{"id":111434,"date":"2026-01-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=111434"},"modified":"2026-01-14T03:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T03:10:21","slug":"trade-pacts-with-nigeria-philippines-locked-in","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/trade-pacts-with-nigeria-philippines-locked-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Trade pacts with Nigeria, Philippines locked in"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"111436\" 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=\"111436\">\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 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single-story post-111436 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-what-were-tracking-today tag-diplomacy tag-dp-world tag-energy tag-enterpriseam-uae tag-international-holding-company tag-iran tag-logistics tag-ma tag-masdar tag-ports tag-renewable-energy tag-renewables tag-trade tag-what-were-tracking-today wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, friends, and happy hump day. <\/strong>The big theme of the day is <strong>trade<\/strong>, with not one, but two trade agreements inked with the Philippines and Nigeria yesterday, trade talks with Canada set to kick off soon, and Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi saying the UAE is \u201cevaluating\u201d the potential impacts of a 25% tariff on the UAE due to its trade relations with Iran. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We also have more details on the UAE\u2019s projects market last year<\/strong>, which saw a decline but remains the GCC\u2019s largest projects market, with a massive USD 491.2 bn pipeline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PLUS- A new Islamic digital banking venture, founded by Botim Founder Abdallah Abu Sheikh, just raised the region\u2019s largest seed round yet<\/strong>, with a USD 250 mn investment led by private equity outfit BlueFive 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>Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan is heading for the UAE today<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MFATurkiye\/status\/2011154472530296873?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The agenda for the visit has not been made public, but Turkey has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turkiyetoday.com\/nation\/turkish-foreign-minister-fidan-steps-up-diplomacy-with-iran-us-and-uae-3212883?s=1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reportedly<\/a> been stepping up diplomacy with Iran as deadly protests continue, along with the US ambassador to Turkey, in recent days. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" id=\"kix.h1k9uj1flxu7\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abudhabisustainabilityweek.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicked off earlier this week and runs until Thursday, 15<\/strong><strong> January <\/strong>at the Adnec Center, bringing together global leaders to discuss sustainability action across interconnected systems. Heads of state including the Philippines\u2019 Ferdinand Marcos Jr, South Africa\u2019s Cyril Ramaphosa, and Nigeria\u2019s Bola Tinubu are among those expected to attend.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The week\u2019s program includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfutureenergysummit.com\/#\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">World Future Energy Summit<\/a>, which started yesterday and runs until Thursday;<\/li>\n<li>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abudhabisustainabilityweek.com\/en\/adsw\/adsw-roundtables\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ADSW Dialogues<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/en\/strategic-global-initiatives\/wiser\/wiser-annual-forum\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wiser Forum<\/a>, which kicked off Sunday and run through to Thursday;<\/li>\n<li>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abudhabisustainabilityweek.com\/en\/adsw\/adsw-2026\/adsw-events\/global-south-utilities-forum\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global South Utilities Forum<\/a>, taking place today;<\/li>\n<li>The Global Climate Finance Center Annual Meeting and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abudhabisustainabilityweek.com\/en\/adsw\/adsw-2026\/adsw-events\/green-hydrogen-summit\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Hydrogen Summit<\/a>, which close the week on Thursday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other conferences happening this week: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industrial trade show <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/steelfabme.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SteelFab<\/a> runs through Thursday at the Expo Center Sharjah; <\/li>\n<li>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dipmf.ae\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai International Project Management Forum<\/a> also runs through Thursday in Dubai;<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fespamiddleeast.com\/exhibiting\/exhibit?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22872965013&gbraid=0AAAAAqD9IbbBANPyJR6PGGinsuyzX0EAy&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0NPGBhCDARIsAGAzpp0Ia6nltF9CwDoUIHmucbQKVt3Wq9f0ruPnI0jbDvsVx7LyJ7KSr18aAuKnEALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Fespa Middle East<\/a> runs until Thursday at the Dubai Exhibition Center. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- <\/strong>The mercury is set to peak at 26\u00b0C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with Dubai seeing an overnight low of 18\u00b0C, and the capital seeing a low of 15\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>TRADE \u2014 The UAE (and China) could have a lot to lose from US President Donald <\/strong><strong>Trump\u2019s threats for a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran. <\/strong>The UAE is Iran\u2019s second biggest trading partner, with some USD 16.1 bn in trade taking place between the two countries in 2024, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-13\/china-uae-lead-list-of-those-at-risk-from-trump-s-iran-tariff?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing IMF data. It\u2019s also a major re-export hub for Iran, with the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/441.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Economy and Tourism Ministry data<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/441.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(pdf)<\/a> showing that UAE-Iran non-oil trade reached USD 6.6 bn in 2024. Trump\u2019s claimed the tariff would \u201c <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/115884319075881590\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">take effect immediately<\/a>,\u201d though he has yet to clarify which countries (and goods) would be affected. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE has so far gotten away almost scot-free from Trump\u2019s tariff wars last year<\/strong>, with just a 10% tariff slapped on most UAE imports, though it\u2019s subject to the 25% tariff on the US\u2019 steel imports from all countries. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Foreign Trade Minister Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said the government is \u201cevaluating\u201d the possible impacts of the 25% tariff.