{"id":102659,"date":"2025-04-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=102659"},"modified":"2025-12-15T03:27:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T03:27:48","slug":"abu-dhabi-launches-health-and-life-sciences-cluster","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/abu-dhabi-launches-health-and-life-sciences-cluster\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi launches health and life sciences cluster"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"102661\" 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=\"102661\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p 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status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-what-were-tracking-today tag-enterpriseam-uae tag-logistics tag-payments tag-trade tag-what-were-tracking-today 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\/.7b51f7f3-2431-4e7d-acb0-d05fd23bff2e.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, wonderful people. <\/strong>The news cycle is dominated by news from the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, the first day of which has seen plenty of investments in new advanced facilities, life science R&amp;D, and a new health cluster in Abu Dhabi. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Plus: Classifieds platform Dubizzle has made another acquisition<\/strong>, this time of homegrown real estate data platform Property Monitor. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>*** <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BUT FIRST- Take our 4.5-day workweek survey: <\/strong>It\u2019s been over three years since the UAE adopted a 4.5-day workweek. Since then, a lot of companies have amended their hours to match those of the public sector \u2014 but how many of you are still on a five-day workweek schedule? Why have some firms stuck to the status quo? And how has the shorter workweek impacted operations for those who have adopted it? <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We\u2019re taking the pulse on the level of adoption of the 4.5-day workweek<\/strong>, and on how employees and employers alike feel about it \u2014 especially now that Dubai has piloted an even shorter 4-day workweek for public sector workers in the summer, and is exploring more flexible working regulations. Take a few minutes to fill out our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/DWVZHBG\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">short survey<\/a>. We\u2019ll be back with the results in a few weeks\u2019 time. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>If you have more to say on the topic<\/strong>, drop us a note at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:uae@enterpriseAM.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">uae@enterpriseAM.<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:uae@enterpriseAM.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>*** <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2600\ufe0f<\/strong><strong>WEATHER- <\/strong><strong>Are you feeling the humidity? Us too. <\/strong>Summer arrived early this year with intense humidity, heat, and blowing dust, but today might see temperatures cool down slightly. The mercury peaks at 36\u00b0C in Dubai today before cooling to 25\u00b0C overnight, while in Abu Dhabi, temperatures will hit a high of 29\u00b0C before cooling to 25\u00b0C. <\/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- Demand for cargo and air freight services has yet to weaken despite the recently <\/strong><strong>imposed tariffs<\/strong>, VP at Emirates SkyCargo Badr Abbas said during a press conference at the World Cargo Symposium in Dubai, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/business\/uae-officials-confident-of-navigating-global-tariff-war-impact\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a> reports. While industry players maintained that it\u2019s too early to determine the full potential impact of tariffs on the industry, the general sentiment is that the industry will need to adapt and to build \u201csystems that can withstand future shocks, whether geopolitical, economic or environmental,\u201d Abbas explained. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Homegro<\/strong><strong>wn aviation services provider <\/strong><strong>dnata<\/strong><strong> also indicated that the situation for ground handling remains unchanged so f<\/strong>ar \u2014 although some trade flow shifts are expected \u2014 stressing that they plan to monitor the situation and adapt accordingly, said CEO Clive Sauve-Hopkins.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The general sentiment is positive:<\/strong> It\u2019s still \u201cfar too early to predict\u201d the impact of tariffs, director-general at IATA Willie Walsh said, stressing his confidence that the industry will continue to maintain a strong front through the crisis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fear not\u2026?<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s growing trade activity and rise in trade agreements and partnerships is set to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/d73829ec-6d65-440c-bcdd-e5974873d6b8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">minimize the fallout from the tariffs<\/a>, Emirates NBD Research said in a research note recently. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Yes, but:<\/strong> The UAE \u2014 like others in the Gulf region \u2014 will face indirect risks from a potential tariff-triggered global recession or stagflation could reduce expat inflows, foreign investment, and consumption, Frontier View said in a note. S&amp;P also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spglobal.com\/_assets\/documents\/ratings\/research\/101617931.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">warned<\/a> that US tariffs could dampen growth, investment, and market sentiment, while rising borrowing costs and tighter access to funding may affect exposed sectors.<\/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=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Jaywan<\/strong> <strong>to launch credit card: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aep.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Etihad Payment<\/a> \u2019s new domestic payment platform Jaywan will introduce a credit card option following the rollout of its debit card service, CEO Jan Pilbauer told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/business\/markets\/uaes-jaywan-to-bring-out-credit-card-payment-option-too-1.500093075\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf News<\/a>. The firm is in the final stages of determining the card\u2019s scope, he said, adding that the necessary payment infrastructure needs to be in place before the credit cards are approved.