Recent financing: $210 million RMBS priced July 2007 through Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered; plans for further $300 million convertible bonds and $500 million sukuk by the end of 2007 Adel …
Abu Dhabi’s IHC signs US deal to co-invest in emerging, frontier markets
Abu Dhabi conglomerate IHC and the United States’ global investment arm, the U.S. Development Finance Corporation, have signed a deal to jointly invest in the emerging and frontier markets.
UAE evaluating Iran trade as Trump signals new 25% tariffs
The UAE is assessing the impact of new U.S. tariffs on Iran and political upheaval in Venezuela, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi, told CNBC’s Dan Murphy on Tuesday.
Dubai records strongest residential year in 2025; nets $149bln in sales
Dubai has recorded its strongest residential year on record for 2025, with total sales value reaching AED547 billion ($149 billion), up 28% year-on-year, across 203,000 transactions, with a 20% …
UAE uniquely positioned to fuel UK’s green hydrogen growth
ABU DHABI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As the global energy transition accelerates, the World Future Energy Summit, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 13-15 …
Navigating New Pathways: How Italy and the UAE Can Co-Develop the Future of Space
Italy-UAE space cooperation is shifting from procurement to co-development as the UAE builds sovereign AI-driven and industrial capabilities. Combining Italian engineering with Emirati capital and …
Murat Cagri Suzer on Network International’s blueprint for an AI-driven cashless society
Group CEO Murat Cagri Suzer discusses how Network International is evolving into an insights-led fintech engine, leveraging a 56-market footprint to drive the UAE’s cashless vision and Africa’s digita …
In Dubai, behind the unprecedented seizure of real estate assets from drug traffickers
The Marseille prosecutor’s office has secured the seizure of around 30 real estate assets in the emirate. This unprecedented success could pave the way for many more operations designed to ‘hit …
IBA Group to Present Fintech Services at Dubai FinTech Summit
IBA Group will participate for the first time in the Dubai FinTech Summit to present its services and solutions for the fintech industry. Booth #C5, ARENA 1. We’re thrilled to unveil an expanded array …
Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia
The analyst points out that Somalia has also accused the UAE of using its territory to help Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi leave the country, and this was likely to have been “the final …
OPPO brings Reno15 series to the UAE with focus on AI-assisted portrait photography
OPPO has confirmed the launch of its Reno15 Series in the GCC, with the UAE serving as the first regional market. Announced in Dubai on 14 January 2026, the new lineup reflects the company’s …
Middle East Set For High Renewable Energy Growth By 2040
The Middle East is on track for a high renewable energy growth rate just as the United Arab Emirates announces an eye-catching green power milestone.
Gas-hungry Dubai importing LNG, eyes role as hub
The romance between Dubai and natural gas gained intensity last year when the go-go emirate became the Persian Gulf’s second importer of LNG. Even before it became a glitzy tourist destination with a …
Satellite internet provider Starlink now offering free service inside Iran, activists say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Satellite internet provider Starlink now offering free service inside Iran, activists say. The Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX’s request to …
Abu Dhabi Customs wins platinum award at global MUSE Creative Awards
Abu Dhabi Customs has received the Platinum Award at the Global MUSE Creative Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious international distinctions in marketing and visual creativity.The recognition …
National Bank opens Dubai office as Canada aims to expand trade ties with UAE
Canadian companies have been setting up shop in Middle East. Waterloo, Ont.-based enterprise software company Open Text Corp. OTEX-T +1.40% is opening an office in Saudi Arabia. In November, …
Is XRP the Most Undervalued Crypto in 2026? The Case for $5 and Against It
XRP undervalued thesis rests on $1.3B quarterly ODL transactions (over $5B annually), $1B ETF inflows in first month, and 45% exchange supply drop (3.95B to 2.6B XRP over 60 days) creating supply …