<\/strong> \u201cWe have to evaluate what are the consequences of disturbing the supply of many of the products and commodities that come from Iran,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/business\/markets\/uae-is-reviewing-risks-to-trade-flows-and-essential-supplies-after-us-tariffs-on-iran-says-minister-1.500407144\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf News<\/a> quotes Al Zeyoudi as saying at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In brighter trade news, the UAE and Canada are set to start talks over a trade agreement next month<\/strong>, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/canada-uae-talks-free-trade-deal-start-next-month-canadian-trade-minister-says-2026-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. This comes as the two countries have strengthened relations recently, with the UAE <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/af55361a-c736-46e8-ba73-5aacad52f0fa\/uae-to-invest-usd-50-bn-in-canada-under-joint-investment-framework\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">set to pour some USD 50 bn<\/a> in investments in the country. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Canada is particularly interested in attracting investments in liquefied natural gas, and Adnoc has been eyeing Canadian natural gas projects<\/strong>, Sidhu said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MACRO \u2014 The World Bank has reaffirmed its forecast for the UAE\u2019s<\/strong><strong> GDP growth this year at 5%<\/strong>, while its forecast for 2027 was revised marginally upwards to 5.1%, in its latest <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/438.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Economic Prospects report (pdf).<\/a> We\u2019ll dive into the broader forecast for the region and what could be behind the forecast in tomorrow\u2019s issue. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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>P<\/strong><strong>ORTS \u2014 DP World\u2019s Berbera Port operations remain stable:<\/strong> Dubai\u2019s DP World confirmed today in a statement to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/dubais-dp-world-says-operations-somalilands-berbera-port-unaffected-by-uae-2026-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> that its operations at Somaliland\u2019s Berbera Port are unaffected by Somalia\u2019s recent decision to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MOFASomalia\/posts\/%D8%A3%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AA-%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%87%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%A5%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9-\/1271159258370184\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">break ties<\/a> with the UAE. Somaliland also refuted in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/somalilandmfa\/status\/2010794338750775344?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> Somalia's claims of authority over agreements related to Berbera Port \u2014 reaffirming the breakaway region\u2019s sovereign hold over the port. The logistics giant <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/world\/africa\/corrected-ethiopia-acquires-stake-to-join-dp-world-somaliland-port-venture-idUSL8N1QJ4OQ\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">holds a 65% stake<\/a> in the port. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- Somalia\u2019s government <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/13\/this-morning-somalia-cancels-ports-defense-contracts-with-the-uae-emirates-nbd-tees-up-debut-aed-denominated-dnn-notes\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said yesterday<\/a><\/strong><strong> it was annulling all of its contracts with the UAE for ports, <\/strong><strong>defense, and security<\/strong>, over what its Council of Ministers said were \u201cactions undermining [its] national security.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>ENERGY <\/strong><strong>\u2014 IHC is still in the running for Lukoil\u2019s assets:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi\u2019s International Holding Company (IHC), private equity firm Carlyle, and a consortium including Chevron and Quantum Capital Group are competing for the global assets of Russian oil firm Lukoil, as a US deadline to divest the portfolio to avoid further sanctions expires this week, sources told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/carlyle-chevron-quantum-partnership-among-frontrunners-lukoil-assets-sources-say-2026-01-12\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The US imposed sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/us-hits-top-russian-oil-companies-with-sanctions-eu-bans-russian-lng-2025-10-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last October<\/a> and gave Lukoil until 17 January to sell its international assets, valued at around USD 22 bn. Its portfolio spans oilfields in Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan, alongside refineries and fuel retail networks in Europe and the US. Sanctions, banking constraints, and Iraq\u2019s nationalization of the West Qurna 2 oilfield have all disrupted Lukoil\u2019s operations recently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This isn\u2019t the first news of IHC interest.<\/strong> The holding company was reportedly interested in snapping up the assets at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/24\/this-morning-uae-plans-to-invest-usd-1-bn-in-african-ai-projects-ihc-eyes-lukoils-assets\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">end of last year<\/a>, after an agreement from Lukoil to sell it to Swiss commodity trader Gunvor fell through following US fears of its ties to Russia. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/19\/this-morning-adnoc-eyes-lukoils-natural-gas-assets-south-korea-joins-stargate-uae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Around the same time<\/a>, Adnoc was also reported to be among several companies assessing acquiring parts of the portfolio, with a particular focus on its natural gas operations in Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where we\u2019re at:<\/strong> Lukoil has reportedly been in talks with investors since November but a deadline could be extended if an agreement isn\u2019t reached before Saturday, and the US\u2019 options include handing out individual licenses to buyers as well, sources added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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>RENEWABLES \u2014 <\/strong><strong>Masdar\u2019s <\/strong><strong>clean energy capacity reaches 65 GW: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi-backed Masdar\u2019s global clean energy capacity has hit 65 GW, more than halfway to the 100 GW target earmarked for the end of the decade, Chairman Sultan Al Jaber <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/uaes-masdar-reaches-global-capacity-65-gw-clean-energy-2026-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on Tuesday. Masdar\u2019s capacity jumped 27.5% y-o-y, up from 51 GW <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/en\/news\/newsroom\/masdars-capacity-up-by-150-to-over-50gw\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">by the end of 2024<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why it matters: <\/strong>Masdar has moved well beyond its early focus on domestic solar projects; it is buying regulated grids and entire operating platforms. The 14 GW added in the last year alone wasn't driven by scattered bits, but by a massive capital deployment into assets like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/11\/masdar-now-owns-100-of-terna-energy-al-ansari-wraps-bfc-acquisition\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Greece\u2019s Terna Energy<\/a> and its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/07\/11\/masdar-iberdrola-to-co-invest-in-uk-wind-project\/?repeat=w3tc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">partnership with Iberdrola<\/a> on the EUR 5.2 bn East Anglia Three offshore wind farm. <\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BANKING \u2014<\/strong> <strong>Commercial Bank International (CBI) <\/strong><strong>is closing down its Islamic win<\/strong><strong>dow<\/strong> after receiving approval from the Central Bank of the UAE\u2019s Higher Shariah Authority to wind down the unit, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/412.