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THIS MORNING: Abu Dhabi investor backs Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros + Abu Dhabi gets fintech, insurance, digital assets cluster
Plus: Plenary sets up infrastructure investment platform in ADGM
IMF raises Abu Dhabi’s GDP growth forecast to 6%
The IMF sees Dubai growing 3.4%
THIS MORNING: Incentives for hotels in Dubai South, Palm Jebel Ali, and more + AED-denominated physically deliverable gold contracts coming?
Plus: IHC board signs off on Multiply-Ghitha-2PointZero merger
IMF upgrades UAE’s 2025 growth forecast on oil rebound and non-oil momentum + Moody’s affirms UAE, Abu Dhabi’s Aa2 ratings
The Fund kept its 2026 growth forecast unchanged at 5%
Maldives inaugurates ADFD-backed expansion at Velana Airport
Plus: Sharjah launches major real estate development
Oman and UAE eye competition regulation + UAE joins Islamic Fund for Sahel Youth Support
Discussions with Oman focused on curbing monopolistic practices in digital markets
Supporters of Lebanon’s IMF-backed banking sector reforms face media attacks
Local talk shows and TV stations have accused other outlets and advocacy groups of participating in a foreign conspiracy “to…
The world population is aging. The IMF thinks the global economy could still benefit.
Most economies are approaching or have crossed their “demographic turning
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