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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, friends. <\/strong>It looks like Trump\u2019s ongoing trade war and global market turmoil have done nothing to M&amp;A sentiment here in the UAE, judging by the number of M&amp;A stories we have this morning. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Leading our news well is news of Adnoc mulling a potential USD 9 bn bid for US oil and gas owner-operator Aethon Energy Management\u2019s natural gas assets.<\/strong> Plus: The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is buying a minority stake in Swedish ERP firm IFS. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- We\u2019re still in for a couple more days of unseasonable heat before things<\/strong><strong> cool off slightly. <\/strong>The mercury peaks today at 40\u00b0C, before cooling to 27\u00b0C overnight. In Abu Dhabi, temperatures peak at a cooler 35\u00b0C before hitting 26\u00b0C overnight. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1-<\/strong> <strong>Tabreed <\/strong><strong>is eyeing Asian expansion: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi\u2019s National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) plans to enter Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam as it builds on its India operations, CEO Khalid Al Marzooqi told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aletihad.ae\/news\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A\/4565930\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B0%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%80-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF----%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF--%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B4%D9%81-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Etihad<\/a>. The district cooling giant also secured a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/14e905d5-6f65-4d21-8357-e75ccceae3db\/rak-attracts-over-usd-2-bn-in-orders-for-10-year-sukuk\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 700 mn green sukuk<\/a> to fund sustainable projects, and agreed on an AED 1.5 bn JV with Dubai Holding last month to build a cooling system for Palm Jebel Ali, which is set to be operational by 2027.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- SMEs have a more optimistic outlook than larger companies<\/strong>, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/700.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Business Survey (pdf)<\/a> for 4Q 2024, recording a business confidence index (BCI) score of 127 compared to bigger companies\u2019 score of 124.5. The general index rose 14.8 points q-o-q to 125.5 in 4Q, up from 110.7 in 3Q, but still down 6 points y-o-y from 131.5 in 4Q 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What the quarter was like for SMEs + larger firms: <\/strong>Almost half of respondents reported an increase in sales in 4Q 2024 due to higher demand, while 31% reported an increase in selling prices. SMEs fared better than larger firms across almost all parameters in 4Q, the report said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Prices to hold steady<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong> As of the end of 1Q 2025, 70% of surveyed firms expect selling prices to remain flat, while 24% are anticipating hikes due to inflation, higher operating costs, increased product demand, and an uptick in the cost of raw materials. 75% also expect to refrain from new hires this year, with only 20% set to make hires amid expansion plans. <\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Confidence <\/strong><strong>in the UAE<\/strong><strong> on the foreign direct investment (FDI) front is also looking<\/strong> <strong>strong<\/strong>, with the Emirates securing the ninth spot globally \u2014 down from eighth last year \u2014 and first place among emerging markets for investor sentiment, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/704.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/704.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Index (pdf)<\/a> by global consulting firm Kearney. Strong confidence in UAE markets and indices earned the Emirates the second spot in the optimism ranking of markets on the main index.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Geopolitical tensions and vo<\/strong><strong>latility are top concerns<\/strong>, yet investors have confidence in the UAE, citing its favorable business environment and strong economic performance as primary reasons. <\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>Dewa\u2019s<\/strong><strong> green HQ on the brink of completion: <\/strong>The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority\u2019s (Dewa) new AED 1.5 bn (USD 408 mn) net-zero <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dewa.gov.ae\/en\/about-us\/strategic-initiatives\/al-sheraa-building\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Shera\u2019a headquarters<\/a> is set to be completed in 4Q 2025, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/16GjzzjqPy\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The building will produce 7 GWh of energy annually using over 20 sq km of PV solar panels with 4 MWp capacity, which will <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/dubais-dewa-to-complete-408mln-net-zero-headquarter-building-by-q4-2025-kezaauis\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">exceed<\/a> the energy consumed. Another 1k sqm of building-integrated PV panels will increase total capacity to 5 MWp. The building will span over 2 mn sqft, host 3k employees, and is designed to use 50% less water than a traditional office building.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong>DP W<\/strong><strong>orld makes headway on Bharat Mart: <\/strong>Dubai-based port operator DP World has commenced the development of Bharat Mart \u2014 a warehousing and trading hub designed for Indian MSMEs \u2014 with plans to launch it by the end of 2026, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hamdan.ae\/en-us\/news\/details?nid=5297\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Thursday. The project aims to bolster UAE-India business relations and streamline access of Indian MSMEs to global markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> Bharat Mart \u2014 which <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/5534c4cb-36f1-4e94-9887-4427a602c0b5\/plenty-of-crypto-news,-as-cointelegraph-sets-up-shop-in-dubai,-bitoasis-works-on-anti-money-laundering,-and-phoenix-opens-up-a-new-mining-site\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">gained traction<\/a> from some 9k Indian MSMEs back in October 2024 \u2014 will cover 2.7 mn square ft in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) with its first phase encompassing 1.3 mn square ft. The hub is slated to host 1.5k showrooms and include upwards of 700k square ft of warehouse space, light industrial units and office spaces. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bharat Mart is part of a wider initiative to boost India-Africa trade<\/strong>, according to a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/dp-world-and-the-government-of-india-launch-bharat-africa-setu-to-double-india-africa-trade-umwyfrzb\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> published on Friday. The trade push aims to double India\u2019s share of African imports from 6.5% to 12% by 2030 by granting Indian exporters access to 260k points of sale in 53 African countries. DP World is set to contribute to this by providing Indian exporters physical infrastructure and additional services, including export finance, branding, packaging, and certification.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#6- Dubai\u2019s real estate purchases surge in 1Q 2025 amid rising foreign investor interest:<\/strong> Global economic disruptions triggered by new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are expected to accelerate foreign capital inflows into Dubai\u2019s property market, particularly from India, China, and Europe, as investors look towards safer assets amid global market turmoil, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.albayan.ae\/economy\/business\/uae-economy\/39079\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Bayan<\/a> reports, citing an analysis by real estate brokerage firm W Capital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubai\u2019s real estate purchases jumped 30% y-o-y to AED 141 bn in 1Q 2025<\/strong>, marking the third-highest quarterly value in history, W Capital Chairman Walid Al Zarouni said, citing Dubai Land Department data. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Dubai real estate transaction values grew <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/d7443a01-e819-410a-9b54-285b2496b6db\/dubai%25e2%2580%2599s-real-estate-market-sees-value-of-transactions-rise-29%2525-in%253cmark%253e-1q-2025%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">29.2% y-o-y<\/a> to AED 114.1 bn in 1Q 2025, according to Springfield Properties. Off-plan sales remained the main growth driver, with 24.9k transactions completed in 1Q 2025, up from 20k a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bilateral trade between <\/strong><strong>Pakistan<\/strong><strong> and the UAE trade exceeded USD 10.9 bn in FY 2023-24,<\/strong> while remittances from the UAE to Pakistan hit USD 6.7 bn and are expected to surpass USD 7 bn this year, Pakistan\u2019s ambassador to the UAE Faisal Tirmizi told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj4hzx9-pakistan-uae-trade-surges-past-10-billion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSAs- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><strong>-based smart parking company Parkonic is expanding its ticketles<\/strong><strong>s paid <\/strong><strong>parking service to 18 new sites across the emirate starting next week<\/strong>, in partnership with Salik, Parkonic said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/story.php?story_fbid=1224129239715788&amp;id=100063561701260&amp;rdid=zTqwNOFdRJ4a1t5J\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook post<\/a>. Users can register their vehicles through the Parkonic app, with fees automatically deducted upon exit or paid via cash at on-site kiosks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING TODAY- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong><strong>The<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipscongress.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IPS Congress<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off today at the Dubai World Trade Center<\/strong> and will run until Wednesday. The event brings together international delegates and stakeholders from the global real estate and investment scene to showcase projects, engage in discussions, and network. This year\u2019s edition will also cover the future of urban planning, design, and technology through IPS Future Cities, IPS Design, IPS Services, and IPS PropTech Startups.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.woodshowglobal.com\/dubai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Wood Show<\/a><\/strong><strong> is kicking off today and running through to Wednes<\/strong><strong>day<\/strong> at the Dubai World Trade Center. The three-day event will welcome more than 680 international exhibitors from 132 countries, showcasing the latest trends and technologies in the global wood and woodworking machinery sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- It is also the first day of the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sezdubai.com\/?trk=public_post_comment-text#why-should-i-attend\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Solana Economic Zone<\/a><\/strong><strong> in Dubai<\/strong>. The two-week event will run until Saturday, 26 April and focus on blockchain innovation, providing a platform for founders, builders, and investors looking to set up crypto and blockchain businesses in Dubai.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING THIS WEEK- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adghw.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Abu Dhabi Global Health Week<\/a><\/strong><strong> is running from tomorrow until Thursday <\/strong>at the Adnec Center in Abu Dhabi. The event will gather global and regional stakeholders to promote collaboration and investment in healthcare solutions. Key topics include health longevity, health system resilience, healthtech and AI, and life sciences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/adghwofficial_alshifaasummit-integrativemedicine-adghw2025-activity-7316713520887214080-IKjo\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/adghwofficial_alshifaasummit-integrativemedicine-adghw2025-activity-7316713520887214080-IKjo\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine<\/a><\/strong><strong> will kick off tomorrow and wrap up on <\/strong><strong>Thursday<\/strong> as part of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week. The event gathers policymakers, healthcare leaders, researchers, and practitioners for discussions, knowledge exchange booths, and exhibitions focusing on medical regulation, research, education, and patient access.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- The<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alhudacibe.com\/giftf2025\/index.php\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Islamic FinTech Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> begins tomorrow<\/strong> at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Dubai. Experts, investors, and regulators will discuss developments in shariah-compliant financial technology, digital payments, peer-to-peer lending, takaful, and blockchain-based financial services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fastbull.com\/fastbull-finance-summit-dubai-2025?platform=2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The FastBull Finance Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place on Wednesday and Thursda<\/strong><strong>y<\/strong> at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai. The event will cover global finance, the foreign exchange market, and blockchain financial technology, with economist Jim Rogers set to deliver a keynote speech.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/the-9th-abu-dhabi-sustainable-business-leadership-forum-2025-tickets-952510814487\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> is happening on Wednesday <\/strong><strong>and <\/strong><strong>Thursday<\/strong>at the Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi. This year\u2019s edition, under the theme Collaboration for Impact: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices, will bring together global leaders in sustainability, technology, and business for panel discussions and workshops on using AI in sustainable supply chains, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#6- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/discover.commvault.com\/events-shift-roadshow-dubai-registration.html?_gl=1*7115ws*_gcl_au*MTg3MjQ4NDc0NC4xNzQxMTc3NTU4*_ga*ODk4Mjk1NTQxLjE2NTM0NjYzMDI.*_ga_M2TFPKFW4N*MTc0MjQ2MDA2NC4yOTYuMS4xNzQyNDYwMDczLjAuMC4w\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Commvault\u2019s Shift Roadshow<\/a><\/strong><strong> event will take place on Thursd<\/strong><strong>ay<\/strong> at Dubai\u2019s Museum of The Future, gathering cyber-resilience leaders, IT experts, and C-suite executives to discuss how businesses can safeguard against the growing threat of AI-driven cyber attacks. Attendees can expect keynote sessions, expert panels and insights from industry giants like Microsoft, AWS, and IDC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE BIG STORY ABROAD- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The whiplash from Trump\u2019s on-again-off-again tariff policy is far from over: <\/strong>US President Donald Trump dealt another blow to Big Tech after giving them a brief respite for a day after signaling that smartphones, chips, and other consumer electronics will be subject to separate levies following a national security probe into the sector. US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said the new tariffs could come in a month or two. 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data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/743.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/743.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/>                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-102568\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-102568 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ma-watch-2 tag-adnoc tag-enterpriseam-uae tag-investment tag-ma-watch tag-oil-and-gas wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/4\/.c3f82fe6-ee0a-4712-9c9e-f97eec36ea5f.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Adno<\/strong><strong>c eyes USD 9 bn US natural gas bid:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is mulling a bid for the natural gas assets of US oil and gas owner-operator <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aethonenergy.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aethon Energy Management<\/a> in a transaction that could be worth as much as USD 9 bn, sources familiar with the matter told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-11\/abu-dhabi-s-adnoc-said-to-weigh-bid-for-9-billion-aethon-assets\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> on Friday. The parties are in early-stage talks, with Adnoc now working with advisors on the transaction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Adnoc is not alone:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> The energy giant is reportedly among other prospective buyers who are eyeing Aethon\u2019s nat gas and midstream holdings, which are concentrated in oil-rich Texas and Louisiana.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Adnoc has had increasing appetite for US assets as of late:<\/strong> The oil-producing giant has reportedly been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f3c9e723-64fa-4c6a-bbf2-691b62c695ed\/THIS%20MORNING:%20Adnoc%20eyes%20acquisitions%20of%20natgas%20fields%20in%20the%20US%20-report%20%2B%20Sharjah%E2%80%99s%20economy%20to%20grow%207.5%25%20this%20year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">planning on acquiring natural gas producing fields<\/a> in the US to improve its supply of fuel and raw materials for stateside chemical and LNG export terminals. The move would allow the firm to capitalize on local price hikes and decrease its reliance on fuel purchases. Its new investment arm, XRG, was also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f3b5485f-2ceb-4eca-8651-21db2acc63c5\/this-morning:-adnoc%E2%80%99s-xrg-plans-significant-investment-in-natural-gas-assets-in-the-us-%2B-eight-ipos-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">set to make<\/a> a \u201cvery large and significant investment\u201d in the US, Adnoc CEO Sultan Al Jaber said at CERA week in Houston. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Adnoc <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f156b800-1f4b-4254-95c4-d8598329988e\/adnoc-acquires-11.7%2525-stake-in%253cmark%253e-nextdecade%253c%2Fmark%253e'\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired<\/a> an 11.7% stake in the first phase of sustainable LNG producer NextDecade's USD 18 bn Rio Grande LNG export facility in Texas back <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f156b800-1f4b-4254-95c4-d8598329988e\/adnoc-acquires-11.7%2525-stake-in%253cmark%253e-nextdecade%253c%2Fmark%253e'\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in May<\/a> 2024. It also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adnoc.ae\/en\/news-and-media\/press-releases\/2024\/khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-witnesses-signing-ceremony-for-adnoc-and-exxonmobil-to-partner\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">took on a 35% stake<\/a> in ExxonMobil\u2019s proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Texas, which it later transferred to its ammonia arm Fertiglobe. Plus: Adnoc and Austria\u2019s OMV <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/eff352d5-e2bb-4fd0-a455-eebe4ea26f4e\/adnoc,-omv-agree-terms-of-petrochemicals-units-merger\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">agreed to merge their polyolefins businesses<\/a>, creating a USD 60 bn global polyolefins JV and acquiring Nova Chemicals, which has facilities on the US Gulf coast. The company\u2019s USD <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/9f485310-a3c9-4c1e-a02e-cba776c56e64\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">80 bn lower-carbon energy and chemicals firm XRG<\/a> is set to assume ownership of Adnoc\u2019s shares in all US facilities. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2026as have other UAE investors: <\/strong>Mubadala Energy \u2014 a unit of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala \u2014 just last week <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/29563f67-cda4-434a-9ed0-ae5dfafe0ee9\/%253cmark%253emubadala-energy%253c%2Fmark%253e-enters-us-market-with-acquisition-of-stake-in-sotex\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">bought<\/a> a 24.1% stake in SoTex Holdco, the natural gas assets management arm of US-based Kimmeridge Energy. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE-US energy relations could strengthen even further: <\/strong>The UAE and the US are eyeing more cooperation on energy over the next five years, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b6a565b6-4782-4bfc-a388-ce574901a40e\/this-morning:-us-energy-secretary-visits-adnoc-hq,-explores-more-us-uae-cooperation\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said during his visit<\/a> to Adnoc\u2019s headquarters this month. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/adnoc\/\">Adnoc<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment\/\">investment<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/oil-and-gas\/\">oil and gas<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"102570\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"102570\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/adia-buys-stake-in-swedish-erp-firm-ifs\/\">\r\n                            Adia buys stake in Swedish ERP firm IFS                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/adia-buys-stake-in-swedish-erp-firm-ifs\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The transaction will also see private equity firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hgcapital.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">HG Capital<\/a> raise its stake to co-control status alongside <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/eqtgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EQT<\/a>, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cppinvestments.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada Pension Plan Investment Board<\/a> will join ADIA as a new minority investor, while <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ta.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TA Associates<\/a> remains on board. Reports of the potential acquisition first came <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/3a8dd172-48bc-4f7b-9801-e526feb3b208\/adia-eyes-swedish-erp-provider-ifs-alongside-temasek-and-canada-pension-plan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in March<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> While no investment ticket size has been disclosed, the transaction values IFS at over EUR 15 bn (c. USD 17 bn), and it is expected to close by the end of 2Q 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. IFS\u2019s valuation has been driven by surging demand for its AI-driven applications across sectors including aerospace, defence, construction, energy, and telecoms, the press release reads. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/abu-dhabi-investment-authority\/\">Abu Dhabi Investment Authority<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ma\/\">M&amp;A<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/tech\/\">tech<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"102572 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"102572\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/102572-2\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-102572\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-102572 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashreq.com\/en\/uae\/private\/become-a-customer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/741.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"102573\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"102573\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/tc-mena-raises-offer-price-for-gulf-cement-to-aed-0-75-per-share\/\">\r\n                            TC Mena raises offer price for Gulf Cement to AED 0.75 per share                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/tc-mena-raises-offer-price-for-gulf-cement-to-aed-0-75-per-share\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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TC Mena said the higher price is meant to better reflect the value of the company and makes the offer more compelling for shareholders. The company is looking to acquire a minimum of a 50% plus one share. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">By the numbers: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The new offer price represents a 33.92% premium to the initial offer, and a 5.0% premium to <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adx.ae\/main-market\/company-profile\/disclosures?symbols=GCEM&amp;secCode=GCEM\" rel=\"noopener\">Friday\u2019s<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adx.ae\/main-market\/company-profile\/disclosures?symbols=GCEM&amp;secCode=GCEM\" rel=\"noopener\">closing price (AED 0.714)<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">. Shareholders who tendered their shares before 10 April will still be entitled to receive the new offer price. The new price values the transaction at AED 192.3 mn, giving the company a valuation of AED 307.9 mn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Timeline: <\/strong>The subscription deadline is extended to Thursday, 24 April, with the offer settlement announcement slated for 8 May. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Emirates NBD is quarterbacking the transaction as financial advisor, lead manager and receiving agent with Ibrahim N Partners providing legal counsel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">IN OTHER M&amp;A NEWS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Hikma MENA x Takeda Pharma: <\/strong>The UAE arm of London-listed pharma giant Hikma MENA submitted a request to Kuwait\u2019s Competition Protection Authority for approval to proceed with an economic concentration transaction involving the acquisition of an asset portfolio from Switzerland-based Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CPA_KW\/status\/1911317776330797551\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a statement<\/a>. The move follows a December agreement in which Hikma MENA acquired the rights to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hikma.com\/news\/hikma-acquires-the-rights-to-a-portfolio-of-takeda-brands-for-the-mena-region\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">17 pharma brands<\/a> currently licensed to Hikma across selected MENA markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- UAE-based NAS Investment Holding is on track to become the majority shareholder <\/strong><strong>in <\/strong><strong>EGX-listed phosphate exporter Egyfert, <\/strong>after receiving approval from Egypt\u2019s competition authority. NAS plans to raise its stake to up to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/5e7d568a-b86b-48db-98e2-b6c44e4baf9d\/alpha-dhabi-now-owns-the-majority-of-ncth\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">90%<\/a>, up from 32.4%, through a transaction valued at EGP 522.5 mn (AED 37.5 mn), which puts Egyfert\u2019s total valuation at EGP 912 mn (AED 65.5 mn), according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=975197644790765&amp;set=a.107219738255231\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a statement<\/a>. The offer price is set at EGP 95.0 per share, representing a 22.88% discount to yesterday\u2019s closing price. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/gulf-cement\/\">Gulf Cement<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment\/\">investment<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"102575\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"102575\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">REAL ESTATE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/mag-group-to-launch-new-mixed-use-city-near-silicon-oasis\/\">\r\n                            MAG Group to launch new mixed-use city near Silicon Oasis                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/mag-group-to-launch-new-mixed-use-city-near-silicon-oasis\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The project \u2014 set to be MAG\u2019s largest to date \u2014 will carry an estimated sales value of up to AED 50 bn and will include residential buildings, villas, townhouses, a school, a shopping mall, and other service facilities. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The timeline:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> MAG has secured approvals and will officially announce the project within three months, once final planning wraps up, Al Gaddah said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rationale: <\/strong>Al Gaddah pointed to strong demand across income segments \u2014 not just from high-net-worth buyers \u2014 and noted growing interest in integrated communities that combine residential, retail, and commercial components. End-user demand is being driven by Dubai\u2019s perceived quality of life, infrastructure, and favorable business and regulatory environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Plus, there\u2019s a big appeal for foreign buyers and relocating firms: <\/strong>Despite offering better services, higher returns, and lower taxes, prices in Dubai have not yet caught up with those seen in other top global cities, Al Gaddah said. He also pointed to an uptick in international firms relocating to Dubai, driving demand for both housing and office space, as well as high levels of investor confidence boosting capital inflows to the emirate.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/mag-property-development\/\">MAG Property Development<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/real-estate\/\">Real estate<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"102577\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"102577\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">RENEWABLES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/masdar-expands-solar-projects-in-indonesia\/\">\r\n                            Masdar expands solar projects in Indonesia                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/masdar-expands-solar-projects-in-indonesia\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The first was an MoU to develop a 100 MW floating solar power plant at the Jatigede Dam reservoir in West Java, with construction beginning this year and completion slated for 2027. The second was a Principles of Agreement to study a potential 500 MW expansion of Masdar\u2019s pre-existing 145 MWac Cirata Floating PV plant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER\u2013 <\/strong>The pair signed a joint development study agreement to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/89f8e12d-e09d-4f5d-a020-ba409e1e3a79\/%253cmark%253emasdar%253c%2Fmark%253e-inks-a-spate-of-agreements-on-indonesian-renewable-energy-projects\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">triple the plant\u2019s capacity<\/a> to 500 MW and to develop solar, wind, and green hydrogen products in Indonesia and abroad in May 2024. Masdar is funneling USD 30 bn towards its plan to expand its global clean energy portfolio to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/680c045d-a54e-4720-a1aa-281bebb2ec50\/mubadala-eyes-green-hydrogen-exports-to-fuel-cell-rigs-in-europe-%2B-sharjah-developer-doubles-sales-in-2023\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">100 GW by 2030<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/energy\/\">energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/masdar\/\">Masdar<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"102579\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"102579\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">TRANSPORT<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/rta-rolls-out-its-roads-and-transport-plan-2030\/\">\r\n                            RTA rolls out its Roads and Transport Plan 2030                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/rta-rolls-out-its-roads-and-transport-plan-2030\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The new plan is set to enhance roads and public transportation, improve transport policy, and launch smart traffic systems. The strategy expands on the previously approved <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/fb13674e-722b-424e-969b-0d612e54ff41\/dubai-to-get-new-trackless-tram,-more-road-upgrades-as-part-of-aed-16-bn-urban-mobility-and-infrastructure-plan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 16 bn<\/a> infrastructure investment plan for 2024-2027. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">#1- The first pillar focuses on developing road infrastructure through 39 projects that aim to improve key corridors. <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">These upgrades include enhancing Latifa bint Hamdan Street, Hessa Street, Al Meydan Street, Al Mustaqbal Street, and the Trade Center Roundabout. Further improvements are planned for Al Wasl, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Qudra, Al Fay, and Al Safa Roads, with a particular focus on the stretch between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The RTA <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/17cd2bb3-e60a-4a80-b5f1-e64de655b0d5\/rta-%2B-dubai-holding-to-invest-aed-6-bn-to-expand%253cmark%253e-roads%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-and%253c%2Fmark%253e-access-points-across\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked a AED 6 bn agreement<\/a> with Dubai Holding last month to expand internal roads and access points across the emirate. The move looks to cut down travel time and boost the capacity of key entryways to communities and residential areas by 30-70%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The second pillar introduces measures to ease traffic congestion<\/strong>, including the introduction of flexible working hours, remote work policies, dedicated bus lanes, school transport reforms, dynamic toll and parking pricing, and stricter truck movement restrictions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> A recent study showed that implementing flexible and remote work policies <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/0a7cd122-5ff7-4f19-803e-3c7bebf68a41\/this-morning:-flying-taxis-%2B-remote-work-might-be-the-answer-for-our-traffic-woes\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reduce morning peak commute times<\/a> in Dubai by 30%. The RTA also greenlit constructing dedicated buses and taxi lanes spanning <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f3491a00-63b4-49fe-af2e-85822477ed8d\/dubai-south-is-getting-a-aed-500-mn-luxury-car-showroom-and-service-center-%2B-new%253cmark%253e-bus%253c%2Fmark%253e-and-taxi%253cmark%253e-lanes%253c%2Fmark%253e-in-dubai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">13.1 km across six key streets<\/a> in Dubai last year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- The third pillar addresses upgrading existing public transport.<\/strong> The main steps planned to support that pillar include the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a1666099-0fc7-4da4-a8a7-faaad30b676e\/rta-awards-aed-20.5-bn-contract-for%253cmark%253e-blue%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-metro%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-line%253c%2Fmark%253e-development\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 20.5 Dubai Metro Blue Line<\/a>, carrying out feasibility studies for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/08809a4e-19dd-4865-86b0-6f6c5bd02838\/dubai-sets-out-new-strategies,-targets-for-real-estate,-education,-and-payments\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">suspended transit systems<\/a>, and improving the public bus network and marine transport infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- The RTA also launched the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/eeb662b4-017e-405b-be4c-ef15d7b11c14\/dp-world-completes-usd-400-mn-callao-port-expansion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">study and design stage<\/a><\/strong><strong> of the second phase of its Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) project as part of its fourth pillar <\/strong>in June 2024. The aim is to improve traffic incident response, emergency management, and the efficiency of signalized intersections.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Dubai will launch a Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to improve road safety for cyclists and e-scooter riders<\/strong>. The new unit, formed by the Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police, will oversee traffic flow on designated bike lanes and enforce compliance with safety regulations. Officers will be stationed on major cycle paths and roads that link soft mobility zones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Violations such as riding on public roads, reckless behavior, or not wearing safety gear could result in fines of up to AED 300<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/uae\/transport\/dubai-special-unit-crack-down-cyclist-e-scooter-violators?_refresh=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a> reports. Current regulations mandate the use of designated lanes, prohibit carrying passengers or unbalanced loads, ban riding against traffic, and require riders to wear helmets and protective equipment.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/infrastructure\/\">infrastructure<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/roads-and-transport-authority\/\">Roads and Transport Authority<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/transport\/\">transport<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                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status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-capital-markets tag-capital-markets wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/4\/.11e8c49a-fbc6-4449-b19c-a0fa9afec2f3.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Chimera Investments\u2019 Beltone completes second mega capital increase:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Chimera Investments\u2019 Egyptian financial services firm Beltone Holding has completed its second massive <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/eb629527-b901-4123-8ce5-7abbb317c0cb\/%253cmark%253ebeltone%253c%2Fmark%253e-holding-announces-egp-10.75-bn-capital-increase\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EGP 10.8 bn (AED 775.4 mn capital increase<\/a>, bringing its total paid-in capital to EGP 21.4 bn (AED 1.5 bn), according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/729.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure (pdf)<\/a> to the EGX. The capital raise was 98% covered in two subscription rounds, raising EGP 10.5 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Notably: The majority of the capital increase was covered by foreign investors<\/strong>, Beltone said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/738.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Use of proceeds:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> Beltone will use the fresh capital to fuel expansion across its platforms, with a focus on entering high-growth markets, ramping up digitally scalable capabilities, broadening its product suite, and attracting top-tier talent to sustain operational excellence and innovation, the company said. FAB Misr was the receiving bank for the transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What they said:<\/strong> \u201cThis second capital increase marks a defining milestone in Beltone\u2019s growth journey, reflecting the trust we\u2019ve earned from our shareholders and the market\u2019s recognition of our strong and impactful growth,\u201d Group CEO Dalia Khorshid said in a statement. \u201cGuided by a data-driven strategy, and powered by an exceptional team, we are accelerating growth across our platforms, with a strong focus on strategic expansion, AI, and digital transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND- This is Beltone\u2019s second massive capital increase in two years<\/strong>, after the company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/415bf354-a92f-4abc-816f-129a1a31875b\/%253cmark%253ebeltone%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-record-egp-10-bn-capital-increase-closes,-sees-foreign-institutions-take-stakes\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">completed a mega EGP 10 bn capital increase<\/a> on the EGX in 2023, which met with major demand from global and regional institutional investors. This came shortly after Abu Dhabi-based investment company Chimera Investments <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/40303139-6bd0-4c73-a30a-57bb74e74a45\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">took a 56% stake<\/a> in 2022 and recruited an all-new team of senior execs, including Dalia Khorshid as CEO, to turn the company around post-acquisition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A new lease on life: <\/strong>Khorshid and her team have turned Beltone around, delivering nearly 5x bottom line growth in 2024 to EGP 1.7 bn while growing revenues 4x after a sustained turnaround driven by a deeper push into non-bank financial services and a refocusing of the investment bank.