{"id":108258,"date":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=108258"},"modified":"2025-12-15T05:10:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T05:10:26","slug":"world-bank-upgrades-uaes-growth-forecast-for-the-year-to-4-8","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/world-bank-upgrades-uaes-growth-forecast-for-the-year-to-4-8\/","title":{"rendered":"World Bank upgrades UAE\u2019s growth forecast for the year to 4.8%"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"108260\" 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=\"108260\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TODAY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/08\/this-morning-ega-eyes-acquisition-of-brazils-companhia-brasileira-de-aluminio-revolut-ceo-moves-residency-to-uae\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: EGA eyes acquisition of Brazil\u2019s Companhia Brasileira de Alum\u00ednio? 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Meanwhile, in <strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, the mercury peaks at 39\u00b0C, with an overnight low of 27\u00b0C. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>EGA eyes acquisition in Brazil:<\/strong> Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is exploring a possible bid for Brazil\u2019s Companhia Brasileira de Alum\u00ednio (CBA) and has hired Morgan Stanley as advisor, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/emirates-global-aluminium-explores-bid-brazilian-aluminium-firm-cba-sources-say-2025-10-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing people familiar with the matter. CBA \u2014 which is 69% owned by Votorantim Group \u2014 has a market cap of about USD 487 mn and operates across the full aluminium value chain, from bauxite mining to smelting and manufacturing. EGA did not confirm the bid when asked.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>EGA has been ramping up its global expansion after <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6ee686fa-8551-42aa-95b9-447f99118ec8\/this-morning:-ega-to-take-action-against-guinea%3F-%2B-sequoia-under-fire-after-partner%25e2%2580%2599s-anti-muslim-remarks\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">losing a concession agreement in Guinea<\/a> earlier this year. The company is developing a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b28e56f6-5d63-4369-a863-20d7c91fe560\/ega-to-start-construction-on-usd-4-bn-aluminum-smelter-in-the-us-next-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 4 bn aluminium smelter in Oklahoma<\/a> and is in the running to develop <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/dc82abc0-9d60-4838-9d60-37ea5af5d418\/this-morning:-abu-dhabi-to-invest-in-major-tourism-project-in-oman-%2B-ega-eyes-ghana%25e2%2580%2599s-bauxite-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ghana\u2019s Nyinahin Hills bauxite deposit<\/a> after signing an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f312f259-58e6-47cd-bee7-6e211421f951\/mashreq-lists-usd-500-mn-sukuk-on-nasdaq-dubai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MoU in June<\/a>. It has also reportedly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6fba7328-7dcb-4631-a585-eb204ad132a9\/this-morning:-ega-taps-banks-for-ipo-%2B-mubadala-weighs-exit-from-turkish-delivery-startup-getir\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">tapped banks<\/a> to arrange a potential IPO, which could value the company at USD 10-15 bn.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky has reportedly moved his residency from the UK to the <\/strong><strong>UAE<\/strong>, marking the latest in a string of high net-worth individuals exiting the European country for the UAE, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-07\/revolut-s-billionaire-ceo-shifts-residence-from-uk-to-mideast?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing a filing by his family office, which shows his residency has been in effect for a year. This comes as the fintech and neobank plans to roll out services in the UAE after recently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6558aec1-c165-41ba-8406-491b087562f8\/%253cmark%253erevolut%253c%2Fmark%253e-plans-to-roll-out-its-services-in-the-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">securing in-principle approval<\/a> from the Central Bank of the UAE. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The UAE is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b00acd2b-4654-4e2c-8320-d69441fafec5\/uk-leads-global-wealth%253cmark%253e-exodus%253c%2Fmark%253e-as-uae-and-saudi-arabia-maintain-wealth-haven-status--henley-&amp;-partners\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">set to be the biggest beneficiary of a wealth exodus<\/a> from the UK this year, with the UK set to see a historic net outflow of 16.5k high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) \u2014 the largest ever recorded globally \u2014 and the UAE set to welcome some 9.8k m\u2019naires.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#3- Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Founders HQ: <\/strong>Crown Prince of Dubai Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched Dubai Founders HQ, a joint initiative by the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaidet.gov.ae\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaichamberdigital.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy<\/a> aimed at strengthening the emirate\u2019s startup and SME landscape, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2025\/october\/06-10\/hamdan-bin-mohammed-launches-dubai-founders-hq\" 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\"><strong>On offer: <\/strong>The initiative combines a physical campus at One Central with a digital ecosystem connecting founders, investors, and corporates. It is backed by 25 public and private sector partners, and will provide sector-specific support, business setup, mentorship, and funding access.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINT- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE has invested about AED 44 bn in its expanding space industry so far<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bm32lm5-uae-space-agency-uae-invests-aed44-billion-space\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> cites UAE Space Agency Chairman Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi as saying. The country aims to rank among the world\u2019s top 10 hubs for space companies by 2031.<\/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- Jazeera Airways resumes flights to Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>Kuwait-based airline Jazeera Airways has resumed direct flights to Abu Dhabi with four weekly services \u2014 two each between Kuwait International Airport and Al Ain International and Zayed International airports, effective as of 2 October, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/business\/aviation\/jazeera-airways-returns-to-abu-dhabi-with-four-weekly-flights-p4vajjmj\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trade Arabia<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Wizz Air <\/strong><strong>returns to UAE next month: <\/strong>Budget airline Wizz Air has resumed routes from Abu Dhabi to Larnaca, Cyprus and Sofia, Bulgaria starting November, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/aviation\/2025\/10\/07\/wizz-air-resuming-flights-from-abu-dhabi-to-larnaca-and-sofia\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The National<\/a> reports. Flights to both destinations will be operated by Wizz Air Hungary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- The airline called it quits in Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>Wizz Air <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/07ee1b1c-0591-4042-815c-26b64591c909\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">initially<\/a> pulled out of Abu Dhabi earlier this year, with initial plans to have phased out its operations by 1 September, as it reckoned with exorbitant costs, engine issues, and unfavorable weather in the Emirati capital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING TODAY- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Adnoc <\/strong><strong>Group and its six listed subsidiaries are convening for the inaugural <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16xhjuCYan\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Adnoc<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16xhjuCYan\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Investor Majlis<\/a><\/strong>, bringing together investors and leadership to outline growth ambitions across the group\u2019s full value chain. The event will offer investors direct insight into the company\u2019s long-term strategy as it looks to strengthen its capital market presence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/quantummaritimeconference.