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ABU DHABI FOCUS

ENERGY

ADNOC and OMV appoint new leadership for Borouge Group International

ADNOC and OMV appoint new leadership for Borouge Group International
ADNOC and OMV appoint new leadership for Borouge Group International
ECONOMY

Department of Municipalities, ADGM launch unified engineering classification system for Abu Dhabi

Department of Municipalities, ADGM launch unified engineering classification system for Abu Dhabi
Department of Municipalities, ADGM launch unified engineering classification system for Abu Dhabi
HEALTHCARE

Abu Dhabi launches UAE’s first gene therapy clinical trial

Abu Dhabi launches UAE’s first gene therapy clinical trial
Abu Dhabi launches UAE’s first gene therapy clinical trial
REAL ESTATE

Eagle Hills to develop $272mln Mother of Nation City in Abu Dhabi

Eagle Hills to develop $272mln Mother of Nation City in Abu Dhabi
Eagle Hills to develop $272mln Mother of Nation City in Abu Dhabi

UAE REALTY MARKET

REAL ESTATE

Dubai luxury builder Omniyat says its liquidity is strong enough to cover debt maturities

Dubai luxury builder Omniyat says its liquidity is strong enough to cover debt maturities
Dubai luxury builder Omniyat says its liquidity is strong enough to cover debt maturities
REAL ESTATE

Arada completes five new residential blocks in Sharjah’s Naseej District

Arada completes five new residential blocks in Sharjah’s Naseej District
Arada completes five new residential blocks in Sharjah’s Naseej District
REAL ESTATE

Sobha Realty’s 985-unit Dubai luxury tower set for handover

Sobha Realty’s 985-unit Dubai luxury tower set for handover
Sobha Realty’s 985-unit Dubai luxury tower set for handover
REAL ESTATE

Ajman records highest-value property sale at $50.40mln

Ajman records highest-value property sale at $50.40mln
Ajman records highest-value property sale at $50.40mln

AI: SHAPING DIGITAL FUTURE

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Huawei's new AI chip finds favour with ByteDance, Alibaba which plan to place orders, sources say

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

OpenAI's US ad pilot exceeds $100mln in annualized revenue in six weeks

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

OpenAI sweetens private equity pitch amid enterprise turf war with Anthropic, sources say

OpenAI sweetens private equity pitch amid enterprise turf war with Anthropic, sources say
OpenAI sweetens private equity pitch amid enterprise turf war with Anthropic, sources say

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

South Africa: Standard Bank sees earnings growth of 8%-12% for 2026-2028

South Africa: Standard Bank sees earnings growth of 8%-12% for 2026-2028
South Africa: Standard Bank sees earnings growth of 8%-12% for 2026-2028
EARNINGS

StanChart makes $13mln from sale of Tanzania unit

StanChart makes $13mln from sale of Tanzania unit
StanChart makes $13mln from sale of Tanzania unit
EARNINGS

Julphar delivers strong FY2025 results with accelerated growth, improved profitability

Julphar delivers strong FY2025 results with accelerated growth, improved profitability
Julphar delivers strong FY2025 results with accelerated growth, improved profitability
DIVIDEND

Al Ansari Financial Services’ shareholders approve 2025 dividend at AGM

Al Ansari Financial Services’ shareholders approve 2025 dividend at AGM
Al Ansari Financial Services’ shareholders approve 2025 dividend at AGM

POLITICS OF OIL

OIL

Barclays sees 13–14mln bpd oil supply loss from prolonged Hormuz disruption

Barclays sees 13–14mln bpd oil supply loss from prolonged Hormuz disruption
Barclays sees 13–14mln bpd oil supply loss from prolonged Hormuz disruption
OIL

Iraq oil output further plunges as storage fills, Hormuz exports blocked by conflict

Iraq oil output further plunges as storage fills, Hormuz exports blocked by conflict
Iraq oil output further plunges as storage fills, Hormuz exports blocked by conflict
OIL

BlackRock CEO warns oil rise to $150 could trigger global recession, BBC reports

BlackRock CEO warns oil rise to $150 could trigger global recession, BBC reports
BlackRock CEO warns oil rise to $150 could trigger global recession, BBC reports
OIL AND GAS

Kuwait oil CEO says Iran is 'holding the world's economy hostage'

Kuwait oil CEO says Iran is 'holding the world's economy hostage'
Kuwait oil CEO says Iran is 'holding the world's economy hostage'

FOCUS: GLOBAL WEALTH FUNDS

SWF

PIF to unveil new strategy within weeks as Saudi economy remains resilient, Al-Rumayyan says

PIF to unveil new strategy within weeks as Saudi economy remains resilient, Al-Rumayyan says
PIF to unveil new strategy within weeks as Saudi economy remains resilient, Al-Rumayyan says
INVESTMENT

Abu Dhabi's ADIA invests in private credit firm Dignari

Abu Dhabi's ADIA invests in private credit firm Dignari
Abu Dhabi's ADIA invests in private credit firm Dignari
SWF

