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BMI trims its growth forecast for the UAE to 4.3% in 2025
The downgrade is primarily attributed to “a sharper slowdown in non-oil activity” in 1H 2025
UAE banks seen resilient to property prices risks, but geopolitical tensions could pose a risk, says BMI
Credit growth seen steady at 10.1% in 2025 despite slight easing in monetary policy
A new UAE-China trade hub
Plus: More global firms look to ADGM
Fitch affirms UAE and Abu Dhabi’s long-term default ratings on strong fundamentals
The rating affirmation is attributed to a strong net external asset position
Zand gets a BBB+ rating from Fitch
Plus: Adio, Adpic to streamline PPP delivery
Short-term impacts of the Iran-Israel conflict could be positive for the GCC, but longer-term impacts are less certain
Economists are weighing different scenarios depending on both the intensity and the duration of the conflict
THIS MORNING: Israel strikes Iran in biggest attack on the country since Iraq war + President heads to G7 summit this Sunday
Plus: Sidara’s Wood takeover deadline was extended to the end of June
Proposed sukuk reforms may risk fracturing USD 1 tn Islamic debt market
Standard 62’s ownership amendments would see sukuk more closely resemble an equity investment
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