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Quantum Maritime Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place today and tomorrow <\/strong>in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. The conference convenes maritime executives, policymakers, and technology specialists to examine digital transformation in shipping, port automation, and sustainable fleet management, with sessions dedicated to decarbonization, cybersecurity, and AI-led operational efficiency in maritime logistics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/ar\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%A9\/%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9\/%D8%BA%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%88%D9%85%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9-aduwolix\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi-London Business Connect<\/a><\/strong><strong> event will take place today, followe<\/strong><strong>d by the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/abu-dhabi-investment-forum_abudhabiinvestmentforum-investwithabudhabi-activity-7380134611579904000-3gUR\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi Investment Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Thursday<\/strong>, in London. The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ADGM, and Abu Dhabi Investment Office are holding twin investment forums, convening senior representatives from the government and the private sector to spotlight Abu Dhabi\u2019s investment landscape, explore partnerships with UK counterparts, and support local businesses seeking to scale in new markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING THIS WEEK- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/familyofficesummit.ae\/dubai\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Office Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place tomorrow<\/strong> at Park Hyatt in Dubai. The event brings together family office executives, private capital investors, and wealth management professionals for panels and roundtable discussions focusing on the upcoming USD 1 tn generational wealth transfer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/euroarabmed.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">European Arab Medical Congress<\/a><\/strong><strong> is also taking place tomorrow and running<\/strong><strong> until Saturday<\/strong> at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. The congress convenes clinicians, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to discuss neurohabilitation, mental health, and patient-centered care. The event aims to develop real world solutions and strategies to strengthen rehabilitation med. and patient-centered approaches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/iucncongress2025.org\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IUCN World Conservation Congress<\/a><\/strong><strong> will also kick off tomorrow and run until<\/strong><strong> Wednesday, 1<\/strong><strong>5 October in Abu Dhabi.<\/strong> The congress gathers government officials, academics, and members of the civil society to discuss the challenges facing sustainability and nature conservation, as well as the policy decisions influencing the conservation agenda. The event will be divided into three components \u2014 a forum, exhibition, and a members\u2019 assembly to address how businesses should integrate sustainability into their strategies. <\/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 of news in the international business press this morning<\/strong>, with more noise \u2014 and concerns \u2014 around the future of AI and surging investments in the sector, as well as updates on trade and tariffs, and the final push for a ceasefire between Gaza and Israel in Egypt. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Concerns mount over the risks of an AI bubble amid spending spree from OpenAI, Nvidia: <\/strong>The bns of USD invested in AI so far, marked by OpenAI topping USD 1 tn in commitments and Nvidia\u2019s spending spree, are based on a \u201ccircular,\u201d \u201cinterconnected\u201d web of business transactions involving only a handful of firms that cast doubt over the sector and its ability to sustain itself, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/features\/2025-10-07\/openai-s-nvidia-amd-deals-boost-1-trillion-ai-boom-with-circular-deals?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> writes in this morning\u2019s big read. Meanwhile, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/5f6f78af-aed9-43a5-8e31-2df7851ceb67\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> similarly spotlights OpenAI\u2019s recent transactions, including ones with Oracle, AMD, and Nvidia, highlighting the \u201cfake it till you make it\u201d ethos that has powered the sector so far, and that could blow up if OpenAI isn\u2019t able to honor its funding commitments. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Over in the world of trade, the EU is proposing a 50% tariff on steel imports<\/strong> to match the US\u2019 tariff, but it could hit the UK \u2014 the biggest importer of European steel \u2014 the hardest. <strong>Meanwhile, the World Trade Organization has slashed its growth forecast for global trade next year to 0.5%, <\/strong>down significantly from 1.8% earlier, as the impacts of Trump's tariffs filter through. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/eu-set-50-percent-steel-tariff-opening-bid-donald-trump\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2025\/oct\/07\/eu-plan-to-match-trump-steel-tariffs-spurs-existential-threat-to-uk-steel-industry\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Guardian<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cwy875px79po\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a>) <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO GETTING ATTENTION- Tesla launched new affordable models, including a cheaper model Y SUV and sedan<\/strong>, as it looks to revive sales and counter the effects of rising competition in Europe and China. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/tesla-expected-unveil-lower-cost-model-y-push-reignite-sales-2025-10-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/43d9a540-5d00-4a12-b80a-2f730716bed0\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-07\/tesla-unveils-39-990-model-y-to-counter-loss-of-us-tax-credits?srnd=ai-stocks-to-watch\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>) <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CLOSER TO HOME- Officials from Israel, Qatar, and the US, including US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump\u2019s son-in-law Jared Kushner, are heading to Egypt <\/strong>for the Israel-Hamas peace talks, which are now on their third day. 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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\/10\/.432ad095-8bf1-477d-945f-36974faa28d6.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>The World Bank upgraded its GDP growth forecast for the UAE to 4.8% i<\/strong><strong>n 2025<\/strong>, up 0.2 percentage points from its previous outlook in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/47aa8f7c-030c-4855-8d94-e9ae5ee7d7fd\/%253cmark%253eworld%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-bank%253c%2Fmark%253e-upgrades-growth-forecast-for-the-uae,-citing-increased-oil-production-and-non-oil-momentum\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">April<\/a>, the international financial organization said in its latest Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/10\/384.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(MENAAP) Economic Update report (pdf)<\/a>. It also upgraded the forecast to 5% in 2026, up 0.1 percentage point from its previous forecast, while further ahead, our economy is expected to accelerate further to 5.1% in 2027.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Driving growth:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> Strong economic activity across sectors, with significant contributions from the financial services, constructions, transport, and real estate sectors, is behind the upgrade, the World Bank said, adding that it expects stable growth rates over the medium term. This is helped further by increased private investment, stronger exports, and growing consumption, the report said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Increased oil production has been cited by many others as a reason for stronger economic growth next year. <\/strong>Opec+ <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/bc59d77d-78b0-4a7c-9c84-96a7c3d9282f\/%253cmark%253eopec%253c%2Fmark%253e%2B-agrees-on-another-output-hike\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">has been unwinding<\/a> earlier cuts to production, and had hiked the UAE\u2019s quota. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The World Bank\u2019s upgrade follows the IMF\u2019s <\/strong><strong>recent upgrade of its forecast for the UAE\u2019s growth to <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/845a822d-d288-475c-bf15-e8b0ef5e3e0c\/imf-upgrades-uae%25e2%2580%2599s-2025-growth-forecast-on-oil-rebound-and-non-oil-momentum-%2B-moody%25e2%2580%2599s-affirms-uae,-abu-dhabi%25e2%2580%2599s-aa2-ratings\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">4.8%<\/a><\/strong>, up from its 4% forecast in April. Both forecasts are in line with the Central Bank of the UAE\u2019s (CBUAE) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/89c2ba70-cf56-4076-b3a5-0851113adeb0\/cbuae-lifts%253cmark%253e-gdp%253c%2Fmark%253e-forecast-this-year-to-4.9%2525-on-higher-oil-production-and-non-oil-momentum\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">revised forecast<\/a> of 4.9% in 2025. Meanwhile, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/10f66dfa-a9b8-425f-8f92-6b6b60068b24\/this-morning:-president-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-kicks-off-russia-visit-%2B-pakistan-mart-is-coming\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard Chartered sees the economy expanding by 5%<\/a> in 2025, while <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f03ad98c-a477-4024-ade0-9d019a0922f6\/bmi-trims-its-growth-forecast-for-the-uae-to-4.3%2525-in-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitch Solutions\u2019 BMI forecasts 4.3%<\/a> growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Inflation in the UAE is expected to accelerate to 2.1% this year<\/strong>, up 0.3 percentage points y-o-y, before easing to 2% in 2026, according to the report. The World Bank also sees our fiscal surplus narrowing by 0.4 percentage point y-o-y to 4.4% in 2025, before widening to 4.9% next year. Meanwhile, the current account surplus is expected to narrow by 0.7 percentage points to 7.1% this year, before rebounding to 7.7% in 2026. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The GCC region at large is expected to expand at 3.5% this year<\/strong>, up 0.3 percentage points from the World Bank\u2019s last forecast, and significantly higher than the 2.2% growth achieved in 2024, according to the report. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>UAE-backed climate fund <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alterra.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Alterra<\/a><\/strong><strong> has poured USD 2 bn into Canada<\/strong><strong>\u2019s Brookfield <\/strong><strong>Asset Management\u2019s USD 20 bn energy transition fund<\/strong>, Brookfield Global Transition Fund II (BGTF II) \u2014 the biggest private fund of its kind globally, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bam.brookfield.com\/press-releases\/brookfield-raises-20-billion-record-transition-fund\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The fund will invest in energy transition assets<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, backing longer-term technologies such as nuclear energy and carbon capture storage, the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/74a9dcb2-2644-45dc-ba2a-1f1d76c482a0\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who else pitched in? <\/strong>The fund closed with support from both existing and new investors. Brookfield Corporation, the group\u2019s parent company, contributed about a quarter of the total capital, a source told the FT, while Norway\u2019s sovereign wealth fund Norges Bank Investment Management added USD 1.5 bn. Singapore\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/temasek.com.sg\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Temasek Holdings<\/a> contributed USD 3.5 bn in co-investments, bringing total capital raised across its clean energy portfolio to about USD 23.5 bn. Brookfield\u2019s first energy transition fund raised USD 15 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where the money\u2019s flowing: <\/strong>More than USD 5 bn has already been deployed. Investments include Brookfield\u2019s USD 6.6 bn acquisition of French renewables developer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/neoen.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Neoen<\/a>, the takeover of US energy firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geronimopower.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Geronimo Power<\/a>, and a major stake in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/in.linkedin.com\/company\/evrenenergy\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Evren<\/a>, a joint venture in India between Brookfield and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/axisenergy.in\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Axis Energy Ventures<\/a> focused on wind, solar, and storage projects, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/axisenergy.in\/alterra-commits-100-million-to-evren-a-joint-venture-platform-of-brookfield-axis-energy-in-its-inaugural-co-investment-boosting-indias-renewable-energy-goals\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Alterra and Brookfield go way back: <\/strong>The UAE fund committed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f5097ddf-dd17-436b-ac41-3a7e0e15c1ba\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 100 mn<\/a> in Evren earlier this year and another <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/7e1ce2c4-8999-4324-81db-279530b737f1\/%253cmark%253ealterra%253c%2Fmark%253e-backs-italy%25e2%2580%2599s-absolute-energy-with-eur-50-mn\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 100 mn<\/a> to back Neoen. Alterra previously committed up to USD 1 bn to Brookfield's USD 2.4 bn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/5aae3b03-fc1c-41e7-9d43-c4d80a51bb77\/brookfield-raises-usd-2.4-bn-for-the-uae-backed%253cmark%253e-catalytic-transition-fund%253c%2Fmark%253e-%2B-tpg-raises-usd-1.25-bn,-with-backing-from-alterra\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Catalytic Transition Fund<\/a> in September 2024. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Alterra had been reportedly struggling <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/2d5725bc-9608-4d77-8452-2272de9f9858\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">deploy capital<\/a> amid a shortage of viable clean energy projects. But that\u2019s changing \u2014 it also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/7e1ce2c4-8999-4324-81db-279530b737f1\/%253cmark%253ealterra%253c%2Fmark%253e-backs-italy%25e2%2580%2599s-absolute-energy-with-eur-50-mn\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">committed EUR 50 mn<\/a> this year to Italy\u2019s Absolute Energy through its Alterra Acceleration Fund. The fund, unveiled <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/903e6d02-4d23-4ff4-8e58-9ea7d4ce54df\/picking-up-where-cop27-left-off\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">during COP28<\/a>, is set to mobilize USD 250 bn in green investments by 2030. <\/p>\n\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\/alterra\/\">Alterra<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/energy\/\">energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment\/\">investment<\/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\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"108267 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"108267\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/08\/108267-2\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-108267\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-108267 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashreq.com\/en\/uae\/private\/become-a-customer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/741.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"108268\" 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=\"108268\">\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\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/08\/mubadala-anchors-janus-henderson-mena-fund\/\">\r\n                            Mubadala backs Janus Henderson\u2019s USD 125.5 mn Mena private credit fund                        <\/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\/10\/08\/mubadala-anchors-janus-henderson-mena-fund\/\" 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 fund is targeting a final close of USD 300 mn by mid-2026, with a second close due by end-2025. A Mubadala-backed JV and Saudi players anchored the first close.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">REFRESHER- MENA Private Credit Fund IV? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/614d785f-6a9e-486c-affa-3d93be934a30\/this-morning:-binghatti-taps-banks-for-ipo-%2B-opec%2B-agrees-to-another-production-hike-in-november\" rel=\"noopener\">Earlier this week<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, we reported that Mubadala and the Saudi Industrial Development Fund partnered with Janus Henderson on a USD 125 mn GCC-focused, shariah-compliant private credit fund, designed to lend to and invest in SMEs across the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who\u2019s in:<\/strong> The shariah-compliant vehicle is backed by Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners \u2014 a joint venture between Mubadala Capital and Alpha Wave Global \u2014 alongside Saudi Arabia\u2019s SIDF Investment Company and Saudi Venture Capital Company. It also attracted interest from regional institutions and family offices, the statement said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The bigger picture: <\/strong>The fund aims to help bridge a USD 250 bn SME financing gap across MENA, where traditional banks remain cautious lenders. It will offer non-bank, flexible financing for growth, refinancing, recapitalizations, and acquisitions, targeting 10-12 transactions worth USD 15-50 mn each over its eight-year term.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This marks Janus Henderson\u2019s third Islamic finance vehicle<\/strong> under its ADGM-based Emerging Markets Private Investments arm, as the firm deepens its presence in the region\u2019s growing alternative finance market.