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NDMC closes August issuance under $2.5bn denominated sukuk program

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) has announced the closure of the August issuance under the Saudi Arabian Government SAR-denominated Sukuk Program. The sukuk issuance was divided into five tranches with total amount allocated set at SAR9.518 billion ($2.5 billion).

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Oraseya Capital partners with NQubator to support early‑stage startups

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NQubator, an innovation platform for early-stage tech venture creation, to establish a strategic framework supporting the identification, development, and investment readiness of early-stage technology startups in the UAE.

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UAE says trade and financial transactions with Iran halted

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

The UAE has said that all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice in light of regional escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security.

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SAB Invest launches new select equity fund for global investors

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

SAB Invest, a key unit of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), has announced the launch of an open-ended, shariah-compliant public fund designed to provide investors with access to a portfolio of global companies set to benefit from long-term structural growth trends supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

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PIF delivers $120bn revenue in 2025; net profit doubles to $17bn

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) said in 2025 its revenue rose 9% year-on-year to $120 billion, while net profit more than doubled to $17 billion, supported by stronger contributions from maturing portfolio companies.

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UAE banking system’s total assets rise 17.1% to AED5.3 trillion in 2025

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

The UAE banking system’s total assets increased by 17.1 percent to AED5.3 trillion at the end of 2025, while the loan portfolio expanded by 17.8 percent, primarily driven by increased domestic lending, particularly across the retail and private corporate segments.

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Emirates NBD drives decarbonisation shift with dedicated Transition Finance Framework

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region, has marked a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey by pioneering the UAE’s first dedicated Transition Finance Framework to support corporate and institutional customers in their transformation to more sustainable business models.

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ADQ plans cash offer for remaining stake in AD Ports Group

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Abu Dhabi sovereign investor L'IMAD Holding plans to offer AED6.25 per share to acquire the remaining stake in AD Ports Group through its key subsidiary Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding (ADQ), in a deal that could take its ownership of the company to 100%. L’IMAD, through ADQ currently owns 75.42% of AD Ports Group.

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Saudi Arabia rolls out insurance cover for crowded venues, high-risk activities

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's Insurance Authority and General Directorate of Civil Defense have launched a third-party cooperative insurance policy covering crowded venues and high-risk activities, as the kingdom moves to strengthen protection for visitors and businesses.

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Gulf Insurance Group posts H net profit of $76.7m

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) today announced a net profit of KD23.8 million ($76.7 million), or 78.06 fils per share ($0.252) for the first half of 2026, an increase of 89.2% or KD11.2 million ($36.2 million) compared to a net profit of KD12.6 million ($40.5 million) for the same period last year.