Exclusive: Green investments lead to tangible returns, says WEF’s Philips
Public-private partnerships are essential for advancing sustainable urban development and meeting net-zero targets, Vivian Brady Phillips, Head of Strategic Initiatives,...Business Economy
Risks are interconnected, need collaborative solutions, says WEF’s Mark Elsner
Davos, Switzerland – Mark Elsner, Head, Global Risks Initiative, World Economic Forum sat with TRENDS during WEF’s summit in Davos...Technology Business Economy Geostrategy Global
Somalia to get US$4.5bn in debt relief from creditors: IMF
The IMF said the debt relief will facilitate access to additional financial resources that will help it strengthen economy, reduce...Its external debt has fallen from 64% of GDP in 2018 to less than six percent of GDP by the end of 2023
The IMF said that Somalia has implemented a poverty reduction strategy for at least a year
ADX signs MoU with SZSE
The agreement will bolster cross-border ETF cooperation.ADX is looking to enhance ties with with leading global financial institutions, including the recent agreement with the New York Stock Exchange
The agreement between the two bourses is set to provide a robust platform for financial growth and connectivity between the UAE and China
Andalusia Labs secures $48m funding
The company deals in risk management infrastructure for digital assets.Silicon Valley venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round with participation from Mubadala Capital
Andalusia Labs is a collection of leading technology solutions addressing the security challenges prevalent in the blockchain industry
GCC media outlets think outside the box to stay afloat
Reeling from a calamitous drop in advertisement revenues and public trust, news media organizations are reworking strategies to create "niche"...Many believe news media outlets have been distracted from their role to safeguard space for informed debate on public issues
Several well trusted media outlets with deep pockets are battling against thinning revenues and being forced to think differently
OpenAI to pay Axel Springer to use journalism in ChatGPT
Berlin, Germany -- Axel Springer said Wednesday it was partnering up with the maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI, which will pay the...The chatbot's answers would include material otherwise kept behind a pay-wall and offer "links to the full articles for transparency and further information," they said.
Axel Springer CEO Matthias Doepfner has previously warned that AI threatened to "replace" journalism, while the group has been pursuing its own AI-driven ventures.
Qatar records real estate transactions worth $400 million in Nov
Doha, Qatar -- Qatar reported a total of 321 real estate transactions worth QR 1.46 billion ($400 million) in November...Top-performing municipalities in financial value included Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen. Doha led with transactions worth QR 603 million.
Mortgage transactions totaled 88, amounting to QR 3.19 billion. Al Rayyan dominated with 38 transactions, followed by Doha with 25.
Saudi investors witness 40% fall in US equities trading in Q3 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- In the third quarter of 2023, Saudi investors engaged in sell and buy transactions on US...This reflects a substantial year-on-year (YoY) fall of SAR 9.15 billion, equivalent to a 40 percent decrease.
According to a report from the Capital Market Authority (CMA), this decline in trading activity by Saudi investors represents the lowest point since Q4 2019.
G42’s split from China could spur other GCC firms to follow suit
Dubai, UAE - With the UAE-based G42's decision to align with US directives by severing ties with Chinese tech partners...The G42’s move follows concerns raised by US national security personnel regarding potential espionage risks from Chinese firms
The ripple effect of G42's decision could extend to other tech companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region
China, Saudi Arabia sign 60 pacts worth $25bn at Beijing conference
Beijing, China - China and Saudi Arabia signed over 60 MoUs and agreements worth over $25 billion at the investment...Over 60 MoUs and agreements worth over $25 billion were signed at the China-Saudi Investment Conference
Agreements were signed in key sectors including energy, agriculture, tourism, mining, financial services, etc
Nasdaq Dubai lists Philippines ‘ROP Sukuk Trust’ worth US$1bn
Dubai, UAE--Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the first Sukuk listing by the Republic of the Philippines, "ROP Sukuk Trust", underscoring the...By listing sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, the Philippines government intends to deepen its partnership with the GCC region
The emirate of Dubai is recognised as one of the world's largest centres for sukuk issuances, with a total of US$87.61 billion