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ADX disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. CBI said the closure will be implemented gradually, with no material impact on operations or customers. A reason for the closure wasn\u2019t stated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSA<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DXB<\/strong><strong>\u2019s parking bottlenecks are about to ease with Salik\u2019s E-Wallet payment<\/strong> <strong>system:<\/strong> Visitors to DXB will be able to use Salik\u2019s E-Wallet system to pay for parking at the airport\u2019s car parks starting 22 January, following an agreement between Dubai Airports and the Dubai toll operator, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/387.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DFM disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. The two inked a 10-year partnership for the airport, which welcomed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/20\/this-morning-us-approves-nvidia-chip-exports-to-g42-uae-canada-investment-pact-on-the-way\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">24.2 mn<\/a> passengers in 3Q 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where exactly? <\/strong>The digital payment solution will be rolled out across 7.4k parking spaces at Terminals 1, 2, 3, and Cargo Mega Terminal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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>Two big business stories are making the rounds this morning: <\/strong>US-based luxury retailer <strong>Saks<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/saks-global-nearing-175-billion-financing-plan-ahead-bankruptcy-filing-sources-2026-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">plans to file for bankruptcy<\/a>, but is finalizing a USD 1.75 bn financing agreement that would keep its stores open. <strong>Plus: Netflix<\/strong> is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-13\/netflix-weighs-amending-warner-bros-bid-to-make-it-all-cash?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">considering turning its takeover bid for Warner Bros into an all-cash offer<\/a>, a move that would help solidify it as the stronger suitor after Paramount Skydance (along with Gulf investors and Larry Ellison) made an all-cash, USD 108.4 bn hostile takeover bid for the company. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has ramped up his threats of US interference in Iran<\/strong>, telling protesters that \u201chelp is on its way\u201d on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/115888317758045915\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Truth Social<\/a>. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>The UAE has inked two trade agreements as part of its push to lock in <\/strong><strong>favorable <\/strong><strong>terms across Asia and Africa<\/strong>, deepening economic ties with Nigeria and the Philippines on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Machinery, EVs, chemicals, and more targeted in Nigeria\u2019s pact<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE and Nigeria <\/strong><strong>have signed<\/strong><strong> a trade and economic partnership agreement <\/strong>\u2014 also known as a CEPA \u2014 aimed at accelerating trade and investment flows, with a focus on technology, energy, agriculture, and precious metals, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/by7hbym-uae-nigeria-forge-stronger-economic-ties-with\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The agreement will cut tariffs, remove trade barriers, and expand private and public-sector cooperation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The relationship is already sizable: <\/strong>Bilateral non-oil trade reached USD 4.3 bn in 2024, up 55.3% compared to the year before, and hit USD 3.1 bn in 9M 2025, underscoring Nigeria\u2019s growing weight in Abu Dhabi\u2019s Africa-focused trade strategy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The products in focus: <\/strong>The agreement is set to immediately wipe out tariffs for 7k Nigerian products, including chemicals, pharma products, and cotton, while machinery, electrics, and vehicles will be able to be imported without a levy within five years, according to Nigerian news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nannews.ng\/2026\/01\/13\/nigeria-uae-trade-pact-opens-duty-free-access-for-nigerian-goods-oduwole\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Nan<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ease of doing business:<\/strong> Execs hailing from Nigeria can stay in the UAE for renewable three-year periods, and nationals on business can stay for as many as 90 days per year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Philippines\u2019 exports to UAE could rise 9% following trade pact<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE has also <\/strong><strong>signed a trade and economic partnership agreement<\/strong><strong> with the Philippines<\/strong>, targeting cooperation in electrical equipment, financial services, agriculture, and precious metals, while easing tariff and non-tariff barriers, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/by7hbpm-uae-philippines-begin-new-chapter-trade-investment\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s in it for the UAE? <\/strong>The pact is set to lift UAE GDP by USD 2.4 bn by 2032, with bilateral trade already nearing USD 1.8 bn in 2024, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pia.gov.ph\/news\/ph-uae-ink-historic-free-trade-agreement\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Philippine Information Agency<\/a>. Preliminary estimates suggest the agreement could boost Philippine exports to the UAE by 9.1% \u2014 as the UAE ranks 18th among the archipelago\u2019s trading partners and absorbs around 39% of its Middle East-bound exports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The two countries also have significant energy relations: <\/strong>Masdar entered the Philippine market with plans to develop up to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/01\/17\/adsw-spurs-more-sustainability-plans\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">1 GW<\/a> of solar, wind, and battery storage capacity by 2030, with scope to scale to 10 GW by 2035. The USD 15 bn program supports the Philippines\u2019 energy transition targets of 35% renewable power by 2030 and 50% by 2040.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">More than trade<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Both agreements were signed during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week<\/strong>, where UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/by7hbpk-uae-philippines-presidents-meet-during-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">met Philippine President<\/a> Ferdinand Marcos Jr and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/economy\/gcc\/uae-nigerian-presidents-discuss-bilateral-cooperation-s1ph1ji4\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Nigerian President<\/a> Bola Tinubu to discuss expanding cooperation across trade, development, and renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Bigger picture<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The twin agreements feed into Abu Dhabi\u2019s CEPA program<\/strong>, which targets USD 1.1 tn in non-oil foreign trade by 2031, with Asia and Africa firmly in focus. As we\u2019ve previously reported, the UAE has already inked trade pacts with the likes