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Al Etihad had previously partnered with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/al-etihad-payments-signs-jaywan-co-badging-agreements-with-international-card-schemes-jum6av0a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b05c8c07-35ad-4c88-9cf2-8876e94df9a4\/adnoc-taps-aiq-for-usd-340-mn-agentic-ai-deployment\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Visa<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/23279242-669d-4267-9cf9-f50b4c35ee80\/more-big-ticket-real-estate-projects-in-dubai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mastercard<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b05c8c07-35ad-4c88-9cf2-8876e94df9a4\/adnoc-taps-aiq-for-usd-340-mn-agentic-ai-deployment\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UnionPay<\/a> to introduce co-badged debit and prepaid cards which are currently being rolled out in phases.<\/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>The <\/strong><strong>UAE\u2019s<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/32ce03db-4fa6-4c91-a371-8b70351db0a6\/mashreq-taps-goldman-sachs-for-portfolio-services-for-its-wealth-management-clients-%2B-uae-and-google-cloud-to-establish-the-global-cyber-security-center-of-excellence\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Cybersecurity Center of Excellence<\/a><\/strong><strong> in Abu Dhabi is expected to <\/strong><strong>attract USD 1.4 bn in foreign investment <\/strong>by boosting cybersecurity capabilities, state new agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/15iorty-uae-cybersecurity-council-participates-%E2%80%98google\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The new center will serve as the regional headquarters of Google\u2019s first cybersecurity academy in the Middle East, and will offer certification programs and specialized cybersecurity training. The center is expected to generate 20.3k jobs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>The UAE is teaming up with Google Cloud to establish the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in partnership with Mandiant, part of Google Cloud, to offer hands-on training using real-world cyberattack simulations. Google Cloud will also launch a three-month accelerator program for 25 startups from Abu Dhabi\u2019s Hub71, offering them access to up to USD 300k in Google Cloud credits.<\/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- It\u2019s the final day of the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipscongress.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IPS Congress<\/a><\/strong><strong> at the Dubai World Trade Center<\/strong>. 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.adghw.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Abu Dhabi Global Health Week<\/a><\/strong><strong> is underway and will continue 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>#3- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.woodshowglobal.com\/dubai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Wood Show<\/a><\/strong><strong> is also on its final 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>#4- 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> is happening in<\/strong><strong> 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 style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/adghwofficial_alshifaasummit-integrativemedicine-adghw2025-activity-7316713520887214080-IKjo\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine<\/a><\/strong><strong> is on its second day and will 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>#6- <\/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 today and on 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>#7- 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 today <\/strong><strong>and on <\/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>#8- A summit on the role of Designated Non-Financial Business<\/strong><strong>es and Professions <\/strong><strong>(DNFBPs) in <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj6abb0-uae-host-summit-role-dnfbps-sector-combating\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">combating financial crimes<\/a><\/strong><strong> is being held today and tomorrow in Dubai.<\/strong> Organised by the Economy Ministry and the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation, the event will focus on raising awareness about customer due diligence, verification procedures, and the sector's role in preventing terrorism financing and arms proliferation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#9- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/world-cargo-symposium\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IATA World Cargo Symposium<\/a><\/strong><strong> is on its second day today <\/strong>and will run through to tomorrow in Dubai. The event will host sessions, specialized streams, workshops, and summits related to technology, security, customs, cargo operations, and sustainability for over 1.4k industry leaders.<\/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><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 tomorrow<\/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>No end in sight to the ongoing trade war:<\/strong> US President Donald Trump has floated yet more tariffs, this time on the critical minerals supply chain, for which he ordered a probe that could lead to the introduction of tariffs down the line. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The goal? To reduce imports of critical minerals \u2014 particularly from China<\/strong>, which dominates the industry \u2014 and boost local production for a sector that has big implications on defense capabilities, infrastructure development, and tech ambitions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The good news is:<\/strong> Tariffs on critical minerals would be separate from country-specific tariffs, which could ultimately mean\u2026. lower tariffs. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/7ac046c1-0a6a-40db-970c-579070c7a55a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-15\/trump-launches-critical-minerals-probe-with-eye-to-new-tariffs?srnd=homepage-middle-east&amp;embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/trump-signs-order-launching-probe-into-reliance-imported-critical-minerals-2025-04-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>) <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Still reeling from earlier curbs: Nvidia<\/strong>, which said it will take a USD 5.5 bn hit this quarter on the back of new barriers on its exports to China. Its shares fell 6% in after-hours trading, dragging Nasdaq futures down 1%. 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data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/296.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/296.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/>                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-102664\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-102664 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-healthcare tag-abu-dhabi tag-burjeel-holdings tag-cleveland-clinic-abu-dhabi tag-enterpriseam-uae tag-healthcare tag-investment-watch tag-m42 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\/.fe8adca8-6285-4769-8928-8984a5555455.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> It\u2019s a busy day of news for the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi <\/strong>as the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week gets underway, with a host of new medical centers, healthcare investments, and clusters announced.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Health, medicine, and longevity cluster- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and <\/strong><strong>Abu Dhabi\u2019s Department of Health will launch a health, endurance, longevity, and medicine cluster<\/strong>, which they will call HELM, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/health\/khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-approves-the-launch-of-health-endurance-longevity-and-medicine-helm-cluster-to-further-support-medical-innovation-pharmaceutical-manufacturing-and-advanced-biotechnology\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The cluster aims to attract more research and development, new drug manufacturing, and commercialization of biotechnology, as well as medtech and digital health solutions, the statement said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not the first of its kind:<\/strong> Like Abu Dhabi\u2019s Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) and the AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance clusters, it will be geared towards attracting global firms and boosting supply chain integration and regulations for firms in the sector. The cluster is set to contribute more than AED 94 bn to Abu Dhabi's GDP, attract more than AED 42 bn in investments, and create some 30k new jobs by 2045.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Vaccine distribution hub- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu Dhabi\u2019s Department of Health also inaugurated a regional vaccine distribution hub in<\/strong> <strong>partnership with biopharma company GSK<\/strong> in Abu Dhabi, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/health\/khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-witnesses-inauguration-of-regional-vaccine-distribution-hub-in-abu-dhabi-during-abu-dhabi-global-health-week\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The two sides <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doh.gov.ae\/en\/news\/doh-inks-partnership-with-gsk-to-establish-regional-vaccine-distribution-hub-in-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">had inked an MoU<\/a> for the hub, which is set to strengthen regional vaccine distribution efforts, last year. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> M42\u2019s new cancer treatment facility- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu <\/strong><strong>Dhabi to build region\u2019s first heavy ion therapy center: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi-based G42 healthcare arm M42 will build the Middle East\u2019s first heavy-ion cancer treatment facility with Japan\u2019s Toshiba Energy Systems &amp; Solutions after the two sides signed a partnership agreement, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/health\/m42-and-cleveland-clinic-abu-dhabi-partners-with-toshiba-energy-systems-solutions-corporation-to-build-middle-easts-first-heavy-ion-therapy-facility-for-cancer-treatment-in-abu-dhabi\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi Media Office<\/a>. The advanced radiotherapy center will be located at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi campus, with construction set to begin next year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART-<\/strong> Heavy ion therapy uses high-speed carbon ions to more precisely target tumors, reducing damage to healthy cells and allowing for quicker recovery compared to conventional radiation treatments. It is also often effective in treating cancers resistant to conventional therapies, and lowers the risk of secondary cancers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why this matters: <\/strong>Only 15 such centers exist worldwide, none of which are within a five-hour flight of Abu Dhabi. The project forms part of the emirate\u2019s broader strategy to scale up its healthcare and life sciences sectors as part of its economic diversification agenda.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>M42 has been active: <\/strong>In addition to managing the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/1c28a5d2-9b94-4c04-9fd5-83412d069960\/%253cmark%253em42%253c%2Fmark%253e-genome-program-%2B-ultra-luxury-watch-buying-spree-in-the-spotlight\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirati Genome Program<\/a> and supporting <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a004fb1a-1b68-4ba2-a412-3aa922648a5b\/alpha-dhabi-holding-ups-its-national-corporation-for-tourism-and-hotels-stake-to-73.73%2525\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Uzbekistan\u2019s<\/a>, M42 is planning to launch a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ff7d5a2f-fa96-4cf1-bb91-1cf4775d4ffc\/a-new-digital-asset-player-sets-up-shop-in-the-adgm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2 sqkm biobank<\/a> in Masdar City next year. The state-owned firm also rolled out a new four-platform operating structure <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/67e7c969-c554-482c-a62d-7c0e1806d130\/%253cmark%253em42%253c%2Fmark%253e-launches-four-specialized-platforms-to-drive-growth\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in January<\/a> and reviews around 50 acquisition targets monthly, with talks ongoing in Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and Egypt, CEO Hasan Jasem Al Nowais said <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6c16e2ba-0f17-4849-bb29-04b4649aeee8\/this-morning:-m42-eyes-acquisitions-in-europe,-latin-america-and-asia-%2B-former-investcorp-co-ceo%25e2%2580%2599s-fund-lands-in-adgm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in November<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The story got ink from <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-15\/abu-dhabi-deepens-health-push-with-advanced-cancer-care-facility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> More cancer care (and rare disease treatment) from Burjeel- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Burjeel Holdings launched the Genetics and Rare Disease Center at Burjee<\/strong><strong>l M<\/strong><strong>edical City to provide care to patients with rare and genetic