Business & Economy
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…
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AI in Dubai: DIFC firms report 166% surge in Generative AI use
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across Dubai’s financial sector has accelerated sharply, according to new findings from the Dubai…
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UAE makes history with first government transaction using Digital Dirham
The UAE has completed its first government financial transaction using the Digital Dirham, marking a significant milestone in…
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UAE ranked among world’s most advanced digital asset regulators: Report
The UAE has been named among the world’s most advanced jurisdictions for digital asset regulation alongside Singapore and…
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Qatar Investment Authority and Orix to launch $2.5bn Japanese PE fund
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is joining forces with Japan’s Orix Corp. to launch…