of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/09\/01\/uae-eyes-industrial-cooperation-with-india\/?repeat=w3tc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">India<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/02\/trade-pacts-with-malaysia-australia-come-into-effect\/?repeat=w3tc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaysia<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/08\/26\/uae-angola-sign-trade-agreement\/?repeat=w3tc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Angola<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/10\/29\/vietnam-uae-ink-comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Vietnam<\/a>, Indonesia, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/06\/05\/uae-turkey-ratify-cepa-iraq-iran-work-to-boost-trade\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey<\/a>, with agreements with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/20\/this-morning-us-approves-nvidia-chip-exports-to-g42-uae-canada-investment-pact-on-the-way\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">South Korea<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/10\/24\/this-morning-pearl-petroleum-to-issue-usd-300-mn-bonds-dubai-slashed-29-emissions-last-year\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand<\/a> nearing the finish line.<\/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\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\" 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projects market, rising to a 41.3% share of total regional awards from 23.9% in 2024, according to Kamco Invest\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/404.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GCC Projects Market Update (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Behind the dip: <\/strong>Five of the eight tracked sectors saw a decline, with dips from heavily-weighted sectors like construction pulling overall results down, while weaker oil prices capped funds available for new projects.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>On the upside<\/strong>, the clean energy sector remained a bright spot, seeing growth through new projects.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/443.png?ssl=1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Construction remained the UAE\u2019s largest sector at USD 44.9 bn<\/strong>, despite dipping 15.4% y-o-y. Power and chemicals bucked the broader trend, as power surged 97.8% y-o-y to USD 11.1 bn, while chemicals more than tripled to USD 4.4 bn. Key projects included the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/07\/adipec-day-three-more-agreements-from-adnoc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 2 bn chemical cluster<\/a> at Ruwais Industrial City by T\u2019aziz and Modon awarding a USD 272 mn contract to Trojan for the Maysan residential development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Zooming out<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Contract awards in the GCC overall fell 32% y-o-y. <\/strong>Across the Gulf, total project awards dropped to USD 213.4 bn, down from USD 314 bn in 2024, led by steep declines in Saudi Arabia, as project awards halved to USD 83.4 bn on the back of slumps in the chemical, power, construction, and gas sectors. Kuwait saw a 16.2% uptick, Qatar a more modest 4.0% increase, while Oman\u2019s awards dropped 51.0% and Bahrain logged a 54.9% downturn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Subdued oil prices averaging USD 63.1 \/ bbl weighed on GCC spendin<\/strong><strong>g<\/strong>, despite Opec+ phasing out their production cuts. The last two years had seen record capital expenditure from GCC countries, particularly in hydrocarbon investments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Contract awards i<\/strong><strong>n 4Q 2025 were at a 13-year low for quarterly results<\/strong> as all GCC nations saw a decline. Emirati contracts were down 44.5% y-o-y to USD 17.4 bn, and Saudi Arabia saw a 68% dip to USD 15 bn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Looking ahead<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>GCC project activity is expected to rebound<\/strong>, supported by stabilizing oil prices, ongoing diversification drives from non-oil activity, economic expansion across the GCC, and USD 1.9 tn worth of projects in the pre-execution pipeline, according to Kamco Invest. Recovery may be moderated if crude prices remain subdued, but overall regional momentum is forecast to improve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>In our pipeline<\/strong>, construction is once again set to dominate, with USD 274.6 bn worth of projects in the pre-execution phase, followed by transport with USD 71.1 bn, and power with USD 30.9 mn. The UAE\u2019s total pipeline currently stands at USD 491.2 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>According to Meed Projects data from <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/08\/this-morning-rakbank-is-the-latest-to-join-the-stablecoin-party-contract-awards-fell-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a>, contract awards in the UAE fell 15% in 2025 to USD 87.7\u202fbn, though Dubai\u2019s real estate sector and hydrocarbon investment in Abu Dhabi helped avert a larger dip. Saudi Arabia\u2019s awards plunged 50% to USD 84.5\u202fbn amid delays in giga projects and lower spending on power and hydrocarbons, and wider GCC contracts were down by a third.<\/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\/construction\/\">CONSTRUCTION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/gcc\/\">GCC<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/infrastructure\/\">infrastructure<\/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=\"111443 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=\"111443\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/14\/111443\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-111443\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-111443 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=\"111444\" 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=\"111444\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">STARTUP WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/14\/botim-founders-new-fintech-venture-raises-the-largest-seed-round-the-region-has-seen-thus-far\/\">\r\n                            Botim founder\u2019s new fintech venture Mal raises the largest seed round the region has seen thus far                        <\/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\/2026\/01\/14\/botim-founders-new-fintech-venture-raises-the-largest-seed-round-the-region-has-seen-thus-far\/\" 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 investment in Mal marks <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fwdstart.me\/p\/abdullah-abu-al-sheikh-mal-raises-230m-in-largest-seed-round-in-mena-for-ai-powered-islamic-financ\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the largest of its kind<\/a> in the MENA region. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where will the funds go? <\/strong>The capital will help the startup get off the ground and accelerate product development along with licensing and regulatory approvals. The startup, founded by Abdallah Abu Sheikh (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/abdallahabusheikh\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), who also founded Astra Tech and was previously CEO at Botim, is set to launch as a banking platform this year and is looking to fill a gap with underbanked customer segments. It\u2019s looking to roll out its services in phases, with the focus on the UAE first, before it decides to scale into other regional and Asian markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Alongside Abu Sheikh, the team includes several executives with leadership experience at Revolut and Brazilian neobank Nubank<\/strong>, the statement said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Our take <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The seed round comes as megarounds continue to rise in volume in the UAE<\/strong>, both across later-stage mega-transactions and earlier-stage, non-mega transactions. UAE-based XPanceo\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/07\/09\/smart-contact-lens-startup-xpanceo-joins-unicorn-club\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 250 mn<\/a> Series A round and Airalo\u2019s USD 220 mn Series C ranked third and fourth among the largest EVM transactions by funding in 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It also comes as fintech maintains its position as the most popular sector for funding in the region.