{"id":114831,"date":"2026-04-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=114831"},"modified":"2026-04-02T03:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T03:00:47","slug":"dubai-real-estate-held-up-in-1q-but-a-cooldown-is-expected","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/dubai-real-estate-held-up-in-1q-but-a-cooldown-is-expected\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai real estate held up in 1Q, but a cooldown is expected"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"114833\" 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=\"114833\">\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\/04\/02\/this-morning-reports-circle-of-ega-selling-off-alumina-stock-of-a-trump-linked-defense-firm-selling-systems-to-uae\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Reports circle of EGA selling off alumina stock + of a Trump-linked defense firm selling systems to UAE                        <\/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\/04\/02\/this-morning-reports-circle-of-ega-selling-off-alumina-stock-of-a-trump-linked-defense-firm-selling-systems-to-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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On the property front, it\u2019s good news: The market has held up due to a phenomenal start to the year, but on capital markets, it\u2019s less so: Dubai and Abu Dhabi are still seeing foreign outflows, with the two indices ending March in the red.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>In other bad news\u2026. The GCC is likely to slip <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2026\/03\/11\/saudis-gdp-growth-to-see-lowest-drag-in-the-region-oxford-economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">into<\/a><\/strong><strong> a war-induced recession this year, wit<\/strong><strong>h GDP now projected to contract <\/strong><strong>by 0.2%<\/strong>, according to a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordeconomics.com\/resource\/iran-war-set-to-push-gcc-economies-into-recession\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research note<\/a> from Oxford Economics. The forecast represents a massive 4.6 percentage point downgrade from pre-war estimates as the Iran war enters its second month and reshapes the region's economic outlook.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The UAE is anticipated to bear the brunt of the downturn, as the regional conflict exposes a critical reliance on the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, the note explains. The Emirates' limited capacity for rerouting hydrocarbon exports would mean halting production as domestic storage facilities reach capacity. The fallout is also likely to deliver a long-term blow to tourism and domestic demand, with recovery expected to be gradual and closely tied to how the security situation evolves, the note said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>On the ground<\/strong>, attacks continued yesterday, with one fatality in Fujairah of a Bangladeshi national, state news agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/175e429-competent-authorities-fujairah-responding-incident\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>WEATHER- <\/strong>Expect a high of 27\u00b0C today and lows of 19-20\u00b0C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to our favorite weather app.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Watch this space<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>WAR<\/strong><strong> \u2014 <\/strong><strong>The US is \u201cvery close\u201d to ending the war on Iran<\/strong> \u2014 that\u2019s the main takeaway from US President Donald Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/livecoverage\/iran-war-news-trump?mod=WSJ_home_mediumtopper_pos_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">address<\/a> early this morning. While we were expecting some grand announcement \u2014 a ceasefire agreement or a ground invasion \u2014 the speech didn\u2019t provide any of that.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Trump shifted his tone regarding reopening the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, <strong>downplaying <\/strong><strong>Washington\u2019s role. <\/strong>Instead, he said, the operation should be led by countries that \u2014 unlike the US \u2014 rely heavily on the strait for oil imports, adding that the waterway will \u201copen up naturally\u201d after the war ends. This runs counter to Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/03\/16\/egypt-freezes-electricity-prices-for-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">call on NATO allies<\/a> to help Washington revive traffic in the waterway last month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Trump also reiterated his timeline of continuing strikes on Iran for the next two to three <\/strong><strong>weeks<\/strong>, threatening to target its energy infrastructure if \u201cthere\u2019s no deal.\u201d <strong>He also thanked US allies in the region \u2014 including the UAE and Saudi Arabia \u2014 and vowed that Washington would \u201cnot let them get hurt.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Market reax: <\/strong>Oil and equities tumbled following the speech, which investors hoped would bring news of a de-escalation. Following the speech, Brent crude futures rose 5% to USD 106.42, and Asian markets opened in the red, with Japan\u2019s Nikkei and South Korea\u2019s Kospi looking at steep losses. Wall Street also is looking at a volatile day of trading, with futures down.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>AND- <\/strong><strong>In another sign of <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/25\/this-morning-iran-linked-institutions-in-the-uae-are-under-scrutiny-millennium-management-eyes-up-relocating-regional-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">closer alignment with US policy<\/a><\/strong>, some Emirati airlines are refusing to carry Iranian nationals either to or through the UAE. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/english\/before-you-fly\/visa-passport-information\/visa-passport-information-results\/?widgetheader=visa&amp;nationality=ir&amp;destination=ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirates<\/a> posted a notice on its site seen by EnterpriseAM UAE earlier to this effect and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-01\/emirates-says-iranians-barred-from-entering-the-uae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports that Flydubai and Etihad will be following suit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>However, there are exemptions<\/strong>, including for Golden Visa holders, bank execs, doctors, engineers, investors, and the children of female UAE nationals or spouses of citizens. The decision to keep the door slightly ajar points to an effort to strike a balance between taking a diplomatic stance while accommodating the 500k Iranian expats living in the Emirates and the UAE\u2019s status as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-01-14\/uae-assesses-supply-impact-of-trump-s-iran-tariff-threat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iran\u2019s second-largest trading partner<\/a>. The UAE also recently said it was <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/25\/this-morning-iran-linked-institutions-in-the-uae-are-under-scrutiny-millennium-management-eyes-up-relocating-regional-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upping scrutiny<\/a> on Iranian state-linked institutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Iranians are <\/strong><strong>welcome, Foreign Ministry says: <\/strong>Contrary to some reports, a statement from the Foreign Ministry affirms the Iranian community\u2019s value to the UAE, dismissing \u201cinaccurate media claims\u201d regarding the residency status of expats, state news agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/175g95d-uae-affirms-embrace-iranian-community-integral-its\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height: 2px;border-width: 0;color: gray;background-color: gray\" \/>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>INDUSTRY WATCH<\/strong><strong> \u2014<\/strong> <strong>Emirates<\/strong><strong> Global Aluminium (<\/strong><strong>EGA) has so far kept quiet<\/strong><strong> about the extent of damage at its <\/strong><strong>Kezad facilities <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/30\/attacks-hit-industry-threatening-higher-commodity-prices-and-investor-caution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">following weekend attacks<\/a><\/strong>, but the impact is apparent nonetheless. EGA is reportedly selling large volumes of raw aluminum, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-01\/uae-aluminum-smelter-seeks-to-sell-feedstock-after-plant-hit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing sources familiar with the matter, with another source <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-01\/top-gulf-aluminum-producer-ega-halted-smelter-after-iran-strike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">telling the news outlet<\/a> production has stopped at the Al Taweelah facility altogether.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>What this might mean: <\/strong>The move suggests its facilities sustained enough damage to make selling and offloading volumes directly, rather than waiting for repairs, the best move. The shipment offers are reportedly running through to June, offering little solace to those hoping the damage would be a quick fix.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/31\/aluminum-market-reels-after-strikes-on-ega-and-alba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As we previously reported<\/a><\/strong><strong>, the aluminum market has already felt the impact<\/strong> of the strikes, which also targeted another regional heavyweight, Aluminium Bahrain. Prices increased almost 5% directly afterwards and have continued to climb, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lme.com\/metals\/non-ferrous\/lme-aluminium#Price+graphs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London Metal Exchange data<\/a>. A worst-case scenario could see them reach as high as USD 4k per ton, just shy of the USD 4.1k record high that followed Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine, and would also cause significant disruption to downstream sectors in auto, construction, and packaging.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height: 2px;border-width: 0;color: gray;background-color: gray\" \/>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>DEBT WATCH \u2014 Nigeria shops for cheaper money in the UA<\/strong><strong>E: <\/strong>Nigeria is weighing a USD 5 bn total return swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) as higher global yields begin to price frontier issuers out of traditional markets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-01\/nigeria-weighs-5-billion-swap-deal-with-uae-bank-as-costs-rise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing a letter from President Bola Tinubu. The agreement is priced at roughly 395-400 bps over SOFR and backed by collateral worth 133% of the loan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The rationale? If public markets are too expensive, tap Gulf balance sheets instead. <\/strong>The structure is designed to undercut eurobond costs at a time when Nigeria\u2019s 2034s are yielding close to 8%. The terms are \u201cconsidered competitive relative to prevailing eurobond yields for Nigeria,\u201d according to a Senate committee report, with a six-year tenor, a three-year break clause, and annual rollover provisions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>The UAE is already an active lender in Nigeria: <\/strong>As we previously reported, FAB backed a <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/06\/fab-afreximbank-offer-usd-1-bn-for-nigeria-coastal-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 626 mn<\/a> slice of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway alongside Afreximbank, while Dubai-based Maser Group is eyeing <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/02\/10\/electronics-manufacturer-maser-group-deepens-uae-presence-in-africa-with-usd-1-6-bn-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 1.6 bn<\/a> in investments across the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Where it goes:<\/strong> Proceeds would fund roads and ports while refinancing pricier debt, even as Abuja pushes ahead with a 17% expansion in its 2026 budget.