{"id":104044,"date":"2025-05-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=104044"},"modified":"2025-12-15T03:52:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T03:52:51","slug":"dp-world-to-develop-special-economic-zone-on-omani-border","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/dp-world-to-develop-special-economic-zone-on-omani-border\/","title":{"rendered":"DP World to develop special economic zone on Omani border"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"104046\" 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=\"104046\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    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status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-what-were-tracking-today tag-air-arabia tag-aviation tag-crypto tag-dubai tag-dubai-aerospace-enterprise tag-education tag-fitch-ratings tag-human-resources-and-emiratisation-ministry tag-real-estate tag-regulation-watch tag-sharjah-islamic-bank tag-sukuk tag-virtual-assets-regulatory-authority 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\/5\/.47ec3cca-da55-421b-9426-2394bc3aa927.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, lovely people. <\/strong>It\u2019s a quieter start to the week after what has been a very busy month of news, what with Trump\u2019s visit to the UAE, Make It in the Emirates, and the many regulatory updates that have been announced. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE BIG STORY at home today is DP World inking an agreement to develop a special economic zone at Oman\u2019s border<\/strong>, with the first phase alone set to require some USD 2 bn in investments. <strong>Plus:<\/strong> Ghitha\u2019s <strong>Invictus<\/strong> is acquiring a majority stake in an Angolan fertilizer blending business. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE- We might soon get confirmation on the days off we\u2019ll be getting for Eid Al Adha<\/strong>, with the UAE Council for Fatwa planning its moon sighting this evening. If the moon is spotted, marking the start of Dhu Al Hijjah, we will likely be getting Thursday, 5 June off for Arafat Day, and a four-day long weekend. If it\u2019s not spotted tonight, the Eid holiday shifts forward one day, with Friday, 6 June, and Monday, 9 June, off. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>?WEATHER<\/strong><strong>- Expect another drop in temperatures today<\/strong> \u2014 a welcome breather after the weekend\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c8aae15b-29ef-4f60-aa41-67a48f5f1430\/this-morning:-unincorporated-partnerships-can-now-be-subject-to-corporate-tax-%2B-banks-start-adopting-new-aed-symbol\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">51\u00b0C scorcher<\/a> \u2014 along with some wind and blowing dust, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/5\/2130.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">National Center of Meteorology (pdf)<\/a>. In <strong>Dubai<\/strong>, the mercury will hit a high of 39\u00b0C before dropping to 30\u00b0C overnight, according to our favorite weather app. <strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong> will see a daytime high of 35\u00b0C and an overnight low of 29\u00b0C, though it will likely feel much warmer with humidity of around 70% later in the evening.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REGULATION <\/strong><strong>UPDATE- Vara clears path for RWA tokenization: <\/strong>Dubai\u2019s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Vara) has formally authorized the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) under its updated rulebook, Mazen Boustany, partner at Baker McKenzie in the UAE, told EnterpriseAM UAE. The change stems from refinements to Category 1 virtual asset (VA) issuance definitions, which now explicitly cover asset-referenced virtual assets (ARVAs).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Vara released the second edition of its VA rulebook <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/7d751f19-f930-4565-9c19-41a074f8bfd9\/dubai%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-vara%253c%2Fmark%253e-sets-stricter-standards-for-the-emirate%25e2%2580%2599s-crypto-sector\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a>, tightening oversight on margin trading, token distribution, and custody arrangements, while harmonizing compliance standards across all VA activities. Licensed virtual asset service providers must comply with the updated framework by 19 June.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Under the revised framework, VAs are now classified into three categories <\/strong>\u2014 Category 1, Category 2, and Exempt VAs \u2014 each with its own licensing and distribution requirements, Boustany noted. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ARVAs and fiat-referenced VAs fall under Category 1 and can only be issued by licensed entities; <\/li>\n<li>Non-Vara licensed players may only distribute Category 2 or Exempt VAs \u2014 such as non-transferable or closed-loop tokens \u2014 and only via a Vara-licensed broker-dealer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>The move to integrate RWA tokenization aligns with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f59dfd8c-3f2c-4270-bbe0-7ea837bb2e82\/this-morning:-the-uae-leads-the-world-in-entrepreneurship-%2B-rsf-linked-companies-aren%25e2%2580%2599t-licensed-to-operate-in-the-emirates\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the Dubai Land Department<\/a> \u2019s push to boost real estate tokenization, including through an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f59dfd8c-3f2c-4270-bbe0-7ea837bb2e82\/this-morning:-the-uae-leads-the-world-in-entrepreneurship-%2B-rsf-linked-companies-aren%25e2%2580%2599t-licensed-to-operate-in-the-emirates\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MoU to update regulatory frameworks<\/a> with Vara. The DLD rolled out a pilot project, launched <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6321492a-6735-4ce5-855d-b4cb9f396665\/dld-rolls-out-pilot-phase-of%253cmark%253e-real-estate-tokenization%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a>, which is being led by tokenization platform <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/44e35dd6-d29d-4625-a7b6-d46b0b48a139\/%253cmark%253edld%253c%2Fmark%253e-taps-ctrl-alt-for-real-estate-tokenization-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ctrl Alt<\/a> and aims to drive AED 60 bn in tokenized real estate transactions by 2033. It enables fractional property ownership via blockchain, with title deed tokens minted on the XRP Ledger and investment entry points starting from AED 2k.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Sh<\/strong><strong>arjah Islamic Bank hits the road for a new AT1 sukuk sale: <\/strong>ADX-listed Sharjah Islamic Bank is sounding out investors for a potential benchmark-sized USD-denominated additional tier one (AT1) sukuk issuance, it said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/5\/2175.