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VAT

UAE VAT and excise tax collection jumps 15% in 2025 to $12.53bln

UAE VAT and excise tax collection jumps 15% in 2025 to $12.53bln
UAE VAT and excise tax collection jumps 15% in 2025 to $12.53bln
POWER

Siemens Energy to supply turbines, technology to 2.6GW Taweelah C power project in Abu Dhabi

Siemens Energy to supply turbines, technology to 2.6GW Taweelah C power project in Abu Dhabi
Siemens Energy to supply turbines, technology to 2.6GW Taweelah C power project in Abu Dhabi
FINANCIAL SERVICES

Franklin Templeton expands UAE presence with onshore Abu Dhabi licence

Franklin Templeton expands UAE presence with onshore Abu Dhabi licence
Franklin Templeton expands UAE presence with onshore Abu Dhabi licence
AVIATION

Etihad, DCT Abu Dhabi launch complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to or through Abu Dhabi

Etihad, DCT Abu Dhabi launch complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to or through Abu Dhabi
Etihad, DCT Abu Dhabi launch complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to or through Abu Dhabi

UAE REALTY MARKET

REAL ESTATE

Arada unveils premium residential development in London

Arada unveils premium residential development in London
Arada unveils premium residential development in London
REAL ESTATE

Azizi 'leads Dubai’s off-plan market with $400mln in sales in May

Azizi 'leads Dubai’s off-plan market with $400mln in sales in May
Azizi 'leads Dubai’s off-plan market with $400mln in sales in May
REAL ESTATE

Dubai's luxury off-plan homes bring $1.36bln May sales

Dubai's luxury off-plan homes bring $1.36bln May sales
Dubai's luxury off-plan homes bring $1.36bln May sales
REAL ESTATE

The One Atelier launches blockchain platform for branded real estate

The One Atelier launches blockchain platform for branded real estate
The One Atelier launches blockchain platform for branded real estate

AI: SHAPING DIGITAL FUTURE

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

HSBC partners with Google Cloud to expand AI usage

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

US holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, more than 100 firms deemed security risks, sources say

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

UAE to set up new data, artificial intelligence authority

UAE to set up new data, artificial intelligence authority
UAE to set up new data, artificial intelligence authority

RAMADAN 2024

EID

Eidiya ATM withdrawals exceeded $37.08mln: Qatar Central Bank

Eidiya ATM withdrawals exceeded $37.08mln: Qatar Central Bank
Eidiya ATM withdrawals exceeded $37.08mln: Qatar Central Bank
TRAVEL

Over 12.5mln travelers take to the skies through Saudi airports during Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr holiday

RAMADAN

Saudi: Donations to national charity campaign in Ramadan exceed $480mln

EID

From long drives to farmhouse stays, how UAE residents are spending 9-day Eid Al Fitr break

From long drives to farmhouse stays, how UAE residents are spending 9-day Eid Al Fitr break
From long drives to farmhouse stays, how UAE residents are spending 9-day Eid Al Fitr break

CORPORATE EARNINGS

EARNINGS

Egypt: Unipack’s consolidated profits plunge 72.36% YoY in Q1 2026

Egypt: Unipack’s consolidated profits plunge 72.36% YoY in Q1 2026
Egypt: Unipack’s consolidated profits plunge 72.36% YoY in Q1 2026
EARNINGS

Egypt: Union Pharmacist’s loss widens by 210.3% YoY in Q1 2026

Egypt: Union Pharmacist’s loss widens by 210.3% YoY in Q1 2026
Egypt: Union Pharmacist’s loss widens by 210.3% YoY in Q1 2026
EARNINGS

Egypt: Concrete Fashion's consolidated profit falls 52.9% YoY in 3 months

Egypt: Concrete Fashion's consolidated profit falls 52.9% YoY in 3 months
Egypt: Concrete Fashion's consolidated profit falls 52.9% YoY in 3 months
EARNINGS