conditions<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj6ab84-burjeel-holdings-launches-genetics-and-rare\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The center comprises three core units: a clinical care unit offering diagnosis and treatment across various subspecialties; an innovative trials unit conducting research and facilitating access to global clinical trials; and a social integration and education unit focused on raising awareness through seminars and community outreach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It also partnered with US-based nonprofit Caring<\/strong><strong> Cross to locally manufacture cancer <\/strong><strong>treatment CAR-T cell therapies <\/strong>at up to 90% less than current international costs, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj6vr5u-burjeel-holdings-provide-cheaper-cancer-care\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported separately. Caring Cross will provide the technology, materials, and specialized training to Burjeel, with the first phase of the program set to focus on CAR-T therapies for leukemia and lymphoma, before potentially expanding to other diseases, including HIV, in the future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Precision medicine efforts- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DoH to enhance precision medicine in the UAE:<\/strong> The Department of Health also partnered with PureHealth, Khalifa University of Technology, Illumina, M42, the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi, and New York University Abu Dhabi to expand precision medicine in the UAE, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/doh-m42-purehealth-illumina-nyuad-ku-and-ihlad-launch-strategic-partnership-to-advance-precision-medicine-in-the-emirate-wjev1per\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The plan includes building genomic infrastructure, developing population health programs, and launching research into gene and cell-based therapies. It also aims to bring genome testing and pharmacogenomics into regular clinical use, and create AI tools for data analysis and personalized care. Education and training programs will support local workforce development in genomics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GSK will also work on a multi-omics research institute in A<\/strong><strong>bu Dhabi focused on <\/strong><strong>accelerating oncology-focused precision medicine<\/strong>, according to a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doh.gov.ae\/en\/news\/doh-adio-and-gsk-collaborate-on-oncology-multi-omics-institute-in-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Multi-omics studies different biological molecules, such as genomes, RNAs, and proteins, for a deeper insight into how they work together in the human body. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Infrastructure investments- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Healthcare <\/strong><strong>provider <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediclinic.ae\/en\/corporate\/home.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediclinic Middle East<\/a><\/strong><strong> will invest AED 120 mn into expanding its<\/strong><strong> flagship Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj6vr5r-mediclinic-launches-aed120-million-hospital\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The project, which is already underway, will add consulting rooms, expand surgical theaters, build new endoscopy suites, increase daycare bed capacity, and introduce more labor, delivery, and neonatal intensive care unit spaces. Construction will occur in phases to avoid disrupting existing services, with completion targeted for early 2026, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/advertorial\/2025\/04\/15\/mediclinic-invests-more-than-dh120-million-at-airport-road-hospital-in-abu-dhabi\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">National<\/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\/\">Abu Dhabi<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/burjeel-holdings\/\">Burjeel Holdings<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/cleveland-clinic-abu-dhabi\/\">Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/healthcare\/\">Healthcare<\/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\/m42\/\">M42<\/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=\"102666\" 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=\"102666\">\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\">REAL ESTATE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/16\/majid-al-futtaim-is-pouring-bns-in-egypt-ksa\/\">\r\n                            Majid Al Futtaim is pouring bns in Egypt, KSA                        <\/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\/16\/majid-al-futtaim-is-pouring-bns-in-egypt-ksa\/\" 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 which is being funded internally \u2014 will span 93k sqm and is slated for delivery within five years. It will feature 13 administrative and commercial buildings, as well as a five-star hotel with 150-200 rooms. El Shamy added that the company is close to signing a management contract with a major hospitality brand for the project \u2014 a brand that will be making its Egypt debut in this new project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MAF is also planning additional projects in both East Cairo and West Cairo<\/strong>, as well as the new administrative capital, El Shamy told us. Further expansions into new cities or governorates will come at a later stage, since \u201cdeveloping a successful mall in these areas requires significant population growth and adequate purchasing power,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The portfolio: <\/strong>MAF\u2019s portfolio in Egypt now stands at around USD 2.5 bn with the addition of Junction, El Shamy said. Across the broader region, the group has invested AED 45 bn (USD 12.3 bn), and sets aside AED 1.5-2 bn annually for new regional investments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Next stop is Riyadh<\/strong>, El Shamy told us. The company is preparing to launch projects in Saudi Arabia in 2025 and 2026, El Shamy said. The company owns land in Riyadh worth some SAR 3 bn and is looking to develop it, having already entered the Saudi market through its sister companies in retail and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The company is preparing to break ground on an integrated SAR 17.5 bn urban development in Riyadh<\/strong>, El Shamy told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/exclusive\/2025\/04\/15\/-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%B7%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%8B-%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%8B-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6-%D8%A8%D9%8017-5-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%84\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a>. The 850k sqm development will combine residential, commercial, administrative and entertainment components. Engineering design work is already underway, with tendering processes and construction slated for 2026, after MAF made a final payment of USD 100 mn last year to complete the acquisition of the land. He noted that Saudi\u2019s GDP of USD 1.5 tn \u2014- twice the size of the UAE\u2019s \u2014 make it a prime destination for long-term real estate investment. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE still remains one of its top investment priorities, despite the company\u2019s expansions abroad<\/strong>. Some 80% of MAF\u2019s total investments are concentrated in the UAE \u2014 and that\u2019s not changing any time soon. The group is looking to expand its land bank here at home, with projects like the USD 1 bn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ghafwoodsdubai.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ghaf Woods project<\/a> in Dubai set for further expansion amid strong demand.<\/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\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/majid-al-futtaim\/\">Majid Al Futtaim<\/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                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/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=\"102668 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=\"102668\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/16\/102668-2\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-102668\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-102668 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=\"102669\" 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=\"102669\">\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\/16\/dubizzle-group-is-the-new-owner-of-property-monitor\/\">\r\n                            Dubizzle Group is the new owner of Property Monitor                        <\/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\/16\/dubizzle-group-is-the-new-owner-of-property-monitor\/\" 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 size and value of the transaction were not disclosed. <\/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 plan? <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">To incorporate demand-side data into Property Monitors\u2019 platform, which currently aggregates real-time transaction data, listings, and valuation benchmarks to provide a view of the property market to banks, valuers, developers, investors, and regulators. Its flagship platform, PMiQ, offers instant property valuations, yield analysis, and pricing trends across communities, while its Dynamic Price Index (DPI) is increasingly referenced as a benchmark for Dubai\u2019s residential property performance.The company was founded in 2014 by surveying and property consultancy firm <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cavendishmaxwell.com\/services\/property-valuations?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_i_BhCzARIsANimeoELBmlbQqMwr1e7vlLzsA3MPGjWoNxad4x1EcQAd1XAaWqDF2w1o24aAiOwEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener\">Cavendish Maxwell<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Some KPIs: <\/strong>Property Monitor\u2019s revenues saw a CAGR of 55% from 2022 to 2024. The platform attracts more than 7.7k monthly users, primarily real estate agencies and property developers, the statement reads.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubizzle has been expanding its regional footprint:<\/strong> Dubizzle Group, which boasts 47 mn monthly visits and 15 mn monthly users, also has operations in Saudi Arabia through its flagship platforms Bayut and Dubizzle. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Dubizzle is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/918d9977-77ec-41f2-a515-70b01ddc9703\/dubizzle-taps-new-banks-for-2025-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reportedly eyeing a USD 1 bn IPO in the UAE<\/a> later this year, having enlisted Emirates NBD, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and Morgan Stanley on the transaction. <\/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>Adnoc Drilling\u2019s JV with Alpha Dhabi, Enersol, has completed the acquisition of a 95% <\/strong><strong>stake in US-based energy tech firm Deep Well Services (DWS)<\/strong> for approximately USD 223 mn, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/adhuae_enersol-announcement-ugcPost-7317793868513484801-a3f8?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAADAUJZ8Br23Kv54kDyrvxGUyLkbiQlSEyyw\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Linkedin post<\/a>. This has been in the works since <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/db23025a-34c8-4a84-a84c-bc8643d091b7\/adnoc,-alpha-dhabi-jv-enersol-snaps-up-95%2525-of-us-based-energy-tech-firm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last year<\/a>. The new addition to Enersol\u2019s portfolio will help support Adnoc Drilling's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/8b537867-3b34-4807-ae3b-b248cdbf8b39\/adnoc-drilling-sets-up-jv-after-bagging-usd-1.7-bn-contract-%2B-reports-1q-2024-earnings\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">recent USD 1.7 bn contract<\/a> to deliver 144 unconventional wells to Adnoc Group.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This is two months after Enersol wrapped up its acquisition of a majority 51% stake in <\/strong><strong>manufacturing solutions provider <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/d68f32ad-1732-446f-862d-f1751e3d9f06\/this-morning:-tabreed-eyes-usd-2-bn-ncd-issuance-as-it-looks-to-refinance-debt-%2B-arab-states-push-alternative-gaza-plan-with-potential-usd-20-bn-in-funding\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NTS Amega<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Alpha Dhabi.<\/strong> Enersol <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/7d96ebe5-a108-4388-b2db-42f6c63935b5\/adnoc-drilling-jv-to-invest-usd-750-mn-in-oilfield-tech-firm-acquisitions-next-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">plans to invest<\/a> another USD 750 mn in acquisitions of oilfield services tech firms in 2025, Adnoc Drilling CFO Youssef Salem told us in January. The JV acquired stakes in four firms last year, including manufacturing solutions provider <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/d795cf28-fb7a-4209-b305-65e70a064e8c\/alpha-dhabi-and-adnoc-drilling-jv-acquires-majority-stake-in-oilfield-services-tech-firm-nts-amega\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NTS Amega<\/a>, oil engineering firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/0818a4c1-5ac6-4db3-92e1-2be1957b0421\/alpha-dhabi-transfers-25%2525-stake-in%253cmark%253e-gordon%253c%2Fmark%253e-technologies-to-its-jv-with-adnoc-drilling\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gordon Technologies<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/db23025a-34c8-4a84-a84c-bc8643d091b7\/adnoc,-alpha-dhabi-jv%253cmark%253e-enersol%253c%2Fmark%253e-snaps-up-95%2525-of-us-based-energy-tech-firm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Deep Well Services<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" 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<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">During her 25-year tenure with Citigroup, Haddad <\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">has held senior roles<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> including as chief country officer for its Saudi Arabia and Qatar operations, and headed up the bank\u2019s Gulf, Egypt, and Levant section. 