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height: 2px;border-width: 0;color: gray;background-color: gray\" \/>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>DEFENSE<\/strong> <strong>\u2014<\/strong> <strong>Ongoing Iranian strikes<\/strong> <strong>have already <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/05\/iranian-drone-attacks-show-gcc-needs-to-rethink-air-defense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">triggered a rethink<\/a><\/strong><strong> of the UAE\u2019s defense infrastructure<\/strong>, and it now seems the Emirates has already got the ball rolling, holding talks with US-based and Trump-backed drone firm Powerus about buying weapons systems, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-01\/drone-firm-backed-by-trump-sons-is-pitching-uae-on-weapons-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. The discussions are still early, with no agreement finalized. Such cooperation with a Trump-linked firm wouldn\u2019t be the first, following the reported <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/02\/02\/quiet-uae-us-crypto-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirati stake in World Liberty Financial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>ICYMI- The UAE <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/05\/iranian-drone-attacks-show-gcc-needs-to-rethink-air-defense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has faced more than 1k Iranian attacks<\/a><\/strong><strong> since the start of the conflict<\/strong>, including 800 drones, and the issue with the current defense system is cost. A single Shahed drone can run as little as USD 20k-100k, while interceptors like Patriot or THAAD can cost USD 3-12 mn per shot.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height: 2px;border-width: 0;color: gray;background-color: gray\" \/>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>CAPITAL MARKETS \u2014 Brooge<\/strong><strong> takeover lands GulfN<\/strong><strong>av on institutional radars: <\/strong>DFM-listed maritime company Gulf Navigation (GulfNav) joined the S&amp;P UAE BMI Liquid 20\/35 Capped Index late last month, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/106792.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bourse filing (pdf)<\/a>. Stronger turnover and liquidity pushed the stock into the index\u2019s eligibility range. The listing allows GulfNav to attract broader investor interest and opens new trading windows for its shares, while serving as a seal of approval for its core fundamentals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Behind the move: <\/strong>GulfNav\u2019s inclusion comes four months after <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/28\/gulfnav-finally-seals-aed-3-2-bn-acquisition-of-brooges-assets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it acquired Brooge Energy assets<\/a> in a AED 3.2 bn transaction, which turned the business into an integrated model spanning maritime logistics and energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">The big story abroad<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>Apart from Trump\u2019s address (which we dive into in the news well, above), space is a big theme on the front pages this morning. <\/strong>Elon Musk\u2019s SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, which could value the firm at above USD 1.75 tn, sources close to the matter told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-01\/spacex-is-said-to-file-confidentially-for-ipo-ahead-of-ai-rivals?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. A confidential filing allows the satellite and AI company to seek feedback from the Securities and Exchange Commission and make changes before any information goes public.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0;margin: 0;line-height: 1.15;text-align: left\"><strong>To infinity and beyond: <\/strong>NASA\u2019s first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/science\/nasa-counts-down-first-crewed-lunar-mission-half-century-2026-04-01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">took<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/science\/nasa-counts-down-first-crewed-lunar-mission-half-century-2026-04-01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">off yesterday<\/a>. The Artemis II launched from Florida and will take four astronauts around the side of the moon \u2014 the furthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. 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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\">  <strong>The war hasn\u2019t dented Dubai\u2019s property market too hard just yet.<\/strong> Dubai\u2019s property prices held steady while absorbing record capital inflows in 1Q 2026, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dubailand.gov.ae\/en\/open-data\/real-estate-data\/#\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Land Department<\/a> and Property Finder data cited by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alkhaleej.ae\/2026-03-31\/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AF%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A9-6383176\/%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA\/%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF\" style=\"\">Al Khaleej<\/a>. Total real estate transactions hit AED 251 bn during the quarter, up 30% y-o-y \u2014 the highest quarterly performance on record \u2014 across 61.6k transactions, up 6% y-o-y.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The first two months of the year offset any decline in sales in March. <\/strong>\u201cThe strength of the Dubai residential market during January and February 2026 has undoubtedly been the key driving force behind another very strong quarter of sales in 1Q,\u201d Matthew Green, head of research at CBRE MENA, told EnterpriseAM. \u201cJanuary and February were phenomenal months, abnormal months even,\u201d Director of Business Development and Client Relations at Cavendish Maxwell Zacky Sajjad told EnterpriseAM. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Even March, when viewed in a historical context, remained \u201cquite strong<\/strong>,\u201d Sajjad added. The market is operating with a sense of \u201cbusiness continuity,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Prices also have held more firmly than expected:<\/strong> Property Finder data shows just 1% of listings seeing price reductions even as global uncertainty rises. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But momentum may not hold:<\/strong> \u201cWe are now likely to see transactional conditions soften further through April as investor confidence is further tested,\u201d Green said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That was already expected, even before the war hit:<\/strong> \u201cNo market just keeps going up indefinitely,\u201d Sajjad said, pointing to the sharp price and volume gains over the past five years. \u201cThere was always going to be a stabilizing period.