{"id":111679,"date":"2026-01-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=111679"},"modified":"2026-01-20T03:17:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T03:17:44","slug":"india-uae-agree-to-double-trade-broaden-partnership-with-ai-energy-and-investment-plans","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/india-uae-agree-to-double-trade-broaden-partnership-with-ai-energy-and-investment-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"India, UAE agree to double trade, broaden partnership with AI, energy, and investment plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"111681\" 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=\"111681\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TODAY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/20\/this-morning-imf-sees-mena-growing-3-9-in-2026\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: IMF sees MENA growing 3.9% in 2026                        <\/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\/20\/this-morning-imf-sees-mena-growing-3-9-in-2026\/\" 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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NMDC acquiring a stake in a European firm; and Global South Utilities buying into a local renewables outfit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- More of the same:<\/strong> It\u2019s another day of pleasant weather across the UAE, with temperatures reaching a high of 25\u00b0C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, before cooling to 16\u00b0C in Dubai and 15\u00b0C in the capital. <\/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>YEMEN \u2014 The UAE has categorically denied claims by Yemen\u2019s Salem Al-Khanbashi, the <\/strong><strong>governor of east Yemen\u2019s Hadramawt, that it is running a \u201csecret prison\u201d <\/strong>and harboring weapons at Riyan Airport in Mukalla in a Defense Ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/modgovae\/photos\/statement-issued-by-uae-ministry-of-defencethe-ministry-of-defence-mod-of-the-un\/1186161260368265\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The ministry dismissed the claims as \u201cdeliberate fabrications and misinformation\u201d as well as \u201cmisleading allegations\u201d and confirmed that it withdrew all military operations as of early January. <\/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>The<\/strong><strong> IMF has revised its 2026 growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region <\/strong><strong>to 3.9%<\/strong>, a 0.2 percentage point bump from its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/15\/imf-upgrades-global-growth-forecast-warns-of-tariffs-and-ai-bubble\/?repeat=w3tc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">projection last October<\/a>, according to its latest <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/679.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">World Economic Outlook<\/a>. Growth is expected to accelerate further to 4.0% in 2027.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Increased oil output, paired with strong demand and continued reforms, were cited as reasons for the upward revision<\/strong> and current momentum in the Middle East and Central Asia, the report said. It also comes against the backdrop of more steady global growth, with its forecast for the global economy also bumped up by 0.2 percentage points to 3.3%. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The forecast makes <\/strong><strong>the<\/strong><strong> IMF <\/strong>among the most bullish on MENA, with BMI forecasting a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/24\/bmi-upgrades-gdp-growth-forecast-to-5\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">3.6% growth clip for the region<\/a> this year, up from 3% in 2025, while the World Bank penciled in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/25\/world-bank-upgrades-growth-forecast-for-the-uae-citing-increased-oil-production-and-non-oil-momentum\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">3.7% growth for the region<\/a>. <\/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>Abu Dhabi-based<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luluretail.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Lulu Group International<\/a><\/strong><strong> is exploring partnerships with Indian <\/strong><strong>e-commerce firms to offer its hypermarket assortment online <\/strong>through their platforms, with a rollout targeted for 1Q 2026, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/services\/retail\/retail-giant-lulu-plans-to-partner-with-local-e-commerce-players-in-q1-2026-says-cmd-ali\/articleshow\/126661112.cms\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Economic Times<\/a> reports, citing Chairman and Managing Director MA Yusuff Ali. The move would extend the retailer\u2019s existing omni-channel model in the Gulf to India through third-party platforms rather than a proprietary marketplace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The partnership-led model is already being used in the region:<\/strong> Lulu sells online through partnerships with Amazon and Talabat in the UAE, HungerStation in Saudi Arabia, and Snoonu in Qatar. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>India is a major sourcing base for the Lulu Group<\/strong>, and it plans to expand India\u2019s share of its total imports to 35% within two years from 26-27% (and around INR 110 bn) currently. It also operates malls and hypermarkets in 10 Indian cities, with additional projects planned across several locations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Lulu <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/business\/lulu-group-has-massive-investments-planned-for-india-in-retail-and-food-processing-1.1692104160532#:~:text=UAE%2Dbased%20retailer%20Lulu%20Group%20is%20expanding%20rapidly,billion%20in%20retail%20and%20food%20processing%20industry.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">had earlier announced<\/a> plans to invest INR 100 bn in retail, food processing, and logistics in India by 2026. <\/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>LO<\/strong><strong>GISTICS \u2014 AD Ports Group eyes Nigerian maritime expansion:<\/strong> AD Ports Group signed an MoU with Nigeria\u2019s Marine and Blue Economy Ministry to explore upgrading the country\u2019s port infrastructure and digitizing its maritime operations, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2026\/01\/19\/ad-ports-group-explores-collaboration-with-nigerias-ministry-of-marine-and-blue-economy\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The agreement outlines potential cooperation in developing specialized terminals, logistics hubs, and implementing digital trade solutions across Nigeria\u2019s coastline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> This move signals AD Ports' intent to deepen its footprint in West Africa, positioning itself as a primary gateway for the Africa-MENA trade corridor. Keep an eye out for potential long-term concessions, investments, and digital infrastructure agreements. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> The move also follows the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/14\/two-more-cepas-in-the-bag\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">newly signed<\/a> trade and economic partnership with Nigeria aimed at accelerating bilateral flows in energy, technology, agriculture, and metals.<\/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\">Data point<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>30% \u2014 that\u2019s the y-o-y jump in trade volumes on the Dubai Gold and Commodities<\/strong> <strong>Exchange<\/strong> last year, pushing the value of contracts traded to almost USD 47 bn and total volumes above 2 mn lots, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/dgcx-sees-30-increase-in-trade-volumes-in-2025-to-surpass-46bln-udvtgz81\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Gold futures were the standout driver, with volumes surging 613% y-o-y, as more people flocked to the safe haven trade amid rising volatility. <\/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\"> Happening this week<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s Davos week: <\/strong>World leaders, bankers, and global business leaders are in Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, which runs through to Friday. You can go deeper on the meeting\u2019s microsite <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/meetings\/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE is sending what it says is the fifth biggest delegation at Davos this year<\/strong>, with some 100 officials, ministers, and senior executives from major private companies set to attend, according to state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/byaghvz-uae-participates-world-economic-forum-2026-with\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a>. The delegation will be led by Chairwoman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Besides a pavilion which is set to host a series of sessions, meetings, and media engagements, several officials will take the stage for panels throughout the week. Chairman of Abu Dhabi\u2019s Health Department <strong>Mansoor Al Mansoori<\/strong> will join a panel on healthcare innovation and inefficiencies in the healthcare system tomorrow; after which <strong>Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum <\/strong>will participate in a session focused on the influence of storytelling in shaping global narratives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Later on Friday, Damac\u2019s Founder and Chairman <strong>Hussain Sajwani<\/strong> takes the stage <strong>alongside other regional leaders for a session focused on the <\/strong>\u201cProsperity Agenda for the Middle East.\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\"><strong>The<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/acresme.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition<\/a><\/strong><strong> (also known as Acres) kicks off tomorrow and<\/strong><strong> runs until <\/strong><strong>Saturday <\/strong>at Expo Center Sharjah, bringing together more than 110 developers showcasing residential, commercial, industrial, and land projects from across the UAE. The four-day event is positioned as a transaction-focused forum, giving investors and buyers direct access to new launches, payment plans, and on-site agreement execution.<\/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:\/\/www.umexabudhabi.ae\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UMEX Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong><strong> runs from Tuesday, 20 January to Thursday, 22 January<\/strong> at Adnec Center Abu Dhabi, bringing defense and manufacturers of unmanned and autonomous systems together. The focus spans military and civilian applications \u2014 from ISR and autonomous vehicles to logistics, energy, and smart-city use cases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The<\/strong><strong> Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) arrived in Italy <\/strong><strong>yesterday and is leading an economic delegation until Thursday, 22 January<\/strong> to strengthen bilateral cooperation and economic engagement, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/1713sit-abu-dhabi-italy-strengthen-strategic-partnership\" 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>In partnership with ADDED, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office will host the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Milan on Thursday<\/strong>, convening Italian business leaders and investors with Abu Dhabi policymakers to strengthen collaboration across key sectors as well as boost Italian investments in the UAE capital. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Let\u2019s refresh:<\/strong> There are already over 680 Italian companies operating in Abu Dhabi across energy, construction, advanced manufacturing, financial services, technology, education, and professional services, increasing by 29% in 2025. The UAE has also planned to invest over <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/02\/25\/uae-to-invest-usd-40-bn-in-italy-across-key-sectors\/?repeat=w3tc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 40 bn<\/a> in Italy, entering into over 40 agreements for data centers, AI, space exploration technologies, defense tech, energy, and more. <\/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>It\u2019s a mixed bag in the foreign business press this morning<\/strong>, as Davos, Trump, and the EU\u2019s potential retaliation against the US continue to dominate headlines. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trump\u2019s \u201cBoard of Peace\u201d plans are still causing havoc<\/strong>, as he plans to sign off on its constitution and remit in Davos on Thursday. Invitations to the Board of Peace \u2014 which some are criticizing as being Trump\u2019s answer to the UN \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-19\/the-list-of-people-invited-to-trump-s-board-of-peace-for-gaza\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">have been extended<\/a> to dozens of countries, including the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, but France has openly declined the invitation and Israel\u2019s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back due to the make-up of the Board of Peace for Gaza, which includes Qatar and Turkey. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^^The must-read on the topic: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-19\/trump-s-peace-board-faces-rewrite-calls-after-messy-start?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump Wants His Peace Board Signed in Davos. Macron Declines<\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, the chatter around the EU\u2019s potential reaction to the US\u2019 threats over its opposition to his claims over Greenland has extended to markets<\/strong>, with analysts looking at whether European countries might go as far as selling off tns of USD in US bonds and stocks, potentially driving borrowing costs up and equities down, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-19\/-weaponizing-10-trillion-of-us-assets-is-tough-ask-for-europe?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. Analysts say this is an unlikely scenario given a lot of these assets are held by private funds, but the fact that Deutsche Bank\u2019s chief global currency strategist is even discussing the \u201cweaponization of capital\u201d signals the current risks to markets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty courtesy of Trump. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Speaking of markets, the New York Stock Exchange\u2019s parent, the Intercontinental Exchange, is launching a 24\/7 platform for trading of tokenized assets<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/nyse-parent-intercontinental-exchange-develops-platform-247-tokenized-securities-2026-01-19\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO MAKING HEADLINES- Italian fashion designer Valentino died yesterday at his home in Rome at 93<\/strong>, leaving behind a storied legacy both on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/slideshow\/valentino-garavani-best-red-carpet-moments-celebrities\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Carpet<\/a> and across Paris\u2019 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/europe\/valentino-italian-haute-couture-emperor-who-painted-fashion-red-dies-93-2026-01-19\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">haute couture catwalks<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">***<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM UAE<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about the UAE, delivered straight to your inbox. 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Murban\u2019s premium over Dubai crude hit USD 2.24 \/ bbl, more than 2x its end\u20112025 level, pushing refiners toward cheaper barrels. Upper Zakum, the UAE\u2019s medium-sour grade, was priced at a mere USD 0.10 premium over Dubai after trading at a markdown for most of the past two weeks. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why the change? <\/strong>This comes as Saudi Arabia ramps up medium-sour supply faster than peers, and refiners in Japan, South Korea, and India lean into Arab Medium and Arab Heavy, alongside Upper Zakum and Qatar\u2019s Al Shaheen, traders said. <\/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\"> Circle your calendar<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Check out our full calendar on the web<\/strong> for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events, national holidays, and news triggers.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div 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tag-trade 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;text-align: left\"><strong>T<\/strong><strong>he UAE and India used President Mohamed bin Zayed\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/19\/this-morning-world-economic-forum-kicks-off-in-davos-president-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-is-in-india\/?repeat=w3tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit to New<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/19\/this-morning-world-economic-forum-kicks-off-in-davos-president-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-is-in-india\/?repeat=w3tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a><\/strong> <strong> to <\/strong><strong>lock in a wide slate of agreements <\/strong>spanning energy, defense, space, food trade, investment, advanced technology, and people-to-people initiatives, while also raising ambitions on trade and digital cooperation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Energy: Adnoc locks in long-term LNG supply<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Adnoc led the dealmaking<\/strong>, with Adnoc Gas signing a long-term LNG sales and purchase agreement with state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/1\/690.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. The agreement converts a previously signed <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/08\/05\/adnoc-gas-signs-supply-agreement-with-indias-hindustan-petroleum-corporation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heads of agreement<\/a> into a binding contract.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The terms: <\/strong>Adnoc Gas will supply HCPL with 0.5 mtpa of LNG for 10 years starting in 2028, sourced from its Das Island liquefaction facility. The contract is valued between USD 2.5-3 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Why it matters: <\/strong>The agreement cements India as Adnoc Gas\u2019 largest LNG customer, as New Delhi looks to make gas account for 15% of its energy mix by 2030. Over the past 24 months, Adnoc Gas signed more than USD 20 bn worth of LNG contracts with Indian buyers \u2014 including HPCL, <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/08\/28\/india-to-become-adnocs-biggest-lng-customer-after-latest-15-year-agreement\/?repeat=w3tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Oil Corporation<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/15\/adnoc-gas-secures-10-year-lng-agreement-with-indias-gail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gail<\/a> \u2014 underlining India\u2019s growing weight in its Asia strategy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The bigger LNG picture: <\/strong>Adnoc Gas says that by 2029 it expects to be operating 15.6 mtpa of LNG capacity, with 3.2 mtpa already contracted to Indian companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>AND- Energy cooperation is expanding beyond hydrocarbons: <\/strong>The two sides agreed to promote bilateral civil nuclear cooperation, including on large nuclear reactors and small modular reactors, according to a Foreign Ministry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.gov.ae\/en\/MediaHub\/News\/2026\/1\/19\/UAE-India#:~:text=The%20two%20sides%20agreed%20to,and%20maintenance%20and%20nuclear%20safety.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The scope includes <\/strong>cooperation on advanced reactor systems, nuclear power plant operations and maintenance, and nuclear safety, positioning nuclear energy as a longer-term pillar alongside LNG.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Data and digital embassies<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The two sides will also collaborate on setting up a supercomputing cluster in India with UAE partnership<\/strong>, as well as explore UAE investment in expanding Indian data-center capacity, Foreign Secretary Vikran Misri said during a special briefing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-3jWg-Q_Jr0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 28:06<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Digital embassies are also in the cards<\/strong> to provide \u201ca safe harbor for data [...] of national importance and strategic value,\u201d the foreign secretary said, adding that no regulatory framework for the idea has currently been established. The two sides will look at the feasibility of a digital or data embassy under mutually recognized sovereignty arrangements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">A defense partnership<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Beyond energy<\/strong>, the leaders witnessed the exchange of a letter of intent (LoI) on a strategic defense partnership, laying the groundwork for deeper cooperation across defense policy, industry, and security engagement, state news agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/byb1xws-uae-president-indian-prime-minister-witness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The LoI builds on steadily expanding bilateral defense ties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Space: From cooperation to commercial infrastructure<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Space emerged as a concrete growth area. <\/strong>The UAE Space Agency and India\u2019s In-Space signed an LoI to support space industry development and commercial collaboration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>On the agenda: <\/strong>In the briefing, Misri said the initiative could span launch complexes, satellite fabrication facilities, joint missions, training centers, and a space academy, signaling a shift from dialogue toward shared infrastructure and commercialization.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Investment: Dholera special investment region<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Dholera for investment: <\/strong>On investment, an LoI was signed between the UAE Investment Ministry and India\u2019s Gujarat Government to cooperate on developing the Dholera Special Investment Region, a smart city development in Gujarat. According to Misri, the proposed package could include an international airport, pilot training, MRO facilities, a greenfield port, rail and energy infrastructure, and a smart urban township, with specific projects to be finalized down the line.