GCC region M&A blazes trail as global deals decline

GCC region M&A blazes trail as global deals decline

The GCC region has proven to be one of the most kinetic deal markets in the world in 2023, with dealmakers expected to remain relatively active in the near future

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Global outstanding sukuk market hits $823bn in Q3 2023

The growth in outstanding sukuk is attributed to several factors that are driving the issuance of Islamic bonds including issuers that seek to plug budget deficits

UAE's newly implemented end-of-service benefits scheme

UAE’s new end-of-service benefits scheme for employees: Why should you switch?

Hear from an expert on the UAE’s newly implemented end-of-service benefits scheme

Cash deposits in UAE hit Dhs687.2bn by October-end

Cash deposits in UAE hit Dhs687.2bn by October-end

The central bank said cash deposits during the first ten months of 2023 soared by 8.12 per cent or Dhs51.6bn

BNPL startup Tamara raises $340m, now valued at $1bn

BNPL startup Tamara now valued at $1bn after raising $340m

With this transaction, the BNPL platform will have raised a total of $500m in equity funding, and well above $400m in debt financing

ADQ, Azerbaijan’s AIH form joint investment platform

ADQ, Azerbaijan Investment Holding form joint investment platform

The venture will seek and leverage investment opportunities to generate sustainable financial returns on deployed capital

Abu Dhabi bourse, CASE join hands to boost cooperation

Abu Dhabi bourse, CASE join hands to boost cooperation

The go-live implementation is expected to take place early next year and once operational, investors will gain the ability to directly trade on both exchanges through licenced brokers

How banks are leveraging the power of GenAI

GenAI is an excellent tool to improve research for faster processing of more data from a wider range of sources to support decision-making

JP Morgan identifies top considerations for investors in 2024

JP Morgan identifies top considerations for investors in 2024

The private bank said to grapple with the prospect of more meaningful inflation in 2024 and beyond, investors might first look to equities

MBC Group sets price range for IPO, seeks to raise $222m

Saudi Arabia’s MBC Group gets $14.5bn orders for IPO

The pricing of SAR25 per share implies a market valuation of around SAR8.3bn at listing

UAE green bonds, sukuk issuance hit Dhs15bn

UAE green bonds, sukuk issuance hit Dhs15bn, says SCA

The country has been encouraging issuers to raise green and sustainability-linked bonds, and sukuk to accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy

Dubai sets up fund to oversee government investments

Dubai sets up fund to oversee government investments

The newly established fund will hold stakes in entities including utility giant Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, toll operator Salik and Dubai Taxi Company

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Outrageous Predictions 2024: Saxo Bank picks 8 global events to keep an eye out for

Looking ahead to 2024, Saxo Bank sees a world at an inflection point, with the familiar road of the last decade coming to an end

Archit Gupta, CEO of Cleartax with insights on tools to aid tax compliance KSA and GCC

Getting tax-ready: Navigating compliance in Saudi Arabia, GCC

Embracing tools such as VAT Filing Reconciliation and Assistance and Accounts Payable Automation becomes crucial to ensure efficient, accurate tax operations and compliance

Binance withdraws Abu Dhabi licence application

Binance withdraws Abu Dhabi licence application

The licence would have allowed the crypto exchange firm to manage a collective investment fund

Mashreq commits to facilitate Dhs110bn in sustainable finance by 2030

Mashreq to facilitate Dhs110bn in sustainable finance by 2030

The bank’s commitment to sustainable finance is part of its Climb2Change global initiative

DFSA waives fees on ESG listings on Nasdaq Dubai

DFSA scraps regulatory fees on ESG listings on Nasdaq Dubai

The waiver applies to all new and repeat issuers who make a relevant application to the Dubai Financial Services Authority

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COP28: UAE financial sector commits to mobilising Dhs1tn in sustainable finance

In addition to the commitment, the CBUAE highlighted the solutions of the COP28 UAE TechSprint – a global initiative launched by the central bank

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Top development banks at COP28 vow to up climate game

In a statement to be announced at COP28, the World Bank and regional peers, said the window of opportunity to secure a liveable planet was “rapidly closing”

MBC Group sets price range for IPO, seeks to raise $222m

Saudi Arabia’s MBC Group sets price range for IPO, seeks to raise $222m

The broadcaster plans to use the proceeds to repay debt, enhance its financial flexibility and invest in new content for Shahid

Saudi Arabia’s PIF secures $5bn loan covered by K-SURE

Saudi Arabia’s PIF secures $5bn loan covered by K-SURE

The deal is the first export credit agency financing by the sovereign fund and will help finance exports from Korea to Saudi Arabia

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JP Morgan to expand payments, corporate banking services in Abu Dhabi

The bank had set up a legal entity in ADGM in 2021, but has had a physical presence in the UAE for more than a decade

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Dubai Financial Market to launch pilot carbon credits programme at COP28

DFM will commence the pilot programme for institutional investors starting from December 4-8, with the offsetting period ending on January 10, 2024

Dubai wealth fund ICD posts Dhs28.3bn in half-year profit

Dubai wealth fund ICD posts Dhs28.3bn in half-year profit

The banking and transportation divisions’ respective contributions to the wealth fund’s profit soared by Dhs8.2bn and Dhs7.7bn

Saudi Arabia’s CMA proposes rules to boost secondary share offerings

Saudi Arabia’s CMA proposes rules to boost secondary share offerings

The market regulator invited participants in the capital market as well as relevant and interested persons to participate in a 30-day public consultation

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Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company wraps up SAR3.5bn sukuk issuance

The issuance was offered in five and seven-year dual tenors, marking the final two tranches under its SAR20bn government-guaranteed sukuk programme

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Binance CEO Zhao quits, pleads guilty to money laundering

Zhao, who was born in China and moved to Canada at the age of 12, pleaded guilty in a Seattle court on Tuesday afternoon

UAE a key player in global financial sector, says NYSE vice chair

UAE a key player in global financial sector, says NYSE vice chair

The country’s financial markets possess significant potential and flexibility, combined with its continuous commitment to innovation and development