Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

Entertainer names new senior leadership to drive its next phase

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

The Entertainer, the Middle East’s established lifestyle membership and rewards platform, has announced a strengthened senior leadership team to lead the next phase of its growth, under the direction of its board and shareholders with the appointment of Abdulla Almoayed as its new Chairman.

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LIVEX 2026 mobilises key partners around shared liveability agenda

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

LIVEX 2026, which opens in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, has announced more than 20 leading organisations as partners for the liveability and investment exhibition, bringing together key players at the forefront of shaping and delivering liveability across the emirate.

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UAE adopts proactive approach to combat financial crime: MENAFATF

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

The proactive approach adopted by the UAE in combating crime and financial crime has an impact that extends beyond the country itself to the region and the global financial system.

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UAE banks respond positively to global challenges: UBF

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

UAE banks have responded positively to global developments and challenges while continuing to make valuable contributions towards achieving the country’s strategic objectives.

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Dewa announces $2.7bn refinancing of Noor Energy 1

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), has announced the successful $2.7 billion refinancing of Noor Energy 1, the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

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SIB attracts $1.3bn in orders for $500m Sukuk issuance

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has successfully issued a $500 million five-year Sukuk amid strong investor demand attracting orders of $1.3 billion, which is 2.6 times the issue size.

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Bahrain ministry backs AMAN’s compliance solutions rollout

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

Bahrain's Ministry of Social Development has welcomed AMAN Compliance Solutions' partnership with Family Microfinance House (FMH) at a ceremony held at the ministry's headquarters in Manama.

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UAE, Argentina launch CEPA negotiations

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

The UAE and Argentina have launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Chartered Management Institute boosts regional presence with new Dubai office

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has officially launched its new regional office in Dubai, thus strengthening its commitment to supporting organisations, managers and leaders across the region. The launch comes as organisations across GCC accelerate investment in AI and digital transformation.

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Ocean economy world's fifth largest standing at $2.6 trillion, says report

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

The ocean economy is valued at $2.6 trillion, making it the world’s fifth-largest economy if considered a country, said a new report, adding that the sector had doubled in real terms over the past 25 years, with gross value added rising from $1.3 trillion in 1995 to $2.6 trillion in 2020.