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Gujarat\u2019s Gift City is also in play: <\/strong>Separately, the UAE and India agreed to facilitate office and operations setup for UAE companies in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City \u2014 also known as Gift City \u2014 with First Abu Dhabi Bank and DP World named as early movers, according to Jaiswal\u2019s post. Our friends at Mashreq are also <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/07\/03\/mashreq-to-open-a-branch-in-indias-gift-city-this-year\/?repeat=w3tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eyeing an expansion there<\/a>, after Abu Dhabi Investment Authority received regulatory approval to establish a local subsidiary and launch a USD 4-5 bn fund in Gift City <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/02\/08\/adia-to-invest-usd-4-5-bn-in-indias-gift-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in February 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE- Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also invited UAE sovereign wealth funds to consider participating in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund\u2019s second Infrastructure Fund<\/strong>, scheduled for launch sometime this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is already a significant backer of the NIIF<\/strong>, investing about <a href=\"https:\/\/niifindia.in\/news\/niif-and-abu-dhabi-investment-authority-finalise-investment-agreement-worth-usd-1-billion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 1 bn<\/a> to become a shareholder and institutional investor in the fund in 2017.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">More on food trade and culture<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The two sides signed an MoU on food safety and technical requirements<\/strong> to boost agricultural and food exports from India while supporting the UAE\u2019s food security objectives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>House of India incoming: <\/strong>The UAE and India agreed to establish a \u201cHouse of India\u201d in Abu Dhabi, envisioned as a permanent cultural space showcasing Indian art, heritage, and archaeology, according to Jaiswal. The two also committed to promoting youth exchanges, adding a social and cultural layer to the expanding partnership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Bigger picture: USD 200 bn by 2032<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Trade targets were raised alongside the agreements: <\/strong>Misri said bilateral trade has crossed USD 100 bn since the 2022 comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), and leaders now aim to double it to USD 200 bn by 2032.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The how-to: <\/strong>The agenda includes facilitating MSME exports into West Asia, Africa, and Eurasia, advancing initiatives such as <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/259e875c-d516-4a63-8620-5eb46cc2920e\/this-morning:-tabreed-eyes-asian-expansion-%2B-uae-is-ninth-globally-for-fdi-confidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bharat Mart<\/a>, a warehousing and trading hub for Indian MSMEs, and working toward interlinking national payments platforms, building on existing local-currency settlement systems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">The takeaway? The two countries are broadening the scope of their partnership<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Building on plans unveiled <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/02\/07\/this-morning-france-uae-to-invest-in-ai-as-part-of-planned-strategic-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">early last year<\/a><\/strong><strong> to expand their decade-old trade framework<\/strong>, the UAE and India are now moving to fold in eight new sectors, including AI, financial services, digital technologies, and logistics \u2014 a direction the two sides have <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/04\/09\/the-uae-inks-trade-agreement-with-congo-deepens-its-strategic-ties-with-india-and-turkey\/?repeat=w3tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recently reaffirmed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Background<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Momentum has been building. <\/strong>As we previously reported, a raft of agreements were signed between Emirati and Indian entities <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/28\/several-indian-uae-firms-announce-cross-border-investments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last year<\/a>, including a UAE commitment of up to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/30\/this-morning-abu-dhabi-to-invest-up-to-usd-2-bn-in-indias-logistics-sector-cbuae-cuts-interest-rates-by-25-bps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 2 bn<\/a> to India\u2019s logistics sector. The two sides also inked several trade and investment agreements <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a74b31fb-a0cb-4ff4-9afc-32dbb0b029ef\/uae-%2B-india-ink-pact-on-trans-continental-trade-route\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in 2024<\/a>, including work on a multi-modal trade corridor and deeper cooperation across energy and technology.<\/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\/adnoc\/\">Adnoc<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/defense\/\">defense<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/energy\/\">energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/food\/\">food<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/india-uae\/\">India-UAE<\/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\/lng\/\">LNG<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/space\/\">space<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/the-big-story-today\/\">THE BIG STORY TODAY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"111686\" 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=\"111686\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ECONOMY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/20\/dubais-inflation-accelerates-in-december-on-higher-transport-and-food-costs\/\">\r\n                            Dubai\u2019s inflation accelerates in December on higher transport and food costs                        <\/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\/20\/dubais-inflation-accelerates-in-december-on-higher-transport-and-food-costs\/\" 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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This year-end acceleration highlights the sticky nature of Dubai\u2019s primary inflationary engines: housing, logistics, and seasonal demand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Consumer prices surged 0.7% on a monthly basis<\/strong>, completely reversing November\u2019s brief 0.17% dip, according to the Statistics Center\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsc.gov.ae\/Report\/Monthly%20Percentage%20Change%202025-%20base2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monthly inflation report (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Our take:<\/strong> Dubai\u2019s inflation story at the close of 2025 is one of supply-side pressure meeting festive intensity. This can be seen by the biggest risers last month:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The housing, water, electricity, and gas category \u2014 which carries a massive 40.68% weight in the basket \u2014 remains the dominant driver<\/strong>, rising 5.1% y-o-y. While this represents a slight cooling from the 7% highs seen earlier in 2025, the segment continues to be the primary engine of domestic cost-of-living adjustments;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transport costs surged 3.56% y-o-y in December after a brief reprieve in November.