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THIS MORNING: Emirates NBD reportedly eyes acquisition of Egypt’s Banque du Caire + MAF shutters Carrefour stores in Oman
Plus: UAE, Malaysia could finalize trade agreement next week
GFH Partners acquires Dubai-based logistics fund for USD 75.5 mn
ALSO- Sharjah SME Ruwad launched an AED 800k industrial sector financing program
Sharjah proposes new law to tax natural resource companies
The law targets companies involved in both extractive and non-extractive activities
Bank of Sharjah names Sridhar Karlapudi as its new COO + Intel taps Taha Khalifa as general manager for the Middle East and Africa
Prior to joining Bank of Sharjah, Karlapudi served as COO at Ahli United Bank in the UK
Sharjah approves historic AED 42 bn budget for 2025
Infrastructure comprises the lion’s share of the total budget
THIS MORNING: Adia’s acquisition of Malaysia airports deemed “reasonable” + New Year’s Day off for public, private sector
Plus: Sharjah greenlights 2025 budget
Chapman Freeborn appoints Linas Dovydenas as president for IMEA region
Dovydenas joined Chapman Freeborn in 2023 as Executive VP for ACMI Leasing
Sharjah sets out responsibilities for the Sharjah Digital Department + New penal and corrective institution law
The law outlines the department's objectives, competencies, and responsibilities
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