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>As we\u2019ve previously noted, several analysts had pencilled in a correction for 2025, but with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/02\/06\/property-delivery-in-dubai-still-lags-annual-projections-keeping-oversupply-concerns-at-bay\/\" style=\"\">project delivery slippage<\/a>, those <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/22\/is-dubais-property-market-finally-set-for-a-correction-its-complicated\/\" style=\"\">expectations had been pushed out to this year<\/a>. ValuStrat had seen growth moderating to around 10% in 2026 earlier in the year, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/10\/war-hasnt-cracked-uae-property-yet-but-it-may-test-how-much-confidence-is-already-priced-in\/\" style=\"\">Moody\u2019s now sees<\/a> a cooling phase ahead \u2014 though not an outright correction \u2014 depending on how badly confidence takes a hit, and how long the war lasts. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">There are healthy signals for the market <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A sharp increase in mortgages \u2014 46% to AED 59.7 bn, faster than regular sales \u2014 points to a more leveraged, and potentially more sticky, buyer base<\/strong> rather than purely cashdriven flows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cWith market maturity comes more borrowing<\/strong>,\u201d Sajjad said, noting that even buyers with liquidity may choose to finance real estate given its illiquid nature and the UAE\u2019s expat-heavy demographic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Off-plan transactions alone also accounted for AED 81 bn of sales during the quarter<\/strong>, suggesting developers are still capturing demand and building pipeline despite external noise.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Concerns of real estate players potentially hitting a refinancing wall are more of a consideration now than before<\/strong>, as property bonds see their spreads blow out amid a broader regional sell-off, but analysts we spoke to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/26\/is-dubai-real-estate-credit-cracking\/\" style=\"\">don\u2019t expect real estate players to default on payments<\/a>. Analysts cite strong banking relationships, solid liquidity positions, and ample time ahead of maturity deadlines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There are buffers in place:<\/strong> \u201cDevelopers today are broadly better capitalized than during early covid times, following a really strong +five-year upcycle, so businesses are much better prepared to endure a period of potentially lower volumes,\u201d Green said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Less 2008, more managed cycle: <\/strong>Sajjad agreed that today\u2019s market is \u201cvastly different,\u201d pointing to escrow protections, higher loan-to-value requirements, and stricter due diligence. \u201cThe risk has been de-risked a lot,\u201d he said, adding that the market is \u201cwell placed to weather the storm.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>One thing that also helps? <\/strong>This is playing out against a slight contraction in supply, down more than 3%, helping keep prices anchored, according to Property Finder data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Demand is still there, just more selective:<\/strong> Interest in properties above AED 5 mn has climbed to nearly a quarter of total demand, signaling that high-net-worth buyers are still leaning in, the data shows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That shift is showing up in hard data: <\/strong>\u201cSales of +USD 5 mn homes and offices [...] rose from 711 in 1Q 2025 to 882 in 1Q 2026, reflecting growth of around 25% y-o-y,\u201d Green said. The market is also still seeing large-ticket transactions, including a single AED 422 mn transaction, Property Finder data showed, underscoring depth at the top end.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Early-quarter demand was driven by a mix of new international inflows and existing investors<\/strong>, though activity in March likely skewed more toward existing buyers, Sajjad said. Dubai\u2019s growing global profile, from aviation to tourism, continues to attract international buyers, while domestic demand remains resilient.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>From an investor lens, volatility may even open doors.<\/strong> \u201cThe increased uncertainty is likely to create new [chances] to enter the market at levels not possible at the start of the year [...] particularly attractive for domestic-based investors that are typically positioned further up the risk curve,\u201d Green said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Where the pressure is building: The rental market <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Demand for units under AED 75k has risen to 44.7%<\/strong>, though this may reflect volume realities more than a mismatch. \u201cThe volume of transactions is in studios and one- to two-bed units,\u201d Sajjad said, noting that new 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single-story post-114839 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-capital-markets tag-adx tag-capital-markets tag-dfm tag-enterpriseam-uae tag-equities wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>UAE equities ended 1Q in the red \u2014 but it rebounded yesterday. <\/strong>Dubai\u2019s DFM shed 16.4% in March, posting its worst monthly drop since the pandemic, while Abu Dhabi\u2019s ADX fell 8.9%, marking its steepest decline in six years, according to Kamco Invest\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/114828.pdf\" style=\"\">GCC Markets Monthly Report (pdf)<\/a>. This came as the Iran war triggered a pullback from UAE exposure. Still, yesterday, the DFM rose 2%, and ADX gained 1.4%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The 1Q picture: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi slipped 4.7% by the end of 1Q, while Dubai dropped 10.1%. Foreign investors turned net sellers to the tune of AED 1.06 bn across both markets, even as liquidity rose 22% y-o-y to AED 150.5 bn \u2014 a sign that flows were rotating out, according to data compiled by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alkhaleej.ae\/2026-03-31\/1505-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%87%D9%85-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%87%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A8%D9%86%D9%85%D9%88-22-6383166\/%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA\/%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF\" style=\"\">Alkhaleej<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Heavy churn on the ADX + dumping on the DFM: <\/strong>Total value traded on the ADX edged down 0.7% in March to AED 28.9 bn, even as volumes jumped 11.1% to 7.1 bn shares, according to Kamco Invest. Meanwhile, the DFM saw a liquidity surge driven by large-ticket selling, with total value traded rising 26.2% in March to AED 24.7 bn and volumes slipping 0.3% to 5.1 bn shares.