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class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/7\/.6a80e664-0600-437b-86a0-66bd782fa61b.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Happy FRIDAY, wonderful people. <\/strong>We don\u2019t want to jinx it, but we\u2019re seeing the first signs of a summer news slowdown as the pile of out-of-office autoreplies grows bigger in our inbox\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>While there is no big story this morning, there\u2019s more 1H and 2Q wrap-ups as we go deeper into the back half of the year. <\/strong>Leading our news well today: The UAE was the <strong>GCC\u2019s largest projects market in 2Q<\/strong>, despite an overall slowdown in activity. <strong>Also:<\/strong> IHC\u2019s Esyasoft inked a 14-year agreement for a smart gas network in Azerbaijan + we have a few earnings for you. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER<\/strong><strong>- More dust with a chance of rain today: <\/strong>Blowing dust is expected to continue in parts of the country, with a chance of light rainfall in eastern and southern areas, the National Center of Meteorology said in its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1208.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">forecast<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1208.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(pdf)<\/a>. The mercury is expected to reach 45\u00b0C in <strong>Dubai <\/strong>today, cooling to 34\u00b0C overnight. Over in <strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, temperatures will peak at 40\u00b0C, before dipping to a low of 33\u00b0C. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> SIGN OF THE TIMES-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>All human or all machine? <\/strong>Dubai now has a new system to tell us exactly just how much AI has been used in research and content production, courtesy of the Dubai Future Foundation, according to a statement from the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2025\/july\/16-07\/hamdan-bin-mohammed-approves-launch-of-pioneering-human-machine-collaboration-classification-system\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Media Office<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1206.png?ssl=1\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^ If you see one of these icons with a piece of content or research you\u2019re reading, it\u2019s trying to tell you the degree to which AI was used in its creation \u2014 it could be \u201call human,\u201d \u201chuman led\u201d or \u201call machine.\u201d Another set of icons also clarifies the area in which AI was used to help, whether that\u2019s translation, design, or writing. The icon system hopes to establish a global standard in the AI era to improve the clarity and credibility of work, Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HamdanMohammed\/status\/1945473622828552363\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>. <\/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- ADQ is eyeing a fintech JV in Turkey<\/strong>: Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ signed an MoU with global digital payments and fintech provider Ant Global and two Turkish firms \u2014 e-commerce platform Trendyol and defense firm Baykar, to look into launching a fintech platform, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/trendyol-group-baykar-ceo-haluk-bayraktar-adq-and-ant-international-form-strategic-partnership-leged5bc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The fintech platform, pending regulatory approvals, will provide digital payment services and ins. and investment products to individuals and SMEs. It\u2019s not clear yet what the distribution of ownership in the JV will be like, or what the investment ticket will be.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Kenya\u2019s<\/strong> <strong>largest lender, Equity Group Holdings, is planning to open a UAE office in 4Q<\/strong><strong> this year<\/strong> to tap into growing trade and investment flows between Africa and Middle East, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-17\/kenya-s-equity-group-to-set-up-uae-office-to-capture-capital-flows\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> quotes CEO James Mwangi as saying. The bank is in the final stages of securing regulatory approvals, he said, citing the region\u2019s capital pools, investment environment, and logistical strength as driving the move.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not one to be left behind<\/strong>, Equity will join the ranks of other African banks such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/77d838b5-61d3-4873-8553-8ff5c5263d96\/this-morning:-uae-slapped-with-a-10%2525-tariff-as-trump-triggers-global-trade-war\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Absa Group<\/a>, Standard Bank Group, and United Bank for Africa who are also vying for space in the Middle Eastern market.<\/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>#3- <\/strong><strong>GCC econom<\/strong><strong>ies to grow 3.6% this year: <\/strong>The aggregate real GDP of the GCC is projected to expand by 3.6% this year, notably up from the 2% growth recorded in 2024, according to a recent report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) picked up by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/business\/gcc-gdp-growth-2025?_refresh=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a>. This significant acceleration is driven by higher oil production and continued expansion in non-oil sectors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE FDI + KSA debt fuel Gulf capital inflows surge: <\/strong>The IIF expects non-resident private capital inflows into the Gulf economies to hit USD 202 bn this year, further increasing to USD 217 bn in 2026. This surge will be largely fueled by sustained growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UAE and portfolio debt flows in the KSA. The IIF also sees net capital outflows in the Gulf dropping to USD 12 bn in 2025, significantly below its peak registered in 2022 at USD 279 bn, which it attributed to a dip in aggregated current account surplus.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>GCAA <\/strong><strong>orders Boeing inspections:<\/strong> The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) instructed national airlines to inspect fuel supply switches on their fleets\u2019 Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/aviation\/2025\/07\/16\/flydubai-joins-middle-east-airlines-checking-boeing-jets-fuel-switches-after-air-india-crash-report\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The National<\/a> reports. The order comes after a preliminary investigation into last month\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6ec07438-ca14-44ca-a7fd-ee5291d5aafb\/this-morning:-israel-strikes-iran-in-biggest-attack-on-the-country-since-iraq-war-%2B-president-heads-to-g7-summit-this-sunday\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">fatal Air India crash<\/a> found that fuel had been cut off from the engine shortly after takeoff, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/india-finds-engine-switch-movement-fatal-air-india-crash-no-immediate-action-2025-07-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported last week. The findings prompted Etihad Airways to pull an India-bound jet mid-flight back to Abu Dhabi for inspection, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/world\/asia\/article\/boeing-flight-abu-dhabi-india-plane-tjq33jwfz\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Time<\/a> reported. Flydubai has also launched precautionary inspections on its narrowbody 737s' fuel switches, a spokesperson told the National on Thursday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong> <strong>Dubai now has the biggest number of tall skyscrapers in the world<\/strong>, surpassing the likes of New York and Shenzhen, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscrapercenter.com\/cities?list=buildings-300\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">data<\/a> from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. The emirate has 33 skyscrapers exceeding 300 meters in height, putting it comfortably ahead of both China\u2019s Shenzhen\u2019s 21 and New York City\u2019s 17. The city also ranks second globally for buildings exceeding 200 meters \u2014 with 130 buildings \u2014 trailing only Shenzhen\u2019s 185. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Some <\/strong><strong>9.1 mn travellers flew through <\/strong><strong>Sharjah Airport 1H 2025<\/strong>, up from 8.3 mn in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/e11209cb-2436-465a-8a18-8f9e15410aac\/amanat-holdings-to-discuss-potential-ipo-of-education-unit-today\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">1H<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/e11209cb-2436-465a-8a18-8f9e15410aac\/amanat-holdings-to-discuss-potential-ipo-of-education-unit-today\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2024<\/a>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharjahairport.ae\/en\/9-1-%d9%85%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%8a%d9%8a%d9%86-%d9%85%d8%b3%d8%a7%d9%81%d8%b1-%d8%b9%d8%a8%d8%b1-%d9%85%d8%b7%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%82%d8%a9-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%86%d8%b5\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Aircraft movements also climbed 4.3% to 55k, while cargo volumes hit 102.4k tons, a 6.4% rise y-o-y. The growth comes amid an ongoing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b3ntp8b-sharjah-airport-expansion-project-track-saa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">expansion drive<\/a> aimed at boosting annual capacity to 25 mn passengers by the end of 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSAs- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong><strong>UAE <\/strong><strong>nationals<\/strong><strong> working in Dubai gov\u2019t now entitled to 10-day marriage leave: <\/strong>Dubai Ruler and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a decree that grants 10 days of marriage leave to Emirati nationals working in Dubai\u2019s governmental and judiciary departments, the national military, and special development zones and freezones, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sheikhmohammed.ae\/ar-ae\/News\/Details?nid=30293&amp;cid=General%20News\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a statement<\/a>. Employees will get their full salary while on leave, and can take the leave anytime within a year of getting married.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Emirates<\/strong> <strong>will resume flights between Dubai and Tehran starting today<\/strong>, the airline said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/ir\/english\/help\/travel-updates\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">travel update<\/a>. The carrier had <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/10d2b444-fea9-42a9-8f4d-0b2ffbe1e08b\/this-morning:-airspace-disruptions,-diplomatic-efforts-continue-as-iran-conflict-escalates\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">suspended flights to the Iranian capital<\/a> following regional military escalations between Israel, the US, and Iran.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The carrier also resumed flights to Damascus<\/strong>, returning to the Syrian capital after more than a decade, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bkq920e-emirates-officially-resumes-flights-damascus\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The airline <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/7ddea6ce-5caa-4674-a01e-a90704401a34\/this-morning:-madagascar-wants-uae-investments-%2B-emirates-has-its-eye-on-developments-in-russia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">had said<\/a> it will operate three weekly flights for now, with plans to increase to daily service by late October. The first flight touched down yesterday with 286 passengers on board.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Dubai <\/strong><strong>Courts will now rely exclusively on Emirates ID data for all notary public <\/strong><strong>transactions<\/strong>, eliminating the need for separate identity documents, the department announced in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DubaiCourts\/status\/1945439065924423740\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>. Residents must ensure their Emirates ID records \u2014 especially mobile numbers and email addresses \u2014 are up to date via the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/smart.gdrfad.gov.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/smart.gdrfad.gov.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Directorate<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/smart.gdrfad.gov.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">of Residency and Foreign Affairs<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amercentre.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Amer centers<\/a>. Authorities say any mismatched or outdated information could result in processing delays.<\/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>It\u2019s a mixed bag in the foreign press this morning<\/strong>, but new crypto regulations in the US and more attacks from Israel in the region are getting the most attention. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s \u201cCrypto Week\u201d in the US: <\/strong>The US Congress passed a legislation regulating stablecoins \u2014 asset-backed cryptocurrencies \u2014 in another big victory for the Trump administration and the crypto industry, clearing the way for its mainstream use. The measure passed the house 308-122 with plenty of bipartisan support, and is now heading to Trump\u2019s desk for ratification. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The House separately voted 294-134 for a broader crypto market structure bill <\/strong>\u2014 the so-called \u201cClarity Act\u201d looks to clarify the types of digital assets with oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission vs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The legislation still needs to pass the Senate, and is facing opposition from some Democrats who raised concerns that it could invite corruption from Trump. Another bill banning the US Federal Reserve from issuing a digital currency is also heading to the Senate. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-17\/crypto-market-gets-major-win-as-congress-passes-stablecoin-bill?srnd=homepage-middle-east&amp;embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/07\/17\/house-passes-genius-act-stablecoins-trump\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/legal\/government\/us-house-passes-stablecoin-legislation-sending-bill-trump-2025-07-17\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/live-updates\/2025\/07\/17\/congress\/house-sends-historic-crypto-bill-trump-00460361\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/07\/17\/house-passes-crypto-industry-backed-market-structure-bill.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also: 401ks could soon be open to crypto and alternative investments<\/strong> like gold and private equity in another push from Trump, who is expected to sign an executive order to make it happen as soon as this week. 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GCC\u2019s largest projects market in 2Q, despite an overall slowdown in activity, according to Kamco Invest\u2019s quarterly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1181.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">GCC Projects Market Update report (pdf)<\/a>. Total contract awards in the Emirates fell 47% y-o-y to USD 14 bn, yet still accounted for nearly half of GCC-wide project value, holding the largest share at 49.2%. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">REMEMBER- <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The UAE also took the top spot <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b405061c-ad49-4770-ad1b-32e770363c0f\/uae-defies-gcc-trend-with-11.7%2525-y-o-y-growth-in-project-awards-%25e2%2580%2594-though-tariff-headwinds-loom\" rel=\"noopener\">last quarter<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> with USD 26.1 bn in contracts on the back of increased strategic investments, economic diversification efforts, and structural reforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>By the sector: <\/strong>The gas sector showed the strongest quarterly performance, with its USD 5.3 bn in awards accounting for 37.6% of the UAE\u2019s total. Meanwhile, the typically strongest-performing construction sector saw the steepest decline, bringing in USD 4.9 bn compared to USD 6.1 bn in the first quarter. Transport took the third spot, with USD 1.7 bn worth of contracts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The gas sector brought in some of the quarter\u2019s largest tickets, including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6d3c592d-b462-438c-963b-6d2136d01536\/adnoc-gas-to-supply-germany'\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a USD 400 mn LNG export contract<\/a> between Adnoc Gas and Germany\u2019s Sefe, and Adnoc Gas\u2019 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a3dfde80-4d6f-46db-815f-803cb236a9fc\/adnoc-gas%25e2%2580%2599-rich-gas-development-project-kicks-off\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 5 bn in contracts for its Rich<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a3dfde80-4d6f-46db-815f-803cb236a9fc\/adnoc-gas%25e2%2580%2599-rich-gas-development-project-kicks-off\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gas<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a3dfde80-4d6f-46db-815f-803cb236a9fc\/adnoc-gas%25e2%2580%2599-rich-gas-development-project-kicks-off\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Development project<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a3dfde80-4d6f-46db-815f-803cb236a9fc\/adnoc-gas%25e2%2580%2599-rich-gas-development-project-kicks-off\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The regional picture: <\/strong>Across the GCC, project awards dropped 58% y-o-y during the quarter to USD 28.4 bn \u2014 the weakest quarterly total in over three years, with declines in five of the six member states and only Qatar recording growth. The downturn was driven by a 72.5% drop in Saudi Arabian awarded contracts \u2014 amid a construction slowdown and a complete halt of oil-related contracts \u2014 which outsized the 47% drop in the Emirates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Alas, it looks as if KSA will catch up again: <\/strong>Kamco Invest expects project momentum to return in 2H 2025, led by Saudi Arabia, which holds USD 873.2 bn \u2014 over 50% \u2014 of the GCC\u2019s pre-execution pipeline. The UAE ranks second with USD 417.9 bn lined up. Across the GCC, the full pipeline of planned but unawarded projects currently stands at USD 1.7 tn. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/adnoc-gas\/\">Adnoc Gas<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/oil-and-gas\/\">oil and gas<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/transport\/\">transport<\/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=\"105689\" 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=\"105689\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ENERGY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/07\/18\/esyasoft-to-build-usd-480-mn-gas-network-in-azerbaijan\/\">\r\n                            Esyasoft to build USD 480 mn gas network in Azerbaijan                        <\/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\/07\/18\/esyasoft-to-build-usd-480-mn-gas-network-in-azerbaijan\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The 14-year project, backed by USD 480 mn in investments, includes installing 2.5 mn smart meters, AI integration, and creating a control center and digital solutions lab.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Background: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Socar had signed a 13-year agreement at COP29 in Baku <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.presight.ai\/news\/azerbaijans-socar-and-uaes-intelligrid-sign-a-480m-agreement-to-implement-a-smart-gas-grid-management-system\/\" rel=\"noopener\">last year<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> with IntelliGrid \u2014 a joint venture between Esyasoft and Presight AI \u2014 to deploy a smart gas grid management system across the Azerigas network. The initiative aims to modernize Azerbaijan\u2019s gas infrastructure through AI-driven predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and emissions reduction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It also comes only a week after a broader <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/e0cfc16e-0dc1-4045-b756-d29d33060789\/uae,%253cmark%253e-azerbaijan%253c%2Fmark%253e-ink-economic-partnership-agreement-%2B-president-meets-armenian-pm-ahead-of-armenia,%253cmark%253e-azerbaijan%253c%2Fmark%253e-peace-talks-in-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">economic partnership<\/a><\/strong><strong> was inked with Azerbaijan. <\/strong>The partnership will see the two countries boost investment flows and cooperate across sectors like renewables, tourism, logistics, and construction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Energy ties between the two in particular are strong:<\/strong> Azerbaijan\u2019s State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) previously invested USD 50 mn in Adnoc\u2019s gas pipeline unit, Adnoc Gas Pipeline Assets, earlier this year, and Masdar is planning a 240 MW Absheron-Garadagh onshore wind farm in Azerbaijan as part of a a pipeline of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/349d9ac2-e114-453b-bccb-580c58f97b7f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">10 GW<\/a> of clear energy capacity in Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/energy\/\">energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/international-holding-company\/\">International Holding Company<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/oil-and-gas\/\">oil and gas<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/uae-azerbaijan-relations\/\">UAE-Azerbaijan relations<\/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=\"105691\" 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=\"105691\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">STARTUP WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/07\/18\/hub71s-ovasave-raises-usd-1-2-mn-pre-seed\/\">\r\n                            Abu Dhabi-based Ovasave raises USD 1.2 mn to expand fertility and hormonal health platform                        <\/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\/07\/18\/hub71s-ovasave-raises-usd-1-2-mn-pre-seed\/\" 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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Angel investors and family offices from the UAE and Saudi Arabia also took part in the capital raise.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Where the funds are going: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The capital will support regional expansion, beginning with Saudi Arabia, alongside the launch of new mobile app features such as menstrual cycle tracking, symptom monitoring, access to care, and AI-driven treatment protocols. Ovasave also plans to scale its corporate partnerships and expand into previously overlooked sectors of women\u2019s health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Ovasave: <\/strong>Founded in 2023 by Majd Abu Zant (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/majd-abu-zant-64028915\/?originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) and Torkia Mahloul (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/torkia-m-0947aa37\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), the femtech startup is part of Abu Dhabi\u2019s tech startup ecosystem Hub71. It provides digital fertility and hormonal health services including at-home hormone testing, virtual consultations, supplement protocols, and a digitized egg freezing experience. 