<\/p>\n\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\/investment\/\">investment<\/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\/mubadala\/\">Mubadala<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/smes\/\">SMEs<\/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=\"108270\" 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=\"108270\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/08\/purehealth-completes-60-hhg-takeover\/\">\r\n                            PureHealth completes 60% acquisition of Hellenic Healthcare Group                        <\/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\/10\/08\/purehealth-completes-60-hhg-takeover\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The transaction value was not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">REMEMBER- <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">PureHealth signed a definitive agreement <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/9e525f5d-857d-47da-bf80-1b443482fba3\/purehealth-acquires-a-usd-2.3-bn-majority-stake-in-leading-greek-cypriot-hospital-provider\" rel=\"noopener\">in January<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> to acquire the stake in the largest hospital operator in Greece and Cyprus \u2014 then valued at USD 2.3 bn \u2014 from CVC Capital Partners VI and HHG founder Dimitrios Spyridis. Following the transaction, CVC retains a 35% share and Spyridis holds 5%, leaving PureHealth with a controlling interest in HHG through a wholly owned subsidiary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Financial impact soon to show: <\/strong>HHG\u2019s financials have been consolidated into PureHealth\u2019s accounts starting 1 October 2025. The takeover falls within PureHealth\u2019s goal to diversify revenues streams and have over half of its revenues coming from outside the GCC, Group CEO at PureHealth Shaista Asif previously said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The move extends PureHealth\u2019s global healthcare M&amp;A spree: <\/strong>The acquisition adds to the group\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/38dd5040-1131-419e-927e-c99cabad5ab4\/two-big-healthcare-m&amp;a-to-start-your-week\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 1.2 bn purchase<\/a> of the UK\u2019s Circle Health Group, and its acquisition of a USD 1.8 bn stake in US-based Ardent Health Services. Closer to home, PureHealth holds a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b4b5993a-bb01-430d-baa1-13225d729d91\/so-many-healthcare-m&amp;as\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">25% stake<\/a> in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City for USD 150 mn and was previously linked to a potential takeover of NMC Healthcare in the UAE, which it reportedly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/82201429-ff77-474e-b020-2a22bb868688\/this-morning:-purehealth-scraps-nmc-healthcare-acquisition%3F-%2B-eshraq-to-invest-in%253cmark%253e-shuaa%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-bond-offering\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">dropped<\/a> over valuation differences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">IN OTHER M&amp;A NEWS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IHC finalizes exit from Reach Group:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi\u2019s International Holding Company (IHC) has divested its entire 55% stake in Emirati recruitment company Reach Group, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/10\/399.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ADX disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. IHC <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/2023\/02\/01\/abu-dhabis-ihc-acquires-55-stake-in-reach-employment-services\/#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20Reach%20Employment%20Services,by%20billionaire%20businessman%20Elon%20Musk.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired its stake<\/a> in Reach Group back in 2023 for AED 315 mn as it looked to scale local and international investments, and increase its capital share in the employment sector. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>One out, one in: <\/strong>IHC recently agreed to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/e048eaee-8a70-4b90-842c-0e5823a37b2d\/%253cmark%253eihc-%253c%2Fmark%253eto-acquire-41.2%2525-of-of-mumbai-listed-sammaan-capital\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquire a 41.2% stake<\/a> in Mumbai-listed, mortgage-focused Sammaan Capital for USD 1 bn, pending regulatory approval. The firm is looking to invest heavily in India, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/e23bf9c1-9b8d-4f12-972c-02cdbf29b764\/ihc-eyes-over%253cmark%253e-usd%253c%2Fmark%253e-200-bn-in-assets,-plans-investments-in-us,-india,-and-more\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earmarking USD 110 bn<\/a> in investments for the country over the next five years.<\/p>\n\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\/healthcare\/\">Healthcare<\/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\/ma\/\">M&amp;A<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/purehealth\/\">PureHealth<\/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=\"108272\" 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=\"108272\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/08\/sharjah-islamic-bank-net-income-up-22-7-in-3q\/\">\r\n                            Sharjah Islamic Bank\u2019s 3Q 2025 net income jumps 22.7% y-o-y on higher fees, commissions                        <\/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\/10\/08\/sharjah-islamic-bank-net-income-up-22-7-in-3q\/\" 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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Total operating income for the quarter saw a 16.8% increase to reach AED 683.3 mn as income from net fees and commissions rose by 90.2% y-o-y.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a 9M basis: <\/strong>Net income climbed 24% y-o-y to AED 1.1 bn during the first nine months of the year, with a robust uptick in nonprofit income thanks to more diversified revenue streams driving the results, according to a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/10\/401.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a>. Total operating income for the period rose 14.3% y-o-y to AED 1.8 bn, supported by higher fees, commission, and other income, which surged 36.5% y-o-y to AED 690.4 mn.<\/p>\n\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\/banking\/\">banking<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/earnings-watch\/\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/sharjah-islamic-bank\/\">Sharjah Islamic Bank<\/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=\"108274 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"108274\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/08\/108274-2\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-108274\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-108274 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HassanAllamProperties?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/10\/212.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"108275\" 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=\"108275\">\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\">UAE IN THE NEWS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/08\/gulf-heirs-reshape-and-relocate-wealth-to-the-uae\/\">\r\n                            Gulf heirs steer USD 1 tn wealth transfer toward hedge funds, crypto                        <\/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\/10\/08\/gulf-heirs-reshape-and-relocate-wealth-to-the-uae\/\" 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 region\u2019s expected USD 1 tn intergenerational wealth transfer is driving a surge in crypto investments among Emirati families, analysts say, with allocations to tokenized funds and digital assets rising. Still, portfolios of riskier assets remain more conservative than in the West, with older generations\u2019 preference for liquidity and property tempering the new appetite for risk.<\/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;\"> Global surveys by <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/0bf0a426-5a98-4dae-ae61-e4a7913b0f1b\/%253cmark%253efamily-offices%253c%2Fmark%253e-tilt-toward-stocks,-trim-private-equity-exposure,-according-to-goldman-survey\" rel=\"noopener\">Goldman Sachs<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> and <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/1f9449dd-69dd-4bfb-b3b0-0a8239f534ad\/%253cmark%253efamily-offices%253c%2Fmark%253e-stay-the-course-amid-volatility,-lean-into-private-equity--citi-wealth\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi Wealth<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> point to the same duality. Family offices are taking on more risk \u2014 one-third now hold crypto and nearly half boosted exposure to public and private equity \u2014 yet remain cautious overall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE\u2019s two financial hubs are fast becoming the region\u2019s hedge fund centers<\/strong>, with Dubai International Financial Center now hosting over 70 firms and Abu Dhabi home to heavyweights like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a66d5bc8-f2e5-433f-bdaf-d0ec78b84ef6\/abu-dhabi-continues-to-snag-asset-managers-away-from-previous-finance-hotspots\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Brevan Howard<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/5f8d2c50-875c-49b6-b0ca-45aeb30d31a7\/nmc-healthcare-is-eyeing-an-ipo-%2B-more-hedge-funds-plan-expansions-to-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall Wace<\/a>. 