The COP28 President-Designate paid tribute to the work of Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, in driving climate finance reform for vulnerable countries across the Global South. “As Prime …
UAE: Re-exports can fast-track Emirates’ economic ambitions
On March 28 this year, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that ..
AllianceBernstein Joins Global Money Firms Setting Up in Dubai
AllianceBernstein LP is opening an office in Dubai, joining a raft of international finance firms flocking to the Middle Eastern hub.
Dubai real estate records second $1bn day in a row
Dubai Land Department reports second consecutive billion-dollar real estate day in a row Dubai real estate records second $1bn day in a row Dubai, Dubai Land Department, Dubai real estate Real Estate …
UAE records 10% surge in FDI to $23b to rank 16th globally
The UAE improved its position as the world’s 16th most attractive foreign direct investment (FDI) destination in 2022 by recording a 10 per cent surge in ..
JPMorgan’s Umunna says ‘carping’ about UAE as climate host should stop
Chuka Umunna, JPMorgan’s Head of EMEA ESG (environmental, social and governance) & Green Economy Investment Banking, said critics in richer countries should “give the presidency a chance”. “It’s a …
UAE records highest number of foreign direct investments with Dhs84 billion in 2022, says Sheikh Mohammed
The United Nations report also confirmed that the UAE is the fourth largest recipient of new project investments in the world, with a total of 997 projects, after the United States, Britain and India, …
UAE issues measures to address impact of rising interest rates on property loans for citizens
This notice was issued following approval from the CBUAE board on a set of measures aimed at easing the burden of increased interest rates on residential real estate loans for UAE nationals …
Some Middle Eastern firms pushing IPO plans to 2024 – BofA
DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) – Several Middle Eastern companies are planning initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024 instead of this year, a senior Bank of America executive said, amid worries of a global …
UAE’s financial advisory market likely to hit $238bln
UAE’s financial wealth will witness a strong expansion in coming years, growing from $700 billion in 2021 to $1 trillion in 2026 …
Dubai stocks hit eight-year high
Saudi Arabia would extend its voluntary output cut of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) to August, the kingdom’s state news agency reported. Russia will also reduce its oil exports by 500,000 bpd in …
Dubai real estate sector records $1.1bn day
Dubai saw more than a billion dollars of real estate transactions on Tuesday, July 4 Dubai real estate sector records $1.1bn day Dubai, Dubai Land Department, Dubai real estate Real Estate …
Wio Bank signs deal with ADX to enable instant IPO subscriptions
Wio Bank, the region’s first platform bank, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to facilitate Initial Public Offering (IPO) subscriptions on ADX. This agreement allows Wio …
UAE’s updated energy strategies to create 50,000 green jobs by 2030
Suhail Bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, on Tuesday revealed the details of the updated version of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the development of the National Hydro …
UAE announces plans to invest $54B in energy and triple renewable sources
The United Arab Emirates plans to triple its supply of renewable energy and invest up to $54 billion over the next seven years to meet its growing energy …
UAE Central Bank seeks measures to limit impact of interest rate rises on home loans
The UAE Central Bank has issued a notice to all banks and finance companies in the Emirates to outline the measures they have taken to reduce the burden of higher interest rates on home loans for UAE …
Dubai stocks hit 8-year high, real estate sales hit $8.3b
Dubai stock index soared to the highest level since August 2015, marking an eight-year high on gains driven strongly by real estate stocks.The Dubai Financial Market General Index closed on a 2.3 …