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The performance was driven by the company\u2019s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and asset management segments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Operational highlights: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The firm\u2019s orderbook swelled to a record AED 38 bn \u2014 out of which AED 5 bn were added in 1H 2025 as long-term agreements, the press release said. Sanad\u2019s MRO division processed 90 engines in the period and is expected to process up to 210 by year-end, a 30% y-o-y increase from 2024. This growth was supported by its entrance into the Pratt &amp; Whitney GTF MRO network as the first provider in the SAMENA region, as well as its finalization of a handful of MRO services agreements with global aviation players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Sanad enhanced its asset management portfolio in 1H 2025 by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5fd6adc3-8232-4533-bfb8-fc135b703523\/more-aviation-and-supply-chain-agreements-from-make-it-in-the-emirates\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquiring<\/a> a batch of Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines from Etihad Airways after the carrier retired its A330ceo fleet. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sanad\u2019s MRO expansions come on the back of a growth in the global <\/strong><strong>MRO market<\/strong>, which reached over USD 114 bn in 2024, according to data from consulting outfit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliverwyman.com\/our-expertise\/insights\/2025\/apr\/mro-industry-sees-growth-amid-supply-and-labor-pressure.html#:~:text=Aviation%20MRO%20In%20Demand%20Amid,higher%20maintenance%20to%20stay%20operational\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Oliver Wyman<\/a>. Aging fleets, aircraft malfunctions, and delays in jet deliveries were among the top drivers for MRO market growth, with materials shortages cited as the top disruptor for the aviation industry in a survey conducted by the consulting outfit. MRO market growth is expected to grow annually by a steady average of 2.7% to reach USD 156 bn in 2035. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">UNITED ARAB BANK-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>United <\/strong><strong>Arab Bank (UAB) reported a net income of AED 106.2 mn in 2Q 2025<\/strong>, up 51.1% y-o-y, on the back of growth in assets and resilient risk management, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1190.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">financials (pdf)<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1189.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a>. Operating income for the quarter rose 51.9% to AED 208.2 mn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>1H snapshot:<\/strong> Net income for 1H 2025 came in at AED 207.7 mn, up 50% y-o-y. Operating income also saw an uptick of 24.3% to AED 373.5 mn, and total assets reached AED 23.9 bn during the first half of the year \u2014 up 11% from December 2024 and supported by a 16% rise in loans and Islamic financing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>UAB is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/8dfe98d5-e329-498e-96a7-1430fd22e290\/global-growth-is-stalling\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">planning a rights issue<\/a> of up to AED 1 bn to support capital buffers and growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">GENERAL HOLDING CORPORATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Senaat net income slipped 6.6% to AED 987.6 mn in 2024:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi\u2019s General Holding Corporation \u2014 better known as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.senaat.co\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Senaat<\/a> \u2014 saw its net income fall 6.6% y-o-y to AED 987.6 mn in 2024, according to the industrial holding company\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1200.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">financial statements (pdf)<\/a>. 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JP Morgan\u2019s regional CEO for MENA and Turkey Khaled Hobballah (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/khaled-hobballah-88a3b614\/?originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) came in second, while Visa\u2019s Andrew Torre (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrewtorre\/?originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) placed third. Eight out of the top ten rankings were based in the Emirates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Emirates <\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">was ranked the most recommended global brand <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">in YouGov\u2019s <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1166.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 survey (pdf)<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, scoring 88.4% in customer referrals \u2014 the highest among over 1 mn responses across 28 markets, according to a <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/media-centre\/emirates-recognised-as-2025s-most-recommended-global-brand-by-yougov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">. The Dubai-based carrier is the only airline to make the global top 10 and also topped YouGov\u2019s UAE ranking last year with a 92.6 score.<\/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\/amazon\/\">Amazon<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/emirates-airlines\/\">Emirates Airlines<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/jp-morgan\/\">JP Morgan<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/kudos\/\">KUDOS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/visa\/\">Visa<\/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=\"105698\" 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=\"105698\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">MOVES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/07\/18\/gems-education-taps-new-chief-marketing-exec\/\">\r\n                            Gems Education taps new chief marketing exec                        <\/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\/07\/18\/gems-education-taps-new-chief-marketing-exec\/\" 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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In her new role, Merchant will oversee global marketing, brand strategy, and communications across the group\u2019s school network. 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The assemblies will be fabricated at Framatome\u2019s Nuclear Regulatory Commission-licensed facility in the US.<\/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 agreement supports Enec\u2019s fuel supply diversification strategy<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> after the plant became fully operational <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/9bb3b9fc-323a-4904-8b7d-6e5a237ff9c9\/iota-launches-usd-10-mn-investment-fund-%2B%253cmark%253e-barakah%253c%2Fmark%253e-nuclear-plant-is-now-online\" rel=\"noopener\">last year<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">. The company is also <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ce5e8020-e0a1-43c7-a60d-05a532fdee77\/mygroup-holding-plans-to-invest-aed-bns-in-uae-market-in-2025-%2B-middle-east-crude-premiums-hit-two-year-high\" rel=\"noopener\">in talks<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> to develop projects worldwide, with a focus on the US, the Global South, Europe, and the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ENGINEERING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Singapore\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Quest <\/strong><strong>Global joins NextGen FDI: <\/strong>Singapore-headquartered engineering solutions firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.questglobal.