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Hussain Altajir <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hussain-al-tajir-70929022\/?originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(Linkedin)<\/a>, formerly head of Dubai coverage at HSBC, was tapped as CEO for the firm\u2019s UAE operations and client engagement in the region. The expansion comes as Abu Dhabi continues to attract global banks eager to tap into its growing investor base and nearly USD 2 tn in sovereign fund assets, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/finance\/lazard-boosts-uae-footprint-with-financial-advisory-office-abu-dhabi-2025-04-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">#2- British hedge fund manager Michael Platt\u2019s BlueCrest Capital Management received full regulatory authorization to operate in <\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Dubai<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, sources familiar with the matter told <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-15\/billionaire-platt-s-bluecrest-gets-approval-to-trade-from-dubai\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">. The Dubai Financial Services Authority granted the license, allowing the firm to hire traders and manage capital locally. BlueCrest plans to relocate its office from the Dubai World Trade Center to the Dubai International Financial Center in the near future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Barclays is looking into expanding its operations in Dubai:<\/strong> Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Barclays Group CEO C. S. Venkatakrishnan to discuss deepening collaboration and growing the bank\u2019s regional presence, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj6vqtq-maktoum-bin-mohammed-meets-with-ceo-barclays\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The meeting also explored ways for the bank to capitalize on Dubai\u2019s infrastructure, regulations, and digital transformation initiatives to drive growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">OIL AND GAS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Adnoc<\/strong><strong> inked a 15-year sales and purchase agreement with Mitsui &amp; Co. for the supply of <\/strong><strong>0.6 mn tons per annum of LNG<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bj6vqnx-uae-japan-hold-second-ministerial-meeting\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The LNG will be supplied from Adnoc\u2019s low-carbon Ruwais LNG project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> Mitsui <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c316bbef-20db-4ce6-aa08-64f3fd6f45fd\/adnoc-sells-40%2525-of%253cmark%253e-ruwais%253c%2Fmark%253e-lng-project-%2B-secures-supply-agreements\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired<\/a> a 40% stake in the USD 7 bn Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project alongside UK oil and gas giant Shell, French TotalEnergies, and BP in December, with each getting a 10% share. It had also inked the supply agreement for 0.6 mn tons at the time. Mitsui is also a partner on the UAE\u2019s only LNG export plant on Das Island. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Adnoc is big in Japan:<\/strong> The company is also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/692ec62e-d505-4b72-b49a-c5bb4b619d5b\/adnoc-gas-to-supply-jera-with-lng-under-new-usd-450-mn-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">supplying Japan's Jera with LNG<\/a> under a USD 450 mn agreement from Adnoc's Das Island liquefaction facility. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">LOGISTICS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Noatum Logi<\/strong><strong>stics boosts its regional freight forwarding operations:<\/strong> AD Ports Group subsidiary Noatum Logistics has acquired 152 long-haul transport trucks to integrate into its trucking fleet, with deliveries slated to be completed by the end of this quarter, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2025\/04\/15\/ad-ports-groups-noatum-logistics-acquires-152-new-long-haul-trucks-to-meet-surging-customer-demand\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The advanced trucks will add an extra capacity of some 6k tonnes \u2014 increasing its fleet from 450 vehicles to over 600. The vehicles will handle containerized as well as reefer and loose cargo operations to support a plethora of industries, including energy, polymers, F&amp;B, automotive, pharma, and healthcare. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember:<\/strong> AD Ports\u2019 freight-forwarding arm Micco Logistics was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ea7d17e3-3ae8-458b-89d4-86a8c09cc0a5\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">rebranded to Noatum Logistics Middle East early last year<\/a> following its acquisition of Noatum in 2023. Micco Logistics has served as the freight forwarding arm of AD Ports Logistics Cluster since AD Ports acquired it in 2020.<\/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> boosts its cargo routes to Japan:<\/strong> Emirates\u2019 cargo arm Emirates SkyCargo is launching a weekly freighter service from Dubai International Airport to Japan\u2019s Narita International Airport effective from 24 May, marking the first direct route between Narita and the region, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2025\/april\/15-04\/emirates-skycargo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The service will have a cargo capacity of 100 tonnes each way and is expected to mainly transport automobile and machinery parts, semi-conductor parts, and pharma products. Narita International Airport is Japan\u2019s largest air- or seaport in respect to the value of cargo handled and is currently undergoing a development plan to become the region\u2019s busiest cargo hub by 2030.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AGRICULTURE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Uterra <\/strong><strong>launches USD 20 mn organic fertilizer facility in RAK:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uterra.