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Just over the past week, Dubai saw USD 235 mn in outflows, while Abu Dhabi recorded USD 219 mn in outflows<\/strong>, Mashreq Capital <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/71.docx\" style=\"\">said (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The biggest drag?<\/strong> The problem is shifting headlines, to which investors remain vulnerable, Mashreq noted. It\u2019s also all about energy and logistics disruptions. \u201cInvestors are differentiating markets by perceived resilience of export access rather than near term earnings narratives,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">By the sector <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, nine out of 10 indices closed March in the red. <\/strong>The ADX real estate index fell 27.8%, dragged down by RAK Properties (-32.8%) and Aldar (-27.9%). Healthcare followed, down 17.2%, while basic materials stood out as the only gainer, rising 5.0% on the back of Fertiglobe (+16.8%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the DFM, the real estate index dropped 27.4%, with all constituents in the red<\/strong>, led by Emaar Development (-30.2%) and Emaar Properties (-27.8%). Consumer staples followed with a 20.1% decline. Materials was the only bright spot, up 8.1%, supported by Naeem Holding (+15.0%).<\/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\">How we\u2019re faring against regional peers<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Emirati equities lagged the broader region: <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s EGX30 fell 7.9% in March as foreign investors stepped up selling, while Saudi Arabia\u2019s TASI moved in the opposite direction, rising 5.05% on the back of higher oil prices and flows into large-cap energy and banking names.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- Regulators are moving to shore-up the floor<\/strong>, including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/23\/could-cbuaes-resilience-package-help-insulate-local-banks-from-potential-outflows\/\" style=\"\">a resilience package<\/a> courtesy of the Central Bank of the UAE to help boost liquidity, alongside a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/01\/dubais-stimulus-package-can-help-keep-momentum-going-across-the-private-sector-pundits-say\/\" style=\"\">AED 1 bn Dubai stimulus package<\/a> to protect two of the emirate\u2019s growth engines: tourism and hospitality.<\/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\/adx\/\">ADX<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/capital-markets\/\">capital markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-energy tag-energy tag-enterpriseam-uae tag-lng tag-security wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>IRH<\/strong><strong> secures LNG inflows from Mexico: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi-based natural resources investment platform International Resources Holding (IRH) will obtain 1 mn tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG from Mexico\u2019s Amigo floating LNG terminal, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irh.ae\/2pointzeros-irh-secures-20-year-lng-supply-from-mexicos-amigo-lng-project\/\" style=\"\">press release<\/a>. This comes under a 20-year sale and purchase agreement between the two, with deliveries expected to start when liquefaction enters commercial operations in 2H 2028.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Location, location, and location:<\/strong> The terminal is located on Mexico\u2019s west coast, providing key access to import-dependent Asian markets across the Pacific Ocean while bypassing the Panama Canal. These markets are currently facing a supply squeeze after a large chunk of Middle Eastern energy inflows was disrupted. For now, the firm hasn\u2019t said where the secured LNG will be headed, but the statement says the agreement aims \u201cto support growing global energy demand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>With the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint and maritime disruption triggering a global energy crisis, the offtake agreement offers a stable and geographically diversified route to LNG supply.<\/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\/energy\/\">energy<\/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\/security\/\">security<\/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=\"114844\" 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=\"114844\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">MOVES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/02\/adgm-courts-tap-new-chief-justice\/\">\r\n                            ADGM Courts tap new chief justice                        <\/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\/04\/02\/adgm-courts-tap-new-chief-justice\/\" 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 appointment follows the retirement of Lord David Hope, who held office for 11 years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Lord Hodge previously served as justice of the United Kingdom Supreme Court until 2013<\/strong>, and later as deputy president from 2020. He has decades of service at high levels of the UK judiciary, including across commercial courts, international arbitration, and tax and company law. 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ADIB is working with BlackRock to manage the fund.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A closer look: <\/strong>The fund will be structured as a public open-ended investment company (OEIC) that will choose its plays based on a firm\u2019s fundamentals, opting for more firms that it thinks are currently undervalued by the market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>ADIB is building on its recent expansion into shariah-compliant investment vehicles. It launched a logistics-focused shariah-compliant fund <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/01\/09\/adib-capital-launches-european-logistics-focused-sharia-compliant-fund\/\" style=\"\">in January 2025<\/a>, followed by a fund targeting short-term trade transactions in the US and Europe <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/08\/19\/adib-capital-launches-fund-to-invest-in-sharia-compliant-trade-transactions\/\" style=\"\">in August<\/a>.