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a filing (pdf)<\/a> to the exchange. The AT1 offering, which is subject to market conditions, would be perpetual and non-callable for six years. It comes as the lender \u2014 which is rated A- by S&amp;P and BBB+ by Fitch \u2014 looks to shore up its capital base. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>The bank tapped our friends at Mashreq, and HSBC along with Arqaam, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, FAB, Kamco Invest, and Standard Chartered as joint lead managers and bookrunners on the transaction. <\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>DA<\/strong><strong>E\u2019s USD 2 bn Nordic Aviation takeover gets Philippines thumbs up: <\/strong>The Philippine Competition Commission cleared Dubai Aerospace Enterprise\u2019s (DAE) takeover of Irish aircraft leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), concluding that the move won\u2019t harm competition in the local aircraft leasing market, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phcc.gov.ph\/resource-details\/dubai-aerospace-s-takeover-of-nordic-aviation-cleared-by-pcc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a>. The USD 2 bn transaction, backed by the Government of Dubai and Nordic parent company NAC Holdings, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/1ea18965-d860-458f-85dd-366fb8595e85\/new-cross-border-securities-link-for-nasdaq-dubai-and-astana-international-exchange\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">wrapped up<\/a> earlier this month. <\/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> #3- <\/strong><strong>Fitch R<\/strong><strong>atings has revised down its forecast for growth in the GCC in 2025 to 3.7%<\/strong>, from 4.2% previously, on the back of lower oil prices \u2014 which the agency believes \u201cwill impact public spending\u201d while weaker global growth will \u201caffect foreign investment and external demand,\u201d according to Fitch Ratings\u2019 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/5\/2160.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MENA Monthly Outlook Report (pdf)<\/a>. This is still higher than the 2% growth achieved by the GCC in 2024, which the agency says is down to the phasing out of Opec+ restrictions on oil production, which will cause a \u201crebound in oil output,\u201d the report reads.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The agency also cut its growth forecast for the MENA region down to 3%<\/strong> from 3.4% previously, citing US tariffs\u2019 impact on global demand and oil prices. This puts the region four percentage points off from emerging markets\u2019 expected average growth level for the year, the report reads.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>H<\/strong><strong>ow this compares to other forecasts:<\/strong> The IMF expects GCC economies to outperform the region with 3% growth in 2025, the Fund wrote in its Regional Economic Outlook <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/6035891c-04bf-427b-a0be-cc642f8e3e78\/vision-2030-reforms-buffer-saudi-from-global-uncertainty--imf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this month<\/a>. Meanwhile, the World Bank sees the GCC growing at 3.2% in 2025 and 4.5% in 2026, with both years\u2019 figures revised down by just 0.1 percentage points from the bank\u2019s January estimates, it wrote back in April.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSAs-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Air <\/strong><strong>Arabia customers can now pay for flights using AE Coin<\/strong>, the UAE\u2019s first AED-pegged stablecoin, via Al Maryah Community Bank\u2019s AEC Wallet app, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/press.airarabia.com\/air-arabia-and-mbank-transform-air-travel-payments-with-ae-coin-speed-security-and-simplicity\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The airline partnered with the bank to integrate the payment option, and is the first regional airline to accept payments in stablecoin. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The Central Bank of the UAE greenlit the launch of the AE coin back in December, making it the only authorized stablecoin in the country as of yet. IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are reportedly planning a new <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/72308412-6ef3-4cc5-b051-e35c453f7849\/abu-dhabi-powerhouses-plan-aed-backed%253cmark%253e-stablecoin%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">new AED-backed stablecoin<\/a>, while ADX-listed crypto miner Phoenix Group and cryptocurrency giant <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tether.to\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tether<\/a> \u2014 owner of the world\u2019s biggest stablecoin, USDT \u2014 are also planning to launch an AED-pegged stablecoin.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>New <\/strong><strong>Abu Dhabi-Seychelles route: <\/strong>Air Seychelles now operates six weekly passenger flights between Seychelles International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/abu-dhabi-airports-announces-new-air-seychelles-service-between-seychelles-and-abu-dhabi-p7p3sdwn\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The route includes a codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways. Flights also link to Mauritius three times weekly and offer domestic transfers to Praslin, the Seychelles\u2019 second-largest island.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Academic qualification verification <\/strong><strong>for private<\/strong><strong> sector goes digital:<\/strong> The Human Resources and Emiratization Ministry (MoHRE) and the Higher Education and Scientific Research Ministry (MoHESR) have launched a new digital service enabling private sector employers to verify workers\u2019 academic qualifications electronically, the MoHRE said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mohre.gov.ae\/en\/media-centre\/news\/26\/5\/2025\/mohre-mohesr-launch-digital-integration-project-enabling-verification-of-private-sector-workers-academic-qualifications.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>Initially, the project will verify degrees issued abroad, targeting private sector employees at skill levels 1 to 4, and a second phase will cover UAE-issued academic degrees. The service is available through MoHRE\u2019s website, app, and business service centers. <\/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- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2025\/may\/20-05\/arab-media-summit-2025-to-welcome-influential-voices-from-across-the-region-and-beyond\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arab Media Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> is on its second day, and runs until Wednesday <\/strong>at the World Trade Center in Dubai. Sessions will discuss public media, strategies for collaboration with the private sector, public communication, and digital platforms.