Egypt: El Ahram for Printing’s net losses shrink 91.26% YoY in Q1 2026

Egypt: El Ahram for Printing’s net losses shrink 91.26% YoY in Q1 2026
Egypt: El Ahram for Printing’s net losses shrink 91.26% YoY in Q1 2026

POLITICS OF OIL

OIL AND GAS

OPEC sees stronger oil demand growth in 2027 amid resilient global economy

OPEC sees stronger oil demand growth in 2027 amid resilient global economy
OPEC sees stronger oil demand growth in 2027 amid resilient global economy
OIL

OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows

OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows
OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows
LNG

LNG demand in Asia recovers from Iran shock as China buys: Russell

LNG demand in Asia recovers from Iran shock as China buys: Russell
LNG demand in Asia recovers from Iran shock as China buys: Russell
OIL AND GAS

Oil rises slightly as investors await clarity after Iran-Israel halt attacks

Oil rises slightly as investors await clarity after Iran-Israel halt attacks
Oil rises slightly as investors await clarity after Iran-Israel halt attacks

FOCUS: GLOBAL WEALTH FUNDS

ACQUISITION

Abu Dhabi wealth fund L'IMAD increases stake in utility TAQA

Abu Dhabi wealth fund L'IMAD increases stake in utility TAQA
Abu Dhabi wealth fund L'IMAD increases stake in utility TAQA
BONDS

Investors back Bahrain’s reopening of market for Gulf sovereigns: IFR

Investors back Bahrain’s reopening of market for Gulf sovereigns: IFR
Investors back Bahrain’s reopening of market for Gulf sovereigns: IFR
IPO

ADIA, Advent-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43bln in US IPO

ADIA, Advent-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43bln in US IPO
ADIA, Advent-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43bln in US IPO
SWF

Qatar’s QIA doubles down on Anthropic in $65bln funding round

Qatar’s QIA doubles down on Anthropic in $65bln funding round
Qatar’s QIA doubles down on Anthropic in $65bln funding round

THE FUTURE OF CRYPTOS

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Binance set to lose permission to operate in EU, sources say

Binance set to lose permission to operate in EU, sources say
Binance set to lose permission to operate in EU, sources say
CRYPTOCURRENCY

Stablecoins gain in Nigeria for cross-border transfers, IMF says

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Bitcoin drops below $60,000 for first time since October 2024

IPO

Bybit rolls out tokenised IPO access, starting with SpaceX

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Standard Chartered's crypto bull sticks to $100,000 bitcoin call despite 'painful' week

Standard Chartered's crypto bull sticks to $100,000 bitcoin call despite 'painful' week
Standard Chartered's crypto bull sticks to $100,000 bitcoin call despite 'painful' week
CRYPTOCURRENCY

Bitcoin drops to three-month low after 4% slide

Bitcoin drops to three-month low after 4% slide
Bitcoin drops to three-month low after 4% slide

RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS

CONFLICT

Global hopes rest on Trump’s bid to end Ukraine conflict

Global hopes rest on Trump’s bid to end Ukraine conflict
Global hopes rest on Trump’s bid to end Ukraine conflict
CONFLICT

UAE president tells Putin: we are ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis

UAE president tells Putin: we are ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis
UAE president tells Putin: we are ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis
ECONOMY

IMF, Ukraine reach deal that would give it access to some $1.1bln

IMF, Ukraine reach deal that would give it access to some $1.1bln
IMF, Ukraine reach deal that would give it access to some $1.1bln
DEFENSE

NATO leaders seek to bolster Ukraine as gloom grows

NATO leaders seek to bolster Ukraine as gloom grows
NATO leaders seek to bolster Ukraine as gloom grows

UAE CORPORATE TAX

EARNINGS

Egypt: Prime Holding’s consolidated profits leap 22% YoY in 9 months

Egypt: Prime Holding’s consolidated profits leap 22% YoY in 9 months
Egypt: Prime Holding’s consolidated profits leap 22% YoY in 9 months
TAXATION