<\/strong> The sector recorded a sharp m-o-m jump of 3.10%, largely reflecting the Fuel Pricing Committee\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/12\/03\/this-morning-november-was-a-bad-month-for-stocks-youll-pay-more-at-the-pump-this-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upward adjustment<\/a> of petrol and diesel prices at year-end, before <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/05\/this-morning-fuel-prices-slashed-for-january-minimum-wage-hiked-for-emiratis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lowering them sharply<\/a> this month;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food and beverage <\/strong>also ticked up to 1.18% y-o-y in December;<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, <strong>recreation, sport, and culture<\/strong> saw a massive monthly jump of 8.72%, likely fueled by high demand during the festive season and major international events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/723.png?ssl=1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Also rising significantly on a m-o-m basis:<\/strong> food and beverage, which rose to 0.48% from a deflationary dip in November; and transport, which jumped to 3.1%, also from a deflationary dip the previous month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>For the full year, Dubai\u2019s inflation averaged 2.8% <\/strong>\u2014 its slowest annual pace since 2021, Emirates NBD said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emiratesnbdresearch.com\/-\/media\/dubai-cpi-inflation-december-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research note (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Heading into the new year<\/strong>, analysts expect price growth to moderate as the housing engine that dominated 2025 begins to cool. \u201cWe forecast a slowdown to 2.5% this year, anticipating slower housing inflation and transport inflation that will be deflationary on average,\u201d ENBD says.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/economy\/\">Economy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/inflation\/\">inflation<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"111688 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"111688\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/20\/111688\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-111688\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-111688 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashreq.com\/en\/uae\/private\/become-a-customer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/741.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"111689\" 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=\"111689\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/20\/kuwaits-al-wafir-makes-a-play-for-unikai-foods\/\">\r\n                            Kuwait\u2019s Al Wafir makes a play for Unikai Foods                        <\/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\/20\/kuwaits-al-wafir-makes-a-play-for-unikai-foods\/\" 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 offer represents a 7.84% premium to Unikai\u2019s last closing price of AED 6.12. DFM shows the stock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfm.ae\/the-exchange\/market-information\/company\/UNIKAI\/trading\/trading-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last traded on 9 October 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>We saw it coming: <\/strong>In August 2025, Unikai raised the cap on <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/08\/27\/nvidias-earnings-out-later-today-could-make-or-break-the-ai-trade\/?repeat=w3tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GCC ownership in its capital to 100%<\/a>, up from 49%, signaling that management was mulling the onboarding of a regional investor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>It comes as Unikai\u2019s balance sheet is stretched<\/strong>, with interest-bearing debt hitting AED 90.4 mn as of 9M 2025 (up 58.6% y-o-y), according to its latest <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/111678.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a>. That is more than 3x its reported net income.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>What now? <\/strong>While Al Wafir doesn't have irrevocable undertakings yet, they\u2019ve cut a specific side agreement with Mohammad Said Al Mulla &amp; Sons (MSA), which holds 11% of Unikai. If the takeover succeeds, MSA has the option (but not the obligation) to buy back into the new holding company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>No short-term returns: <\/strong>In a move rarely seen in standard M&amp;A announcements, the offeror explicitly warned that the acquisition is \u201cunlikely to deliver short- to medium-term returns.\u201d Al Wafir describes the road ahead as \u201ccapital-intensive\u201d and \u201ccomplex.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Our take<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>A regional pattern? <\/strong>This transaction bears a lot of resemblance to Al Futtaim\u2019s acquisition of a stake in Saudi Arabia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/09\/16\/al-futtaim-closes-cenomi-retail-stake-acquisition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cenomi Retail<\/a> last year. A heritage family conglomerate (the Al Mullas) faces operational headwinds and brings in a heavy-hitting regional operator (Al Wafir) to fix the house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The logic: <\/strong>Just as the Alhokairs stepped back to let Al Futtaim stabilize their retail empire, the Al Mulla family appears to be ceding control to modernize Unikai. The vertical integration allows Al Wafir to own the shelf (via Kuwait\u2019s central market), while Unikai owns the product. Al Wafir is effectively buying its own supply chain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>ADVISORS-<\/strong> FAB is acting as financial advisor and lead receiving bank, while Al Tamimi &amp; Company is acting as counsel to Al Wafir.<\/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\/food-and-beverage\/\">food and beverage<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/kuwait\/\">Kuwait<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ma\/\">M&amp;A<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"111691\" 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=\"111691\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/20\/nmdc-marks-its-first-foray-into-europe\/\">\r\n                            NMDC acquires 51% of Spain\u2019s Lantania Aguas as it expands to desalination in Europe                        <\/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\/20\/nmdc-marks-its-first-foray-into-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The transaction \u2014 executed through subsidiary NMDC Infra \u2014 will see the new entity rebranded as Lantania NMDC Water. The size of the transaction wasn't disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Lantania Aguas is a subsidiary of Spain\u2019s Grupo Lantania.