investment

ADIA establishes subsidiary in India’s GIFT City

The subsidiary has received regulatory approval from the IFSCA and is now operational

Emirates Development Bank’s financing hits $3.51 billion in Q3 2024

Bank allocated $1.20 billion for the development and growth of Dubai’s key sectors

Egypt’s external debt falls by $15 billion in six-month period, says PM Madbouly

Egypt's external debt stood at $168 billion in December 2023 and fell to $152.8 billion by last June

Qatar Central Bank issues T-bills worth $1.2 billion, bids reach $3.56 billion

T-bills have maturities of 7 days, 28 days, 91 days, 182 days, 301 days, and 364 days

$1.1 billion available for investment, funding requests from member countries: World Green Economy Organization

Funds are sourced from private sector investors and organizations eager to invest in green economy projects

UAE, global gold prices rise on safe-haven demand as U.S. payrolls data in focus

The dollar fell 0.1 percent from a month-long high, making gold priced in dollars more affordable for foreign buyers 

Growth of low-emissions hydrogen projects outpaces policy support: Report

Urgent policies are needed to boost demand in heavy industry, refining, and long-distance transportation 

UAE’s DMCC, CV VC collaborate to enhance regional Web3 ecosystem growth

Both organizations will enhance their ecosystems through collaboration, including workshops, resource sharing, and joint events 

Emirates makes touchdown to Lagos, Nigeria

The daily service is strategically scheduled to optimize connections to key locations, enhancing business and leisure travel to and from Nigeria

WEF introduces innovative digital platform to boost clean energy investments in emerging markets

The platform outlines 100 policy measures, financial mechanisms, and de-risking strategies from the past two decades

ADX records 15 major deals on ADNOC Gas and Modon valued at $724.2 million

The first transaction involved 505.8 million shares of Modon Holding for AED2.44 billion across six deals at AED4.83 per share 

Moody’s projects 5.5 percent growth for Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector

The agency forecasts government spending will remain high at 30 to 32 percent of GDP over the next three years 

Saudi Aramco completes $3 billion international sukuk issuance

Issuance supports Aramco’s efforts to diversify and broaden its investor base, further enhance liquidity and re-establish its sukuk yield curve

Oil prices surge amid fears of Middle East conflict disrupting crude shipments

Brent crude futures climbed by 80 cents, or 1.08 percent, reaching $74.70 a barrel

UAE, Saudi Arabia top Arab region with $32 billion in gross written premiums 

Global gross written premiums totaled about $6.78 trillion at the close of 2022

UAE insurance sector profits reach $680.6 million in 2023, reports CBUAE

The total number of insurance policies written across all types in the UAE surged to 14.6 million 

Abu Dhabi sets new mortgage records in Q3 with $3.67 billion in 2,594 transactions 

This represents the highest quarterly volume seen in recent years

DFM sees 10.9 percent gain in 2024, leading GCC markets with 4.1 percent monthly growth in September

The overall growth was widespread, driven particularly by significant gains in key indices such as the Financial Index

ADNOC International to acquire German chemical firm Covestro

Deal will further drive the diversification of ADNOC’s chemical portfolio

Abu Dhabi’s Fertiglobe approves $150 million interim dividend for H1 2024

This translates to AED551 million or 6.6 fils per share 

DP World expands investment plans in Mozambique to enhance regional trade opportunities

The logistics giant has long operated at the Port of Maputo and recently extended its concession by 25 years, now lasting until 2058 

Dubai launches new IP hub to empower entrepreneurs, enhance business landscape

This platform supports startups and researchers across creative design, sustainability, health, education, and law

Dubai’s EGA finalizes acquisition of majority stake in U.S. recycling company

This acquisition expands EGA's operations across four continents, from bauxite mining to aluminium recycling 

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi holds talks with Qatar’s Emir, uncovers new avenues for strategic partnership

The talks focused on advancing joint cooperation in strategic sectors of mutual interest