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            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There\u2019s been a \u201cstrong increase\u201d in UK financial services workers being poached for roles in the UAE, said Lewis Silkin\u2019s Tarun Tawakley.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Meanwhile, affluent buyers from the Middle Ea<\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">st, Asia and US are stepping in to fill the real estate gap<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, accounting for 37% of sales in central London\u2019s prime postcodes in 1Q 2024, according to Hamptons. \u201cTheir London home is typically not their main residence and is part of a global portfolio\u201d \u2014 a factor that largely insulates them from UK mortgage volatility and cost-of-living pressures, said Jeremy Gee, managing director at London broker Beauchamp Estates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO-<\/strong> <strong>Asset managers are increasingly turning to the UAE and broader GCC for liquidity <\/strong><strong>as US tariffs introduced by President Trump strain traditional fundraising avenues,<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-13\/buyout-firms-get-creative-on-gulf-trips-in-bid-for-bigger-checks\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. With IPO plans stalling and equity markets under pressure, firms are increasingly looking to Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds for capital \u2014 and they\u2019ve launched a charm offensive to make it happen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cWe are seeing general partners offering training events as asset managers look to invest more resources in the region,\u201d<\/strong> co-CEO of Fortress Investment Group Drew McKnight told the business information service. 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The projects, set to reduce flood risks and enhance the drainage system, will cover areas including Nad Al Hamar, Al Garhoud, and Jumeirah. More than 36 km of new drainage lines will be built, linking to the main Tasreef tunnel, and connecting drainage systems across the emirate. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYM- <\/strong>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b6d10d6c-2025-4819-8531-8ad557ef6315\/dubai'\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tasreef project<\/a>, estimated to cost a total AED 30 bn, was approved following the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/41b919b9-3873-4c04-9fd8-bd986b12f5ac\/yesterday-saw-a-year%25e2%2580%2599s-worth-of-rain-cause-severe%253cmark%253e-flooding%253c%2Fmark%253e-and-damage-across-the-country\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">heaviest rainfall the Emirates have seen in 75 years<\/a> last April in an effort to adapt Dubai\u2019s infrastructure to similar threats. The UAE also later said it had some <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c77f8772-0834-40ee-b09c-77119f51ef3f\/adib-capital-launches-european-logistics-focused-sharia-compliant-fund\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 421 mn worth of water-saving projects<\/a> underway to develop innovative solutions to mitigate flood damage. Dubai also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b6a565b6-4782-4bfc-a388-ce574901a40e\/this-morning:-us-energy-secretary-visits-adnoc-hq,-explores-more-us-uae-cooperation\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">launched<\/a> a request for proposals for the first two contracts of the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project, which aims to modernize the emirate\u2019s sewage infrastructure through a public-private partnership (PPP) model, last week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">BUSINESS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong> <strong>Sculptor <\/strong><strong>to set up in Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>US global alternative asset manager <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sculptor.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sculptor Capital<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sculptor.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Management<\/a> \u2014 which oversees USD 34 bn in assets \u2014 has received regulatory approval to operate in Abu Dhabi, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-11\/hedge-fund-sculptor-joins-rush-of-financial-firms-in-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. Adrian Colberg (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adrian-colberg-cfa-2a781b61?originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), the firm\u2019s global co-head of the client partner group, is listed as one of three directors of its new ADGM entity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The firm is no stranger to the UAE:<\/strong> Sculptor already has a representative office in the Dubai International Financial Center and played a role in the 2020 restructuring of Abu Dhabi-based hospital operator NMC Healthcare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2<\/strong>- <strong>Emirates<\/strong><strong>, Hong Kong family office collaboration: <\/strong>The UAE\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/emiratesfoa.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirates Family Of<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/emiratesfoa.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">fice<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/emiratesfoa.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Association<\/a> (EFOA) and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsdc.org.hk\/en\/hkawl\/home\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy<\/a> (HKAWL) have signed an MoU to enhance collaboration between family offices in the UAE and Greater China, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/emirates-family-office-association-partners-with-the-hong-kong-academy-for-wealth-legacy-nvunh9sx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The agreement focuses on joint networking, knowledge sharing, and training programs to strengthen Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong as global hubs for family wealth management and offices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- The UAE-Morocco business council convene<\/strong><strong>d for the first time<\/strong>, with the meeting held yesterday in Sharjah, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj5ovdb-first-uae-morocco-business-council-convenes\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The council aims to boost bilateral relations and investment opportunities across several sectors, including tourism, infrastructure, agri-food industry, renewable energy, finance, and advanced technologies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">EDUCATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Education provider Taaleem Holdings plans to open a second Harrow International <\/strong><strong>School in Dubai<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/731.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DFM disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. The firm obtained initial approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and inked a land lease agreement for a 50k sqm plot on Hessa Street. The school is set to open in 2026, with capacity for 1.8k students. Taaleem secured <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/47e80bdc-d9d4-4299-bdae-840d944da59b\/yahsat-to-launch-its-aed-3.9-bn-satellites-through-musk%25e2%2580%2599s-spacex\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">exclusive rights<\/a> to operate the Harrow brand in the UAE in July 2024.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Taleem signed a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/cf5380bf-1849-4d7d-8384-acde84b95834\/difc-and-keyper-roll-out-api-powered-real-estate-data-platform\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Musataha land lease agreement<\/a> to launch the first Harrow International School in Dubai in February. It also inked a separate agreement to acquire land and property assets in Emirates Hills in Dubai to develop a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b53ffbf5-d13d-4bda-8291-960d340ef7d7\/%253cmark%253etaaleem%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-develop-new-campus-following-land-acquisition-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">new campus<\/a> for its Dubai British School - Emirates Hills. The firm plans to invest <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/39d80915-f1fe-483d-b277-28070ac39f48\/taaleem-to-invest-aed-750-mn-to-build-four-schools-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 750 mn<\/a> to build four schools in Abu Dhabi and Dubai over the next three years. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">TRADE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu<\/strong><strong> Dhabi expands global trade ties:<\/strong> The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed agreements with China\u2019s Guangxi Zhuang freetrade zone and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/adcci_%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9%D8%AA-%D8%BA%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%85%D9%85%D8%AB%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B3%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B3-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%8A-activity-7315386053656305664-IWBt?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAADox4C4BEF2M1OJkaewcVSH_nzAS8pYnVQA\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn post<\/a> that was picked up by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alkhaleej.ae\/2025-04-11\/%D8%BA%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B2%D8%B2-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D8%A7-%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7-5862286\/%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%82\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Khaleej<\/a>. The agreements \u2014 as well as a separate meeting with Russia\u2019s Moscow Chamber of Commerce exploring expanding UAE-Russia economic ties, including mutual investments and avenues for business expansion \u2014- came on the sidelines of the AIM Congress.