Economics

UAE: Passport validity reduced to one month to facilitate status amendments for violators, says ICP

This adjustment allows violators to leave without an entry ban stamp or secure jobs while staying 

Investec expands presence in Middle East with new office at Dubai International Financial Centre

The DIFC office will connect HNWIs, family offices, and financial institutions in the GCC, providing advisory services in private banking and wealth management.

AD Ports reports 30 percent rise in vehicle volumes at Autoterminal Khalifa with 90,000 square meters of yard expansion

Since 2021, AD Ports has tripled its revenue through strategic acquisitions and organic growth

Qatar’s Ooredoo Group lands $551.9 million financing deal to propel data center expansion

The deal will drive growth in Ooredoo’s data center unit and open new opportunities in AI and cloud computing

Oil prices dip slightly as market reacts to China’s stimulus measures, supply disruptions

Brent oil futures for November delivery dropped 0.1 percent to $75.12 per barrel

Crypto exchange Bybit introduces Islamic account to enhance trading access for Muslim communities globally

The account provides Shariah-compliant trading products for Muslim traders in the digital asset market 

Kuwaiti investments in Egypt surpass $20 billion

Efforts are underway to organize the joint trade committee between the two countries as soon as possible

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar announces $1.4 billion acquisition of Saeta from Brookfield

The acquisition encompasses a portfolio of 745 megawatts (MW) of primarily wind energy assets 

Abu Dhabi Finance Week reveals top finance leaders set to speak at 2024 edition

The 2024 edition will feature over 300 speakers, including CEOs and Chairs from 50 major global financial institutions

UAE, IRENA forge partnership to boost climate ambitions in 20 developing nations

The partnership aims to leverage the UAE’s climate leadership and IRENA’s role in NDC development and sustainable energy transition 

Egypt invests $300 billion in infrastructure development over 10 years, says minister

El Khatib underscored the need to continue infrastructure development to achieve 6 to 7 percent economic growth

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree on appointment of Dubai government employees to judicial authorities

The Decree aims to attract national talent to Dubai's judiciary while ensuring employees retain benefits during training