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Quest Global<\/a> is joining the UAE\u2019s NextGen FDI program, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bkpnmhc-quest-global-joins-uae%E2%80%99s-nextgen-fdi-initiative\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The company will open a series of engineering centers to support businesses in the energy, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also on the NextGen FDI roster:<\/strong> Other recent additions to the program include <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/7e26a845-1ddd-48df-a953-cce32df4abad\/qualcomm-enters-the-nextgen-fdi-programme\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">US-based Qualcomm<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/853b1b14-db08-4da1-8e0b-ba96258ea8c5\/dfm-to-divest-non-core-assets-%2B-aqlanx-secures-usd-10-mn-investment\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AI firm DoxAI<\/a>, American energy data analytics firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/5e2520f4-35fc-467d-93d0-6b2c272a96c2\/abu-dhabi-cruise-terminal-in-zayed-port-will-see-the-uae%25e2%2580%2599s-first-hybrid-heliport\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Welligence<\/a>, and global risk and supply chain analytics player <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b0115e27-c8fc-470e-96ae-ca606e94b22f\/saudi-prince-mohammad-bin-nawaf-al-saud-backed-private-investment-platform-launches-in-difc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Exiger<\/a>. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moet.gov.ae\/en\/nextgenfdi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NextGen FDI program<\/a> was launched in 2022 to help global tech-focused startups establish and expand their operations in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">REAL ESTATE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al <\/strong><strong>Hamra launches new AED 3 bn Ras Al Khaimah projects: <\/strong>Ras Al Khaimah-based developer Al Hamra launched two residential communities \u2014 Al Hamra Greens and Aila Homes \u2014 with a combined investment value of over AED 3 bn, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alhamra.ae\/media-center\/al-hamra-launches-aed-3-billion-al-hamra-greens-and-aila-homes-residential-real-estate-with-38-of-the-entire-project-sold-out-in-24-hours\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Both are located within the Al Hamra Village master development. Al Hamra Greens includes nearly 1.8k apartments, while Aila Homes features 200 premium three- and four-bedroom townhouses. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">TECH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PGIM<\/strong><strong>, ADGM launch RealAssetX innovation center in Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>PGIM, the investment arm of USD 1.4 tn asset manager Prudential Financial, is partnering with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Academy to open a new research and innovation hub, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/pgim-and-adgm-academy-launch-realassetx-abu-dhabi-to-drive-innovation-and-ai-for-the-real-asset-industry-sefnuk65\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Center will open this September at the ADGM Academy offices on Al Maryah Island, with backing from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A closer look: <\/strong>The center, jointly run by ADGM and PGIM, will run research programs, accelerators, and competitions focusing on climate resilience technologies, AI-enabled decision-making for asset managers, and blockchain and smart infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">FINANCE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADGM, Azerbaijan to collaborate <\/strong><strong>in financial<\/strong><strong> sector: <\/strong>ADGM\u2019s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) signed an MoU with the Central Bank of Azerbaijan to collaborate on fintech, capital markets, and other financial services, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/adgm-fsra-and-the-central-bank-of-azerbaijan-strengthen-ties-with-cooperative-mou-n1q0iqev\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The two will exchange information and conduct training sessions and research in the financial sector. The FRSA signed a similar MoU with Hong Kong <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ade772d4-6fbf-4396-af72-1bc28f6a5c69\/bitoasis-expands-to-bahrain\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this year<\/a> to boost cross-border collaboration.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">BUSINESS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubai Chambers opened its first international center, Dubai Hub London<\/strong>, to support UK-based investors looking to establish operations in the emirate, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bkq923a-dubai-chambers-launches-dubai-hub-london\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The hub is operated by Al Burj Holding. London was selected for the pilot due to its global financial role and investor demand for access to Dubai. <strong>Remember:<\/strong> the UK is expected to see a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b00acd2b-4654-4e2c-8320-d69441fafec5\/uk-leads-global-wealth-exodus-as-uae-and-saudi-arabia-maintain-wealth-haven-status--henley-&amp;-partners\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">record net outflow of 16.5k high-net-worth individuals<\/a> this year, with the UAE forecast to be the top destination for that capital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Services offered:<\/strong> The center provides access to services from the Dubai Land Department, the Economy and Tourism Department, the Identity and Foreigners Affairs General Directorate, and Dubai Courts \u2014 covering property registration, licensing, legal, and administrative processes. 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data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/2\/639.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/2\/639.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/>                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-105702\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-105702 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-planet-finance tag-capital-markets tag-debt tag-enterpriseam-uae tag-equities tag-mashreq tag-oil-and-gas tag-planet-finance 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\/7\/.3533e066-a037-4620-8546-c4310baaf9c0.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>The second quarter of the year was a mixed bag for MENA markets. <\/strong>Bonds are holding steady on solid returns and sovereign supply, while equities are more uneven \u2014 dragged by oil in some markets and lifted by reform and demand in others, according to Mashreq Capital\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1165.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">latest quarterly outlook (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">MENA bonds<\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> delivered a solid return in 1H, shrugging off global volatility and re<\/strong><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">gional flare-ups.<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> The Bloomberg MENA USD Aggregate Bond Index climbed 4.4% during the first half of the year on the back of a <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/d9fced27-c313-4423-80db-12b80decac8f\/mena-fixed-income-outperform-as-global-risks-loom\" rel=\"noopener\">2.6% rally in 1Q<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> and a 1.7% gain in 2Q. The index continued to offer a yield of 5.7%, some 60 bps above its five-year average, the report said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Gulf sovereigns and government related entities (GREs) drove most o<\/strong><strong>f the returns<\/strong>, with sovereigns contributing 256 bps and GREs contributing 118 bps. Saudi Arabia (+160 bps), the UAE (+122 bps), and Egypt (+36 bps) led the way in the six months ending June, according to the report.