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THIS MORNING: Taqa taps debt markets for first time since going private + Adia goes back for more of Jio in USD 3.2 bn IPO
Plus: Moody’s see Sharjah’s economy as growing by 5% next year if shipping and travel disruptions ease up
IMF flags AI leverage, bond yields, and cyber attacks as threats to market calm
The fund also sees softer points in pension funds with illiquid holdings and EMs drawing down reserves while risk premiums…
Fitch sees UAE non-oil economy shrinking 3.7% in 2026 before rebounding next year
Hormuz disruptions have dented the logistics, tourism and talent advantages behind the UAE’s growth model
UAE approves AED 292.5 bn federal budget for 2027-2029
The three-year spending plan grows 28.3%, even as the federal budget for 2027 comes in 2.5% below this year’s allocation
War puts regional growth heads on the path to a contraction
It’s not all bad news for regional growth prospects this year, with windows of opportunity in sectors like AI offering…
Fitch holds RAK at A+ but keeps negative outlook as war weighs on growth
Growth is set to slow to 1.5% this year as weaker trade and tourism and a delayed, pricier Wynn resort…
THIS MORNING: L’imad set to be main driver of Hormuz bypassing + EGA shifts more exports to the east coast
Plus: Chinese autonomous-driving player Momenta Global is set to bring robotaxis to Dubai in 2027
CBUAE brings down GDP growth outlook to 1.6%
On the flip side, it raised its prediction for 2027 GDP growth
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