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ADNOC boosts budget allocation to $23 billion for lower-carbon projects
Sustainability

ADNOC boosts budget allocation to $23 billion for lower-carbon projects

Company also aims to inject $48.5 bn back into UAE economy over next 5 years

Dubai maintains economic momentum with 3.3 percent GDP growth in first 9 months of 2023
Economy

Dubai maintains economic momentum with 3.3 percent GDP growth in first 9 months of 2023

Dubai Economic Agenda D33 driving the city towards global prominence

Davos 2024: UAE concludes successful participation with impactful initiatives, agreements
Economy

Davos 2024: UAE concludes successful participation with impactful initiatives, agreements

One of the largest international delegations in the forum's history

UAE emerges as global FDI hotspot, second only to the U.S.
Banking & Finance

UAE emerges as global FDI hotspot, second only to the U.S.

Global FDI flows in 2023 witnessed a marginal 3 percent increase

FHS Saudi Arabia announces confirmed speakers for the event
Hospitality & Tourism

FHS Saudi Arabia announces confirmed speakers for the event

Complimentary passes offered by The Bench to Saudi women in hospitality sector

Aramco boosts investment in Aramco Ventures: Doubling capital to $7 billion
Economy

Aramco boosts investment in Aramco Ventures: Doubling capital to $7 billion

Fueling the startup ecosystem

The RIG.: Saudi Arabia reveals location, master plan of oil rig-themed resort and park
Hospitality & Tourism

The RIG.: Saudi Arabia reveals location, master plan of oil rig-themed resort and park

Transforming the Kingdom's water sports and adventure tourism

Qatar Investment Authority, Ashmore Group launch $200 mn fund to attract foreign investors
Economy

Qatar Investment Authority, Ashmore Group launch $200 mn fund to attract foreign investors

QIA aims to enhance Qatar's financial resources while promoting economic diversification

Sukuk issuance in Saudi Arabia: National debt management center raises SAR8.825 bn in January
Markets

Sukuk issuance in Saudi Arabia: National debt management center raises SAR8.825 bn in January

2024 global sukuk issuance could range between $160 bn and $170 bn

Bank Muscat’s $390 million investment fund gets central bank nod
Economy

Bank Muscat’s $390 million investment fund gets central bank nod

Investment portfolio includes several banks listed in GCC markets

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s President Adam Kansler: Challenges remain for global economy, but positives in sight
Economy

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s President Adam Kansler: Challenges remain for global economy, but positives in sight

Growth on the horizon for the MENA region, despite tensions

S&P Global: 2024 global sukuk issuance to remain steady
Markets

S&P Global: 2024 global sukuk issuance to remain steady

S&P Global expects issuances to reach between $160-170 billion in 2024