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GCC countries contribute over 35 percent of all emerging-market U.S. dollar debt in Q1 2025, Fitch reports
Primary market dollar issuance shows promise despite recent quietness in the GCC region
Banking & Finance
UAE MoHRE, ADIB launch instant digital wallet for corporate payments
Corporate customers can now make instant payments for MoHRE services through the new wallet
Banking & Finance
DMCC’s Tradeflow platform secures shariah certification, appoints new shariah supervisory board
Newly appointed board will ensure that all transactions adhere strictly to Shariah’s rules and principles
Banking & Finance
UAE and Kazakhstan central banks forge cooperation for financial market regulation, development
Agreement aims to strengthen cooperation and information exchange in areas of mutual interest
Banking & Finance
ADIB becomes first bank to offer fractional sukuk for retail investors on new platform
Investors can now participate with as little as $1,000 compared to the usual $200,000 minimum
Banking & Finance
UAE’s total banking assets grow to $1.24 trillion in 2024 amid strong economic growth: CBUAE
The CBUAE forecasts an acceleration of growth to 4.7 percent in 2025, reflecting the resilience of the national economy
Banking & Finance
Emirates Islamic’s $750 million senior unsecured sukuk oversubscribed 2.1 times
The sukuk saw demand from over 100 investors, including a considerable amount of new investors
Banking & Finance
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank shareholders approve $825 million cash dividend, 50 percent of 2024 net profit
The AGM highlighted ADIB's strong business momentum and the exceptional 2024 performance
Banking & Finance
AAOIFI Sharia Standard 62 to shape the future of the sukuk market
In its public hearing, the AAOIFI mentioned that it is likely to approve Standard 62 in 2025
Banking & Finance
UAE 2024 sukuk market expands: $14.4 billion issued, $14-15 billion projected for 2025
This is supported by ongoing activities from both banks and corporate entities
Banking & Finance
Sharjah Islamic Bank posts record profit of $313.1 million in 2024
Total profit from financing grew 20.6 percent, reaching AED3.7 billion in 2024
Banking & Finance
Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of Primary Dealer framework with Bloomberg
First phase focused on integrating the Bloomberg Auction System to enhance the local currency debt issuance process and workflows
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