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class=\"tag-border-left\">MANUFACTURING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>China Southern Glass <\/strong><strong>to build glass plant in Kezad: <\/strong>China Southern Glass (CSG) will set up an AED 300 mn glass manufacturing plant in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad), AD Ports\u2019 subsidiary Kezad Group said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2025\/10\/07\/csg-to-set-up-aed-300m-intelligent-energy-saving-glass-plant-in-kezad\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The facility will be CSG\u2019s first overseas manufacturing facility and comes as the UAE looks to reduce its reliance on imports and boost its local manufacturing chain.<\/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 capacity: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The 95k sqm facility, slated to be operational in late 2026, will be located in the Musaffah area, with an annual production capacity of over 5 mn sqm of coated, laminated, and insulating glass. Production will serve infrastructure and construction projects in local UAE markets, as well as the Gulf area, the US, Africa, and Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>EFG<\/strong><strong> doubles manufacturing capacity with second production line: <\/strong>DFM-listed investments company Dubai Investments\u2019 subsidiary Emirates Float Glass (EFG) is doubling its float glass manufacturing capacity by adding a second float line, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/10\/375.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DFM disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. The firm will simultaneously upgrade its first production line, Dubai Investments Industrial Platform CEO Abdulaziz Al Serkal told CNBC Arabia (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbcarabia.com\/143685\/2025\/07\/10\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B0%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AF%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%84%D9%80-CNBC-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9:-%D8%AE%D8%B7-%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-1200-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B1-%D8%B7%D9%86-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%8B\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 1:11<\/a>). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The new line will increase daily capacity to 1.2k tons, up from 600 tons, and introduce ultra-clear, low-iron glass to the region, the statement read. It will be up and running between the end of this year and the start of 2026, with Horn Glass Industries of Germany and a local civil works contractor helping execute the project. The firm is also set to sign an AED 1 bn financing agreement with a local lender for the project, Al Serkal said.<\/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>Dubai-based developer <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omniyat.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Omniyat<\/a><\/strong><strong> is launching Lumena Alta, a<\/strong><strong> 73-story luxury commercial tower on Sheikh Zayed Road <\/strong>with a gross development value of over AED 5 bn, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/launch-of-lumena-alta-by-omniyat-marks-two-decades-of-architectural-masterpieces-that-reshape-the-skyline-of-dubai-h2t77nbu\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Lumena Alta will house shell-and-core office spaces with terraces and gardens, a five-star lifestyle hotel with a sky pool, and directly connect to the upcoming Dubai Metro Gold Line. The development, located at the intersection of Business Bay and Downtown Dubai, will feature over 720k sq ft of office space and is scheduled for completion in 2030.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The developer had previously tapped debt markets for AED 400 mn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a3517586-2109-4295-b74a-d4c33bd9f784\/omniyat-taps-markets-with-usd-400-mn-sukuk-under-usd-2-bn-program\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in September<\/a>, after securing a USD 100 mn private loan from Japan\u2019s Nomura <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6f78159d-3b56-4154-8d09-0e7df8539eab\/%253cmark%253eomniyat%253c%2Fmark%253e-secures-a-usd-100-mn-private-loan-from-nomura\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in February<\/a> to support the development of one of its ultra-luxury projects. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CRYPTO- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>BitGo <\/strong><strong>MENA secures Vara broker-dealer license: <\/strong>Digital asset infrastructure firm BitGo MENA has received a broker-dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Vara), allowing it to offer regulated digital asset trading and intermediation services to regional institutional clients, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251006804933\/en\/BitGo-Secures-VARA-Broker-Dealer-Licence-to-Launch-Regulated-Institutional-Trading-Services-in-Dubai?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-W8j9Oi60kFTomUxRDB8jhBsNpnJw7dvSfTyni2BOVIOrCOi9QzgjCezTS3Nw_X6kJUrpSBm-Hav1w-UkdSlG3nDlC87j5HoE75BMeA8LaVacVjEfZIyqgxRRsuxHCTK2w%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. It had secured preliminary approval <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/e90289eb-586a-4923-8d4e-e632a86adc3f\/ad-ports-teams-up-with-cma-cgm-on-jv-to-develop%253cmark%253e-congo%253c%2Fmark%253e-terminal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Vara cracks down on 19 unlicensed crypto firms: <\/strong>Dubai\u2019s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Vara) fined 19 companies and issued cease-and-desist orders for offering crypto services without authorization, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/vara-fines-19-unlicensed-crypto-firms-dubai?utm_source=rss_feed&amp;utm_medium=rss_tag_blockchain&amp;utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Cointelegraph<\/a> reports. Penalties ranged from AED 100k-600k, with all entities ordered to immediately stop operations and marketing activities. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong>Vara introduced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c50098f8-5010-4361-8140-ad2880667913\/crypto-ads-now-need-to-carry-a-warning-in-dubai,-as%253cmark%253e-vara%253c%2Fmark%253e-cracks-down-on-crypto-marketing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">stricter marketing and licensing rules<\/a> in 2024, requiring prior approval and disclaimers on promotional materials. The regulator conducted a similar sweep <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vara.ae\/en\/regulations\/regulatory-notices\/vara-strengthens-enforcement-program-issues-fines-and-a-public-warning-against-engaging-with-unlicensed-virtual-asset-firms\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last October<\/a>, when it sanctioned seven unlicensed crypto firms for breaching its rules.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">EDUCATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Arada <\/strong><strong>awards AED 128 mn contract to build int\u2019l school in Aljada:<\/strong> Sharjah-based developer Arada awarded an AED 128 mn construction contract to Al Rehab Arab Contracting to build the Raffles World Academy in its AED 35 bn Aljada megaproject, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arada.com\/en\/latest-news\/arada-awards-aed128-million-construction-contract-to-build-raffles-world-academy-aljada-a-new-k-12-international-school-for-sharjah\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Dubai-based education provider Innoventures Educational is also partnering on the project, which marks its first school in Sharjah.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More on the academy: <\/strong>Built over 480k sq ft in Aljada, the K-12 international school is set to open for the academic year starting in 2026. It will offer IB and American curricula, and accommodate up to 2k students. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Full steam ahead on Aljada: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6a35e36d-cd0f-472d-a5d1-31e6982aea3a\/uae,-hong-kong-agree-mutual-recognition-of-licensed-fund,-investment-managers\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Just last month<\/a>, Arada tapped Dubai-based United Engineering Construction for an AED 2.2 bn contract to build Madar Mall in Aljada, and awarded an AED 604 mn contract to start building the project\u2019s business district <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a8b63618-0d3d-41d5-b610-a00fdc30c927\/arada-awards-aed-604-mn-contract-for-first-phase-of-sharjah%25e2%2580%2599s-new-business-district\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in March<\/a>. The project is set to wrap up in 2030, with 30% of Aljada\u2019s targeted 25k homes now completed, the statement read.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">STARTUPS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>EDB <\/strong><strong>launches financing tools for startups and SMEs: <\/strong>Emirates Development Bank (EDB) is rolling out AED 500 mn in financing solutions and support initiatives for startups and MSMEs across the UAE in an initial rollout as part of a national campaign, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bm32ld7-emirates-development-bank-launches-financing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. Founders will be able to set up business accounts with the lender, secure financing without providing collateral, and access EBD\u2019s network of contacts. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">GAMING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Yolo Group secures UAE vendor licenses: <\/strong>Estonia-based gaming group Yolo Group subsidiaries Hub88 Holdings and Live Online Gaming Services (Live88) received gaming-related vendor licenses from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/europeangaming.eu\/portal\/latest-news\/2025\/10\/07\/193254\/yolo-group-secures-uae-gaming-vendor-licences-from-gcgra\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The approval makes Live88 the UAE\u2019s first licensed live online casino, and allows Yolo to supply B2B iGaming content to the UAE. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The UAE became the first regulated gaming market in the GCC after issuing its national gaming framework <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/71e8adcd-e41f-4aa6-b89f-c7f7e72149c3\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last year<\/a>. The GCGRA has since rolled out key licenses, including the country\u2019s first lottery license to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/71e8adcd-e41f-4aa6-b89f-c7f7e72149c3\/uae-athletes-kick-off-olympics-2024-campaign-%2B-first-ever-lottery-license-awarded\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Game<\/a>, vendor approvals for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/5ea35903-90f6-45a2-9f15-988b7cc9cfc5\/ad-ports%25e2%2580%2599-kezad-expands-al-ma%25e2%2580%2599mourah-project-with-business-district\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TCSJohnHuxley<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/591afdbb-9797-451a-b290-1d9d66006798\/investcorp-capital-expands-us-industrial-real-estate-portfolio-with-new-acquisitions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Australia\u2019s Aristocrat<\/a>, and a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/af6875d3-a0a7-4882-be75-ecd8eb6ade60\/this-morning:-first%253cmark%253e-gaming%253c%2Fmark%253e-license-handed-to-wynn-resorts-for-marjan-resort-%2B-some-teachers-to-get-golden-visas%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial gaming license<\/a> for Wynn Resorts, which is set to be the first integrated gaming resort in the MENA region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PAYMENTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Astra Tech rebrands PayBy to botim money:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi\u2019s Astra Tech rebranded its fintech arm PayBy as botim money, consolidating its financial services under a single brand, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/business\/finance\/astra-tech-unveils-botim-money-find-all-financial-services-in-one-place\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a> reports. The Central Bank of the UAE-licensed platform will continue offering local and international transfers, prepaid cards, lending products, and investment options including National Bonds and gold.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\u2026<strong>With an upgrade for business users: <\/strong>Astra Tech also launched botim money for Business, a B2B platform providing merchant payment infrastructure, salary disbursement tools, and Wage Protection System (WPS) services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- The rebrand caps a series of fintech rollouts for botim<\/strong>, which this year added <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/94d90779-c335-4ee4-aebd-44362958b5d8\/%253cmark%253ebotim%253c%2Fmark%253e-adds-o-gold%25e2%2580%2599s-in-app-gold-trading\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">O Gold\u2019s in-app gold trading<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/9ec5b38b-22db-4049-9396-cfe4a799eb06\/abu-dhabi-energy-dep%25e2%2580%2599t-%2B-goldman-sachs-partner-on-water-security\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">partnered with the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia<\/a> on digital remittances, and became the first fintech <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/99982807-f498-4e82-91e5-5035c3d3b394\/%253cmark%253ebotim%253c%2Fmark%253e-is-first-fintech-to-issue-cbuae%25e2%2580%2599s-jaywan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">certified to issue Jaywan cards<\/a> under the UAE\u2019s national payment scheme. The platform has also expanded features such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ade772d4-6fbf-4396-af72-1bc28f6a5c69\/bitoasis-expands-to-bahrain\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AI verification<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/cd2c1288-5706-4b47-b065-5fa7f4270a1f\/binghatti-unveils-aed-600-mn-dubai-tower\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SME payroll<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/445204e4-d659-4a0d-bb78-6619372450f5\/climate-tech-startup-coral-raises-usd-3-mn-in-funding\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">National Bonds investments<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/36c1e4a0-f043-4c79-94b8-b25deca76816\/g42,-nvidia-open-climate-tech-lab-in-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">send now, pay later remittances<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n   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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\/10\/.dc3509af-e7c6-49d1-877e-e15a95c23f0c.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Emerging market assets are surging at their fastest pace since 2009 as investors flock to <\/strong><strong>developing economies<\/strong>, drawn by a weaker USD, high real yields, and attractive valuations, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/fbf77fd7-5cfc-4ab9-9793-5cd514bd75ca\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> reported yesterday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">An MSCI benchmark of emerging-market equities climbed 28% YTD<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> \u2014 its biggest gain over the period in over 15 years \u2014 while a JPMorgan index tracking local-currency government bonds is up 16%. Both indices are rebounding from what analysts have called a \u201clost decade\u201d of underperformance against US markets. Meanwhile, MSCI\u2019s developed-market stocks index is up less than 17% this year, the salmon-colored paper said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The turnaround follows years of stagnation: <\/strong>Emerging market equities rose just 9% in total between 2010 and 2024, trailing one of the strongest US bull runs in history. \u201cAfter 15 years of very mediocre performance, the stars are finally aligning and the most important variable there is the USD,\u201d Ian Simmons, senior portfolio manager at Fiera Capital, told the FT, citing the USD\u2019s slide under President Trump\u2019s administration and the Federal Reserve\u2019s shift toward rate cuts. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A softer USD has eased financial pressures on developing economies by lowering the <\/strong><strong>costs of servicing USD-denominated debt<\/strong>, while falling US yields have spurred renewed appetite for local-currency bonds offering high inflation-adjusted returns. Roughly half of this year\u2019s gains in JPMorgan\u2019s EM bond index stem from FX moves, according to Damien Buchet, chief investment officer of Principal Finisterre.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rally has been strongest in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Hungary, and South Africa, <\/strong><strong>where high real rates have kept carry trades appealing<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-09-21\/after-a-15-gain-traders-see-fed-cuts-powering-em-bond-rally?utm_source=chatgpt.com&amp;embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. \u201cYou can have these multi-year virtuous circles within emerging markets where capital inflows drive improving fundamentals, which will bring more capital inflows,\u201d said Kenneth Orchard, head of international fixed income at T. Rowe Price. Meanwhile, countries with fragile finances \u2014 think Turkey -- continue to maintain double-digit policy rates to draw capital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Governments are tapping into investor demand: <\/strong>Local-currency bond issuance across 17 major emerging markets outside China has hit a record USD 286 bn YTD, S&amp;P Global Ratings\u2019 head of emerging markets credit research Zahabia Gupta told the FT.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rally has also spilled into equities tied to the global AI boom<\/strong>, with South Korea\u2019s Kospi and Taiwan\u2019s Taiex both reaching record highs as investors pile into chipmakers and hardware suppliers for data centers. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company alone now represents about 11% of the MSCI EM Index \u2014 more than the combined weighting of several countrie, according to the FT.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Despite the surge, EM assets remain cheap.