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Uterra Middle East A<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uterra.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">gro Industries<\/a> has opened Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s first organic soil fertilizer facility at the Al Ghail Industrial Zone, following a USD 20 mn investment, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/uterra-kickstarts-operations-at-ras-al-khaimahs-first-organic-fertiliser-facility-s49f2j74\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The 33k-sqm plant will produce micro-biological, no-chemical fertilizers to support indoor, outdoor, and vertical farming, as well as developing medicinal plants. The site will grow produce year-round and also conduct research and development activities. Uterra\u2019s fertilizer products increase yields by 30-120% and the company produces over 1k tons annually.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">STARTUPS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fresh <\/strong><strong>funds<\/strong><strong> for AI fintech Airev: <\/strong>UAE-based AI start-up <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airev.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Airev<\/a> has received funding from Irish investment firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/venturewave.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Venturewave Capital<\/a> as part of a Series A funding round, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/fast-growing-uae-ai-start-up-airev-secures-investment-from-irelands-venturewave-capital-ibo6nzow\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The investment, the size of which was not disclosed, will help Airev expand its AI operating system <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/on-demand.io\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">On Demand<\/a> \u2014 which allows users to build their own AI applications and monetize the usage of hardware infrastructure \u2014 outside of the UAE and Ireland.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Partnering with big players: <\/strong>The firm, which has over 4 mn users, is backed by Core42, a subsidiary of state AI firm G42, and signed commercial deployment agreements with Nvidia partner Aldeology. It is also in talks with Fortune 500 semiconductor companies regarding commercial, and research and development partnerships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">FINTECH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PayPal taps TerraPay to enable real-time cross-border transfers:<\/strong> PayPal partnered with cross-border payments infrastructure firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapay.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TerraPay<\/a> to deliver real-time fund transfers between PayPal accounts and mobile wallets or bank accounts in the Middle East and Africa, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/898.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. Both businesses and individuals can link their PayPal accounts to local financial platforms for instant transfers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WASTE MANAGEMENT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bee\u2019ah<\/strong><strong> + <\/strong><strong>Sharjah to boost sustainable residential practices: <\/strong>Waste management firm Bee\u2019ah has partnered with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharjahsustainablecity.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharjah Sustainable City<\/a> \u2014 which is being developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority and Diamond Developers \u2014 to improve waste management solutions in the city, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/sharjah-sustainable-city-and-beeah-enter-strategic-partnership-to-promote-sustainability-and-smart-waste-solutions-in-sharjah-xihjnnsv\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Sharjah Sustainable City will serve as a platform for Bee\u2019ah to test its technologies, while Bee\u2019ah will design educational and training programs on sustainable waste management. The pair will also collaborate on research, smart transition tech, biogas operations, and sustainability events. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Bee\u2019ah is building a new <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/f09cd157-60c7-4f8c-8228-d6a5dbee4c0b\/the-gcc-needs-usd-130-bn-to-achieve-its-circularity-targets\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial and industrial recycling facility<\/a> in Sharjah, which uses a robotics and AI system to automatically detect, identify and separate different kinds of waste. The facility can process 156k tons of mixed recyclables annually once it is fully operational.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CAPITAL MARKETS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE retail investors will gain wider access to Asian equities as eToro adds Hong Kong <\/strong><strong>Stock Exchange-listed (HKEX) products to its platform<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/uae-retail-investors-can-now-trade-chinese-and-asian-equities-on-etoro-q1grn7bs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The platform will gradually roll out stocks and exchange-traded products listed on the HKEX, including ETFs and Leveraged and Inverse Products. 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The \u201cwrecking ball [is] still underway in EM FX, but will slow,\u201d they said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Optimism is waning:<\/strong> Despite the MSCI EM Currency Index reaching a five-month high last week, investor sentiment remains largely pessimistic due to the ongoing trade war. The Colombian COP and Indonesian IDR <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-08\/pboc-greenlights-yuan-weakness-with-fixing-past-7-2-per-dollar\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">led declines<\/a> among EM currencies last week, while last Monday saw China set its CNY fixing to the weakest level since September 2023 at CNY 7.2038 per USD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Even a weaker USD wouldn\u2019t help:<\/strong> Any unwinding of the USD will benefit developed market currencies more than EM, according to Goldman Sachs Group strategists, with investors using the selloff to seek out undervalued assets in the US.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The risk-off approach is hitting some more than others:<\/strong> Emerging markets with political instability \u2014 such as Turkey, Indonesia, and South Korea \u2014 are adding to investor risk-off sentiment. In Turkey, Morgan Stanley projects a weaker TRY by year-end, estimating a USD 10 bn drop in foreign reserves due to tariff-driven outflows. Local FX demand will be key to the country\u2019s reserves outlook, Morgan Stanley analysts Hande Kucuk and Arnav Gupta told Bloomberg.