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UAE business numbers surge 235 per cent as investor confidence soars under major legislative reforms
The UAE has reinforced its position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for investment, with sweeping…
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Dubai DIFC assets soar 58 per cent to $700bn as US firms expand regional footprint
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) continues to gain momentum, with US companies deepening their presence in the region…
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Saudi R&D spending jumps 30.4 per cent to $7.86bn
The Saudi Arabia research and development (R&D) ecosystem saw significant expansion in 2024, with total spending rising 30.4…
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Investcorp Capital acquires US industrial services firm Kanawha Scales & Systems
Investcorp Capital PLC (ICAP), the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange-listed investment firm founded by Investcorp, has acquired Kanawha Scales…
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Sukuk and bond pricing aligned as markets stabilise, says Fitch
The relationship between sukuk and bond pricing remained highly correlated through to the end of October 2025, with…
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Abu Dhabi’s IHC names leadership team for 2PointZero
HE Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri is set to be appointed Managing Director, with responsibility for defining the group’s…
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IHC’s RIQ partners with Masdar on reinsurance solutions for clean energy
RIQ, the reinsurance arm of International Holding Company (IHC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu…
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Saudi CMA proposes major rule changes on shareholder rights and board removals
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has launched a 30-day public consultation on proposed amendments to strengthen governance…
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UAE bank loan growth accelerates as overseas lending strengthens – report
UAE banks saw loan growth accelerate in the third quarter of 2025, supported by a resilient domestic economy,…
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Dubai Unified Licence slashes business bank setup time from 65 to 5 days
Dubai has cut the time it takes to open a business bank account from 65 days to just…