Democrance Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia Image Supplied

Global insurtech firm Democrance expands footprint in Saudi Arabia

Democrance helps insurers increase their digital sales and access new customer segments

Investcorp to float IPO on ADX Image: WAM

Investcorp Capital IPO: Firm announces intention to list and trade shares on ADX

The subscription will be open from November 2 to November 9

Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank Group - COP28

World Bank chief Ajay Banga warns of economic headwinds for global economy

Geopolitical tensions heightened by the Middle East crisis pose the biggest threat to the world economy

Invest AD and Blackstone launch Private debt fund Image -courtesy-WAM

Mubadala-owned Invest AD, Blackstone launch private debt fund

The SCA-regulated fund will offer local feeder access to Blackstone’s US and European private credit strategies

FUTURE INVESTMENT INITIATIVE

Future Investment Initiative 2023: Global summit in Riyadh gathers leaders amidst economic turbulence

Heads of state, CEOs, financiers, and policy experts, to discuss the challenges in light of rising global economic and geopolitical unrest

UAE jobs

What are global firms with presence in Israel doing?

As Israel and Gaza have erupted in violence, multinational companies operating in the country have had to scramble to protect their employees while continuing operations

FAB’s Q3 2023 profit surges by 48% on revenue boost

FAB’s Q3 2023 profit surges by 48% on revenue boost

The banking group’s operating income reached Dhs7bn in Q3 2023, a 27 per cent YoY increase compared to Dhs5.5bn in the third quarter of 2022

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA VC fundraising

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA VC fundraising, says MAGNiTT

The fundraising in Q3 2033 contributed to $1.4bn raised through 286 transactions in the first nine months of the year

Visa unveils visa installament payment solution in GCC Image Getty Images

Visa unveils new payment installment solution for cardholders

Participating card issuers and acquirers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar will be able to offer cardholders flexible and transparent payment plans at merchant checkouts, both in-store and online

Egypt issues RMB3.5bn in 3-year panda bonds

Egypt sells RMB3.5bn in 3-year panda bonds in debut issue

The government has been looking to tap less conventional sources of finance since a foreign borrowing spree caused its repayment schedule to balloon

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Global leaders gather for World Investment Forum 2023 in Abu Dhabi

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in a statement, urged forum participants to put the SDGs Stimulus Package into effect

israel crisis puts investors on edge

European shares rise on mining boost; investors eye Middle East conflict

The mining index rose 1.3 per cent as prices of base metals were lifted by hopes of stronger demand from China

UAE’s DP World issues $1.5bn green sukuk

UAE’s DP World raises $1.5bn with green sukuk

The proceeds from the sukuk issuance will be used to fund eligible green projects in line with the company’s recently published sustainable finance framework

Fluent Finance to develop stablecoin technologies in the UAE

Fluent Finance to develop stablecoin technologies in the UAE

The web3 company is piloting the Fluent Economic Bridge platform in Kenya and plans to develop a digital trade corridor with the UAE

IMF

Israel-Hamas conflict is ‘new cloud’ darkening economic outlook: IMF chief

The IMF and the World Bank, which are holding their annual annual meet in Morocco said the ongoing violence in Israel threatened to darken the already tepid global economic outlook

QNB Group’s nine-month net profit surges by 8%

QNB Group’s nine-month net profit surges by 8%

The bank’s deposit base rose by 4 per cent between January and September to reach $226bn

birkenstock

Birkenstock set for US listing after $1.5bn IPO

Birkenstock is the fourth major company to launch a US IPO in the last four weeks

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar lists green bond on ADX

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar lists $750m green bond on ADX

The 10-year notes, which were 5.6 times oversubscribed, carry a 4.87 per cent coupon rate and will mature in July 2033

EDB advances food security with Dhs721m in funding

EDB supports food security with Dhs721m under its five-year strategy

Food security is one of the five priority sectors that the development bank supports to contribute to the country’s national development agenda

Chinese funds look to the Middle east

China equity funds look to Middle East cash as US investments wane

Big US investors such Texas Teachers’ Pension and California State Teachers’ Retirement System have cut exposure to Chinese equities

ADIA optimistic on equities, private credit after turbulent 2022

Sovereign wealth fund ADIA optimistic on equities, private credit after turbulent 2022

The fund is looking at opportunities in the private credit market, as banks become more cautious about lending due to rising financing costs

UAE approves 2024-2026 federal budget of Dhs192bn

UAE approves 2024-2026 federal budget of Dhs192bn

The budget estimates expenditures of Dhs64.1bn in 2024, up 1.6 per cent from estimates for 2023

stock markets

Israel-Palestinian crisis: Major Gulf stock markets fall

Almost all the stocks on the index were in negative territory including blue-chip developer Emaar Properties

Al Ansari approves Dhs350m interim dividend

Al Ansari’s board recommends Dhs300m interim dividend

The proposed dividend payout is in line with the company’s previously announced dividend policy of distributing Dhs600m

SNB and Mastercard launch UEFA Champions League cards

Saudi National Bank, Mastercard launch UEFA Champions League cards

The cards, the first of their kind in the kingdom, include a cashback credit card and prepaid card without annual fees

Egypt inflation

Egypt banks suspend debit card use in foreign currency

Banks in recent months have been tightening the amount of foreign currency clients can use in Egypt and on how much can they can charge to their credit cards while abroad

Taaleem’s full-year net profit surges by 41.5%

Dubai’s Taaleem records Dhs117.3m in full-year profit

The school operator added 28,490 new students for the 2022/23 academic year, a 35.9 per cent year-on-year increase in enrolments

Here’s how MoneyGram is fostering growth strategy after privatisation

Exclusive: Alex Holmes on MoneyGram’s transformation and growth journey

The global CEO and chairman explains how the company has emerged as an industry-leading digital remittance firm providing an expansive set of offerings

Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and PM of UAE and Ruler of Dubai issues decree to form ICD board courtesy_Dubai Media Office

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed issues new decree to form ICD board

The Investment Corporation of Dubai is the principal investment arm of the emirate’s government

IHC increases stake over 5% in Adani Enterprise Ltd Image IHC X

Abu Dhabi-based IHC increases stake in Adani Enterprises to above 5%

This development follows last week’s announcement by IHC that it had entered a definitive agreement to sell its stake in AGEL and ATL