<\/strong> The sector took the lead in terms of funding last year, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/13\/the-uae-saw-the-third-highest-vc-funding-flows-across-emerging-venture-markets\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">accounting for nearly a third<\/a> of the region\u2019s total funding. <\/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 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0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>For decades, the internal audit function at major banks has operated on a predictable, <\/strong><strong>three-to-five-year cycle.<\/strong> It was built as a reactive, manual process of studying the past to ensure compliance. The role of the auditor was to spot compliance gaps, usually in retrospect, and align priorities with and flag issues to the board.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>This role was developed at a time when banks mostly operated through brick-and-mortar branches. <\/strong>Banks that are now scaling their digital presence have to contend with a much broader suite of risks, and the retroactive approach is nowhere near sufficient anymore, Group Chief Internal Audit Officer at Mashreq Hassan Ali told EnterpriseAM in an interview.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>With a wider digital footprint, risks are more immediate<\/strong>, and a digital failure or glitch could mean a significant disruption to operations, Hassan added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The solution is to become more agile and proactive, and the big elephant in the room that will help make that happen? AI. <\/strong>Mashreq has been on an aggressive AI rollout across its groups and services, from its client-facing platforms to internal operations like financial reporting, and is now bringing this rollout to its internal audit department, building an in-house platform that uses AI agents to track data in real-time, Hassan explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>\u201cThe audit function is at a crossroads right now<\/strong>,\u201d Hassan said, adding that some leaders of internal audit are skeptical about the impact of AI on their industry. \u201cI would call this the confusion stage \u2014 many are skeptical about whether it's going to work, some are waiting for somebody to do something and playing it safe,\u201d he added. Hassan is in another category \u2014 optimistic about the potential benefits AI can have for auditing as a function.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The new platform will start producing results within the next 12 to 18 months<\/strong> as part of a broader five-year rollout plan, Hassan told us. The platform will deploy advanced AI-enabled solutions and risk intelligence that can provide insights and predictive analysis for what's coming ahead, Hassan said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>\u201cThe way and scale at which we are planning to deploy this, I don't think has been done anywhere globally<\/strong>,\u201d he explained. Specific use cases are being deployed across some internal audit functions, but Mashreq is going full scale \u2014 the platform aims to bake traditional audit methodologies into the platform, which can then integrate into systems across the banks\u2019 departments to capture data in real time, analyze it using specific AI prompts, and the data analysis and risk assessment will happen on the spot rather than over several years, he explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Where does that leave the internal auditor?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Hassan is direct about what this means for the workforce. <\/strong>Within five years, the role of a traditional internal auditor at Mashreq will be unrecognizable. \u201cIf we\u2019ve learned one thing from history, it is that machines always win,\u201d Hassan says, explaining that the internal auditor role must become geared towards overseeing AI agents, rather than perform manual processes at their desks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Their role will be to ensure AI is not operating in a black box and that there\u2019s explainability<\/strong>, meaning the AI platform\u2019s process can be re-performed and it will arrive at the same result, he explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>This upskilling process is already happening within Mashreq\u2019s internal audit department<\/strong>, which Hassan likened to an \u201cAI audit academy\u201d that aims to reskill auditors and prepare them for the transformation of their roles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">The glue that ties all of this together? Governance<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>When asked what\u2019s the one thing that has the potential to uproot corporate resilience and result in corporate failures, Hassan pointed to failures in governance and oversight. <\/strong>\u201cGovernance is the most important thing. Sometimes we just have to go back to the drawing board,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>\u201cit's very important that there is very clear strategic alignment between the board, executive management, and operating management,\u201d<\/strong> he explained. The board defines the overall strategy, executive management drives it, and the operating management implement it \u2014 there has to be a loop and that loop must include clear accountability and transparency, he explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Internal audit\u2019s role within this framework is as an enabler and provider of either assurance or advice \u2014 or what we call foresight<\/strong>, he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Next stop: Commercialization?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Mashreq\u2019s history of building proprietary tech often leads to commercial outlets.<\/strong> While the internal audit AI platform is currently being built for internal operations, the bank is considering how it might eventually offer this technology to the wider market, Hassan said.