<\/strong> It ranks fourth globally in desalination EPC capacity for 2024-2025 and currently holds a backlog of c.AED 2 bn (EUR 450 mn). The Spanish firm\u2019s portfolio includes major regional projects like the Jubail (600k cbm \/ d) and Ras Mohaisen (300k cbm \/ d) desalination plants in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>What\u2019s next? <\/strong>Lantania Group will retain 49% of the company, with the current management team remaining in place under a joint structure. We expect the new entity to start bidding for complex water projects across MENA and Southeast Asia, leveraging Lantania\u2019s technical qualifications and NMDC\u2019s massive balance sheet (with the firm boasting a AED 62.3 bn group backlog as of 3Q 2025).<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Why it matters<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The move builds on <\/strong><strong><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\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NMDC Infra\u2019s broader push<\/a><\/strong><strong> to deepen its EPC capabilities beyond <\/strong><strong>marine works.<\/strong> The subsidiary recently set up a 50-50 onshore EPC venture \u2014 NMDCCC \u2014 targeting onshore work for oil and gas projects in the UAE. The venture will deliver full-lifecycle EPC services and focus on executing NMDC\u2019s backlog and mitigating supply chain risks.<\/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\/desalination\/\">desalination<\/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                            <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\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/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=\"111693\" 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=\"111693\">\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\">RENEWABLES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/20\/another-day-another-masdar-project-reaches-financial-close\/\">\r\n                            Another day, another Masdar project reaches financial close                        <\/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\/20\/another-day-another-masdar-project-reaches-financial-close\/\" 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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Khazna is a key part of Ewec\u2019s strategy to cover 60% of the emirate\u2019s power demand with renewables by 2035. The Abu Dhabi project is scheduled to come online by 2028 and will power some 160k homes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Masdar has already reached financial close on several projects this month<\/strong>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/19\/masdar-reaches-financial-close-on-omans-first-solar-storage-project\/?repeat=w3tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman\u2019s USD 300 mn Ibri III solar and battery energy storage project<\/a> and a USD 225 mn <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/16\/masdar-secures-cfd-financial-close-for-solar-wind-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guzar solar and battery storage project in Uzbekistan<\/a>. It also secured a contract for difference for the 3 GW Dogger Bank South (DBS) wind farm in the UK.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Financing is locked with seven regional and international lenders<\/strong>, including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Cr\u00e9dit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, KfW IPEX, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, and Emirates Development Bank. The project\u2019s total cost wasn\u2019t disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Ewec awarded the independent power project to France\u2019s Engie and local shareholder Masdar back in <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/13\/masdar-engie-land-1-5-gw-khazna-solar-project-contract\/?repeat=w3tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">October<\/a>, signing an energy purchase agreement where Ewec pays only for the net power generated by the plant, while Engie and Masdar are responsible for designing, building, and operating the facility. In November, China\u2019s SEPCO3 <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/19\/abu-dhabis-khazna-solar-project-awards-epc-contract-to-chinas-sepco3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signed<\/a> an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for the project, alongside module supplier Longi and main developer Engie.<\/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\/\">debt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/masdar\/\">Masdar<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/solar-energy\/\">solar energy<\/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=\"111695 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=\"111695\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/20\/111695\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-111695\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-111695 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HassanAllamProperties?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/ads\/imgs\/432.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=\"111696\" 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=\"111696\">\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\">A MESSAGE FROM MASHREQ<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/20\/why-financial-literacy-is-the-next-growth-engine-in-emerging-markets\/\">\r\n                            Why financial literacy is the next growth engine in emerging markets                        <\/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\/20\/why-financial-literacy-is-the-next-growth-engine-in-emerging-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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In emerging markets like Pakistan and Egypt, where retail ecosystems are being reshaped by young, mobile-first populations, financial literacy is fast becoming a catalyst for sustainable growth. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>At Mashreq, we\u2019ve seen this transformation up close.<\/strong> Technology has progressed from being a digital channel to a teacher, a guide, and an enabler. Whether it's AI-powered budgeting tools, interactive savings platforms, or in-app financial coaching, we\u2019re seeing innovation that translates complex financial concepts into simple, everyday actions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Take Egypt<\/strong>, where mobile wallets and QR-based payments are helping transition millions from cash to digital with minimal friction. In Pakistan, fintech startups are embedding financial education into everyday transactions, transforming how people think about saving, borrowing, and spending. These cases are all part of a broader movement toward inclusive financial ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But financial literacy doesn\u2019t only benefit individuals<\/strong>, it reshapes the entire retail value chain. Informed customers are more confident spenders, more responsible borrowers, and more loyal users. For large retailers and financial institutions, this opens up new opportunities in embedded finance\u2014from seamless checkout lending to integrated insurance offerings\u2014all built on a foundation of trust and transparency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It also strengthens operational resilience.