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UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2020 to Take Place in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi to host United Nations forum on investment and technology for sustainable development This December 6-10, Abu Dhabi will welcome government leaders, global CEOs...

Dubai Economy Joins 6 Banks to Launch KYC Consortium in UAE

Consortium has Dubai Economy and Emirates NBD Group as founding members along with HSBC, RAKBANK, ADCB, and Commercial Bank of Dubai as early...

Regional Trading Negative despite Global Markets Positive Sentiments

Global equity markets continued the positive trajectory for the second consecutive week as investors turned positive on containment hopes of the new coronavirus. However,...

Regional Markets Remain under Pressure due to Weak Oil Prices

Global equity markets performed positively during the week on the back of encouraging economic data and measures such as slashing tariffs on USD 75...

Downward Pressure Expected to Continue within Global Equities

Global equity markets recorded their biggest weekly declines in the past 6 months amid fears of the economic impact of coronavirus and its potential...

DIFC Employment Law Introduces Mandatory End of Service Savings Plan

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announces that His...

Investors To Look For Signs Of Stabilization To Regain Confidence Amid...

Global equity markets continued to maintain the positive momentum as the Middle East tensions receded during the week after de-escalation by the US and...

DFSA to Launch Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform

DFSA to lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing Community in the DIFC The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is launching a Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform (Platform)...

MENA Investors Cautious due to Heightened Risk in Geopolitical Environment

Global equity markets closed on a mixed note, taking a breather after a sharp rise in 2019. The heightened geopolitical risk in the Middle...

Business, Political Uncertainty Driving Middle Eastern Investors To Secondary Commercial Locations

Amsterdam heads list of alternative office investment destinations Some Middle East and Asian investors are diversifying from UK to Dutch office space investment Savills,...

Regional Trading to Follow Trends in Global Markets

Global equity markets continued the positive trajectory as investors got more clarity on three events that have mostly dominated the trading activity for majority...

DFSA Issues Consultation Paper for SME Listings

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has issued a consultation paper that outlines the DFSA’s proposals for a regulatory regime that permits Small and...

Outlook 2020: Global Growth Can Endure Over the Coming Year

Citi Private Bank today released its Outlook report for 2020, titled, “Staying Positive in a Negative (Yielding) World.” The twice-yearly publication provides in-depth insights...

Consumer Spending in Islamic Economy Sectors Totals US$2.2 Trillion

Islamic economy registers 5.2 per cent growth over previous year UAE ranks first across five of seven Islamic economy sectors Investments in Islamic...

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Disburses Billions in Development, Investment Expenditure

Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi: The Fund works as a strategic partner of developing countries in priority projects, programmes and objectives ADFD adopts a...

Regional Investors Expected to Closely Monitor OPEC Meeting

Global equity markets staged a recovery during the previous week on the back of continued optimism over progress made towards Phase 1 trade deal...

Investors to Rebalance Portfolios According to Changing Macroeconomic Environment Globally

Investors are expected to rebalance their portfolios to align it with the changing macroeconomic environment globally – Allied Investment Partners PJSC Market Report Global equity...

Dubai FDI announces its Global Promotional Investment Program for 2020

Program to include official trips to US, India, China and Australia Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of Dubai Economy, has announced its series of...