<\/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\/artificial-intelligence\/\">artificial intelligence<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/mashreq\/\">Mashreq<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/spotlight\/\">SPOTLIGHT<\/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=\"111449\" 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=\"111449\">\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\">MOVES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/14\/fuze-appoints-chief-strategist-and-venture-officer-and-a-new-market-lead-at-wyndham\/\">\r\n                            Fuze appoints chief strategist and venture officer, and a new market lead at Wyndham                        <\/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\/2026\/01\/14\/fuze-appoints-chief-strategist-and-venture-officer-and-a-new-market-lead-at-wyndham\/\" 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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Sebastiani\u2019s 15 years of experience in the financial services sector includes a tenure as virtual assets consulting lead at PwC Middle East. She has also co-chaired the MENA Fintech Association\u2019s Digital Assets Committee and advised on the establishment of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Wyndham taps new MEA lead: <\/strong>American hotel franchisor Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has appointed Mohamad Haj Hassan (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mohamad-haj-hassan-b959b610\/?originalSubdomain=sa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) as market managing director for the Middle East and Africa, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/wyndham-appoints-mohamad-haj-hassan-as-market-managing-director-ielr7mpp\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. He will oversee regional strategy, development, and operations as Wyndham accelerates expansion across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and wider Africa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meet the appointee:<\/strong> Hassan steps up from Wyndham\u2019s Saudi Arabia business and brings more than two decades of regional hospitality experience, including senior roles at Accor and Rotana.<\/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\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\/hospitality\/\">hospitality<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"111451\" 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=\"111451\">\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\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/14\/edge-plants-flag-in-europe-fab-taps-t-powe-rice-for-investments-zoho-rolls-out-data-centers-and-nmdc-expands-in-the-onshore-market\/\">\r\n                            Edge plants flag in Europe, FAB taps T. 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The planned platform is backed by an estimated EUR 2 bn multi-year order pipeline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">FAB taps T. Rowe Price to deepen investment offering<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>First <\/strong><strong>Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has partnered with US asset manager T. Rowe Price<\/strong> <strong>to<\/strong><strong> expand the range of investment solutions <\/strong>it offers its private banking and institutional clients, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/first-abu-dhabi-bank-and-t-rowe-price-enter-into-a-strategic-partnership-to-enhance-investment-offering-across-the-gcc-302658201.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. This will include supply equity, fixed-income, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>FAB\u2019s been expanding its use of global asset management partnerships.<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/12\/09\/this-morning-abu-dhabi-investor-backs-paramounts-hostile-bid-for-warner-bros-abu-dhabi-gets-fintech-insurance-digital-assets-cluster\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Just a month ago<\/a>, the bank also tapped Amundi, Europe\u2019s largest asset manager, to broaden its investment offering across client segments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Zoho Corporation brings its data centers to the UAE<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" id=\"id.52v110opgzhv\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Zoho<\/strong><strong> rolls out two UAE data centers: <\/strong>India-based software solutions company Zoho Corporation rolled out its first UAE-based data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as it moves ahead with the AED 100 mn investment it had earmarked for the UAE, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/news\/zoho-corporation-opens-its-first-data-centres-in-uae.html?zwcDate=january%2013,%202026\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The new facilities will host over 100 solutions from the company\u2019s flagship brands \u2014 Zoho for cloud solutions, and ManageEngine for IT management. The data centers secured certification to provide cloud services to government, semi-government entities, and businesses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We\u2019re getting lots and lots of data centers: <\/strong>Back in November, tech giant Microsoft announced plans to invest over <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/04\/microsoft-to-invest-nearly-usd-8-bn-in-the-uae-by-2029-in-data-centers-chips\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 7.9 bn<\/a> in data centers in the UAE \u2014 in the grander scheme of a USD 15.2 bn investment plan spanning 2023-2029. The Emirates already saw USD 7.3 bn in investments from the firm, with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/06\/g42-capitalizes-on-microsoft-partnership-to-add-200-mw-of-data-center-capacity-through-khazna\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state-owned AI firm G42<\/a> and Microsoft partnering to add 200 MW to its data center capacity.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Flooss Bahrain receives credit facilities from Shorooq<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Shorooq<\/strong><strong> finances USD 22 mn credit facility to Flooss Bahrain: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi-based venture capital firm Shorooq structured a USD 22 mn credit facility for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flooss.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Flooss Bahrain<\/a>, a shariah-compliant digital consumer finance platform, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wamda.com\/2026\/01\/flooss-secures-22-million-shorooq-backed-credit-facility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Flooss has disbursed over USD 100 mn to date through its buy now, pay later and device-financing services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where is this money going? <\/strong>The funds will go toward expanding its shariah-compliant lending portfolio, scaling up its AI-based services \u2014 which use open banking and alternative data \u2014 developing new domestic products, and tapping into new markets, with the firm eyeing Saudi Arabia in particular.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">NMDC Infra + CCC team up on onshore EPC in the Emirates<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>NMDC <\/strong><strong>Infra \u2014 the infrastructure arm of NMDC Group \u2014 and international <\/strong><strong>contracting firm Consolidated Contractors Co. (CCC) have established NMDCCC<\/strong>, a new entity focused on onshore engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for oil and gas projects in the UAE, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/400.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. Operating as an NMDC Infra subsidiary, the venture will deliver full-lifecycle EPC services, focusing on executing NMDC\u2019s backlog and mitigating supply chain risks by expanding the group\u2019s onshore EPC capabilities. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We knew this was coming: <\/strong>In 1Q 2025, the two companies signed an initial agreement to establish the new entity, holding a 50% stake each, according to NMDC\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/402.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a> for the quarter. At the time, NMDC said the new firm would be headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with its remit spanning refineries, plants, ports, bridges, roads, and industrial zones. It also said it would support project implementation for national oil companies.