- Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has published "Sustainable Finance Framework" establishing criteria and eligibility requirements that determine which...
The bank's framework will determine the eligibility of projects for it to finance or refinance, including the issuance of green, social and sustainability sukuks.
ADIB will give priority to projects with environmental benefits across renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, pollution prevention and control
- RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced issuing 174 new industrial licenses in September,...
The total value of the 174 new industrial licenses in September is US$1.4 billion (SAR 5.3 billion).
A total of 82 factories started production in September, with investments worth US$506 million.
- Turkey is suffering the worst bout of inflation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade rule. The official annual inflation rate...
The rate inched down to 61.36 percent in October from 61.53 percent in September, the TUIK state statistics agency said
Central bank chief Hafize Gaye Erkan said Thursday that the rate will likely peak between 70 and 75 percent next May
- DUBAI, UAE - Bahrain has recalled its Ambassador from Israel and decided to suspend economic relations with Tel Aviv in...
Bahrain took the decision to recall the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Israel back to the country, the Council of Representatives said.
It also demanded taking measures to preserve lives of people in the Gaza Strip and other regions of Palestine.
- “Jordan has become a regional investment hub of choice for the UAE's direct investments, totaling US$4 billion. This represents 14%...
The UAE has invested $4 billion directly in Jordan, with non-oil trade reaching $4.5 billion in 2022, reflecting their deep-rooted ties and mutual interests.
In 2022, the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, and Bahrain announced a comprehensive industrial partnership, allocating a $10bn investment fund for collaborative projects.
- The UAE's central bank has kept its Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) unchanged at 5.40 percent. It...
Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates comes amid concerns of persistent inflation
The CBUAE and QCB's decision underscores the link between global and regional monetary policies
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Foreign investments in Saudi Arabia increased 4 percent year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 2.50 trillion ($666. 39...
The foreign investment balance recorded an increase of 5 percent quarter-on-quarter, or nearly SAR 109.9 billion.
Foreign direct investments (FDIs) represent 41 percent, or SAR 1.02 trillion, of total investments, Argaam reported.
- The firms will continue to work closely on future global projects.
The agreement is in line with the objectives of UAE’s national strategy for industry and advanced technology.
The MoU will help the two firms to work together to strengthen the global maritime industry and support the economic growth of the UAE.





