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AVIATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong><strong>Fujairah boo<\/strong><strong>sts connectivity to India:<\/strong> Fujairah International Airport has partnered with Indian low-cost airline IndiGo to operate direct daily routes connecting Fujairah International Airport to Mumbai and Kannur in India, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fujairport\/posts\/pfbid0K2aPNf5ZqCW2LMiadnQqWHFoLkAYNyfDCpEYGqgERkmeobEVBBTwMwZu8wxKsxy3l\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Thursday. The new routes are set to commence on 15 May, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj4i0pz-fujairah-international-airport-indigo-launch-daily\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported on Friday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Dubai-based air cargo operator SolitAir has received its Air Operator Certificate from <\/strong><strong>the UAE\u2019s General Civil Aviation Authority<\/strong>, the company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/business\/aviation\/solitair-secures-air-operator-certificate-in-uae-bzwcqc8r\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. SolitAir currently operates three Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters\u2014one under a dry lease\u2014and one 737-400 BCF.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong><strong>LNG vessel m<\/strong><strong>akes maiden call at Khalifa Port:<\/strong> AD Ports subsidiary Noatum Maritime has deployed its first LNG-powered RoRo vessel at Khalifa Port\u2019s autoterminal under its joint venture with Turkish shipping firm Erkport, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noatummaritime.com\/news-media\/united-global-ro-ro-celebrates-maiden-voyage-of-lng-powered-vessel-at-khalifa-port.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Friday. The vessel will use Khalifa Port as its hub \u2014 aiming to link industrial and automotive hubs across the world. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We knew this was coming: <\/strong>The vessel \u2014 Ugr Al Samha \u2014 is a pure car and truck carrier and has a capacity north of 7k CEUs. It was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c6edd3aa-2241-43a5-a6d1-8057b5431b35\/singapore-based-usd-54-bn-firm-seviora-opens-office-in-abu-dhabi-%2B-adgm-to-develop-tokenization-framework\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">delivered<\/a> to Noatum Maritime last month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Mawani boosts links to UAE, Pakistan:<\/strong> The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has added a new shipping service \u2014 Al Pakistan Gulf service \u2014 with a capacity of 2.9k TEUs that will connect Saudi\u2019s King Abdulaziz Port to ports in Pakistan\u2019s Karachi and the UAE\u2019s Jebel Ali Port, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mawani.gov.sa\/article?news=130425\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/abu-dhabi-investment-authority\/\">Abu Dhabi Investment Authority<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/business\/\">business<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/e\/\">e&amp;<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/hong-kong\/\">Hong Kong<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/masdar\/\">Masdar<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/oil-and-gas\/\">oil and gas<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/taaleem\/\">Taaleem<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"102587\" class=\"issue-section markets\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"102587\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">11<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">PLANET FINANCE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/global-confidence-in-the-usd-wanes-as-trade-wars-continue\/\">\r\n                            Is the USD losing its edge amid market turbulence? 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<\/strong>Fund managers are warning policy volatility and trade barriers are threatening the USD\u2019s status as a safe haven for global capital, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/0a3e8e7f-0298-4a2c-a6d5-327c83bc8f60\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> reports. The greenback fell to a three-year low against the EUR on Friday, following US President Donald Trump\u2019s erratic policymaking and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/271b0211-9eea-41f1-8953-0b3595defbc8\/sabic%25e2%2580%2599s-net-income-projected-to-drop-in-1q-amid-wider-petrochem-slump-%2B-uae%25e2%2580%2599s-presight-plans-to-expand-into-the-kingdom-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reciprocal tariff decisions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The slump is somewhat surprising<\/strong>, as the greenback typically strengthens during global financial stress, with investors seeking refuge in US treasury bonds. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The reasons? <\/strong>The weaker USD \u2014 alongside the rise in bond yields \u2014 may point to a \u201ccapital flight,\u201d Fidelity International Senior Portfolio Manager Mike Riddell told the FT. \u201cThis suggests foreigners have been and are continuing to sell US stocks and sending their money elsewhere,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/04\/11\/sell-america-trump-tariffs-bonds?stream=business\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> reports, citing Howard Ward and John Belton, co-chief investment officers of value at Gabelli Funds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The trend may also have to do with the US president floating the rule of law and <\/strong><strong>threatening the Federal Reserve<\/strong>, Edward Fishman, a former top sanctions official at the US State Department, told the FT. He speculated that this could lead, over time, to the emergence of a \u201cmulti-polar\u201d currency system where the EUR played a bigger role.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Selling America: <\/strong>With nearly USD 2 tn in annual foreign capital inflows, the US saw its share of global capital flows rise to 41% in 2024 \u2014 nearly double the pre-pandemic levels \u2014 Axios reports, citing gov\u2019t data. However, the tariff-triggered sell-off of assets, including equities, bonds and the USD \u2014 a trend which ING interest rate strategists called \u201c <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/think.ing.com\/articles\/rates-spark-is-sell-america-inc-now-a-thing\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sell America Inc.<\/a> \u201d \u2014 may threaten redirecting these inflows elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The drop led fund managers to doubt the USD\u2019s market dominance and role as a global <\/strong><strong>capital haven<\/strong>, raising concerns about the greenback serving as a reserve currency during market volatility. \u201cThere is [now] a very good case for the end of [USD] exceptionalism,\u201d JPMorgan Asset Management Global Head of Fixed Income Bob Michele told the salmon-colored paper.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BUT- A weaker USD can be a boon for the US, some economists argue.<\/strong> \u201cThe reserve function of the [USD] has caused persistent currency distortions and contributed to \u2026 unsustainable trade deficits,\u201d weighing down US competitiveness and manufacturing, said Stephen Miran, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RMB_OYqV-HE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 1:04:00<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The recent tariffs are meant to correct these dated trade trends<\/strong>, Miran said, adding that a weaker greenback may redistribute the \u201cburden of peace and security\u201d while returning dynamism to the US economy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stock-ticker-panel\">\n<table class=\"table stock-ticker-table markets-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9158<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: -2.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4966<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.2% (YTD: -3.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Nasdaq Dubai UAE20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4003<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5% (YTD: -3.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-none\">\n<td class=\"td-list-none\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : AED<\/strong><strong> CBUAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Buy 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Sell 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-none\">\n<td class=\"td-list-none\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EIBOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.0% o\/n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.0% 1 yr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">11,593<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.8% (YTD: -3.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">31,175<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.2% (YTD: +4.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&amp;P 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,363<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.8% (YTD: -8.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>FTSE 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">7,964<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.6% (YTD: -2.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Euro Stoxx 50<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4,787<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.7% (YTD: -2.2%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Brent crude<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 64.76<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+2.3%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas <\/strong>(Nymex)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.53<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.8%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3,245<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+2.1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The DFM fell 0.2% on Friday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 489.7 mn. The index is down 3.7% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green: <\/strong>Emirates Investment Bank (+14.2%), Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development (+13.8%) and National General Insurance Company (+12.9%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Al Salam Sudan (-7.7%), National International Holding Company (-5.5%) and Commercial Bank of Dubai (-4.8%). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over on the ADX,<\/strong> the index rose 0.4% on turnover of AED 942 mn. Meanwhile, Nasdaq Dubai was up 0.5%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CORPORATE ACTIONS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu Dhabi-based <\/strong><strong>BHM Capital <\/strong><strong>and publicly listed property developer RAK Properties <\/strong><strong>have mutually agreed not to renew their expired liquidity provision agreement<\/strong> for RAK\u2019s shares traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/695.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DFM disclosure (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In context:<\/strong> RAK Properties tapped Arqaam Securities as its liquidity provider <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c070c2d9-1896-43fe-a9af-fd7546694c40\/china-braces-for-a-fight-to-the-end-against-us-tariffs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a> for shares traded on the ADX. The agreement aims to reduce bid-ask spreads, improve price discovery for shares, and increase market participation from institutional and retail investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Salik\u2019s general assembly approved distributing AED 619.8 mn in dividends for 2H <\/strong><strong>2024<\/strong>, equivalent to 8.3 fils per share, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/685.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Shuaa <\/strong><strong>Capital has activated its <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b2af0783-f881-4ff7-b35b-78f374759bc2\/trump%25e2%2580%2599s-sweeping-tariffs-spark-panic-across-global-markets\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">previously approved<\/a><\/strong><strong> capital increase<\/strong>, raising its share capital by 44.3% from AED 2.5 bn to AED 3.7 bn, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/699.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DFM disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. Trading on the new shares begins today, with the company confirming it has fulfilled all regulatory and procedural requirements. The capital increase comes following the issuance of AED 359.5 mn in bonds it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/1f605a78-e497-4179-9944-269f5e8a6371\/russian-assets-back-in-demand-amid-hopes-for-a-ceasefire\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">issued to investors and noteholders<\/a> over two tranches last month.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/currencies\/\">currencies<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/planet-finance\/\">PLANET FINANCE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"102589\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"102589\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">12<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">DIPLOMACY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/the-uae-continues-its-discussions-with-the-us-and-supports-mediation-with-iran\/\">\r\n                            The UAE continues its discussions with the US and supports mediation with Iran                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/14\/the-uae-continues-its-discussions-with-the-us-and-supports-mediation-with-iran\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Sheikh Abdullah expressed confidence in Muscat\u2019s ability to foster conditions that \u201csupport global peace and security.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What went down this weekend: <\/strong>During the talks on Saturday, US envoy Steven Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly discussed a framework for a possible agreement aimed at scaling back Iran\u2019s uranium enrichment activities in exchange for limited sanctions relief. Another round of talks is set to take place next weekened.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">UAE and Syria discuss strengthening their ties:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa for the first time since his inauguration to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj5ovro-uae-president-affirms-support-for-syria%E2%80%99s\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> reports. The two leaders also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and recent regional and international developments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE <\/strong><strong>president meets US congressional delegation:<\/strong> President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with US Senator Joni Ernst and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Abu Dhabi to discuss UAE-US strategic ties, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj53g5u-uae-president-receives-congress-delegation\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. They discussed shared efforts to promote regional peace and global stability, and ways to deepen bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/italy\/\">Italy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/syria\/\">Syria<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/uae-iran-relations\/\">UAE-Iran relations<\/a>\n                <!-- 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-16 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipscongress.com\/\" style=\"\">IPS congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-26 April (Monday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sezdubai.com\/?trk=public_post_comment-text#why-should-i-attend\" style=\"\">Solana Economic Zone<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-17 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adghw.com\/\" style=\"\">The Abu Dhabi Global Health Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15 April (Tuesday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alhudacibe.com\/giftf2025\/index.php\" style=\"\">Global Islamic FinTech Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">15 April (Tuesday): G42 to acquire USD 335 mn worth of shares in Cerebras. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-17 April (Wednesday-Thursday):  <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastbull.com\/fastbull-finance-summit-dubai-2025?platform=2\" style=\"\">The FastBull Finance Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Coca Cola Arena, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-17 April (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/the-9th-abu-dhabi-sustainable-business-leadership-forum-2025-tickets-952510814487\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum<\/a><\/span><span>, the Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><span>   <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17 April (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.commvault.com\/events-shift-roadshow-dubai-registration.html?_gl=1*7115ws*_gcl_au*MTg3MjQ4NDc0NC4xNzQxMTc3NTU4*_ga*ODk4Mjk1NTQxLjE2NTM0NjYzMDI.*_ga_M2TFPKFW4N*MTc0MjQ2MDA2NC4yOTYuMS4xNzQyNDYwMDczLjAuMC4w\" style=\"\">Commvault\u2019s Shift Roadshow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> event, Dubai\u2019s Museum of The Future. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abudhabi.evinnovationsummit.com\/\" style=\"\">The Electric Vehicle (EV) Innovation Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center Abu Dhabi.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-25 April (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2024\/december\/19-12\/dubai-ai-week\" style=\"\">The Dubai AI Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Museum of the Future and Area 2071, Emirates Towers, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22-24 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domotex.de\/en\/about-us\/domotex-worldwide\/domotex-middle-east\/\" style=\"\">DOMOTEX Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22-24 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceq.gdrfad.gov.ae\/\" style=\"\">The International Conference on Education Quality<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">,General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Office, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-24 April (Wednesday-Thursday):<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaiaifestival.com\/\" style=\"\">Dubai AI Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai International Financial Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 April-11 May (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaiesportsfestival.com\/en\/home\" style=\"\">Dubai Esports and Games Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">25 April (Friday): The Indian Business and Professionals Council\u2019s (IBPC) Annual Conference, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 April-1 May (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtm.com\/atm\/en-gb.html\" style=\"\">The Arabian Travel Market<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 April-2 May (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ifatca.org\/ifatca2025\" style=\"\">The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">28 April-2 May (Monday-Friday): The Annual Conference of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers\u2019 Associations (IFATCA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">29 April (Monday): Deadline to send comments and feedback on the FSRA proposal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in April:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/a2rl.io\/autonomous-drone-race\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 April - 1 May (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsg.ae\/en\/bx-2025\" style=\"\">The Behavioural Exchange 2025 Conference (BX2025)<\/a><\/span><span>, the New York University Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-6 May (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/global-policy-makers-and-tech-giants-to-convene-in-abu-dhabi-for-inaugural-summit-on-governance-of-emerging-technologies-ndxkqpfr\" style=\"\">The Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (GETS 2025), St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-7 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalportsforum.com\/dubai-to-host-gpf\/\" style=\"\">Global Ports Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">6-7 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve\u2019s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-8 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\" style=\"\">Airport Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-13 May (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaifintechsummit.com\/get-involved\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&utm_campaign=delegates&matchtype=&keyword=&cid=22130504598&agid=&device=c&placement=&creative=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=%7Bterm%7D&hsa_acc=9679358392&hsa_cam=22130504598&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwwe2_BhBEEiwAM1I7sZBoLRwiAePtCqwg6Av7xnOjV4Umt1wxGTXZRcyvF7rlO1aDEDrJnBoC9jkQAvD_BwE\" style=\"\">Dubai FinTech Summit<\/a><\/span><span>, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai<\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-16 May (Tuesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iuhpe2025-abudhabi.com\/#:~:text=This%20landmark%20event%20will%20take,advancing%20global%20health%20and%20wellbeing.