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mashreq Capital\u2019s sovereign picks:<\/strong> The UAE and Qatar offer stability through low breakeven oil prices and diversified economies, supporting steady spreads and investor demand, Mashreq Capital said. Saudi remains fundamentally strong, though long-end bonds face pressure from supply, the report said. Oman benefits from fiscal consolidation and policy credibility, with potential for rating upgrades, while Morocco sees tightening spreads from reforms and discipline, and Egypt is supported by GCC aid, IMF backing, and improving external balances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s \u201cpositive\u201d on<\/strong> <strong>Oman, Egypt, Morocco, and Turkey, and \u201cneutral\u201d on Saudi Arabia, <\/strong><strong>UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan<\/strong>, as these markets offer stability but may face headwinds. Bahrain stands alone with a \u201cnegative\u201d view.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The take on corporate fixed income:<\/strong> Mashreq Capital remains overweight on select infrastructure-linked bonds in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where strong sponsors, predictable cashflows, and sound structures offer compelling yield premiums over sovereign benchmarks, the report said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>G<\/strong><strong>CC AT1s and Tier 2s in particular offer attractive carry opportunities<\/strong>, supported by well-capitalized, often state-linked banks, the report said. On the other hand, Mashreq is cautious on Bahrain and Sharjah, where weakening credit fundamentals underscore the need for more attractive entry points, despite the assumption of broader Gulf support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The region\u2019s bon<\/strong><strong>d supply is expected to reach USD 125 bn by year end<\/strong>, with around 62% already executed in 1H. Saudi Arabia alone accounted for 46% of issuance so far this year. Meanwhile, Kuwait is prepping a landmark USD 20 bn bond issuance, its largest ever, after passing a long-delayed debt law. The UAE is also expected to be a major contributor to 2H supply, with Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah already active in 1H and further issuances expected at both the federal and emirate level, the report said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ON THE EQUITIES SIDE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bullish on Emirati, Qatari equities: <\/strong>Sustained oil price movements remain the dominant driver of fiscal dynamics across the region, with the UAE and Qatar best positioned in a low-price environment due to their diversified economies and low fiscal breakeven levels, while Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman exhibit higher sensitivity, the report said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mashreq Capital remains cautious on sectors tied to government spending<\/strong>, maintaining limited exposure where fiscal tightening could pose downside risk. Meanwhile, Dubai real estate remains resilient, with Emaar recording its strongest month in May, and despite slower rent growth, there are no signs of distress.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Key market signals ahead: Earnings, projects, and pressure points.<\/strong> The upcoming earnings season will be closely watched, especially in Saudi Arabia, where any further deceleration in earnings growth could weigh on overall market sentiment. Financials are expected to remain solid performers, supported by robust sector data from both Saudi and the UAE, while materials and cyclical names \u2014 particularly aluminium producers and copper miners \u2014 may deliver upside surprises. A slowdown in regional project awards has also emerged as a concern \u2014 if this trend persists, it could drag on earnings growth over the next 12\u201324 months. On the tourism front, geopolitical tensions pose a lingering risk to arrivals, though recent improvements suggest a more stable outlook. <\/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>Chinese markets are trading higher this morning<\/strong> \u2014 with Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng up more than 1% and the CSI 300 up almost 0.3% \u2014 as others trade lower. Japan\u2019s benchmark Nikkei is down 0.3% despite opening higher, while South Korea\u2019s Kospi is down 0.5%. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Wall Street stocks look to be opening in the green today<\/strong> after a strong show of earnings propped up the S&amp;P 500, which closed at a fresh record. <\/p>\n<div class=\"stock-ticker-panel\">\n<table class=\"table stock-ticker-table markets-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">10,242<\/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: +8.7%)<\/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>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\">6,103<\/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\">+2.2% (YTD: +18.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">5,062<\/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: +21.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-none\">\n<td class=\"td-list-none\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : AED<\/strong><strong> CBUAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Buy 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Sell 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-none\">\n<td class=\"td-list-none\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EIBOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.1% o\/n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.2% 1 yr<\/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>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\">11,007<\/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: -8.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">33,821<\/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\">+1.0% (YTD: +13.7%)<\/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>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\">6,297<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5% (YTD: +7.1%)<\/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>FTSE 1<\/strong><strong>0<\/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\">8,973<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5% (YTD: +9.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Euro Stoxx 50<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,377<\/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\">+1.5% (YTD: +9.8%)<\/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 69.48<\/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%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas <\/strong>(Nymex)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.53<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.4%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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 3,346.10<\/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%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 119,797<\/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\">AED 3.62<\/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: +1.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">145.64<\/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\">16.52<\/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\">-3.7% (YTD: -4.8%)<\/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 rose 0.7% yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 1.6 bn. The index is up 8.7% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green: <\/strong>Commercial Bank International (+10.1%), Bank of Sharjah (+8.1%) and National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (+6.4%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Oman and Emirates Investment Holding Co (-10.0%), Abu Dhabi National Co. for Building Materials (-4.5%) and E7 Group (-3.8%). <\/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 by 2.2% on turnover of AED 967.4 mn. Meanwhile, Nasdaq Dubai was up 1.8%.