Government & Policy
Dubai Future District Fund reports $1.65bn boost, support for 190 startups
Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), has unveiled a dynamic performance update for 2024 at its Annual General Meeting,…
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Middle East
Asia’s megacities at a crossroads as climate and population challenges grow
Asia’s sprawling megacities – which are driving economic growth – face an uncertain future as rising temperatures, aging…
Government & Policy
Former Lebanese PM Saad Hariri registers SPV company at ADGM
Saad Hariri, the former Lebanese Prime Minister and businessman, is launching an investment firm in Abu Dhabi, Bloomberg…
Government & Policy
Emicool secures first-ever green financing to boost sustainable growth
Emirates District Cooling (Emicool), a leading provider of sustainable district cooling services in the UAE and a joint…
India–GCC
Crypto market: Retail participation in the sector predicted to see a major boost in Bitcoin as a result of Trump’s IRS overturned
Retail participation in cryptocurrencies is predicted to see a major boost in the wake of the Trump administration…
Technology & AI
Sudan: Rise in people fleeing to Chad as violence surges
Overall, some 1.2 million Sudanese have found shelter in eastern Chad, mostly after fleeing intensifying violence in their…
Government & Policy
Saudi non-oil exports passed $137bn last year
This achievement represents a significant 13 per cent increase compared to the previous year and an impressive growth…
Government & Policy
UAE to launch Dirham-backed stablecoin
IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by…
Business & Economy
First Abu Dhabi Bank powers ahead with record Q1 numbers
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the largest bank in the UAE, delivered record results for the first quarter…
Business & Economy
UAE announces new tax rule
The UAE has announced a new waiver for tax fines in the country