<\/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\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\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/data-center\/\">Data center<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/data-centers\/\">Data centers<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/defense\/\">defense<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/edge-group\/\">Edge Group<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/first-abu-dhabi-bank\/\">First Abu Dhabi Bank<\/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\/islamic-finance\/\">Islamic finance<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/nmdc\/\">NMDC<\/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=\"111453\" class=\"issue-section markets\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"111453\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">PLANET FINANCE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/14\/corporates-drive-gcc-debt-to-records-as-sovereigns-tap-the-brakes\/\">\r\n                            Corporates drive GCC debt to records as sovereigns tap the brakes                        <\/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\/2026\/01\/14\/corporates-drive-gcc-debt-to-records-as-sovereigns-tap-the-brakes\/\" 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 record is just 0.1% above the previous all-time high set in 2024, but the composition of debt issuers changed significantly between the two years. Sovereign borrowing in the GCC actually fell by more than 20% y-o-y in 2025, but that dip was offset by a sharp rise in private sector issuances. <\/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>Behind the sovereign issuance drop:<\/strong> Total bond issuance across the GCC rose 18% y-o-y to USD 125.4 bn last year, but sukuk issuances fell 18.8% y-o-y to USD 81.7 bn during the year. Saudi Arabia, the region's heavyweight, slashed its sovereign sukuk issuance from USD 48.6 bn in 2024 to just USD 10.5 bn in 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The split:<\/strong> The GCC fixed income issuer market moved closer to a 55% sovereign, 45% corporate split. In Saudi Arabia, corporate sukuk issuance rose to USD 31.7 bn in 2025 from USD 21.0 bn the year before.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Kuwait and Egypt were the outliers<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>While the UAE saw bond issuances drop by USD 5.6 bn to USD 44.4 bn, other regional<\/strong><strong> players went <\/strong><strong>on a borrowing spree.<\/strong> Kuwait saw the most dramatic spike, with bond issuances jumping to USD 17.6 bn in 2025 from just USD 800 mn the year prior. Saudi Arabia ramped up bond issuance by some 30.8% to USD 40.1 bn, even as its sukuk issuances fell 39.4% y-o-y. Egypt also tapped the market aggressively, with bond issuances rising more to USD 30.7 bn. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Despite Egypt\u2019s increased activity, total bond issuance from non-GCC MENA countries <\/strong><strong>declined<\/strong> overall in 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">What to expect in 2026: Cheaper money and deficit financing<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Kamco expects issuances to remain \u201celevated\u201d this year<\/strong>, supported by expectations that GCC will cut interest rates in line with the US Federal Reserve. Kamco estimates that around USD 85.4 bn of issuance in 2026 will be driven by maturity refinancing, with a further USD 60 bn linked to deficit financing, even as headline fiscal gaps narrow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Expect Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to lead sovereign issuance volumes <\/strong>as they fund projected budget deficits. Saudi Arabia\u2019s overall financing needs are projected to drop significantly to USD 58 bn in 2026, down from USD 107 bn in 2025. The Kingdom has already tested investor appetite early, raising USD 11.5 bn in the first week of 2026 after attracting more than USD 29 bn in orders \u2014 eventually pricing inside initial spread guidance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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\">Stronger expectations of a snap election in Japan pushed the Nikkei to fresh highs, with the index up 1.6% in early trading. Other Asia-Pacific markets are also broadly in the green, with the exception of South Korea\u2019s Kospi, which is just below the flatline. Wall Street futures are also marginally in the red this morning, after financial stocks pulled the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq back from this week\u2019s records. Investors will be keeping an eye out for more earnings results today from Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup. <\/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\">10,090<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.8% (YTD: +1.0%)<\/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\">6,139<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.8% (YTD: +4.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Nasdaq Dubai UAE20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.5% (YTD: +2.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : AED<\/strong><strong> CBUAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Buy 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Sell 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-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\">3.5% 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\">3.6% 1 yr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">10,894<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.4% (YTD: +3.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">43,684<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.7% (YTD: +4.4%)<\/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>S&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\">6,964<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.2% (YTD: +1.7%)<\/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>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\">10,137<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0% (YTD: +2.1%)<\/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>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\">6,030<\/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: +4.1%)<\/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>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 65.47<\/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%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas (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 3.39<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.8%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 4,613<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.3%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 95,423<\/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\">+4.3% (YTD: +9.0%)<\/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>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 3.74<\/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\">-1.3% (YTD: -0.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P MENA Bond & 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\">151.60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: -0.2%)<\/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>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\">15.98<\/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\">+5.7% (YTD: +6.9%)<\/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 ADX rose 0.8% yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 1.5 bn. The index is up 1.0% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green: <\/strong>E7 Group Warrants (+14.7%), Gulf Cement Co. (+4.3%), and Orascom Construction (+4.2%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Bank of Sharjah (-2.2%), Alpha Dhabi Holding (-1.7%), and Pure Health Holding (-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 DFM<\/strong>, the index rose 0.8% on turnover of AED 1.0 bn. Meanwhile, Nasdaq Dubai was up 1.5%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CORPORATE ACTIONS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Alpha <\/strong><strong>Dhabi Holding has approved a three-year dividend policy committing<\/strong><strong> to AED 2 bn in annual distributions <\/strong>starting FY 2025, with a 5% yearly increase, subject to net income availability and statutory reserve requirements, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/388.