<\/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\/capital-markets\/\">capital markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/debt\/\">debt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/equities\/\">equities<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/mashreq\/\">Mashreq<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/oil-and-gas\/\">oil and gas<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/planet-finance\/\">PLANET FINANCE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"105704\" 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=\"105704\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">10<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">DIPLOMACY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/07\/18\/uae-president-eyes-tech-trade-renewables-cooperation-during-eastern-european-tour\/\">\r\n                            UAE president eyes tech, trade, renewables cooperation during Eastern European tour                        <\/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\/07\/18\/uae-president-eyes-tech-trade-renewables-cooperation-during-eastern-european-tour\/\" 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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Rama awarded Al Nahyan with the Benemerenti medal \u2014 Albania\u2019s highest public honor \u2014 in recognition of his pivotal role in strengthening UAE-Albania relations. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">PLUS- Plenty of cooperation with Hungary in the cards: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The UAE inked agreements with Hungary to explore cooperation in data centers and artificial intelligence projects, green and renewable energy, food and agriculture, government development and modernization, energy storage, and defense, state news agency <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/15oa8tw-uae-president-hungarian-prime-minister-witness\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> reports. The agreements were inked during President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan\u2019s visit to the country as part of a wider Eastern European tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The president also met with his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vu\u010di\u0107<\/strong><strong>, and discussed potential cooperation<\/strong> in investment, economy, trade, technology, food security, renewable energy, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bkq9264-uae-serbian-presidents-discuss-strengthening\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported separately. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/economy\/\">Economy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan\/\">Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"105706\" 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=\"105706\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">11<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">MY MORNING ROUTINE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/07\/18\/my-morning-routine-rayhan-aleem-co-founder-and-ceo-of-tax-star\/\">\r\n                            My Morning Routine: Rayhan Aleem, co-founder and CEO of Tax Star                        <\/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\/07\/18\/my-morning-routine-rayhan-aleem-co-founder-and-ceo-of-tax-star\/\" 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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Speaking to us this week is Rayhan Aleem (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rayhanaleem\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), CEO and co-founder of Tax Star. Edited excerpts from our conversation:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">I'm Rayhan. I'm the co-founder and CEO of Tax Star<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, one of the UAE's first AI-powered corporate tax software. I'm born and raised in the UK, where I worked for hedge funds and asset managers out there and I used to run their finance departments and I moved my family and myself to the UAE back in 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This was at the time when VAT was being introduced, and I decided to set up an accounting firm out here<\/strong> called Alpha Pro Partners. I grew that over the last five to seven years. We're now at 300 customers, and we've got 50 staff worldwide. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Then, corporate tax was announced in the UAE.<\/strong> For me, it wasn't about offering an additional service, but about creating a product. The reason for that is that for corporate tax, you need a system to do the calculations, and you need to do it in a controlled environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The state of play right now is that the way corporate tax is implemented keeps changing, and some of the rules are just not solidified at the moment<\/strong>, so there's a lot of companies that still don't know or understand the rules properly. What we did is we've created a calculation engine, so we can look after the calculation side. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We're trying to replace the spreadsheet, because doing this on an AI-powered system is a lot more productive and less error-prone.<\/strong> We also allow companies who have multiple subsidiaries, for example, to track their deadlines. Corporate tax also requires you to keep your data for a minimum of seven years, which means that if the supporting calculations are in different places \u2014 email, WhatsApp, paper, etc \u2014 your life will be much more difficult come audit time when you need to pull up all your documentation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our goal is to make accountants superhuman. <\/strong>The accountant is the only person that knows all of your financial affairs. AI is not going to necessarily take away their jobs, but it can make them more productive. Accounting involves a lot of manual processes, but there's also value-added things that they can do like provide advice. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The more an accountant becomes the advisor, the more indispensable they become to their client or their employer<\/strong>, because they can use the information they have and interpret it into real value-added tasks. So we empower them to be better advisors, and to save time. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We also have e-invoicing coming up next year <\/strong>for the UAE. We\u2019re looking to go global, so we\u2019re working on a product to launch in Saudi Arabia next year and then in Europe. We want to be part of the Dubai story where we're exporting out and not just importing in products.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>I usually start my day with prayers, spend a bit of time with the family and have my coffee. <\/strong>I\u2019m admittedly a workaholic. I am an entrepreneur, but I used to be an accountant myself, and that\u2019s a big change, so part of my day includes learning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>I structure my weeks rather than my days<\/strong>, so Mondays and Fridays usually consist of a lot of internal meetings. This allows us to see what's going on with the different departments and what's the plan for the rest of the week, and then on Fridays, catch up on what's happened and what we need to focus on. In between, it's going to be marketing, sales, and business development type activities. I sit in with the marketing team, with influential people in the industry, and I have a podcast \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2YJW3TszMEHQWWQ6AkEnWQ\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Alphapreneurs<\/a> \u2014 so I also work on that. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There\u2019s usually a theme with every quarter, so the next few months, for example, we\u2019re focused on sales and marketing<\/strong> ahead of the 30 September corporate tax deadline. Before that we were fundraising. