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GCC SWFs, led in large part by Saudi Arabia, have turned towards investing more in global equities and FDI, according to the Institute of International Finance. EPA
GCC countries' gross foreign assets will swell to $4.4 trillion by next year, IIF says

Total foreign liabilities of the six-member regional bloc will be much smaller at around $1 trillion, leading to a net foreign assets position of $3.4 trillion

EconomyDecember 19, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The UAE Central Bank has been taking strict measures to combat regulatory breaches in the insurance sector in recent months. Photo: UAE Central Bank
UAE Central Bank revokes licence of Cogent Insurance Broker

Regulator also removes company from broker registry due to weak compliance framework

BankingDecember 14, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi. The UAE economy expanded by 3.7 per cent annually in the first half of the year. Victor Besa / The National
UAE Central Bank holds rates steady following Fed lead

US regulator maintained its benchmark borrowing rates as the latest data shows core inflation in the world's biggest economy has slowed

BankingDecember 13, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Sand dunes along the Saudi-Oman border, captured by Sultan Al Neyadi from the ISS in May 2023. Water stress and extreme heat events are not uncommon in the GCC.
GCC has significant financial means to mitigate climate risks, S&P says

The region could face an annual drop of up to 8 per cent in GDP by 2050 due to extreme heat

EconomyDecember 12, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Dubai Taxi Company launched on the DFM on Thursday and Its IPO was 130 times oversubscribed. Photo: DFM
Dubai Taxi Company shares surge on DFM debut

The government-owned taxi service provider’s share price jumped about 19% in early trading

MarketsDecember 07, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Inside the ReFarm test towers operating near the Cop28 summit in Dubai. Photo: ReFarm
Dubai's Food Tech Valley and ReFarm plan a hi-tech gigafarm

Vertical farm venture expected to be operational in 2026 will be capable of replacing 1 per cent of the UAE’s fresh produce imports

TechnologyDecember 06, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The Barakah nuclear energy plant comprises four units with a total clean electricity generation capacity of 5.6 gigawatts. Photo: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
UAE's Enec signs uranium supply deal with Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom

The agreement aims to support the sustainable procurement of fuel for the Barakah nuclear energy plant

Cop28December 04, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The Global Climate Finance Centre aims to boost the growth of sustainable funding in the region, with a focus on capital markets. Getty Images
Abu Dhabi to set up Global Climate Finance Centre as part of Cop28 legacy

The independent think tank and research hub will support investment into sustainable projects

Cop28December 04, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The new ESG index will promote sustainable business practices among its listed companies, ADX says. Photo: ADX
ADX teams up with FTSE for new ESG index to boost sustainable investment

Index will initially include 24 companies listed on the Abu Dhabi bourse

MarketsNovember 28, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The economic impact of global warming is likely to rise, particularly if mitigation and adaptation efforts are not accelerated, S&P Global Ratings said. Photo: NRC
World’s GDP could drop nearly 4.4% annually by 2050 due to global warming

Lower-income nations exposed to climate risks are most vulnerable economically

EconomyNovember 28, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The aggregate net profit of the UAE's 10 largest banks increased nearly 6 per cent in the third quarter
Top 10 UAE banks record 5.6% rise in quarterly profit

Aggregate interest income grew by 11.4 per cent in the July-September period, report finds

BankingNovember 24, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
The Doha skyline. Qatar's GDP is expected to rise by about 1.75 per cent per annum during 2023–25 period, according to the IMF. Getty Images
Qatar’s growth 'normalising' after World Cup-driven boom, IMF says

Country’s medium-term outlook remains strong, supported by expansion of LNG production and reform efforts

EconomyNovember 22, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Alpheya, a new wealth technology company, will be based at Abu Dhabi Global Market. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi-based Lunate and BNY Mellon to launch wealth technology company

New company will develop a customised wealth management technology platform for Mena region

MarketsNovember 21, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
DP World achieved a 47 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by accessing renewable power from Dewa. Photo: DP World
DP World cuts carbon emissions from UAE operations by nearly 50%

The ports operator aims to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050

EnergyNovember 20, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
Salik's revenue grew more than 14 per cent to about Dh509 million in the third quarter as its revenue-generating trips grew about 15 per cent to reach Dh111 million. Pawan Singh / The National
Salik’s third-quarter profit jumps on higher revenue

Revenue grows more than 14 per cent supported by strong growth in tourism and residency

MarketsNovember 13, 2023
Babu Das Augustine
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