<\/strong> The MSCI EM Index trades at about 14x forward earnings, compared with 23x for the S&amp;P 500, according to William Blair portfolio manager Vivian Lin Thurston. That valuation gap has fueled much of this year\u2019s \u201cre-rating\u201d in emerging markets, as investors calibrate expectations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKETS THIS MORNING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asian markets are trading mixed this morning<\/strong>, with the Shanghai Composite up 0.5%, Japan\u2019s Nikkei almost unchanged, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng inching down 0.8%. Meanwhile, <strong>Wall Street futures<\/strong> are slightly inching up, after the S&amp;P ended a 7-day streak of gains.<\/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\">10,082<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.2% (YTD: +7.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,940<\/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: +15.1%)<\/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>Nasdaq Dubai UAE20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4,833<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: +16.1%)<\/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-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>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\">3.9% 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\">3.9% 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>Tadawul<\/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\">11,583<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.2% (YTD: -3.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">37,097<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.01% (YTD: +24.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-down\">\n<td class=\"td-list-down\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets1\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&amp;P 500 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">6,715<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.4% (YTD: +14.2%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tr-row-up\">\n<td class=\"td-list-up\">\n<p><svg class=\"e-icon e-TypeMarkets11\"><use xlink:href=\"#e-TypeMarkets11\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>FTSE 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,484<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.1% (YTD: +16.0%)<\/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>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\">5,614<\/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: +14.7%)<\/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>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 65.74<\/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-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>Natural gas (Nymex) <\/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 3.52<\/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\">+0.1%<\/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>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 4,008<\/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 121,943<\/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\">-2.5% (YTD: +30.4%)<\/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>Chimera JP Morgan UAE Bond UCITS ETF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">AED 3.72<\/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\">-1.9% (YTD: +6.8%)<\/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>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\">150.75<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: +7.7%)<\/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>VIX (Volatility Index)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">17.24<\/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\">+5.3% (YTD: -3.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE CLOSING BELL-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The DFM rose 0.5% yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 429.6 mn. The index is up 15.1% 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 of Dubai (+5.2%), Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (+3.1%) and Emirates NBD (+2.6%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>National Central Cooling Co. (-2.6%), Taaleem Holdings (-2.4%) and Ekktitab Holding Company (-1.6%). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over on the ADX<\/strong>, the index rose 0.2% on turnover of AED 1.2 bn. 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has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> CALENDAR<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">OCTOBER <\/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>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>6-8 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/events\/accessabilities-expo-2025\/\" style=\"\">AccessAbilities Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>8 October (Wednesday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/ar\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%A9\/%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9\/%D8%BA%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%88%D9%85%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9-aduwolix\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi\u2013London Business Connect<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, London.<\/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:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/abu-dhabi-investment-forum_abudhabiinvestmentforum-investwithabudhabi-activity-7380134611579904000-3gUR\/\" style=\"\">The Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, London.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-9 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quantummaritimeconference.com\/\" style=\"\">Quantum Maritime Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi<\/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>9-11 October (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroarabmed.com\/\" style=\"\">European Arab Medical Congress (EAMC)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi Energy Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/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>, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 October (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expandnorthstar.com\/\" style=\"\">Expand North Star<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai Harbor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-17 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/events\/gitex-global-2025\/\" style=\"\">GITEX Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>14 October (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaisafari.ae\/#\" style=\"\">Dubai Safari Park<\/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 October (Wednesday): Alec Holding\u2019s shares to begin trading 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:400;\">15-18 October (Wednesday-Saturday): Middle East Electric Vehicle Show, Expo Center Sharjah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-18 October (Wednesday-Saturday): The Future Mobility Expo and Conference, Expo Center Sharjah. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-18 October (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/blqkhwr-sharjah-host-evolve-future-mobility-show\" style=\"\">Evolve Future Mobility Show<\/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>21-22 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/events\/hr-summit-2025\/\" style=\"\">HR Summit and Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/events\/the-international-family-medicine-conference-exhibition-2025\/\" style=\"\">International Family Med. Conference and Exhibition<\/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>21-23 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/events\/annual-radiology-meeting-2025\/\" style=\"\">Annual Radiology Meeting (ARM)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/events\/healthcare-future-summit-2025\/\" style=\"\">Healthcare Future Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22 October (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reutersprofessional.com\/reuters-media\/next-gulf-landing-site\/p\/1\" style=\"\">Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.