<\/strong> Financially educated consumers are more likely to engage with digital channels, explore value-added services, and maintain better credit behaviors. This reduces risk while increasing customer lifetime value, creating a virtuous cycle of growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">At Mashreq, we believe the future of retail in emerging markets depends on inclusive, tech-enabled transformation. By investing in tools, content, and partnerships that build financial confidence, we\u2019re helping build stronger economies, more resilient households, and a generation of financially empowered citizens.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mohamed Abdelrazek, Group Head of Technology, Transformation & Information, Mashreq<\/strong><\/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\/a-message-from-mashreq\/\">A MESSAGE FROM MASHREQ<\/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                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"111698\" 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=\"111698\">\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\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/20\/uae-congo-ink-energy-mining-infrastructure-mous-gsu-buys-into-40capital-and-adib-adopts-open-finance\/\">\r\n                            UAE, Congo ink energy, mining, infrastructure MoUs, GSU buys into 40Capital, and ADIB adopts open finance                        <\/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\/20\/uae-congo-ink-energy-mining-infrastructure-mous-gsu-buys-into-40capital-and-adib-adopts-open-finance\/\" 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 agreements were signed during a UAE-DRC Trade and Investment Day in Lualaba province, led by Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. Specific commercial terms and project details were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The backdrop: <\/strong>UAE-DRC non-oil trade reached USD 2.1 bn in 9M 2025, up 19.2% y-o-y, as the UAE steps up its Africa trade push with an eye on critical minerals and infrastructure-linked supply chains. The DR Congo move follows a string of similar plays, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/14\/two-more-cepas-in-the-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newly signed<\/a> trade and economic partnership with Nigeria aimed at accelerating bilateral flows in energy, technology, agriculture, and metals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">GSU acquires pipeline of hydroelectric assets in Kyrgyzstan<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Global South Utilities (GSU) acquired a 51% stake in local renewables outfit 40Capital<\/strong>, handing the Abu Dhabi-based investor control of a pipeline of run-of-the-river hydroelectric assets in Kyrgyzstan, according to state news agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/byb1xhx-uae%E2%80%99s-gsu-enters-kyrgyzstan-through-majority\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a>. It is the firm's first foray into hydro technology and consolidates its expansion in CIS countries, coming hot on the heels of its entry into Uzbekistan. The acquisition diversifies its Central Asian power mix beyond standard solar and wind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Open Finance reaches Islamic banking<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has become the first Islamic lender to implement O<\/strong><strong>pen Finance<\/strong> under the Central Bank of the UAE\u2019s (CBUAE) Al Tareq initiative, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/byb1xl0-adib-becomes-first-islamic-bank-implement-open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The move places ADIB among early adopters as open finance shifts from pilot projects into live banking infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Rolled out by the CBUAE <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/06\/28\/alcazar-energy-to-invest-usd-500-mn-in-400-mw-wind-farm-in-north-macedonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in 2024<\/a>, the framework allows customers who have consented to the initiative to share bank data and initiate payments via licensed third parties using secure APIs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The rollout is already gathering pace:<\/strong> Fintechs Lean Technologies and Ziina executed the UAE\u2019s first customer-initiated Open Finance transaction <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/16\/this-morning-adnoc-eyes-venezuelan-oil-national-bank-of-canada-sets-up-shop-in-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier last week<\/a>, while <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/12\/25\/this-morning-open-finance-enters-go-live-phase-president-to-land-in-pakistan-tomorrow-for-trade-investment-talks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Bank of Dubai<\/a> became the first lender to formally join the ecosystem, followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/12\/31\/fab-participates-in-hong-kongs-rmb-business-facility-joins-open-finance-framework\/?repeat=w3tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Abu Dhabi Bank<\/a>. ADIB\u2019s entry brings Islamic banking into the fold, expanding the pool of accounts that can plug into third-party payment, aggregation, and credit services.<\/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\/abu-dhabi-islamic-bank\/\">Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/finance\/\">Finance<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"111700\" 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=\"111700\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">9<\/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\/20\/markets-rattle-as-trump-revives-eu-trade-war-over-greenland\/\">\r\n                            Gold, silver hit records as Trump\u2019s Greenland ultimatum rattles markets                        <\/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\/20\/markets-rattle-as-trump-revives-eu-trade-war-over-greenland\/\" 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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With US markets closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the impact was seen mainly in Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">What moved the market<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Investors are pouring into havens as they see a return to the \u201cUS-EU trade war,\u201d<\/strong> Fordham Global Foresight\u2019s Tina Fordham told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/europe\/world-markets-face-fresh-jolt-trump-vows-tariffs-europe-over-greenland-2026-01-18\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>, after Trump announced 10% tariffs starting February on eight European nations opposing his bid to annex Greenland, to be raised to 25% by June without an agreement. EU officials condemned the move as \u201cblackmail,\u201d with Germany\u2019s finance minister saying Europe\u2019s \u201climit has been reached,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-18\/gold-rises-to-record-high-after-trump-s-greenland-tariff-threats?srnd=phx-markets\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. Europe is planning retaliatory tariffs on EUR 93\u202fbn (USD 108\u202fbn) of US goods, and France may invoke the EU\u2019s Anti-Coercion Instrument to restrict US access to public contracts and banking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Beyond trade, the rally is being fueled by renewed concerns over US institutional <\/strong><strong>stability.