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Islamic banking assets to hit $7.5tn by 2028 as global demand surges
Despite this growth, 65 per cent of corporates interested in Shariah-compliant solutions reported having no prior exposure to…
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MENA M&A deals jump 23% to $69.1bn in 2025 as UAE and Saudi lead record cross-border growth
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region surged 23 per cent…
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UAE’s Tabreed settles its $500mn Trust Certificates due in 2025
National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) demonstrated its ability to manage its liabilities proactively, maintaining a strong credit profile…
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GCC insurers set for stable growth, but smaller players under pressure
The outlook for the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) insurance sector remains stable as the region’s expanding non-oil economies…
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UAE residents can now invest in government-backed Sukuk from just $1,089
UAE citizens and residents can now invest directly in government-backed Islamic Treasury Sukuk through a new digital platform…
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Saudi Arabia’s ZATCA warns deadline approaching for tax fine exemption
The authority confirmed that the initiative covers fines for late registration, late payment, late filing of returns, as…
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UAE tax compliance grows as FTA sees 651,000 corporate registrants and VAT refund surge
The UAE tax system has reached a new phase of maturity, with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) reporting…
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ADGM turns 10 as Abu Dhabi’s $28.6tn finance hub achieves record growth
Since its establishment in 2015, ADGM has grown into one of the world’s fastest-expanding financial hubs, attracting more…
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PIF spending shift to spur Greenfield FDI in Saudi as private equity expands
Saudi Arabia’s moderation in state spending is expected to open new opportunities for private and foreign investors in…
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ADNOC Distribution delivers its strongest EBITDA since IPO for Q3
On the back of achieving its highest fuel volumes for the first nine months of a financial year,…