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The offer was oversubscribed 165 times for all tranches combined.
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Foreign investors in Arab exchanges buy $119.6bn in 2021
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) said that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) was ranked first in the Arab region...
- ADX was ranked first in the Arab region in 2021, in terms of buy and sell transactions by foreign investors, says AMF
- Buying transactions by foreign investors in ADX totaled $32.2 billion at the end of last year
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Most Gulf nations stare at slow population growth
Except for the UAE and Bahrain, all GCC countries witnessed a steep decline in population. During the pandemic, the region...
- S&P said the overall GCC population is unlikely to return to 2019 levels of 57.6 million people until 2023.
- Gulf states rely heavily on foreign workers and efforts to nationalize the workforce to fight rising unemployment among nationals have accelerated in recent years
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Hydrogen policy will help UAE in generating clean energy
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) Monday announced that the development of its hydrogen policy and regulatory framework aims to...
- The development of hydrogen policy and regulatory framework aims to accelerate the UAE's global leadership in low-carbon and clean hydrogen.
- For the policy, the DoE is working with key Abu Dhabi government and private sector stakeholders.
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UAE’s H1 non-oil trade billion dirhams for first time in its history
The UAE has proven to the world the recovery of international trade after the most difficult pandemic that humanity has...
- The contribution of imports from the UAE’s non-oil trade has decreased to 55 percent, while the share of non-oil exports was 17 percent.
- Imports were AED580 billion during the first half of 2022, for the first time in its history as well. It recorded a growth of 19 percent compared to the same period in 2021.
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Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Executive Airport reopens after upgrade
Al Bateen Executive Airport has reopened following the successful completion of a major refurbishment project which will allow the airport...
- Al Bateen Executive Airport has reopened after the completion of a major refurbishment project.
- The work, completed in under 90 days, involved resurfacing and widening the 3.2km runway to accommodate wide-body aircrafts, among others.
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Raya CX, Zain Saudi sign pact
Raya CX will provide outsourcing services to Zain Saudi Arabia.
- RAYA CX operates through three branches in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
- The partnership reinforces Zain commitment to providing best customer experience, said Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Daghthir, CEO of Zain Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Re GWP hits $245 mn
The growth was propelled by a 166% growth in H1 2022.
- The systemic volatility caused by increased interest rates and foreign currency fluctuations, affected the bottom line
- Saudi Re maintained a strong financial position with a A3 financial strength rating by Moody’s
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ALEC Energy, Stantec sign deal
They will enable firms to achieve UAE Energy Strategy goals.
- Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly work on projects to establish best practices in buildings design, systems and services.
- Both companies will also jointly share knowledge with the industry and sponsor events, training programs and workshops with industry stakeholders.
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SEC’s profit fell to $1.9bn in H1
The Saudi utility firm's sales however surged to $8.80bn.
- The company however made $8.80 billion in sales during the period, up from $8.53 billion in 2021, propelled by rising demand for electric power
- The utility saw its shares lose 1.9 percent to SR26 in early trading
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APICO posts 29% profit increase
It will proceed with an IPO of 20 percent of its capital on Nomu.
- The plastic manufacturer reported an increase in revenue to $31 million during the year
- The book-building period will be led by Yaqeen Capital and shall start on September 11 and end on September 13
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World Bank lowers MENA’s growth forecast to 2.2 percent in 2023
DUBAI, UAE - The World Bank raised its global growth forecast for 2023 to 2.1 percent (in June 2023) from...
- The World Bank expects global growth to reach 2.4 percent in 2024, compared to 2.7 percent in January 2023.
- The possibility of widespread banking disruptions and tighter monetary policy may also lead to weaker global growth.
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Dubai Islamic Bank unveils digital banking services
Dubai, UAE - Dubai Islamic Bank launched DIB alt, a full-fledged digital umbrella brand to house all of the bank's...
- DIB ‘alt’ is a full-service transformative digital banking experience that is set to enhance the banking experience for DIB’s customers.
- The platform brings together more than 135 digital services via the DIB Mobile App, Online Banking, WhatsApp, and ATMs.
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Jewels of Emirates continues to attract visitors on third day
SHARJAH, UAE- The fourth edition of Jewels of Emirates Show at the Expo Center Sharjah has so far seen record...
- The event received an overwhelming response from visitors, with exhibitors unveiling a stunning array of exclusive and rare jewelry pieces.
- Emirati designer Shamma Al Hallami, in partnership with Salem Al Shueibi Jewelery, also debuted her latest collection of 18-carat gold jewelry