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DFM net profits surge 60 percent to $81.3 million in first nine months of 2024

Outpacing regional markets, the DFMGI surged by 10.9 percent closing at 4,503.48 points, the highest level since 2014

764 major deals drive $15.79 billion in Abu Dhabi, Dubai bourses this year

At ADX, there were 549 transactions, encompassing 16.6 billion shares valued at AED55.4 billion

Global climate investment gap projected at $2.7 trillion annually by 2030, warns Moody’s

The report noted that investment has risen since the Paris Agreement, but reaching net zero by 2050 needs much more effort 

Google launches AI Opportunity Initiative for MENA region with $15 million funding

New initiative aims to further empower half a million individuals within two years with critical AI skills

stc Group’s tali ventures leads $10 million investment in Series B funding for NorthLadder

This funding round was spearheaded by tali ventures, with additional contributions from the Dutch Founders Fund and Crescent Ventures

S&P predict robust growth in UAE Islamic finance driven by non-oil economy, $6.1 billion sukuk surge 

The agency notes a rise in foreign currency sukuk issuance, particularly in real estate and finance, to attract foreign investment 

Binghatti launches $1.36 billion Skyrise project in Business Bay

This launch further aligns with Binghatti's ambitious goal to expand its project portfolio to exceed AED100 billion within the next 18 months

FII8: Non-oil GDP now represents 52 percent of Saudi economy, Aljadaan says

The Minister noted that women's participation in the workforce has reached 35 percent, surpassing the vision's target of 30 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

FII8: Saudi Arabia strengthens framework for high-integrity carbon markets to achieve national emission reduction targets

Strategic collaboration between the Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company, Clean Development Mechanism Designed Authority

FII8: PIF and Google Cloud to launch global AI hub in Saudi Arabia to support ICT goals, foster tech partnerships

This partnership grants customers access to Google Cloud’s technology, boosting growth and AI delivery 

Dubai Internet City: 25 years of transforming Middle East’s digital landscape, empowering global tech firms

Dubai Internet City’s ecosystem has grown in 2024 to include multinational corporations, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies