UAE corporate tax exemptions

UAE reveals list of entities exempted from corporate tax

The Ministry of Finance said government entities, government-controlled entities as well as extractive businesses are exempted from corporate tax

Salik approve $134m dividend

Salik shareholders approve $134m dividend

The company’s full-year revenue jumped 11.8 per cent to $517m, driven by an increase in revenue from toll usage fees

ADCB denies reports about NPLs

ADCB denies report of talks to sell $3.7bn of bad loans

The bank said it continuously explores opportunities to boost shareholder value but does not foresee any transaction of this nature materialising in 2023

New Dhs1000 banknote April 2023 photo WAM

UAE’s new Dhs1,000 banknote issued, highlights space ambitions, energy diversification

The new banknote will be available at banks and exchange houses starting from April 10

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National Bonds sees 15% growth in 2022, investment portfolio rises to Dhs13.7bn

National Bonds attributed the strong growth to solutions such as the Golden Pension Plan, Global Savings Club and Sukuk Al Waqf

Dubai is centre for wealth creation

Why Dubai is the new wealth and asset management global hotspot

Dubai is home to more than 55,000 high net-worth individuals and over $3tn of private wealth is within an hour’s flight of the city

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Emirates REIT records 30% rise in net profit in 2022

Occupancy across the REIT’s portfolio increased to 85 per cent, reflecting a 13 percentage point increase year-on-year

SABB rebrands as SAB – الأول

SABB rebrands as Saudi Awwal Bank after merger with Alawwal

The bank will operate as ‘Saudi Awwal Bank’ after obtaining the necessary regulatory and shareholders’ approvals

UAE banks' net profits

Top 5 UAE banks’ combined annual net profit rises to $11.5bn in 2022

The sector is expected to maintain a stable outlook in 2023 driven by growing demand for digital services and industry competitiveness

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UAE ranks 18th globally in FDI confidence index

The GCC countries were high in the emerging markets ranking with Qatar ranking fourth and Saudi Arabia ranking sixth globally

IsDB - bank signs off on $403m

Islamic Development Bank approves three projects valued at $403m

The bank signed off on EUR318m ($344.5m) towards the financing of Phase I of the Electric Express Train Project in Egypt

Regional banks

Should regional banks buy or build their innovations?

In the early years of the digital era, building was the only option, but today the region is strewn with fintechs

Dubizzle owner mulls UAE IPO

Dubai-based owner of Dubizzle mulls UAE IPO

Emerging Markets Property Group is set to hire Rothschild & Co. for the potential IPO in Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Wio Bank new partnership

ADQ-backed Wio Bank, Paymentology partner to enhance SME banking

The digital bank offers SMEs seamless access to banking services while allowing them to move forward with innovative beyond-banking services

DFM and Dubai Chamber

DFM, Dubai Chamber of Commerce partner to boost IPOs

The two entities have partnered with advisory firms that are a key part of the city’s financial and business ecosystem

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UAE central bank projects GDP growth rising to 4.3% in 2024

In 2023, inflation is projected to decelerate to 3.2 per cent, on the back of softer price increases in all categories

Presight AI debuts on ADX

Presight AI surges 176% in Abu Dhabi debut after $496m IPO

The data analytics firm’s shares shot up as much as 176 per cent to Dhs3.70 compared to the IPO price of Dhs1.34 apiece

Mohamed Ali Al Ansari - Group Chairman of Al Ansari Financial Services

Al Ansari Exchange raises Dhs773m in IPO, attracts bids worth Dhs12.7bn

The company sold 750 million shares and set the final share price at Dhs1.03, implying a market capitalisation of Dhs7.73bn at listing

Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme

Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme approves Dhs298.7m in aid

The MoEI issued the aid via 432 decisions on applications for house construction, completion, purchase, maintenance and upgrades

Arab Jordan Investment Bank & Standard Chartered agreement

Arab Jordan Investment Bank to acquire Standard Chartered’s business in Jordan

Standard Chartered’s corporate, commercial and institutional banking, and consumer, private and business banking businesses in Jordan will move to AJIB

CBUAE's CBDC strategy

CBUAE unveils Central Bank Digital Currency strategy

The first phase of CBUAE’s CBDC strategy is expected to complete over the next 12 to 15 months and comprises three major pillars

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Gulf central banks raise interest rate based on US Federal Reserve hike

The central banks announced interest rate hikes by 25 basis points

Mubadala Building jv with Ares.

Mubadala, Ares create $1bn JV to invest in credit secondaries

The venture represents a key milestone for both organisations and will enhance Mubadala’s positioning within the secondaries credit market

DIFC unveils DIFC Launchpad

Dubai financial hub launches venture building platform ‘DIFC Launchpad’

The programme supports efforts to realise the financial centre’s 2030 strategy to catalyse economic growth

Sustainability roundtable Century Finacial

UAE financial sector reaffirms commitment to sustainability

The round table discussion hosted by Century Financial showcased new sustainability initiatives and partnerships aimed at promoting investments

ADGM enjoys record year in 2022

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM witnesses 56% rise in assets under management in 2022

Last year, several ADGM-based companies listed on ADX including Borouge, Burjeel Holdings, Bayanat AI and Americana Restaurants while Anghami completed its listing on NASDAQ

SRC Alrajhi Bank Signing ceremony

Saudi’s SRC, Alrajhi Bank sign landmark refinancing deal

The deal is the largest of its kind signed in the Saudi banking industry

Bahrain

Why Bahrain remains a key player in GCC’s financial sector

The kingdom has built a financial services sector comprising more than 360 local, regional and global institutions

Presight AI IPO oversubcribed

Presight AI’s $496m IPO attracts $25.8bn in orders

The IPO is Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s second listing this year and it was oversubscribed by 136 times