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Banking & Finance
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
Banking & Finance
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
Banking & Finance
Saudi Arabia approves FY2025 budget, forecasts $315.2 billion in revenues
The approved state general expenditures amount to SAR1.285 trillion ($342.07 billion)
Banking & Finance
Amazon strengthens AI strategy with new $4 billion investment in Anthropic
The move raises its total funding commitment to $8 billion
Banking & Finance
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
Banking & Finance
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
Energy
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Energy
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
Energy
Oil prices climb amid Russia-Ukraine tensions and Norwegian supply disruptions, marking a positive week for crude
Brent oil futures for January delivery rose 0.4 percent to $74.54 a barrel
Energy
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
Energy
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
Energy
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
Energy
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
Health
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Health
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
Health
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
Banking & Finance
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
Health
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
Economy
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
Health
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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Bahrain
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
Industry
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
Health
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
Industry
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
Industry
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
Industry
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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Logistics
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
Logistics
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
Economy
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
Logistics
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
Logistics
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
Logistics
Emirates airline to deploy its A350 to Edinburgh on January 3
The airline took delivery of its first A350 yesterday
Markets
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Markets
Alef Education becomes part of MSCI UAE Small Cap Index
Inclusion comes more than a week after the company announced robust financial results
Markets
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
Energy
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
Markets
Gold prices rise after Trump proposes new tariffs
With Trump back in focus, the precious metals market may see some uncertainty ahead
Markets
Oil prices remain near 2-week high on supply risks
China's crude imports rebounded in November as lower prices drew stockpiling demand
Markets
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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Miscellaneous
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
Logistics
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
MENA
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.
Miscellaneous
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
Logistics
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
MENA
‘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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Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
Sheikh Maktoum approves Dubai Real Estate Corporation’s 2025 budget
Corporation reports 28 percent increase in revenues from January to October 2024
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
MENA
Riyadh’s 98 percent occupancy in premium offices highlights strong demand from global companies: Report
This influx has driven rental prices up by 19 percent year-on-year
Telecom
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Banking & Finance
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
Telecom
du joins hands with Accenture to strengthen information technology division
Accenture will also support du with the adoption of new technologies and products
Banking & Finance
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
Economy
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
Telecom
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
Banking & Finance
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