Demand for e-commerce transactions has increased across the globe, with global cross-border payment flows also projected to exceed $250 trillion by 2027 …
New UAE study calls for greater protection of coastal lagoons to secure long-term benefits for climate, biodiversity and economy
With funding from HSBC Bank Middle East, the project is a partnership between … The new study, titled “Coastal lagoons: essential ecosystems to scale up Nature-based Solutions in the UAE,” reveals …
UAE: Ministry Announces Closure Of 10-Year US Bond Offering Worth $1.5 Billion
The final allocation of the 10-year bonds by investor type was 56 per cent to fund managers, 40 per cent to banks and private banks, 1 percent to pension funds and insurance, 1 percent to central …
Saudi Arabia’s Fourth Milling Company plans to list 30% stake in IPO, CMA says
DUBAI, June 26 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Fourth Milling Company … Allana International and United Feed Manufacturing Company for 859 million riyals ($229 million). MC4’s IPO would add to a string …
UAE: Ministry of Finance announces closure of US dollar-denominated 10-year $1.5bln bond offering
The Ministry of Finance, has successfully closed its offering of a US dollar … The bond will be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Nasdaq Dubai. The bond issue attracted high-quality …
UAE: Ministry of Finance announces closure of US dollar-denominated 10-year $1.5bln bond offering
The Ministry of Finance, has successfully closed its offering of a US dollar … The bond will be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Nasdaq Dubai. The bond issue attracted high-quality …
UAE’s progress is driven by distinct model of public, private sectors’ partnership: Sheikh Mohammed
The meeting was held in the presence of Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin …
DIFC launches Sustainable Finance Catalyst
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched the Sustainable Finance Catalyst to mark COP28’s Finance Day. The initiative aims to grow sustainable finance raised from Dubai to $100bn by …
$133,000 investment in Dubai no big deal – Moses Asaga
The report also criticized Dubai’s financial secrecy, suggesting it has become a haven for questionable funds. In response to these allegations, Asaga dismissed the claims, describing them as a …
UAE issues USD1.5B 10-year bond amid robust worldwide demand
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) successfully issued 10-year international bonds worth USD1.5 billion, marking its first sale since last September. Thi …
Should UAE investors turn to ‘value investments’ rather than chase trends?
Investors should know by now that the IPO is just the beginning of the journey for investing. The UAE capital markets are in the process of a shape-shifting trajectory. One that will surely go through …
UAE: New guidelines for public-private partnerships, Sandbox Conditions regulation
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance announced the approval of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) manual by the UAE Cabinet. This manual is designed to foster a robust framework for federal government …
UAE Ministry Of Finance Issues Public-Private Partnership Manual, Defines Priority Sectors For First Phase
The UAE Ministry of Finance today announced the UAE Cabinet’s approval of the Public-Private Partnership Manual. The manual aims to develop a policy and procedural framework to enable federal …
UAE banking sector’s total assets exceed $1.16trn in Q1
UAE’s banking sector, a catalyst for sustained growth, has seen its total assets exceed AED4.25 trillion ($1.16 trillion) at the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, the CEOs Advisory Council of UAE …
XRP News Today: Dubai Greenlights Ripple for Global Transfers Despite SEC Challenges
SEC Chair Gensler and the US stance on crypto contrasts significantly with other jurisdictions. This week, VARA of the Dubai Financial Authority approved XRP, another win for Ripple on the global …
How the UAE became a magnet for millionaires
Still, the Gulf region is often perceived as having done little to combat illicit financial flows. Inflow of Russian wealth into the UAE since 2022 has raised concerns that it acts as a haven for …
Dubai real estate: Mortgage activity hits 14-month high
Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and Jumeirah Beach Residence were the top areas for apartment mortgages. Dubai’s mortgage sector reached a 14-month peak in …