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sleep is important, and I<\/strong> <strong>exercise a lot \u2014 at least four or five times a week, doing different things like gym, football, and cycling. <\/strong>You can kind of compare entrepreneurs to performance athletes. They have to rest and take care of their bodies. I think as an entrepreneur, although you're working for long hours and there's a lot of burnout and stress, if your body is fit, it helps your mind stay fit. There are also periods where I don\u2019t do anything because I need that time to reflect and think about what's going on. So <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>One thing I do everyday is I make sure there's some sort of touchpoint with the family.<\/strong> Ultimately, we're working hard, because we are building a legacy for them, so whether it's having a morning coffee with my wife, dropping my kids off at school, or seeing them before they go to sleep, I always make sure I do something that then I can make an impact. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We\u2019re going for a seed round later this year.<\/strong> We've raised around USD 300k so far, and we\u2019ve got another USD 300k in commitments, and are looking to raise another USD 750k to USD 1 mn once we finish this sales cycle. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>I listen to a lot of audiobooks.<\/strong> In London, I used to commute to work and I was able to read on the tube, but in Dubai, I drive a lot so I\u2019ve switched to audiobooks. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Never-Eat-Alone-Expanded-Updated\/dp\/0385346654\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Never Eat Alone<\/a> is a good one. It's about business development and building relationships. Outliers is another really good one, and I also really enjoyed Outlive by Peter Attia and Atomic Habits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The best piece of advice I\u2019ve received was given by my mom, and that was to always have unconditional positive regard for the other person.<\/strong> Always see people from a glass half full point of view rather than a glass half empty. That's helped my mental health and carried over to my work, because if you're thinking positively about other people, you have less negative thoughts, and it helps boost your energy levels, which is important for a CEO. <\/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\/my-morning-routine\/\">MY MORNING ROUTINE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/startups\/\">startups<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/tax\/\">tax<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a 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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;\">AUGUST <\/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;\">8-15 August (Friday-Friday): Expected trading window for Al Mal Capital REIT\u2019s new units on the DFM.<\/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 Center.<\/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:\/\/upc28dubai.post\/\" style=\"\">Universal Postal Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-11 September (Wednesday-Thursday): MENA <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pppmenaforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Public-Private Partnership Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>23-24 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/menaevshow.com\/#:~:text=Welcome%20to%20MENA%20EV%20Show,Focus%20Sectors\" style=\"\">MENA EV Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The Agenda, Dubai Media City. <\/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:\/\/ktuniexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">The KT UniExpo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The H 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;\">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 Center. <\/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 Center. <\/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 October (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/familyofficesummit.ae\/dubai\/\" style=\"\">Family Office Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Park Hyatt, Dubai.<\/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 (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">15-18 October (Wednesday-Saturday): Middle East Electric Vehicle Show, Expo Center Sharjah. <br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22-24 October (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sharjah24.ae\/en\/Articles\/2025\/05\/31\/ZX47\" style=\"\">World Investment Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Expo Center Sharjah. <\/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>11-17 November (Tuesday-Monday):<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubai2025.icom.museum\/programme\" style=\"\">International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference<\/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>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 Center, 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<\/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>7-14 December (Sunday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asianparalympic.org\/asian-youth-para-games\/\" style=\"\">Asian Youth Para Games<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, APC headquarters, Dubai.<\/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>18-23 December (Thursday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/ar\/article\/15lb243-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B6%D9%8A%D9%81-%E2%80%9C%D8%A3%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84-2025%E2%80%9D-%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84\" style=\"\">Games of the Future<\/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>29-30 December (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bkfj93s-dubai-host-world-sports-summit-december\" style=\"\">World Sports Summit<\/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;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\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<\/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 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;\">JANUARY 2026 <\/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 January: Client asset regime changes in Dubai International Financial Center take effect. <\/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;\">9-11 January (Friday-Sunday): 1 Bn Followers Summit, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><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><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">FEBRUARY 2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><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><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><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><\/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 in 2026: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>31 March - 2 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bkogr9j-dubai-press-club-organise-arab-media-summit-2026\" style=\"\">Arab Media Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.  <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>13-15 April ( Monday-Wednesday) : <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/dubai-to-host-third-edition-of-international-glass-manufacturing-show-in-april-2026-bjw53wgq\" style=\"\">The International Glass Manufacturing Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai. <\/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 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Dubai Future Finance Week<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bk8zh7y-investopia-host-inaugural-global-talks-tashkent\" style=\"\">Investopia Global Talks<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tashkent<\/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 October 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Abu Dhabi Space Week, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen 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