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...