\" style=\"\">International Union for Health Promotion and Education Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-14 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/research-and-studies\/75-of-organizations-in-mena-looking-to-invest-in-hr-tech-suggests-hr-tech-mena-report-vqbna3t2\" style=\"\">The Annual HR Tech MENA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-15 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cabsat.com\/\" style=\"\">Cabsat Middle East and Satellite Middle East,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Dubai World Trade Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15 May (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/12\/2146.pdf\" style=\"\">The Economy Middle East Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, ADGM, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">15 May (Thursday): Dewa tender for pumping stations bids deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-18 May (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/conference.glafamily.com\/\" style=\"\">The GLA Global Logistics Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Grand Hyatt Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-18 May (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gisec.ae\/\" style=\"\">GISEC<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-22 May (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/article\/b5xzjfz-fourth-edition-make-the-emirates-forum-2025-take\" style=\"\">Make it in the Emirates<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20 May (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2025\/march\/17-03\/dubai-chambers-to-host-dubai-business-forum\" style=\"\">Dubai Business Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hamburg, Germany.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-21 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/ras-al-khaimah-launches-inaugural-international-real-estate-investment-summit-k46jsmra\" style=\"\">The International Real Estate Investment Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (IREIS 2025), Al Hamra International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/seamless-middle-east-fintech\/index.stm\" style=\"\">Seamless Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-25 May (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bhx1d02-abu-dhabi-host-euroleague-final-four-for-first\" style=\"\">EuroLeague Final Four<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">26-28 May (Monday-Wednesday): Arab Media Summit, World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-29 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indexexhibition.com\/\" style=\"\">INDEX<\/a><\/span><span>, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workspaceexhibition.com\/\" style=\"\">Workspace<\/a><\/span><span>, and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotelshow.com\/\" style=\"\">The Hotel Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-31 May: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj3wkk2-moccae-launches-inaugural-emirates-agriculture\" style=\"\">The Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">30 May (Friday): Arafat Day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">31 May-2 June (Saturday-Monday): Eid Al Adha. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">17-18 June (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve\u2019s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-25 June (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/middle-east-rail\/index.stm\" style=\"\">Middle East Rail<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">27 June (Friday): Islamic New Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2H 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Closing of XRG's acquisition of Covestro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JULY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-7 July (Sunday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/brazil-brics-summit-rio-ea1ad30cd114143d91840a37f96725ee\" style=\"\">BRICS Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Rio de Janeiro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">29-30 July (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve\u2019s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-10 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digihealth.ai\/\" style=\"\">DigiHealth exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-14 September (Friday-Sunday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestateshow.ae\/\" style=\"\">International Real Estate and Investment Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">16-17 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve\u2019s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">24-25 September (Wednesday-Thursday): Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Forum, Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OCTOBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 September - 2 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wetex.ae\/en\/about\" style=\"\">The Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX)<\/a><\/span><span>, Dubai World Trade Centre. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-16 October (Friday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdubai.com\/en\/whats-on\/dhf\" style=\"\">Dubai Home Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 October (Tuesday-Thursday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icrp.org\/page.asp?id=659\" style=\"\">International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-15 October (Thursday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iucncongress2025.org\/\" style=\"\">IUCN World Conservation Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-29 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurehospitality.com\/world\" style=\"\">Future Hospitality Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">27-29 October (Monday-Wednesday): Asia Pacific Cities Summit, Dubai Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">28-29 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve\u2019s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">NOVEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-17 November (Saturday-Monday): 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style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1-3 December (Monday-Wednesday): Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-5 December (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfns2025.org\/\" style=\"\">The World Congress of Neurosurgery<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-9 December (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adnec.ae\/en\/eventlisting\/bitcoin-mena-2025\" style=\"\">BTC Mena Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-10 December (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bim1ken-national-media-office-launches-bridge-summit\" style=\"\">BRIDGE<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> media summit, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">9-10 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve\u2019s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The Middle East Electric Vehicle Show, Expo Center Sharjah. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">e& will complete Adnoc\u2019s private 5G network. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Executive Committee Meeting (EXCOM 2025) conference of the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation (WeGO)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The International Civil Aviation Organization\u2019s Global Implementation Support Symposium, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Universal Postal Congress 2025, Dubai.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in the fall of 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2025 Games of the Future, Dubai.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">ICOM General Conference 2025, Dubai<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>3-5 February (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UAEmediaoffice\/status\/1890315122872045735\" style=\"\">The World Governments Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>12-15 February (Thursday-Sunday):  <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/siteglobal.com\/event\/site-global-conference-2026\" style=\"\">The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Global Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>11-13 May (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aieverythingglobal.com\/home\" style=\"\">AI Everything Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The UAE to host the Arab Competition Forum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Dubai to host the Arab Actuarial Conference<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>United Nations Water Conference 2026, UAE<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span>9-11 January (Friday-Sunday): 1 Bn Followers Summit\u2019s fourth edition, UAE<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2027:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Abu Dhabi\u2019s solar and battery energy facility, combining 5.2 GW of solar capacity and 19 GWh of battery storage, is set for commissioning. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime between 2027 and 2029:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The commissioning of the 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