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ABU DHABI FOCUS

EMPLOYMENT

ADGM Academy, DGE Mawaheb Talent Hub to advance national workforce

ADGM Academy, DGE Mawaheb Talent Hub to advance national workforce
ADGM Academy, DGE Mawaheb Talent Hub to advance national workforce
REAL ESTATE

Aldar adds $6.26bln in gross development value to its strategic landbank in Abu Dhabi

Aldar adds $6.26bln in gross development value to its strategic landbank in Abu Dhabi
Aldar adds $6.26bln in gross development value to its strategic landbank in Abu Dhabi
SWF

Abu Dhabi consolidates ADQ assets under new sovereign investor L’IMAD

Abu Dhabi consolidates ADQ assets under new sovereign investor L’IMAD
Abu Dhabi consolidates ADQ assets under new sovereign investor L’IMAD
MARKETS

ADX, Borsa Italiana sign Letter of Intent to explore cross-border investment opportunities

ADX, Borsa Italiana sign Letter of Intent to explore cross-border investment opportunities
ADX, Borsa Italiana sign Letter of Intent to explore cross-border investment opportunities

UAE REALTY MARKET

REAL ESTATE

Over 30% work completed at Azizi's Dubai Studio City project

Over 30% work completed at Azizi's Dubai Studio City project
Over 30% work completed at Azizi's Dubai Studio City project
REAL ESTATE

DMCC, Sweid & Sweid unveil new lifestyle destination in JLT

DMCC, Sweid & Sweid unveil new lifestyle destination in JLT
DMCC, Sweid & Sweid unveil new lifestyle destination in JLT
REAL ESTATE

Richmind launches sale of Phase II of Zaha Hadid-designed RAK project

Richmind launches sale of Phase II of Zaha Hadid-designed RAK project
Richmind launches sale of Phase II of Zaha Hadid-designed RAK project
REAL ESTATE

Damac unveils 24/7 waterfront live-work–play destination in Dubai

Damac unveils 24/7 waterfront live-work–play destination in Dubai
Damac unveils 24/7 waterfront live-work–play destination in Dubai

AI: SHAPING DIGITAL FUTURE

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

IFZA forges ties with IHC unit to advance AI-driven digital services

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

UAE: Yozo.ai closes $1.7mln funding round to expand e-commerce globally

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Open-source AI models vulnerable to criminal misuse, researchers warn

Open-source AI models vulnerable to criminal misuse, researchers warn
Open-source AI models vulnerable to criminal misuse, researchers warn

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: Ascom’s consolidated losses drop 82.6% YoY in H1 2025

Egypt: Ascom’s consolidated losses drop 82.6% YoY in H1 2025
Egypt: Ascom’s consolidated losses drop 82.6% YoY in H1 2025
EARNINGS

Egypt: Qalaa Holdings posts $533.9mln revenues in Q2 2025

Egypt: Qalaa Holdings posts $533.9mln revenues in Q2 2025
Egypt: Qalaa Holdings posts $533.9mln revenues in Q2 2025
EARNINGS

Nigeria: UAC records 74% increased revenue following acquisition

Nigeria: UAC records 74% increased revenue following acquisition
Nigeria: UAC records 74% increased revenue following acquisition
EARNINGS

Nigeria: Oando reports Profit-After-Tax up 10% as upstream production rises 32% in FY 2025

Nigeria: Oando reports Profit-After-Tax up 10% as upstream production rises 32% in FY 2025
Nigeria: Oando reports Profit-After-Tax up 10% as upstream production rises 32% in FY 2025

POLITICS OF OIL

OIL AND GAS

Indian refiners need wind-down period for Russian oil, sources say

Indian refiners need wind-down period for Russian oil, sources say
Indian refiners need wind-down period for Russian oil, sources say
ACQUISITION

XRG acquires equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor

XRG acquires equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor
XRG acquires equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor
OIL AND GAS

Carlyle in talks with potential UAE partners on Lukoil assets, sources say

Carlyle in talks with potential UAE partners on Lukoil assets, sources say
Carlyle in talks with potential UAE partners on Lukoil assets, sources say
OPEC

OPEC+ agrees to keep oil output unchanged as Iran tensions boost prices

OPEC+ agrees to keep oil output unchanged as Iran tensions boost prices
OPEC+ agrees to keep oil output unchanged as Iran tensions boost prices

FOCUS: GLOBAL WEALTH FUNDS

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

HUMAIN, Infra announce $1.2bln AI projects funding plan

HUMAIN, Infra announce $1.2bln AI projects funding plan
HUMAIN, Infra announce $1.2bln AI projects funding plan
SWF

Mubadala targets opportunities in AI and robotics, CEO says

Mubadala targets opportunities in AI and robotics, CEO says
Mubadala targets opportunities in AI and robotics, CEO says
SWF

Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala to double Asia exposure to 25% of portfolio

Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala to double Asia exposure to 25% of portfolio
Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala to double Asia exposure to 25% of portfolio
SWF

Gulf states bankroll Paramount's Warner Bros bid

Gulf states bankroll Paramount's Warner Bros bid
Gulf states bankroll Paramount's Warner Bros bid

THE FUTURE OF CRYPTOS

PRECIOUS METALS

Precious metal price fluctuations could test fast-growing gold token market

Precious metal price fluctuations could test fast-growing gold token market
Precious metal price fluctuations could test fast-growing gold token market
CRYPTOCURRENCY

Bitcoin slips as Fed chair speculation hits risky assets

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Dubai Insurance launches first crypto-enabled digital wallet in UAE

CRYPTOCURRENCY

US banks may lose $500bln to stablecoins by 2028, Standard Chartered warns

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Stablecoins could put competitive pressure on monetary frameworks, IMF official says at Davos

Stablecoins could put competitive pressure on monetary frameworks, IMF official says at Davos
Stablecoins could put competitive pressure on monetary frameworks, IMF official says at Davos
CRYPTOCURRENCY

Crypto firm BitGo raises $212.8mln in US IPO

Crypto firm BitGo raises $212.8mln in US IPO
Crypto firm BitGo raises $212.8mln in US IPO

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

Dubai’s Binghatti mandates banks on potential 5-year USD sukuk

Dubai’s Binghatti mandates banks on potential 5-year USD sukuk
Dubai’s Binghatti mandates banks on potential 5-year USD sukuk
BONDS

T-Sukuk, T-Bonds attract $1.4bln in bids: UAE ministry

T-Sukuk, T-Bonds attract $1.4bln in bids: UAE ministry
T-Sukuk, T-Bonds attract $1.4bln in bids: UAE ministry
ISLAMIC FINANCE

Oman’s Islamic finance industry set to rise 25% to $45bln in 2026

Oman’s Islamic finance industry set to rise 25% to $45bln in 2026
Oman’s Islamic finance industry set to rise 25% to $45bln in 2026

ROBUST PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS

CONSTRUCTION

Kuwait’s $36bln infrastructure pipeline to underpin project awards after strong 2025

Kuwait’s $36bln infrastructure pipeline to underpin project awards after strong 2025
Kuwait’s $36bln infrastructure pipeline to underpin project awards after strong 2025
WATER

Saudi’s WTCO extends EPC bid submission deadline for Jubail-Buraidah II IWTS project

Saudi’s WTCO extends EPC bid submission deadline for Jubail-Buraidah II IWTS project
Saudi’s WTCO extends EPC bid submission deadline for Jubail-Buraidah II IWTS project
TENDERS

Saudi’s WTCO extends EPC bid submission deadline for Ras Mohaisen-Baha-Makkah IWTS project

Saudi’s WTCO extends EPC bid submission deadline for Ras Mohaisen-Baha-Makkah IWTS project
Saudi’s WTCO extends EPC bid submission deadline for Ras Mohaisen-Baha-Makkah IWTS project
TRANSPORT

Saudi Arabia prequalifies 6 bidders for highway roadside services PPP

Saudi Arabia prequalifies 6 bidders for highway roadside services PPP
Saudi Arabia prequalifies 6 bidders for highway roadside services PPP

POWERED BY HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

ACWA signs 27 strategic green energy deals

ACWA signs 27 strategic green energy deals
ACWA signs 27 strategic green energy deals
HYDROGEN

Green hydrogen focus in Oman-India energy talks

Green hydrogen focus in Oman-India energy talks
Green hydrogen focus in Oman-India energy talks
HYDROGEN

Full offtake coverage secured for Oman’s green iron project

Full offtake coverage secured for Oman’s green iron project
Full offtake coverage secured for Oman’s green iron project

EXECUTIVE MOVES

MOVE

Saudi: Lazurde announces Ibrahim new CEO

Saudi: Lazurde announces Ibrahim new CEO
Saudi: Lazurde announces Ibrahim new CEO
MOVE

South Africa: Ozow appoints Catherine Korsten as chief growth officer

South Africa: Ozow appoints Catherine Korsten as chief growth officer
South Africa: Ozow appoints Catherine Korsten as chief growth officer
MOVE

Bahrain Airport Company names Corporate Communications VP

Bahrain Airport Company names Corporate Communications VP
Bahrain Airport Company names Corporate Communications VP
MOVE

Saudi: Al Akaria names Abu Dawood as new CEO

Saudi: Al Akaria names Abu Dawood as new CEO
Saudi: Al Akaria names Abu Dawood as new CEO
MOVE

African Banker’s world people on the move

African Banker’s world people on the move
African Banker’s world people on the move