{"id":96287,"date":"2024-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=96287"},"modified":"2025-12-15T01:35:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:35:03","slug":"new-ndcs-coming-ahead-of-schedule","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/new-ndcs-coming-ahead-of-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"New NDCs coming ahead of schedule?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"96289\" 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=\"96289\">\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\/2024\/09\/30\/this-morning-uae-to-publish-new-ndcs-ahead-of-cop29-nigerian-flag-carrier-to-resume-flights-to-the-uae\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: UAE to publish new NDCs ahead of Cop29 + Nigerian flag carrier to resume flights to the 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\/2024\/09\/30\/this-morning-uae-to-publish-new-ndcs-ahead-of-cop29-nigerian-flag-carrier-to-resume-flights-to-the-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The mercury is expected to peak at 39\u00b0C, with a chance of rain early in the afternoon, before cooling to 30\u00b0C overnight. Over in Abu Dhabi, temperatures will reach 36\u00b0C before cooling to 31\u00b0C overnight. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s a calm newsday here at home<\/strong>, typical to the start of the week, but we have more for you on soaring rents in Dubai\u2019s office market, plus a lot of action on the diplomacy front as Dubai\u2019s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum wraps his visit to Uzbekistan with several agreements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE said there has been a \u201cheinous attack\u201d on the residence of its ambassador <\/strong><strong>in Khartoum<\/strong>, which it said caused extensive damage to the building, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/1457ndn-uae-condemns-heinous-attack-that-targeted\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The Foreign Affairs Ministry accused the Sudanese army of the attack, without clarifying if Ambassador Hamad Mohammed AlJneibi was injured. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1- The UAE plans to release its new national climate action plan for 2025-2035<\/strong> under the Paris Agreement before the Cop29 climate summit in November, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/uae-unveil-national-climate-plan-under-paris-pact-before-cop29-2024-09-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> quotes Cop28 president Sultan Al Jaber as saying. The move would make the Emirates the first major emitter to release its plan ahead of the February 2025 deadline, as it looks to encourage other countries to update their nationally determined contributions (NDCs).<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- Homegrown renewables giant Masdar<\/strong><strong> is \u201cvery keen on the Spanis<\/strong><strong>h market\u201d<\/strong> as it looks to expand its presence there with current partners \u2014 like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b9cadece-bc29-4076-b060-2ace6f101077\/masdar-snaps-up-c.-50%2525-of-spanish-solar-energy-firm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Endesa<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/en\/news\/newsroom\/iberdrola-and-masdar-to-develop-offshore-wind-in-the-baltic-sea\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iberdrola<\/a> \u2014 and new ones, after completing two major acquisitions in recent months, Masdar\u2019s M&amp;A Director Faisal Tahir Bhatti told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/uaes-masdar-eyes-iberian-renewables-champion-after-recent-deals-2024-09-27\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. The company intends to be \u201cvery selective\u201d in its approach, Bhatti added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Masdar is eyeing more acquisitions of both minority and controlling stakes in Europe's green energy sector, with the continent set to be a crucial part of its plan to reach its 100 GW target capacity by 2030, its CFO Mazin Khan said <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b5edf312-f0fb-4346-9143-e1147a580f9d\/this-morning:-president-mohammed-bin-zayed-in-egypt-%2B-gcc-turkey-trade-talks-kick-off\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in July<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember #2-<\/strong> Masdar reached an agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ca60036d-b07f-402b-aa92-52960f124b04\/%253cmark%253emasdar%253c%2Fmark%253e-snaps-up-another-spanish-renewables-firm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a> to acquire Spanish renewable energy firm Saeta Yield from Canada-based investment firm Brookfield for USD 1.4 bn. The company also agreed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b9cadece-bc29-4076-b060-2ace6f101077\/masdar-snaps-up-c.-50%2525-of-spanish-solar-energy-firm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in July<\/a> to acquire a minority stake of a little under 50% in 2.5 GW of solar energy plants owned by Spanish power firm Endesa\u2019s subsidiary EPGE Solar for EUR 817 mn. The company has reportedly been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/71e8adcd-e41f-4aa6-b89f-c7f7e72149c3\/uae-athletes-kick-off-olympics-2024-campaign-%2B-first-ever-lottery-license-awarded\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in talks<\/a> with Endesa to develop a new project to generate over 5 GW of solar energy. <\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#3- Nigeria\u2019s flag carrier will be able to resume flights to the UAE<\/strong> in the wake of the reciprocal flight agreement signed between both countries on Friday, Nigerian Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/fkeyamo\/status\/1839619032594391074\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X.<\/a> This comes as Dubai-based carrier Emirates gears up to resume flights to Nigeria tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong>The UAE <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a66b16ea-6667-46e4-b823-5a028c3414b8\/travel-ban-on%253cmark%253e-nigeria%253c%2Fmark%253e-lifted-%2B-indonesian-president-is-in-town\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">lifted a ban<\/a> on Nigerian travelers in July, following a 21-month long hiatus due to difficulties repatriating funds from Nigeria. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#<\/strong><strong>4 The UAE is interested in investing in Bangladesh's Chattogram port<\/strong>, UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdullah Ali Al Hamoudi was quoted as saying by the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tbsnews.net\/foreign-policy\/uae-keen-invest-chattogram-port-953546\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Standard<\/a>. This came during a meeting with Bangladeshi Textiles, Jute, and Shipping Adviser M Sakhawat Hossain, where the latter called on the UAE to streamline Bangladeshi sailors' access to transit visas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The UAE accounted for 1.6% of the world\u2019s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflo<\/strong><strong>ws <\/strong><strong>for greenfield projects from 2023 to July 2024<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/business\/technology-and-telecom\/artificial-intelligence-and-dubai-named-key-leaders-in-global-fdi-growth-txv2oust\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zawya<\/a> reports, citing data presented at the World FZO\u2019s Annual World Congress in Dubai. The Middle East captured some 60% of FDI projects in freezones during the period, with Dubai leading the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City expect the global digital<\/strong> <strong>creative economy to reach AED 27 tn by 2030<\/strong>, according to a white paper study they conducted, which surveyed 400 design and media experts, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2024\/september\/26-09\/global-digital-creative-economy-to-reach-aed-27-trillion-by-2030\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Media Office<\/a> said. The study explores the effects of emerging technologies on skills and services, including fashion design, architecture, visual arts, advertising, and events.