UAE issues guide for non-resident persons for corporate tax purposes

UAE issues guide for non-resident persons for corporate tax purposes
UAE issues guide for non-resident persons for corporate tax purposes
TAXATION

UAE: Impact of corporate tax on free zone entities

UAE: Impact of corporate tax on free zone entities
UAE: Impact of corporate tax on free zone entities

THE WORLD OF ISLAMIC FINANCE

SUKUK

Qatar Central Bank issues Government Ijara Sukuk worth $1.78bln

Qatar Central Bank issues Government Ijara Sukuk worth $1.78bln
Qatar Central Bank issues Government Ijara Sukuk worth $1.78bln
LOANS

Dubai Islamic Bank set to raise $750mln in Islamic financing

Dubai Islamic Bank set to raise $750mln in Islamic financing
Dubai Islamic Bank set to raise $750mln in Islamic financing
FINANCIAL SERVICES

Moody’s Ratings affirms QIIB’s long term ratings; outlook remains stable

Moody’s Ratings affirms QIIB’s long term ratings; outlook remains stable
Moody’s Ratings affirms QIIB’s long term ratings; outlook remains stable

ROBUST PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS

REAL ESTATE

Kuwait to announce qualified developers for housing programme soon: Report

Kuwait to announce qualified developers for housing programme soon: Report
Kuwait to announce qualified developers for housing programme soon: Report
CONSTRUCTION

Bahrain: Modern housing units in Salman Town underway

Bahrain: Modern housing units in Salman Town underway
Bahrain: Modern housing units in Salman Town underway
SUSTAINABILITY

Mena emerges as $642bln hub for clean industry investment

Mena emerges as $642bln hub for clean industry investment
Mena emerges as $642bln hub for clean industry investment
RENEWABLE ENERGY

Korra Energi consortium wins $58mln Egypt power transmission contracts

Korra Energi consortium wins $58mln Egypt power transmission contracts
Korra Energi consortium wins $58mln Egypt power transmission contracts

POWERED BY HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

Jordan approves land use agreement with China's UEG for green hydrogen project

Jordan approves land use agreement with China's UEG for green hydrogen project
Jordan approves land use agreement with China's UEG for green hydrogen project
HYDROGEN

Ohmium, Hynfra partner on green hydrogen projects in the Middle East

Ohmium, Hynfra partner on green hydrogen projects in the Middle East
Ohmium, Hynfra partner on green hydrogen projects in the Middle East
HYDROGEN

Oman opens landmark hydrogen research facility in Muscat

Oman opens landmark hydrogen research facility in Muscat
Oman opens landmark hydrogen research facility in Muscat

EXECUTIVE MOVES

MOVE

SoftBank Vision Fund CFO is leaving company, memo shows

SoftBank Vision Fund CFO is leaving company, memo shows
SoftBank Vision Fund CFO is leaving company, memo shows
MOVE

Sayyid Theyazin chairman of International Financial Centre of Oman

Sayyid Theyazin chairman of International Financial Centre of Oman
Sayyid Theyazin chairman of International Financial Centre of Oman
MOVE

BP simplifies organisational structure; announces key appointments

BP simplifies organisational structure; announces key appointments
BP simplifies organisational structure; announces key appointments
MOVE

Egypt: Madbouly appoints Hatem El Nawawy as head of Export Development Authority

Egypt: Madbouly appoints Hatem El Nawawy as head of Export Development Authority
Egypt: Madbouly appoints Hatem El Nawawy as head of Export Development Authority
MOVE

Egypt: Rameda names Sharif El Akhdar Chairman Following LimeVest investment

Egypt: Rameda names Sharif El Akhdar Chairman Following LimeVest investment
Egypt: Rameda names Sharif El Akhdar Chairman Following LimeVest investment