<\/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\">Supply chain support is coming to Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu Dhabi launches Adeed to strengthen supply<\/strong><strong> chains: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi\u2019s logistics and supply chain operator 7X partnered with government entities to launch the Abu Dhabi Economic and Enterprise Development supply chain support platform (Adeed), according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/economy\/7x-and-abu-dhabi-government-entities-partner-to-launch-adeed-platform-to-strengthen-supply-chain-continuity-and-trade-facilitation\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Media Office<\/a>. The UAE has recently been rolling out measures across a range of sectors to mitigate the effects of the regional war, offering support to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/18\/this-morning-dubai-oman-team-up-to-bypass-logistics-bottlenecks-ihc-signs-off-on-buyback-program-up-to-aed-5-bn\/\" style=\"\">banking<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/31\/dubai-is-offering-financial-stimulus-for-tourism-art-and-more\/\" style=\"\">tourism and hospitality<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/01\/dubais-stimulus-package-can-help-keep-momentum-going-across-the-private-sector-pundits-say\/\" style=\"\">customs<\/a> operations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The plan:<\/strong> Adeed uses AI to pinpoint supply chain gaps and connect companies with the right suppliers to ensure the continuity of domestic and international trade and logistics flows. It\u2019ll also monitor operations to ensure compliance with set standards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who\u2019s <\/strong><strong>in<\/strong><strong>? <\/strong>The platform brings together entities like the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Abu Dhabi Customs.<\/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\">Borouge International is officially here<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Adnoc\u2019s global investment arm XRG and Austria\u2019s<\/strong><strong> OMV have launched <\/strong><strong>Borouge<\/strong><strong> International<\/strong> after completing transactions to push their USD 60 bn polyolefins merger across the finish line, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/xrg.com\/en\/news\/XRG-and-OMV-Complete-Transactions-to-Create-Borouge-International-Boosting-Global-Chemicals-Leadership\" style=\"\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>Under an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/03\/04\/adnoc-omv-agree-terms-of-petrochemicals-units-merger\/\" style=\"\">agreement made last year<\/a>, the new entity combines Adnoc\u2019s plastic unit Borouge, Austria-based oil and gas player OMV\u2019s Borealis, and Canada-based Nova Chemicals under a single brand. Borouge International, which will be headquartered in Austria with a regional base in the UAE, is set to be the world\u2019s leading pure-play polyolefins company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The two have been locking this down over the past week. <\/strong>They finalized the merger <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/26\/dae-locks-in-new-financing-alterra-makes-another-investment-and-borouge-borealis-merger-crosses-the-finish-line\/\" style=\"\">last week<\/a> after an ownership reshuffle that saw Borouge International pick up Adnoc\u2019s share in Borouge, taking a 90% controlling stake ahead of the wider merger. Adnoc and OMV <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/23\/adnoc-inks-key-agreement-for-borouge-complex-mubadala-makes-returns-on-sale-and-starlink-lands-in-the-uae\/\" style=\"\">recently said<\/a> they will start operating and marketing volumes from the new Borouge 4 complex, saving funds through an at-cost usage fee structure.<\/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\">PB Fintech funnels AED 12 mn into UAE arm<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>India\u2019s<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbfintech.in\/\" style=\"\">PB Fintec<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbfintech.in\/\" style=\"\">h<\/a><\/strong><strong> invested around AED 12 mn (INR 314 mn) in its UAE arm Genesis Group <\/strong>through its wholly-owned subsidiary Icall Support Services, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/42.pdf\" style=\"\">regulatory filing (pdf)<\/a>. The transaction was completed on 31 March using IPO proceeds allocated for overseas expansion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Genesis? <\/strong>Genesis Group is the holding company for PolicyBazaar Middle East Ins. Brokers, a Dubai-based licensed broker offering life and general ins. products. The transaction involved the purchase of 15 shares at roughly AED 800k apiece and was structured as a related-party agreement conducted at arm\u2019s length.<\/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\">e<strong>staie<\/strong> secures seven-figure pre-seed for regional expansion<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Extended<\/strong><strong>-travel stay platform estaie secures se<\/strong><strong>ven-figure pre-seed funding: <\/strong>UAE-based long-term accommodation proptech <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/estaie.com\/\" style=\"\">estaie<\/a> secured seven figures in pre-seed funding, backed by PlusVC and Orbit Ventures, with participation from Falak Angels, Value Makers Studio (VMS), and Vasil Zdravkov, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/64.pdf\" style=\"\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. The capital will be used to support the proptech\u2019s regional expansion, with a focus on Saudi Arabia. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the platform: <\/strong>Founded in 2025 by CEO Osama Shawky (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/osamashawky\/\" style=\"\">LinkedIn<\/a>) and CTO Nimit Solanki (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/nimitsolanki?originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\">LinkedIn<\/a>), the platform targets bookings from 30 to 365 days. 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Disruptions also stem from travel constraints that hinder in-person closings and fiscal shifts that increase sovereign selectivity. <\/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 cascading effect<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Reliance on international capital is the primary vulnerability.