion in Bitcoin ETF inflows, where IBIT captured over 60 percent

Oil prices plunge amid ceasefire hopes, dollar surge

Brent oil futures set to expire in January dropped by 0.3 percent to $72.80 per barrel

Gold prices rise after Trump proposes new tariffs

With Trump back in focus, the precious metals market may see some uncertainty ahead

Oil prices remain near 2-week high on supply risks

China's crude imports rebounded in November as lower prices drew stockpiling demand

Gold prices fall sharply from three-week high

Despite the sharp decline in the U.S. dollar, gold prices fell on prospects of easing tensions in the Middle East

Miscellaneous

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Sheikh Hamdan leads UAE delegation to meeting of GCC Joint Defence Council

Meeting focuses on strengthening defence cooperation among the armed forces of GCC states

Saudi Arabia sets world record for largest food cluster with $5.3 billion investment to create 43,000 jobs by 2035

Over the next ten years, the Jeddah Food Cluster is expected to contribute SAR8 billion to national exports and add SAR7 billion to the nation's GDP

UAE launches initiative to train 5,000 Emirati students in future digital technologies

The initiative supports Dubai's vision to empower Emirati talent and strengthen the digital economy.

UAE’s GPSSA announces over $218.6 million in pension payments for November 2024

This represents an increase of AED54.4 million compared to November 2023, during which pension payments totaled AED749.05 million

RTA launches initiative to illuminate 40 areas across Dubai by 2026

This initiative aligns with RTA’s strategy to enhance Dubai’s road network and update street lighting systems citywide 

‘Earth Dreams’: Sheikh Hamdan reveals first-of-its-kind immersive exhibition at Museum of the Future

The exhibition utilizes millions of photographs of the natural world, alongside satellite imagery and meteorological data

Real Estate

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Sobha Realty reaches new heights in 2024 GRESB assessment with score of 91

The company features amongst top 4 percent of global entities striving for excellence in ESG performance

Dubai real estate transactions reach $170.2 billion in value until November 2024

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews operations of Dubai Land Department and developments in the real estate sector

Sheikh Maktoum approves Dubai Real Estate Corporation’s 2025 budget

Corporation reports 28 percent increase in revenues from January to October 2024

UAE real estate market sees robust growth in Q3 2024, northern emirates see strong demand

The Dubai real estate market saw a surge in new handovers in Q3 of 2024, propelling the UAE's property growth

Ras Al Khaimah real estate: 40 percent of residential units to be branded by 2029

Majority of branded residences entering the Ras Al Khaimah market are affiliated with hotel brands, which is the most prevalent model

stc Group achieves highest 9-month revenues of $15 billion, $2.98 billion in net profit

Total revenues grew 3.92 percent compared to the same period last year 

du joins hands with Accenture to strengthen information technology division

Accenture will also support du with the adoption of new technologies and products

Qatar’s Ooredoo reports $4.85 billion revenue in first nine months of 2024

EBITDA rose by 4 percent to $2.11 billion, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 44 percent

FII8: stc Group joins hands with three new partners for Sustainability Champions program

The Group further reinforces its commitment to sustainability, connectivity, and technological advancement at FII8

e& reports strong results, consolidated revenue up 10 percent to $3.92 billion in Q3 2024

Q3 net profit stood at AED3 billion, and was reported at AED8.5 billion for the first nine months of the year

Dubai’s du profits rise 49.7 percent to $517.2 million in nine months

During Q3, net profit surged to AED719 million, representing the highest quarterly net profit in the past three years