<\/strong> The Trump administration has renewed attacks on the Federal Reserve\u2019s independence, and markets are anxiously awaiting a US Supreme Court argument scheduled for Wednesday regarding Trump\u2019s effort to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Simultaneously, Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman signaled that a fragile job market might necessitate future interest rate cuts, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/india\/gold-silver-hit-record-highs-trumps-greenland-tariffs-spark-safety-rally-2026-01-19\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported separately. Markets are currently pricing in at least two 25 bps rate cuts later this 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\">A market in flux<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Precious metals are having their moment in the sun:<\/strong> Spot gold jumped 1.7% to USD 4.68k an ounce, gold has now risen over 8% this year following a massive 64% gain last year. Spot silver surged 5% to USD 94.4 (up 32% YTD) while platinum (up 1.5%) and palladium (up 1.1%) also posted gains.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Global equities fell as risk appetite waned<\/strong>, with European futures down 1.1%, Japan\u2019s Nikkei down 1%, and US tech in Frankfurt slipping \u2014 Alphabet down 2.4%, Nvidia and Microsoft down 2.2%, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/us-big-tech-stocks-fall-europe-after-trump-tariff-threats-2026-01-19\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. Nasdaq 100 futures also dropped 1.25%. The USD weakened on rising political risk, with the EUR inched up 0.26% to USD 1.1628, while Bitcoin fell nearly 3% to USD 92.6k. On the flipside, European defense stocks surged nearly 15% this month on fears about Greenland \u2014 after the US seizure of Venezuela\u2019s Nicolas Maduro.<\/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\">Looking ahead<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold and silver rally set to continue: <\/strong>Analysts at Citigroup expect the precious metals rally to extend, forecasting gold to reach USD 5k and silver USD 100 an ounce within three months. JP Morgan strategists highlighted a stronger preference for gold, citing its \u201ccleaner, bullish structural story,\u201d while viewing any silver pullbacks as buying opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>These geopolitical risks could threaten US tech: <\/strong>Kallum Pickering, chief economist at Peel Hunt, cautioned that simultaneous pressure on the Fed and Europe could drive investors away from US assets, creating downside risks for already lofty US tech valuations.<\/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\">It\u2019s a sea of red for Asia-Pacific markets, which are down in early trading as investors remain jittery over US President Donald Trump\u2019s tariff threats over Greenland, while yields on Japan\u2019s long-dated government bonds are rising. It\u2019s not looking much better over on Wall Street, where futures point to a drop on the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq when markets open later today. <\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\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\">10,171<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5% (YTD: +1.8%)<\/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>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\">6,344<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: +4.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">5,080<\/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: +3.9%)<\/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-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>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\">3.6% 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-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>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\">10,917<\/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: +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>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\">45,048<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+2.5% (YTD: +7.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&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\">6.940<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: +1.4%)<\/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>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\">10,195<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.4% (YTD: +2.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Euro Stoxx 50 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,926<\/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\">-1.7% (YTD: +2.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Brent crude <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 63.94<\/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>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 3.60<\/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\">+16.0%<\/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>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 4,673<\/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\">+1.7%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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 92,633<\/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: +5.8%)<\/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>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 3.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0% (YTD: +1.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">151.58<\/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: -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\">18.84<\/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\">+18.7% (YTD: +26.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\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 0.5% yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 1.3 bn. The index is up 1.8% 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 (+15.0%), Oman & Emirates Investment Holding Co (+15.0%), and Investcorp Capital (+14.0%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Rapco Investment (-5.3%), Fujairah Building Industries (-4.4%), and United Arab Bank (-2.9%). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over on the DFM<\/strong>, the index rose 0.4% on turnover of AED 581.7 mn. 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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>19-22 January (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/economy\/abu-dhabi-department-of-economic-development-leads-delegation-to-italy-strengthening-strategic-partnership-for-investment-and-long-term-growth\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development leads a delegation to Italy<\/a><\/span><span>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22 January (Thursday): Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF), Milan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umexabudhabi.ae\/en\" style=\"\">UMEX and SimTEX<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (Adnec), 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">Signposted to happen sometime this month: Investopia, Lagos, Nigeria. <\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">4 February (Wednesday) Ministerial dialogue for Pax Silica members, Washington, DC. <\/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;\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wetex.ae\/\" style=\"\">Water, Energy and Technology Exhibition (WETEX)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER   <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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\" style=\"\">Hassyan seawater desalination 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