<\/strong> Foreign investors accounted for 49% of total MENA funding in 2025 and are historically the first to withdraw during shocks. This exposure is most acute in the UAE, where international participation reached 78%, compared to 29% in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This is most pronounced during the growth stage<\/strong>, when international investors provided 69% of Series A and 51% of Series B+ funding in 2025, leaving larger rounds more exposed to changes in deployment pace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Earlier stages also face risks<\/strong> as uncertainty causes investors to concentrate capital on existing portfolios. With only 7.3% of MENA startups historically advancing from early-stage to Series A, tightened conditions could weaken the long-term pipeline of high-growth companies within 6-18 months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Exits could also see delays: <\/strong>Because nearly a quarter of MENA\u2019s venture exits involve international buyers, the region may face a liquidity bottleneck as global risk appetite cools. As IPO windows are pushed back and M&A timelines lengthen, the resulting delay in capital recycling threatens to create a \u201cself-reinforcing venture slowdown,\u201d where weaker liquidity today dries up the capital available for the next generation of startups. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What about ol\u2019 reliable? <\/strong>While government-backed sovereign investors continue to provide an important layer of stability, evolving fiscal conditions \u2014 which have caused downward revisions of many MENA states\u2019 2026 GDP forecasts \u2014 may lead to more selective strategies. Future allocations will likely prioritize sectors aligned with national mandates, such as AI and fintech infrastructure. <\/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\">9,650<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.4% (YTD: -3.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,545<\/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\">+2.0% (YTD: -8.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Nasdaq Dubai UAE20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4,591<\/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\">+3.1% (YTD: +6.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : AED<\/strong><strong> CBUAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Buy 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Sell 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EIBOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">3.4% o\/n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.0% 1 yr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">11,276<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.2% (YTD: +7.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">46,731<\/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\">+3.1% (YTD: +11.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&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\">6,575<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.7% (YTD: -4.0%)<\/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>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\">10,365<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.9% (YTD: +4.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">5,733<\/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\">+2.9% (YTD: -1.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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 106.16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+4.9%<\/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>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 2.82<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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 4,818<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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 68,113<\/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: -22.3%)<\/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>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 3.56<\/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\">-2.7% (YTD: -5.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">148.96<\/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: -1.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>VIX (Volatility Index)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">24.54<\/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\">-2.8% (YTD: +64.1%)<\/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 DFM rose 2.0% yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 1.2 bn. The index is down 8.3% 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>Emaar Properties (+5.6%), Tecom Group (+5.5%), and Emaar Development (+5.2%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>BHM Capital Financial Services (-4.8%), National General Ins. Company (-3.3%), and Alec Holdings (-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 ADX<\/strong>, the index rose 1.4% on turnover of AED 1.4 bn. 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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 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">6-9 April (Monday-Thursday): Dubai AI Week, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-8 April (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L&pf=1&ai=DChsSEwj_xNitku-SAxV1GQYAHRskIjsYACICCAEQARoCd3M&co=1&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7-rMBhCFARIsAKnLKtA9bLZLeIwN44jhxqqUeXRsZnFSdXm2r3JoQufEGLacrS6rANAc_zYaAhtHEALw_wcB&cid=CAASWuRo-yLLfYpmEqZ65V9HiHswHX3YrQocUY3lB6we4QZRNqAjQMqLZYa6wFhv2TwYJth-R-4ANxJawR31rgPxJZ4dsa3GXgyi75cz_qKxpI1BSIv6o1tvwrk6fg&cce=2&category=acrcp_v1_32&sig=AOD64_0c7xfnXMlpo9gJCGfyxkhHrSbJcg&q&nis=4&adurl=https:\/\/dubaiaifestival.com\/?utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3Dpmax%26trc%3Dpmax%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D23484475333%26gbraid%3D0AAAAADncpj6FzYjdPvFoxYv-UR4qFNGGR%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiA7-rMBhCFARIsAKnLKtA9bLZLeIwN44jhxqqUeXRsZnFSdXm2r3JoQufEGLacrS6rANAc_zYaAhtHEALw_wcB&ved=2ahUKEwiruNGtku-SAxUcTKQEHZsYE3sQ0Qx6BAggEAE\" style=\"\">Dubai AI Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21 April (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/neareast\/about\/regional-conference-for-the-near-east-and-north-africa-(nerc)\/nerc38\/en\" style=\"\">FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC38)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Ain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 April (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/schneider-electric-to-advance-energy-technology-to-power-intelligence-at-innovation-summit-middle-east-and-africa-mii8c2t1\" style=\"\">Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa<\/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;\">MAY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-8 May (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miite.ae\/\" style=\"\">Make It in the Emirates<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-24 May (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2026\/february\/24-02\/dubai-esports\" style=\"\">Dubai Esports and Games Festival<\/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, Abu Dhabi.