UAE says no change to investment plans as Gulf states review SWF strategies

UAE says no change to investment plans as Gulf states review SWF strategies
UAE says no change to investment plans as Gulf states review SWF strategies
REAL ESTATE

Roshn inks deal with Miskan to develop prime land in Riyadh

Roshn inks deal with Miskan to develop prime land in Riyadh
Roshn inks deal with Miskan to develop prime land in Riyadh

THE FUTURE OF CRYPTOS

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Crypto for a home? Coinbase brings token-backed down payments to housing market

Crypto for a home? Coinbase brings token-backed down payments to housing market
Crypto for a home? Coinbase brings token-backed down payments to housing market
IPO

Crypto exchange Kraken freezes IPO plans, CoinDesk reports

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Citigroup cuts 12-month bitcoin, ether targets as US crypto legislation stalls

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun settles SEC fraud case for $10mln

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Turkish ruling party proposes 10% crypto income tax, levy on service providers

Turkish ruling party proposes 10% crypto income tax, levy on service providers
Turkish ruling party proposes 10% crypto income tax, levy on service providers
CRYPTOCURRENCY

Binance cannot arbitrate customer claims over crypto losses, US judge rules

Binance cannot arbitrate customer claims over crypto losses, US judge rules
Binance cannot arbitrate customer claims over crypto losses, US judge rules

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

FUNDS

Egypt: Bokra launches over $189,771 Sharia-compliant metals investment fund

Egypt: Bokra launches over $189,771 Sharia-compliant metals investment fund
Egypt: Bokra launches over $189,771 Sharia-compliant metals investment fund
SUKUK

Qatar’s Estithmar Holding issues QAR105mln sukuk

Qatar’s Estithmar Holding issues QAR105mln sukuk
Qatar’s Estithmar Holding issues QAR105mln sukuk
SUKUK

Qatar: Estithmar Holding pays third semi-annual coupon of 8.75% sukuk tranche

Qatar: Estithmar Holding pays third semi-annual coupon of 8.75% sukuk tranche
Qatar: Estithmar Holding pays third semi-annual coupon of 8.75% sukuk tranche

ROBUST PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS

INVESTMENT

Al-Sisi calls for removing investment hurdles, boosting local industry in Egypt

Al-Sisi calls for removing investment hurdles, boosting local industry in Egypt
Al-Sisi calls for removing investment hurdles, boosting local industry in Egypt
INVESTMENT

Egypt’s free zones expand with 152 new projects in 2025, total reaches 1,243

Egypt’s free zones expand with 152 new projects in 2025, total reaches 1,243
Egypt’s free zones expand with 152 new projects in 2025, total reaches 1,243
WATER

UAE launches first phase of energy, water reduction initiative

UAE launches first phase of energy, water reduction initiative
UAE launches first phase of energy, water reduction initiative
RENEWABLE ENERGY

Engie consortium signs PPA for 900MW Ras Shokeir wind farm in Egypt

Engie consortium signs PPA for 900MW Ras Shokeir wind farm in Egypt
Engie consortium signs PPA for 900MW Ras Shokeir wind farm in Egypt

POWERED BY HYDROGEN

CHEMICAL

SABIC AN shifts from blue ammonia to conventional ammonia-urea complex in Jubail

SABIC AN shifts from blue ammonia to conventional ammonia-urea complex in Jubail
SABIC AN shifts from blue ammonia to conventional ammonia-urea complex in Jubail
SUSTAINABILITY

Oman: OQBI explores CCUS opportunities to advance decarbonisation

Oman: OQBI explores CCUS opportunities to advance decarbonisation
Oman: OQBI explores CCUS opportunities to advance decarbonisation
HYDROGEN

Oman-Europe Hydrogen link gains steam with Amsterdam Terminal

Oman-Europe Hydrogen link gains steam with Amsterdam Terminal
Oman-Europe Hydrogen link gains steam with Amsterdam Terminal

EXECUTIVE MOVES

MOVE

Ericsson appoints Siseko Ngxola as South Africa head

Ericsson appoints Siseko Ngxola as South Africa head
Ericsson appoints Siseko Ngxola as South Africa head
MOVE

South African Tourism appoints new CMO and COO

South African Tourism appoints new CMO and COO
South African Tourism appoints new CMO and COO
MOVE

Airtel Africa names Gopal Vittal as chair to succeed Mittal

Airtel Africa names Gopal Vittal as chair to succeed Mittal
Airtel Africa names Gopal Vittal as chair to succeed Mittal
MOVE

Chestertons names new CEO to lead next phase of MENA growth

Chestertons names new CEO to lead next phase of MENA growth
Chestertons names new CEO to lead next phase of MENA growth
MOVE

CFAO South Africa appoints new executives to CFAO Mobility South Africa

CFAO South Africa appoints new executives to CFAO Mobility South Africa
CFAO South Africa appoints new executives to CFAO Mobility South Africa