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Shareholders have also authorized a share buyback program of up to AED 1 bn<\/strong>, capped at 10% of issued share capital, valid until 31 December 2026 following Securities and Commodities Authority approval. The company then has two years to resell the repurchased shares, which would result in a share capital reduction, per the disclosure. <\/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\/debt-watch\/\">DEBT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/planet-finance\/\">PLANET FINANCE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"111455\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show 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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\">JANUARY  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span><br \/>11-15 January (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abudhabisustainabilityweek.com\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span><br \/>11-15 January (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abudhabisustainabilityweek.com\/en\/adsw\/adsw-roundtables\" style=\"\">ADSW Dialogues<\/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><br \/>11-15 January (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/en\/strategic-global-initiatives\/wiser\/wiser-annual-forum\" style=\"\">WiSER Forum<\/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>12-15 January (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dipmf.ae\/en\/\" style=\"\">Dubai International Project Management Forum<\/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>12-15 January (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/steelfabme.com\/\" style=\"\">SteelFab<\/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><br \/>13-15 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfutureenergysummit.com\/#\/\" style=\"\">World Future Energy 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>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><br \/>14 January (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abudhabisustainabilityweek.com\/en\/adsw\/adsw-2026\/adsw-events\/global-south-utilities-forum\" style=\"\">Global South Utilities Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><br \/>15 January (Thursday): Global Climate Finance Center Annual Meeting, 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><br \/>15 January (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abudhabisustainabilityweek.com\/en\/adsw\/adsw-2026\/adsw-events\/green-hydrogen-summit\" style=\"\">Green Hydrogen Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-24 January (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acresme.com\/\" style=\"\">Acres Real Estate Exhibition<\/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>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>31 January - 7 February (Saturday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/event-tickets\/mubadala-abu-dhabi-open?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=P-Max&utm_campaign=MADO2026-PMax-Conversion&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23138933896&gbraid=0AAAAAqSmmAEtRc4Im65PSU2vo--3YbKzh&gclid=CjwKCAjwgeLHBhBuEiwAL5gNEcmIDto53W6gHSmaL-f0vIhZZ7YXPJCKOOjQqUyhhzVAF6LaZUmGBBoCf7EQAvD_BwE\" style=\"\">Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, International Tennis Center, Zayed Sports City.<\/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   <\/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:\/\/www.worldgovernmentssummit.org\/events\/2026\" style=\"\">The World Governments 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>4-5 February (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proptechconnect.com\/\" style=\"\">PropTech Connect Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Grand Hyatt Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-6 February (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.menamoney.org\/product\/test-arab-actuarial-conference-2026\/\" style=\"\">Arab Actuarial Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai. <\/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>9-12 February (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhealthexpo.com\/events\/healthcare\/dubai\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">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>10-11 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forbesmiddleeastevents.com\/top-advisors-investors-summit-abu-dhabi\/\" style=\"\">Top Advisors and Investors 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 style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH   <\/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>28-29 March (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eicalcongress.com\/\" style=\"\">Emirates International Congress on AI & Visionary Leadership in Transforming Healthcare<\/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>30 March - 2 April (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iaapa.org\/expos-and-events\/expo-middle-east\/on-site-information\" style=\"\">IAAPA Middle East Exhibition and 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;\">APRIL   <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adghw.com\/\" style=\"\">Future Health 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>13-15 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimcongress.com\/\" 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>13-15 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glass-show.com\/\" style=\"\">The International Glass Manufacturing Show<\/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>14-16 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><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uitpsummit.org\/dubai2026\/\" style=\"\">UITP Public Transport 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;\">MAY  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-15 May (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaifuturefinanceweek.com\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Future Finance 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>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><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">19-20 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalmarketsummit.ae\/\" style=\"\">Capital Market 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>19-22 May (Tuesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/energy\/under-the-directives-of-khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-department-of-energy-to-launch-abu-dhabi-water-power-week-in-may-2026\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Water and Energy Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE   <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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 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;\">DECEMBER   <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 December (Wednesday-Friday):<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unwater.org\/news\/2026-un-water-conference\" style=\"\">UN Water Conference<\/a><\/span><span>, UAE.<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">The UAE to host the Arab Competition Forum;<\/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 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\" 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