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Oil woes are also inflicting pain:<\/strong> A steep drop in oil prices \u2014 triggered by the tariffs \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-price-drop-turns-up-heat-emerging-market-crude-exporters-2025-04-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">is piling pressure<\/a> on emerging market oil exporters. Brent crude dropped more than 20% in the week following the April 2 tariff announcement, briefly touching below USD 60 per barrel before rebounding. Oil-dependent economies, including Gulf countries, Nigeria, Angola, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, are expected to face a hit to hard-currency revenues, while oil-importing countries are set to see some benefits from the falling prices, according to investors cited by the newswire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How will EMs respond?<\/strong> Trump\u2019s tactics may embolden political leaders to adopt more radical approaches, increasing the likelihood of extreme market swings, said Malin Rosengren, a fund manager at RBC BlueBay. \u201cNo doubt we will be seeing more instances across EM of strong man politics testing the limits of the new world order,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The panic won\u2019t continue for long, though: <\/strong>Rosengren believes that after experiencing volatility for an extended period, investors are likely to fall back on economic fundamentals \u2014 like growth prospects, inflation, and interest rates \u2014 rather than being overly influenced by short-term political drama or instability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKETS THIS MORNING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asian markets are mostly in the red this morning<\/strong>, with Hang Seng (Hong Kong) down 1.6%, Japan\u2019s Nikkei down 0.7%, and Shanghai Composite down 0.6%. Meanwhile, Wall Street futures are inching down after Nvidia announced it will suffer a hefty USD 5.5 bn quarterly charge on its exports to China due to tariffs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stock-ticker-panel\">\n<table class=\"table stock-ticker-table markets-table\">\n<tbody>\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>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\">9,290<\/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: -1.4%)<\/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\">5,078<\/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: -1.6%)<\/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\">4,130<\/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: -0.8%)<\/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\">4.1% 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\">4.1% 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\">11,617<\/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: -3.5%)<\/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\">31,185<\/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\">+0.01% (YTD: +4.9%)<\/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>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\">5,397<\/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: -8.3%)<\/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\">8,249<\/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\">+1.4% (YTD: +0.9%)<\/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>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\">4,970<\/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: +1.5%)<\/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>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 64.67<\/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\"> -0.3%<\/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 3.29<\/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\">-1.1%<\/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 3248.60<\/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\">+0.3%<\/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>BTC<\/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 83,897.00<\/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: -10.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE CLOSING BELL-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The DFM rose 0.4% yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 528.3 mn. The index is down 1.6% 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>National International Holding (+12.5%), Shuaa Capital (+8.9%) and Salama (+4%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>National General Ins. (-10%), National Cement Company (-9.9%) and Agility (-9%). <\/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 0.6% on turnover of AED 1.6 bn. The index is down 1.4% YTD. Meanwhile, Nasdaq Dubai was up 1.2%. <\/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>National <\/strong><strong>General Ins. approved a dividend distribution of AED 74.2 mn for FY 2024<\/strong>, equivalent to AED 0.45 per share, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/915.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DFM disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">APRIL<\/span><\/p>\n<p 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.woodshowglobal.com\/dubai\" style=\"\">Dubai Woodshow<\/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>14-16 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, the Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi.   <\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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 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>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\u201314 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmtevents.com\/aboutevent.aspx?ev=250510\" style=\"\">Low Carbon Fuels MENA Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Dubai.<br \/><\/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 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>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): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myplantgardenme.com\/\" style=\"\">Myplant & Garden Middle East Green Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-21 November (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaiairshow.aero\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Dubai Airshow 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Maktoum International Airport, 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;\">18-19 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): Dubai Future Forum, Museum of the Future, 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;\">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 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