<strong> The inaugural <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2025\/may\/23-05\/dubai-films-and-games-commission-announces-the-inaugural-film-and-gaming-forum\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Film and Gaming Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place<\/strong> as part of the summit, in a bid to spotlight the region\u2019s creative economy, with a focus on digital storytelling, gamification, and women-led content. The forum will explore shifts in tech integration, new media formats, and talent development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Forbes Middle East\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forbesmiddleeastevents.com\/building-the-future-summit-abu-dhabi\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Building the Future Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> is on its second and final<\/strong> <strong>day<\/strong> at Berklee Abu Dhabi. The event brings together regional and global real estate developers, investors, architects, and urban planners for discussions on smart cities, sustainable infrastructure, and future-ready housing. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3-The GCC-ASEAN Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit are on the second and final day <\/strong>in Kuala Lumpur, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bju3nhk-behalf-uae-president-rak-ruler-leads-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi is leading the UAE delegation to the meetings, which look to deepen cooperation across economic, political, and development sectors between the GCC, ASEAN, and China.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- The Dubai Chamber of Commerce is on a trade mission<\/strong> <strong>to the Philippines<\/strong><strong> and Thailand that will last until Friday<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bjswrtb-dubai-chamber-commerce-organises-trade-mission-the\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The delegation will include representatives of companies operating in sectors like food and beverages, automotive, and electronics, who will participate in meetings and sessions with their counterparts in Thailand and the Philippines to explore collaboration prospects.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldutilitiescongress.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">World Utilities Congress<\/a><\/strong><strong> starts today and will be running until Thursday<\/strong> at the Adnec Center in Abu Dhabi. The conference will gather global decision-makers, utilities executives, and technology leaders to explore how innovation is shaping the future of energy and water sectors. This year\u2019s edition will spotlight tech-driven solutions for improving energy and water security, and advancing decarbonization.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING THIS WEEK- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adnecalain.ae\/en\/eventlisting\/emirates-agriculture-conference-and-exhibition-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2025<\/a><\/strong><strong> is taking place from <\/strong><strong>Wednesday until Saturday <\/strong>at the Dubai World Trade Center, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of sustainable farming in the UAE. The event will tackle themes including climate-smart agriculture, water scarcity, food security, and agritech innovation. There will also be a market selling locally-made produce and exhibitions for agricultural technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indexexhibition.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">INDEX<\/a><\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workspaceexhibition.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Workspace<\/a><\/strong><strong>, and <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotelshow.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hotel Show<\/a><\/strong><strong> exhibitions will be on from <\/strong><strong>today <\/strong><strong>until <\/strong><strong>Thursday <\/strong>at the Dubai World Trade Center. Workspace will bring together over 33k visitors and more than 920 exhibitors, will showcase new technologies and interior designs for office spaces and commercial real estate. Index and The Hotel Show showcase innovations in interior design, architecture, and hospitality, and connect buyers with exhibitors.<\/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>France and Vietnam inked <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/france-vietnam-set-sign-dozens-deals-macron-visits-hanoi-2025-05-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">agreements valued at USD 10 bn<\/a><\/strong><strong> yesterday <\/strong>during President Emmanuel Macron\u2019s visit to Hanoi, including purchasing 20 Airbus planes, as well as partnerships on nuclear energy and defense. Macron will be <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semafor.com\/article\/05\/26\/2025\/macron-signs-deals-worth-10b-on-vietnam-trip\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">heading to Indonesia and Singapore next<\/a>, in a similar bid to bolster trade relations and get ahead of US trade agreements that could come at the expense of EU countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OVER IN GAZA- <\/strong>Deadly airstrikes <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/world\/2025\/05\/25\/gaza-humanitarian-foundation-aid-jake-wood\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">continued on schools-turned-shelters<\/a> and more targets in Gaza yesterday, with death tolls \u2014 estimated to be in the dozens overnight \u2014 increasingly hard to calculate due to the virtual collapse of medical services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Efforts to secure the ceasefire are facing increasing uncertainty<\/strong>, with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/hamas-agrees-us-proposal-gaza-ceasefire-palestinian-official-says-2025-05-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters reporting<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/hamas-agrees-us-proposal-gaza-ceasefire-palestinian-official-says-2025-05-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier<\/a> Hamas accepted a proposal for a temporary truce by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, only for Witkoff himself to deny it later, calling the group\u2019s response \u201cunacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- The Swiss-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/54ec0009-5023-4130-b69e-300c7333e63d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">announced it began<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/54ec0009-5023-4130-b69e-300c7333e63d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">distributing food<\/a><\/strong> to people in the enclave through its distribution hubs yesterday. 