- DUBAI, UAE – Institutional traders (INS) in the crypto markets maintain a conservative approach, with 50 percent of their portfolio...
In September 2023, institutional traders allocated half of their portfolios to Bitcoin, the report said.
Retail traders showed a lower percentage of Bitcoin holdings, which could be linked to their higher leverage levels.
- The approaching 1 Jan deadline has seen investments on headquarters hit $242m in the first nine months of 2023 alone,...
In 2023, 46.7 percent of newly established headquarters operate in the Software & IT services sector.
The Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program is an initiative jointly developed by the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
- DUBAI, UAE -Mashreq bank has been announced as one of the top contributors to the UAE Banks Federation’s (UBF) pledge,...
UAE Banks Federation had pledged to mobilize US$272 billion (AED 1 trillion) in sustainable finance by 2030 at COP 28 meeting.
Mashreq’s commitment to facilitating US$30 billion by 2030 builds on years of sustainable finance deployment in the MENA region.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI), formerly S&P Global Saudi Arabia PMI,...
The index continued to signal a rapid expansion in the non-oil private sector in November,
Higher raw material prices led to a continuous increase in corporate sales prices, but demand remained strong.
- Dubai, UAE--The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) announced at COP28 that more than 70% of...
Peter Sands, of the Global Fund, said the fight against deadly infectious diseases "must go hand in hand with addressing climate change”
The fund will also invest over US$2.9 billion over the next three years in the 50 most climate-vulnerable countries to strengthen health systems
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to his aide Yuriy Ushakov, will first arrive in the UAE this week and then...
The announcement of the visit follows the recent OPEC decision to cut oil production by 2.2m bpd in Q1 of 2024
Saudi Arabia, as the world's largest exporter, will see a reduction of 1 million barrels per day
- "COP28 is a very important conference because what it's doing is not just bringing people together, but it provides certainty...
World Bank President Ajay Banga emphasizes COP28's significant progress in climate action, lauding its establishment of definitive deadlines for climate commitments.
The ALTÉRRA fund, with a $30 billion capital, will enhance global climate action, alongside the World Bank's commitment to solar projects in Africa and methane reduction.
- Hong Kong, China - Gold prices soared to a record high above $2,100 on Monday as traders grow increasingly confident the...
The precious metal struck $2,135.39 in early Asian trade, topping the previous all-time high set in 2020, during the pandemic
Bets on a drop in rates have weighed on the dollar, which has in turn made gold cheaper for international buyers
- Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The financial sector of the United Arab Emirates commits to mobilizing more than AED 1 trillion...
The commitment to mobilize AED 1 trillion was made by the UAE Banks Federation at an event held on Finance Day at COP28.
Financial sector's engagement is critical to realize our collective climate ambitions, ensuring that the 1.5°C target remains within reach, said COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber.
- RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom's Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdurrahman bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadhli signed a...
Saudi Arabia and Turkiye expressed their commitment to prepare the agricultural sector in both the countries for climate change.
The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation and enhance production capabilities in the domains of agriculture, livestock and water management.





















