Gold

Gold’s haven appeal burnished by drumbeat of growth warnings

The gold price decline in recent months has come as the US central bank started its hiking cycle

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s market capitalisation hits $545bn

The market value of shares owned by foreign investors in Q1 2022 jumped 163 per cent to total Dhs131bn

Indonesian government

Indonesian government lists two sukuk valued at $3.25bn on Nasdaq Dubai

The Indonesian government is one of the largest sukuk issuers on Nasdaq Dubai

Samia Bouazza, CEO and Managing Director at Multiply Group

Multiply Group joins FTSE Global Equity Index Series

In March, Multiply Group was added to the newly designed FTSE ADX 15 – the first index co-developed under the FTSE ADX partnership

valU EFG-Karim-Awad

FAS Labs, valU partner to offer digital consumer finance services in Saudi Arabia

The agreement will accelerate the geographical expansion of valU and provide digital finance solutions to consumers in Saudi Arabia through FAS Finance

EFG hermes Boursa Kuwait

EFG Hermes wraps up advisory on $323m private placement ahead of Ali Alghanim and Sons’ IPO

This is a significant milestone for EFG Hermes, as it’s the firm’s first IPO on Boursa Kuwait where it has acted as a joint bookrunner for the offering

Inflation doesn’t stop UAE’s biggest business upswing this year

The rate of job creation in UAE was the quickest in seven months despite the inflation

Public Investment Fund

Saudi wealth fund to take $185m Jordanian bank stake

The Public Investment Fund signed a subscription agreement that would involve it buying 63 million newly issued shares

Bitcoin

Bitcoin heads higher in attempt to escape $30,000 level

Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency complex has struggled in recent months as the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

Digital wallet

Did you know that over half of the UAE population use digital wallets?

The survey was commissioned by Checkout.com and conducted by YouGov, polling over a 1000 UAE residents during May 19 and May 24, 2022

EFG Hermes concludes role as joint bookrunner on $2bn Borouge IPO

This the largest-ever listing in Abu Dhabi’s history since ADNOC Drilling’s $1.1bn IPO; EFG Hermes was also joint bookrunner for the IPO

Bitcoin retreats to consolidate below $30,000

Cryptocurrencies have struggled as the Federal Reserve and other central banks hike rates

Middle East IPOs

Middle East IPOs on track for best ever first half as oil surges

IPOs in the Middle East have fetched $11.4bn in the first five months of the year

Bitcoin

Bitcoin seen at risk of resuming slide if $29,000 support fails

Bitcoin is trading above $30,000 on Tuesday as it recovers from a sharp decline in the past three weeks

Dubai Chambers

Dubai Chambers, Citi sign MoU to boost business competitiveness

Both entities will collaborate on events and initiatives that support common goals and attract companies to the UAE

Investment Corporation of Dubai

Investment Corporation of Dubai reports Dhs10.1bn in net profit for 2021

Its revenues for 2021 equalled Dhs169.4bn, up 24.5 per cent compared to the previous year

Open banking

Open banking platform Tarabut Gateway partners with four banks in Saudi

Traditional financial institutions and fintechs can connect and build their own apps using Tarabut’s solutions

Gold

Gold holds weekly gain as dollar extends drop on risk sentiment

Bullion has risen past $1,850 an ounce in the second half of May

Bitcoin may still be primed for a further drop from range

Bitcoin is holding up relatively well compared with some of its peers

healthcare investors

Why healthcare is touted as a safe bet for investors

Against a backdrop of uncertainty and market volatility, healthcare presents investors with comparatively steady returns

Musafir Mastercard

Mastercard, Musafir partner to enable seamless travel bookings

The partnership will see new payment products introduced to offer travel benefits to both consumers and corporates

CMTrading

Gulf Business and CMTrading to host an event on trading opportunities

The event will be held on June 16, 7:30 pm, at Pullman Downtown Hotel, which will bring key speakers from the finance industry

AJman DoF FAB Photo

Ajman’s DoF, FAB and Magnati to offer digital payments through AjmanPay app

Ajman Pay will accelerate the emirate’s shift toward a cashless economy and ensure that government entities benefit from digital payment solutions

Why CEO of Dubai-based CMTrading feels trust is key to success

Ibrahim Aita, founder and CEO of CMTrading, shares the brokerage’s decade-long journey and current investment trends

DubaiPay DoF DSG Al Ansari Court

DubaiPay services now available on Al Ansari Exchange’s mobile app

Al Ansari Exchange’s customers can now easily use DubaiPay as an alternative payment option available on their mobile app

Mastercard digital payments HyperPay

HyperPay, Mastercard partner to grow digital payment rails across MENA

The collaboration will offer advanced new technologies so businesses, governments and SMEs can move from cash-based payments to a seamless ecosystem

EFG Karim Awad

EFG Hermes Holding posts net profit of EGP345m in Q1 2022

EFG Hermes Holding’s sell-side revenues grew by 61 per cent y-o-y to EGP494m supported by revenues from the investment banking and brokerage divisions

Accor ADCB Raffles The Palm Dubai

Accor, ADCB partner to launch ALL-ADCB credit card in the UAE

The ALL-ADCB Infinite and Signature credit cards offer members benefits at over 30 Accor properties in the UAE

Zoom

Zoom records revenue of $1.07bn in Q1 2023

The number of customers contributing more than $100,000 in trailing 12 months revenue increased 46 per cent year-over-year