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World and Oman\u2019s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones have signed an agreement to develop and operate the first phase of the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone in Mahadha in Oman, state news agency <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bjvain1-hamdan-bin-mohammed-witnesses-signing-agreement\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> reports. This came during a <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c8aae15b-29ef-4f60-aa41-67a48f5f1430\/this-morning:-unincorporated-partnerships-can-now-be-subject-to-corporate-tax-%2B-banks-start-adopting-new-aed-symbol\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE delegation\u2019s visit<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> to the country in a bid to boost cooperation.<\/span><\/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 first phase of the project is expected to see about USD 2 bn in investments<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omannews.gov.om\/topics\/en\/80\/show\/122518\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman News Agency<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> reports DP World\u2019s CEO and Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who is doing what?<\/strong> Emirati-Omani joint venture Mahadha Development Company will carry out development of the 14 sq km first phase of the project \u2014 expandable to 25 sq km in a second phase. DP World is a majority partner in Mahadha, which will lead on developing the infrastructure, designing the initial layout, and preparing the masterplan and environmental studies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Location matters:<\/strong> The zone\u2019s location in the Buraimi governorate puts it between Oman\u2019s Sohar port and the UAE\u2019s Jebel Ali port, facilitating logistical access between the Gulf, Africa and Asia to boost cross-border trade and regional connectivity. The zone is also targeting increasing re-export activity between the two countries and international markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The zone\u2019s targets:<\/strong> The zone\u2019s first phase will focus on manufacturing, logistics, pharma and medical supplies, mining, food processing, plastics, and security devices, all set to be offered through a one-stop service model.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DP World has been busy recently<\/strong>, having also inked a USD 800 mn agreement to develop <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/36d641c3-9f92-4125-a03e-7735a5b392a7\/uae-eyes-investments-in-syria,-starting-with%253cmark%253e-dp-world%253c%2Fmark%253e,-following-lifting-of-sanctions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Syria\u2019s Tartous Port<\/a> and a USD 760 mn MoU to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f0f07c7b-f3dd-4e9a-b0d5-5ec23ebb2213\/%253cmark%253edp-world%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-overhaul-dominican-republic-port-%2B-freetrade-zone-for-usd-760-mn\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">expand the Port of Caucedo<\/a> in the Dominican Republic.<\/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\/dp-world\/\">DP World<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/food\/\">food<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/jebel-ali\/\">Jebel Ali<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/logistics\/\">logistics<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/manufacturing\/\">MANUFACTURING<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/mining\/\">mining<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/pharmaceuticals\/\">pharmaceuticals<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/trade-logistics\/\">TRADE &amp; 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The acquisition is taking place through a stake in holding company Mauritius-based Dagro Chemicals, for which Invictus has already secured board approval, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/5\/2140.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a separate filing (pdf)<\/a> to the Abu Dhabi bourse. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and final closing procedures. No details were provided on the financial terms or the timeline of the acquisition. <\/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 acquisition marks Invictus\u2019 entry into Angola\u2019s agri-input<\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> space and a broader pivot from trading<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> into upstream agricultural services. Angata has an annual capacity of 100k metric tons and plans to up its capacity throughout the year. It\u2019s located in the strategic Lobito corridor linking Angola to the Atlantic coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Invictus has been looking south: <\/strong>The Ghitha unit recently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/d8b61bd9-d8e1-4260-a425-969030be3039\/adx-listed-invictus-acquires-mozambique%25e2%2580%2599s-merec-industries\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired Mozambique\u2019s largest milling company<\/a> Merec Industries\u2019 parent company Stratton Africa Holding for an undisclosed sum, as it looks to ramp up downstream and midstream segments particularly in high-potential African markets. It also nabbed a 60% stake in Moroccan agriculture trader Graderco last year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- Ghitha is sitting on a packed M&amp;A pipeline. <\/strong>The F&amp;B giant is looking to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/97551f32-2ccf-4c95-8e25-198a2f087061\/this-morning:-more-ghitha-acquisitions-coming%3F-%2B-flydubai-resumes-flights-to-damascus\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">double its<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/97551f32-2ccf-4c95-8e25-198a2f087061\/this-morning:-more-ghitha-acquisitions-coming%3F-%2B-flydubai-resumes-flights-to-damascus\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">revenues<\/a> to AED 10 bn over the next three years, and is eyeing acquisitions in the UAE, the wider MENA region, and Southeast Asia, while also exploring new export channels to the US. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Market reax:<\/strong> Ghitha\u2019s share price was down 0.7% yesterday to settle at AED 21.7 apiece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">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>SPEAKING OF FERTILIZERS- <\/strong><strong>UAE<\/strong><strong>-based Nas Investment Holding upped its bid<\/strong><strong> price to acquire up to 57.5% of EgyFert<\/strong><strong> to EGP 102 per share<\/strong>, up from EGP 95, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/5\/2161.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a statement (pdf)<\/a>. The decision was approved by Egypt\u2019s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), which granted Nas a one-day extension for the mandatory offer until Sunday, 1 June.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The new price is 1% lower than Egyfert\u2019s share price at market close yesterday<\/strong>, which settled 5% higher at EGP 103 apiece. The offer, which could raise Nas\u2019 stake in EgyFert to 90%, is now valued at EGP 563 mn. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e1f365c1-95b4-403b-8cbd-7f9a8740e3dd\/uae%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-nas-%253c%2Fmark%253einches-closer-to-becoming-the-majority-shareholder-of-egyfert\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">transaction<\/a> will be financed through Nas\u2019 own resources. Nas also doesn\u2019t have plans to delist Egyfert from the EGX.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Nas enlisted Al Ahly Pharos as broker on the transaction, while MHR &amp; Co and White &amp; Case are legal advisors.<\/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\/agriculture\/\">agriculture<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ghitha-holding\/\">Ghitha Holding<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment\/\">investment<\/a>\n       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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Three<\/strong><strong> UAE firms are joining FTSE indices next month: <\/strong>ADX-listed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/86ce4520-03d3-4a1d-b3f3-270e701290d0\/largest-ipo-of-2024-flat-on-adx-debut\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Lulu Retail<\/a> will be added to the FTSE Mid Cap and FTSE Global All Cap indices following FTSE Russell\u2019s latest quarterly rebalancing, effective Monday, 23 June, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alkhaleej.ae\/2025-05-26\/%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%81%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B6%D9%8A%D9%81-3-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%87%D9%85-%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-5931991\/%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA\/%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Khaleej<\/a> reports, citing a statement by the LSEG-backed index provider. Meanwhile, ADX-listed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a0a751a7-5133-419f-8caa-13e422350794\/this-morning:%253cmark%253e-mair-group%253c%2Fmark%253e-sets-reference-price-for-adx-listing-%2B-could-redbird-still-hold-onto-the-telegraph%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mair Group<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c2afda45-9b07-404a-a670-19d1767f6bf7\/adnh-catering%25e2%2580%2599s-shares-flat-on-adx-debut\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ADNH Catering<\/a> will join the FTSE Global Micro Cap Index. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Why it matters:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> FTSE index inclusions typically trigger passive inflows from global funds that track these benchmarks, meaning all three Emirati stocks could see heightened foreign demand and liquidity. The move also signals growing global investor interest in the UAE\u2019s capital markets.<\/span><\/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-national-hotels-company\/\">Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/capital-markets\/\">capital markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/lulu-group\/\">LuLu Group<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/mair-group\/\">Mair Group<\/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=\"104056\" 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=\"104056\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">MOVES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/05\/27\/lunate-appoints-mohammed-ali-yasin-as-ceo-of-ghaf-benefits\/\">\r\n                            Lunate appoints Mohammed Ali Yasin as CEO of Ghaf Benefits                        <\/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\/05\/27\/lunate-appoints-mohammed-ali-yasin-as-ceo-of-ghaf-benefits\/\" 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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He is also the founder and CEO of Oracle Financial Consultancy and Investments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Ghaf Benefits? <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Launched <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/68c49f33-bfdb-45c6-9888-e98176cc184a\/logic-holding-acquires-majority-stake-in-nexel-to-expand-gcc-presence\" rel=\"noopener\">last February<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, Ghaf Benefits allows employers to invest employees\u2019 gratuities into managed funds, offering potential returns at the end of service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Dubai-based payment connector <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tpaymobile.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">tpay<\/a><\/strong> has appointed<strong> Marouane Bakhtar (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marouanebakhtar\/?originalSubdomain=uk\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><strong>) <\/strong>as its new<strong> COO<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/5\/2135.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. Bakhtar will be responsible for managing daily operations across engineering and commercial divisions. Bakhtar joins tpay with over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, including a previous role as managing director at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synpulse.com\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Synpulse UK<\/a>. His expertise spans corporate strategy, technology-driven innovation, and business execution.<\/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\/lunate\/\">Lunate<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/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=\"104058\" 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=\"104058\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/05\/27\/sharjah-launches-digital-platform-for-mas\/\">\r\n                            Sharjah launches digital platform for M&amp;As                        <\/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\/05\/27\/sharjah-launches-digital-platform-for-mas\/\" 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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Developed in partnership with Transworld Business Advisors, the platform targets the UAE\u2019s mid-market segment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How it works: <\/strong>The digital platform connects investors with SMEs, entrepreneurs, and local businesses seeking exits, capital, or restructuring. It offers end-to-end support for buyers and sellers, including listings, advisory, and post-transaction assistance. Transworld, which closed over 2.5k global transactions in 2024, will also run M&amp;A readiness workshops, matchmaking programs, and international roadshows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The launch comes amid a pickup in regional M&amp;A activity<\/strong>, with 701 transactions worth <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/1714da27-7660-48bc-948c-faafdc441d52\/saudi-%2B-uae-swfs-led-regional%253cmark%253e-m&amp;a%253c%2Fmark%253e-activity-in-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 92.3 bn<\/a> recorded in 2024, according to a previous EY MENA M&amp;A report. <\/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>Lalamove <\/strong><strong>sets up shop in Dubai:<\/strong> Hong Kong-based delivery service provider <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lalamove.com\/en-hk\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Lalamove<\/a> has started operating in Dubai, its 14th global market, as part of a push to expand across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/news\/hong-kong\/2025\/05\/19\/382874\/lalamove-enters-uae-to-provide-instant-delivery-solutions-connecting-smes-and-driver-partners\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The delivery service will cover Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, with COO Paul Loo identifying the UAE as a trading and logistics hub.