<br \/><\/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;\">22-23 October (Wednesday-Thursday): Alternative Investment Summit, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22-24 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>23 October (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/atrium\" style=\"\">S&P Global\u2019s annual Islamic Finance Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, DIFC Atrium, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 October (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/15q2jr8-ministry-economy-and-tourism-host-%E2%80%98uae-africa\" style=\"\">The UAE Africa Tourism Investment 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>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>29 October (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurehospitality.com\/world\/brf\" style=\"\">The Brand Residences Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">NOVEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-2 November (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/event-tickets\/we-convention-womens-empowerment-convention?utm_source=social&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=26may_smm_linkedin\" style=\"\">Women's Empowerment Convention (WE Convention)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Atlantis The Royal, 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;\">4-6 November (Tuesday-Thursday): Annual government meetings, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-6 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arabal.com\/\" style=\"\">ARABAL International Aluminum 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>4-9 November (Tuesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaidesignweek.ae\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Design Week<\/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>10-15 November (Monday-Saturday): SASC organizes <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autonomous.abudhabi\/en\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week<\/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>10-15 November (Monday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2025.robocupap.org\/\" style=\"\">RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10 November (Monday): SASC organizes <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autonomous.abudhabi\/en\/summit.html\" style=\"\">The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit<\/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>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 November (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaibusinessforum.com\/en\/home\" style=\"\">Dubai Business Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cipriani South Street, New York City.<\/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>13-15 November (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acifma.com\/events\/48th-ica-conference-exhibition#:~:text=We'\"re%2520pleased%2520to%2520announce,ahead%2520in%2520an%2520evolving%2520market.&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1759895435011299&usg=AOvVaw1NnXk7moTgMgOoFUfepApx\" style=\"\">International Financial Markets (ICA) Conference and Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Conrad Dubai. <\/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>19-20 November (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rakisummit.com\/\" style=\"\">Investment and Business Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Hamra International Exhibition and Convention Center, Ras Al Khaimah<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-23 November (Tuesday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abudhabiart.ae\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Art<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-27 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.big5global.com\/visit\/why-visit\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=3876-S-Big-5-Global-2025-Delprom-B-DCN-GCC-Africa&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22886407126&gbraid=0AAAAAC_uZlmNAF-FwClMP0S21Z8pqxPAI&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5onGBhDeARIsAFK6QJY8Kla_Y41esJEpT7j9Fryo03DuyHcDKgUzXxIOAbwZvYGpdYYu4DkaAqacEALw_wcB\" style=\"\">Big 5 Global Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-27 November (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/datewithtech.com\/\" style=\"\">DATE (Digital Acceleration and Transformation Expo),<\/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;\">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>2-5 December (Tuesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/series\/abu-dhabi-collectors-week\" style=\"\">Sotheby\u2019s Abu Dhabi Collectors\u2019 Week<\/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>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 December (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/defi.tech\/symposia\" style=\"\">DeFi Technologies Insights Global Symposium<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.<\/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>8-9 December (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ainvest.com\/news\/vap-group-host-global-ai-show-2025-abu-dhabi-5000-attendees-2508\/\" style=\"\">Global AI 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>8-10 December (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgesummit.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">The Bridge Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-11 December (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adgm.com\/media\/announcements\/adfw-2025-set-to-double-in-size-at-new-location\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Finance Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Maryah Island.<\/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>9-11 December (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automechanika-dubai.ae.messefrankfurt.com\/dubai\/en.html\" style=\"\">Automechanika Dubai Trade Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-15 December (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobiledevelopersweek.com\/\" style=\"\">Mobile Developers Week<\/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>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) 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>13-15 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fespamiddleeast.com\/exhibiting\/exhibit?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22872965013&gbraid=0AAAAAqD9IbbBANPyJR6PGGinsuyzX0EAy&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0NPGBhCDARIsAGAzpp0Ia6nltF9CwDoUIHmucbQKVt3Wq9f0ruPnI0jbDvsVx7LyJ7KSr18aAuKnEALw_wcB\" style=\"\">FESPA Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai Exhibition Center, Dubai<\/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>28-30 January (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcoomd.org\/en\/events\/upcoming-events\/technology-conference-2026.aspx\" style=\"\">World Customs Organization Technology Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight: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>9-13 February (Monday-Friday): <\/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\/whx-dubai-and-whx-labs-dubai-to-combine-in-2026-to-form-the-worlds-largest-healthcare-event-rja84scy\" style=\"\">The World Health Expo (WHX)<\/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;\">MARCH 2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><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><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 March (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialcapital2026.com\/\" style=\"\">Social Capital 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 style=\"font-weight:700;\">APRIL 2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-15 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/15t1prb-dubai-host-15th-aim-congress-april-2026\" style=\"\">AIM 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 style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE 2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15 June-15 September (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaimallathon.ae\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Mallathon<\/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;\">JULY 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:700\">31 July (Friday): <\/span><span>Large businesses achieving annual revenues equal to or above AED 50<\/span> <span>mn<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight:400;\">must appoint an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation. <\/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>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>14-16 April: (Tuesday-Thursday): the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ips-dubai.com\/\" style=\"\">International Property Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Sheikh Zayed Rd, 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 sometime in 2027:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 January: Deadline for large businesses to implement e-invoicing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>1Q 2027: Completion of the first phase of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f4e973fb-1779-41cf-b29f-f4df8c403414\/this-morning:-india%25e2%2580%2599s-kotak-receives-sca-license,-plans-retail-focused-funds-in-4q-2025-%2B-ifza-in-panama%3F\" style=\"\">Hassyan seawater desalination project<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">31 March: Small businesses with annual revenues of less than AED 50 mn are obliged to contract with an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>31 March: Government entities<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight:400;\">are required to appoint an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 July: Deadline for small businesses to implement e-invoicing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 October: Deadline for governments to implement e-invoicing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Abu Dhabi\u2019s solar and battery energy facility, combining 5.2 GW of solar capacity and 19 GWh of battery storage, is set for commissioning. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime between 2027 and 2029:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Sibos 2029 organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), Dubai.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>The commissioning of the seventh phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alterra pours USD 2 bn in 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