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THIS MORNING: Somalia cancels ports, defense contracts with the UAE + Emirates NBD tees up debut AED-denominated DNN notes
Plus: What a potentially weaker USD means for the GCC this year, according to ENBD
Emirates NBD sets first public benchmark for water debt in the Gulf
The offering is made up of two tranches; blue and green
Emirates NBD, Aldar scout investors for first debt issuances of the year
Emirates NBD is eyeing a dual-tranche blue and green bond offering, while Aldar is eyeing a hybrid bond
THIS MORNING: Has the UAE bought an Israeli defense package? + Emirates NBD gets in on gold
Plus: A new National Media Authority has been set up
Emirates NBD is tapping Asian coffers — again
The bank is raising USD 700 mn from Asian investors through a bullet term loan
About-turns on India…
Masdar pulled the plug on the transaction without disclosing the reason
Top 10 banks post 4.3% q-o-q rise in net income in 3Q 2025, rebounding from a flat 2Q
Growth was boosted by stronger net interest and fee incomes
THIS MORNING: Driverless taxis are now on Uber in Abu Dhabi + ENBD CEO breaks down plans post-acquisition of RBL
Plus: Petrofac files for insolvency for its Middle East unit
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