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Lalamove:<\/strong> Founded in 2013, Lalamove provides logistics solutions for SMEs, connecting users with drivers and vehicles suited for small to large shipments, including 1-ton and 3-ton trucks. The company provides real-time tracking and aims to reduce costs for smaller businesses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Adnoc <\/strong><strong>LTS adds new LNG carrier: <\/strong>Adnoc Logistics and Services has added Al Rahba to its fleet, the second of six liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers ordered from China\u2019s Jiangnan Shipyard, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/5\/2134.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. With a 175k-cubic-meter capacity, the vessel is equipped with dual-fuel engines that aim to slash methane emissions by up to 50% compared to older vessels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Adnoc received the first of six LNG carriers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/3bc5dd86-6da8-4bb7-8b04-aabe1923679f\/mashreq-deploys-sap-fieldglass-tech-to-boost-contingent-workforce-management\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last November<\/a> and the remaining vessels are set to be delivered throughout 2025 and 2026. The contract was agreed upon in 2022 and is part of a broader expansion strategy that has seen Adnoc place an order worth USD 1.9 bn for 11 dual-fuel low carbon carriers in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ddebf825-b7cd-44b2-9d36-d4fe27426c45\/adnoc-l&amp;s-%2B-wanhua-chemical-group-jv-aw-shipping-places-a-usd-1.9-bn-order-for-alternative-fuel-carriers\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July 2024<\/a> from Jiangnan Shipyard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3-<\/strong> <strong>Emirates <\/strong><strong>Post, Aramex launch retail logistics partnership: <\/strong>Emirates Post, the postal arm of 7X and the UAE's official postal service, has partnered with UAE-based logistics provider Aramex to offer its domestic and international shipping services through select Emirates Post branches, according to a post on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/aramex_emirates-post-partners-with-aramex-to-expand-activity-7332701009368002561-Orwf?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAADox4C4BEF2M1OJkaewcVSH_nzAS8pYnVQA\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> picked up by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/business\/markets\/emirates-post-partners-with-aramex-to-expand-logistics-reach-across-uae-1.500140451\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf News<\/a>. The pilot phase includes support for specialized shipments, including hazardous goods, as well as parcel pickups and returns. The rollout will expand nationwide, with no timeline disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The bigger picture: <\/strong>This comes amid an Emirates Post push to transform its branches into multi-service logistics hubs and follows a similar tie-up with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/13e33818-bff3-4a14-b025-a7ff9a7a1c05\/dfm,-taiwan-stock-exchange-eye-stock-market-cooperation\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">FedEx<\/a>, which earlier this month opened 68 authorized shipping centers at Emirates Post branches to provide walk-in international shipping services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MANUFACTURING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MT Group expands manufacturing footprint in Abu Dhabi:<\/strong> European EPC contractor MT Group is launching a large-scale valve manufacturing facility and forging unit in Abu Dhabi, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/economy\/mt-group-has-launches-phase-2-of-its-supply-chain-expansion-in-abu-dhabi\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The plants, to be built by its subsidiaries MT Okay and MT Yinglu, mark the second phase of its supply chain expansion. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is also backing the expansion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>With a AED 200 mn investment ticket, the 11.5k sqm manufacturing plant will produce valves for the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors. Construction is underway on the 12k sqm forging unit, which will produce components for the industrial and energy sectors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In other valve news<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Last week, NMDC Logistics <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/7794446a-66d4-4638-8b02-670be1a24a45\/%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ea%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eslew%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eof%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-manufacturing%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eand%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253elocalization%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eagreements%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253efrom%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emake%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eit%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ein%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ethe%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eemirates%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signed an MoU<\/a> with China\u2019s Jiangsu Huaying Valves to explore a joint venture for a UAE-based valve manufacturing and distribution facility for the energy sector. NMDC Group\u2019s logistics arm NMDC LTS <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/44e35dd6-d29d-4625-a7b6-d46b0b48a139\/dld-taps-ctrl-alt-for-real-estate-tokenization-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">also recently signed an MoU<\/a> with Chinese valve manufacturer Chaoda to establish a joint venture (JV) for valve assembly and distribution in the UAE. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">BANKING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE <\/strong><strong>and Azerbaijan central banks to share financial regulatory practices:<\/strong> The Central Bank of the UAE has inked an MoU with Azerbaijan's Central Bank on knowledge sharing in financial sector practices, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/5\/2148.