<\/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>, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">12-14 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/infrastructure\/abu-dhabi-projects-and-infrastructure-centre-launches-2nd-abu-dhabi-infrastructure-summit-to-advance-smart-sustainable-cities\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, ICC Hall, 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=\"\">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>20-21 May (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indico.un.org\/event\/1021967\/\" style=\"\">Arab Competition Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 June (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arqaammenaconference.com\/\" style=\"\">MENA Investor Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Ritz-Carlton DIFC, Dubai. <\/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>22-24 June (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 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>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;\">AUGUST <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-20 August (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/arabic\/business\/%D8%AA%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%81%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A-2026-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A3%D8%BA%D8%B3%D8%B7%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7\" style=\"\">Arabian Travel Market<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 September (Tuesday-Thursday: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.middleeast-energy.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Middle East Energy<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 September (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>7-9 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/events\/international-property-show-2026\/\" style=\"\">International Property Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-13 September (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 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>4-10 October (Sunday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/space.gov.ae\/en\/media-center\/events\/world-space-week\" style=\"\">World Space Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-14 October (Monday-Wednesday: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/en-gb.html\" style=\"\">Airport Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 October (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 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;\">NOVEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4 November (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitransformationsummit.com\/uae\/\" style=\"\">Digital Transformation Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Sofitel, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-10 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bmkxm3q-mohammad-gergawi-announces-dates-next-uae\" style=\"\">Annual government meetings<\/a><\/span><span>, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-12 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2026\/february\/24-02\/rta-organises-the-inaugural-edition-of-dubai-international\" style=\"\">Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition & Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">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=\"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<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/ar\/article\/bypc4bk-%D8%A5%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85-2026\" style=\"\">Investopia<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2027:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 January: Deadline for large businesses to implement e-invoicing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>1Q 2027: Completion of the first phase of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f4e973fb-1779-41cf-b29f-f4df8c403414\/this-morning:-india%25e2%2580%2599s-kotak-receives-sca-license,-plans-retail-focused-funds-in-4q-2025-%2B-ifza-in-panama%3F\" style=\"\">Hassyan seawater desalination project<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"kix.etptzv8dcblx\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>1-3 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bymylfm-world-governments-summit-2027-set-from-february\" style=\"\">World Governments Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">; <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">31 March: Small businesses with annual revenues of less than AED 50 mn are obliged to contract with an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>31 March: Government entities<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight:400;\">are required to appoint an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>21-22 April (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"\">Token2049, Dubai;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 July: Deadline for small businesses to implement e-invoicing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 October: Deadline for governments to implement e-invoicing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Abu Dhabi\u2019s solar and battery energy facility, combining 5.2 GW of solar capacity and 19 GWh of battery storage, is set for commissioning. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2028:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/1732iqa-uae-strengthens-its-global-leadership-host-2028\" style=\"\">Artificial Intelligence Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/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 2029:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Sibos 2029 organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), Dubai;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The commissioning of the seventh phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content 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