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. The agreement facilitates the exchange of information on banking and ins. supervision, regulatory practices, licensing processes, payments systems, and financial infrastructure. The two institutions will collaborate on joint research, training programs, and staff working visits. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DIGITIZATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Emirates <\/strong><strong>NBD, Dubai Directorate partner on digitization: <\/strong>The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Office in Dubai has signed a MoU with Emirates NBD to digitize procedures linking residency and banking services, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bjvaigt-dubais-general-directorate-identity-and-foreigners\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. 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system is going through a complete overhaul <\/strong>as the Chinese government pushes to consolidate the country\u2019s banking sector into a smaller and more concentrated set of banking giants and brokerages that can stand toe-to-toe with the likes of Bank of America, Citibank, and JPMorgan, writes the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/fd3f5440-69a1-4e2f-8ee2-19c8f8802d89\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The move comes as part of a push to buttress the economy against shocks and enhance<\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> global competitiveness<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, while the country continues to grapple with the aftershocks of a severe property crisis and navigates an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, particularly its ongoing rivalry with the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Less is more when it comes to Chinese President Xi Jinping\u2019s approach to the banking<\/strong><strong> sector<\/strong>, having previously called for efforts to help create \u201ca few top-ranked investment banks and investment entities.\u201d This push has seen nearly one out of every 20 rural banks close in just the last 12 months, according to cited data from the country's financial watchdog.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This is not merely a culling of weaker players, but part of a deliberate, top-down strategy<\/strong><strong> to create a more resilient and powerful financial sector.<\/strong> In parallel, S&amp;P Global Ratings data indicates a significant wave of mergers among Chinese securities firms, affecting entities managing over a fifth of the sector's assets since late 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The move will not just affect China, but Chinese banks\u2019 role in the world economy more <\/strong><strong>broadly<\/strong> as the world\u2019s second most populous country looks to increase the use of the CNY as a trade currency. Being able to effectively fund its Belt and Road initiative is also surely part of Beijing's calculations as China continues to position itself as an attractive global partner to nations historically more aligned with Western powers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And this includes the MENA region<\/strong>, especially countries more suited to being classified as emerging markets. A bolder and more assertive Chinese financial sector could see Chinese capital playing a greater role in the region for both the public and private sectors, especially given the country\u2019s interest in energy and logistics \u2014 often sidelined by Western lenders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But despite progress, there\u2019s still a long way to go<\/strong> \u2014 possibly a \u201cdecade-long process rather than a couple of years,\u201d S&amp;P Global Rating\u2019s Ryan Tsang told the salmon-colored paper. The county\u2019s diverse and mostly uncentralized banking sector is still home to more than 3.6k rural banks \u2014 accounting for just under 95% of Chinese lenders, despite managing only 13.3% of total assets, according to the FT.<\/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 mixed in early trading this morning. <\/strong>Japan\u2019s Nikkei is down 0.2% and the Kospi is down 0.4%.Meanwhile, the Hang Seng is in the green, looking at gains of 0.3%, and the Shanghai Composite is flat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stock-ticker-panel\">\n<table class=\"table stock-ticker-table markets-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,659<\/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\">-0.1% (YTD: +2.6%)<\/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>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\">5,484<\/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: +6.3%)<\/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>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\">4,506<\/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\">+0.0% (YTD: +8.2%)<\/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\">4.2% 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\">4.2% 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\">11,076<\/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: -8.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">31,923<\/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% (YTD: +7.3%)<\/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>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\">5,803<\/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: -1.3%)<\/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>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\">8,718<\/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: +6.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Euro Stoxx <\/strong><strong>5<\/strong><strong>0<\/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\">5,395<\/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\">+1.3% (YTD: +10.3%)<\/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>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 64.74<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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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 3.26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-2.1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3,371<\/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%<\/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>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 109,418<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.8% (YTD: +16.9%)<\/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>Chimera JP Morgan UAE Bond UCITS ETF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.57<\/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% (YTD: +0.1%)<\/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>S&amp;P MENA Bond &amp; Sukuk<\/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\">142.8<\/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: +2.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>VIX (Volatility Index)<\/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\">20.57<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-7.7% (YTD: +18.6%)<\/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 ADX fell 0.1% yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 1.0 bn. The index is up 2.6% 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>E7 Group (+2.0%), Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (+1.9%), and Multiply (+1.4%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi National Takaful Co. (-8.5%), Americana Restaurants International (-4.1%) and Hayah Ins. Company (-2.2%). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over on the DFM<\/strong>, the index rose 0.4% on turnover of AED 431.5 mn. 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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\/5\/.4d55b04b-d88b-4a7f-9d83-3ac086737b06.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE, Oman eye closer economic and cultural ties: <\/strong>Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Oman\u2019s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat and discussed ways to expand cooperation in the economic, developmental, and cultural fields, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bjvaimv-sultan-haitham-bin-tariq-receives-hamdan-bin\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/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;\">The visit comes amid growing UAE-Oman economic integration<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, including the launch of the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone (more on that in our Trade section, above) and a <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThaniAlZeyoudi\/status\/1916455553058144697?lang=ar\" rel=\"noopener\">record USD 15.3 bn in non-oil trade<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PLUS- <\/strong><strong>President <\/strong><strong>Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with Paraguay Presiden<\/strong><strong>t Santiago Pe\u00f1a in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation<\/strong>, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bjvaidz-uae-paraguay-presidents-explore-ways-strengthen\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The talks focused on collaboration in development, trade, renewable energy, food security, and climate action. 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class=\"content-area-description single-story post-104064 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> CALENDAR<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">MAY  <\/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>26-27 May (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forbesmiddleeastevents.com\/building-the-future-summit-abu-dhabi\/\" style=\"\">Building the Future Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Berklee, 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>26-28 May (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2025\/may\/23-05\/dubai-films-and-games-commission-announces-the-inaugural-film-and-gaming-forum\" style=\"\">Film and Gaming Forum<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">26-30 May (Monday-Friday): Dubai Chamber of Commerce is set to go on a trade mission to the Philippines and Thailand. <\/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>27-29 (Tuesday- Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldutilitiescongress.com\/\" style=\"\">The World Utilities Congress<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">28 May (Wednesday): The Dubai Residential REIT will ring the bell. <\/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>17-18 June (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/infrastructure\/hosted-by-abu-dhabi-projects-and-infrastructure-centre-inaugural-abu-dhabi-infrastructure-summit-to-take-place\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi Energy Centre.<\/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>1-6 September (Monday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaifashionweek.org\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Fashion Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai Design District. <\/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>8-19 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhealthexpo.com\/events\/healthcare\/tech\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">WHX-Tech Expo<\/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>12-14 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>24-25 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rta.ae\/wps\/portal\/rta\/ae\/home\/news-and-media\/all-news\/NewsDetails\/rta-opens-registration-for-the-dubai-world-congress-for-self-driving-transport-2025?lang=en\" style=\"\">Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport<\/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:700;\">OCTOBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-2 October (Thursday-Friday):<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wges.ae\/\" style=\"\">World Green Economy Summit (WGES)<\/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>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>14-16 October (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/initiatives.weforum.org\/future-of-growth-initiative\/gfc\" style=\"\">Global Future Councils<\/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>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>12-17 November (Wednesday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/robocupap.org\/\" style=\"\">RoboCup Asia-Pacific<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi. <\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">9-11 January (Friday-Sunday): 1 Bn Followers Summit\u2019s fourth edition, UAE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>28-29 January (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adgm.com\/media\/announcements\/abu-dhabi-to-host-the-27th-annual-iba-arbitration-day-conference\" style=\"\">IBA Arbitration Day Conference,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>3-5 February (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UAEmediaoffice\/status\/1890315122872045735\" style=\"\">The World Governments Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>12-15 February (Thursday-Sunday):  <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/siteglobal.com\/event\/site-global-conference-2026\" style=\"\">The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Global Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>11-13 May (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aieverythingglobal.com\/home\" style=\"\">AI Everything Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The UAE to host the Arab Competition Forum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Dubai to host the Arab Actuarial Conference<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">United Nations Water Conference 2026, UAE<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The first edition of Dubai Future Finance Week.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span 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