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- London-based pr<\/strong><strong>oject management and advisory firm Currie &amp; Brown expects<\/strong> <strong>construction costs in the UAE to increas<\/strong><strong>e by 2-5% <\/strong><strong>annually <\/strong>on the back of rising demand for new infrastructure, residential, commercial, and leisure developments, particularly in the hotel and leisure sectors, the firm said in a recent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curriebrown.com\/en\/news-insights\/insights\/2024\/growth-and-positivity-in-the-uae-construction-market\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- Dubai\u2019s residents are bullish on the property market<\/strong>, with 72% of over 1.6k respondents surveyed in Betterhomes\u2019 new <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/9\/2196.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Living report (pdf)<\/a> expecting property prices to rise next year. As for rentals, 55% of tenants in the emirate anticipate rent hikes from 5-10% at the next renewal. Meanwhile, 36% of Dubai homeowners plan to buy another property for investment within the next one to three years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Housing preferences in the emirate are tied directly to income levels<\/strong>, with mid to higher-income tenants opting for villas and townhouses, and lower to middle-incomers preferring apartments, the report highlights.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>#5- The UAE received a \u2018medium\u2019 risk rating in the London Stock Exchange Group's <\/strong><strong>Country Risk Classification <\/strong>as it raised its score to 5.86, moving it up 13 places in the ranking, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/article\/1455iaq-uae-continues-drive-combat-money-laundering\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The UAE also climbed on the Basel AML Index, the money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment tool, with its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatf-gafi.org\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Action Task Force (FATF)<\/a> score rising to 4.96 from 5.77, driving the overall score to 5.43 from 5.74, Wam says.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The UAE <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/39b67ed5-4b27-49ae-8191-f828f2a8e87c\/%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ewe%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ere%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eno%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253elonger%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eon%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ethe%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253efatf%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253egray%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253elist%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">was marked off<\/a> the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)\u2019s \u2018graylist\u2019 in February, following years of doubling down on anti-money laundering efforts. The government said at the time it would roll out a national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing strategy for 2024-2027 in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING THIS WEEK-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The Dubai World Trade Centre will host the Water, <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetex.ae\/en\/exhibit?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwi5q3BhCiARIsAJCfuZkYCN9khE5JbbLfAT2310d87vypYm79ss9zQkk9tOUzqAEh9j01QD4aAkjPEALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Energy and Environment Tech<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetex.ae\/en\/exhibit?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwi5q3BhCiARIsAJCfuZkYCN9khE5JbbLfAT2310d87vypYm79ss9zQkk9tOUzqAEh9j01QD4aAkjPEALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">nology Exhibition 2024<\/a><\/strong><strong> from 1-3 October,<\/strong> organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. The event will focus on advancements in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and sustainability, showcasing the latest technologies and solutions to enhance digital and environmental security.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The Dubai World Trade Centre will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wges.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">World Green Economy Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> from <\/strong><strong>2-3 October 2024<\/strong>, organized by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and the World Green Economy Organization. The event will focus on green finance and sustainable development, highlighting global efforts to increase climate resilience and bolster international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sportindustryseries.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sport Industry Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off <\/strong><strong>on 2 October at NYU Ab<\/strong><strong>u Dhabi, <\/strong>according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/9\/2182.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. The two-day event will gather over 300 leaders from the global and regional sports sectors to discuss the future of sports in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Federal Tax Authority extended the deadline for corporate tax paym<\/strong><strong>ents for taxpayers with a tax period ending on or before 29 February<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/9\/2228.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">circular (pdf)<\/a>. Taxpayers now have until 31 December to complete obligations. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE BIG STORY ABROAD-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s another morning with escalations in the region dominating headlines:<\/strong> Israel attacked Yemen\u2019s Houthis yesterday, launching a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/80571e2d-4e97-4ada-9e35-015cd08db000\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">wave of airstrikes<\/a> on Ras Issa and the port city of Hodeida that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-pounds-lebanon-pressuring-hezbollah-after-killing-its-leader-2024-09-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">killed four<\/a> and wounded an additional 29 according to the Houthi-run health ministry. Commenting on Israel\u2019s ongoing attacks on its allies, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/irans-president-denounces-israeli-attacks-tehrans-regional-allies-2024-09-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> that Israel should not be allowed to attack countries in the Iran-linked \u201caxis of resistance\u201d without consequence, saying that \u201ca decisive reaction is necessary\u201d and condemning Israel\u2019s targeting of what he called \u201ccivilian infrastructure\u201d in Hodeida. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, Israel\u2019s brutal assault on Lebanon continued<\/strong>, with at least <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-pounds-lebanon-pressuring-hezbollah-after-killing-its-leader-2024-09-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">105 people<\/a> killed in Israeli strikes over the course of the day, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Hezbollah supporters and allies continued to mourn the loss of the group\u2019s leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b5exnqp-hezbollah-announces-death-its-secretary-general\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">killed<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b5exnqp-hezbollah-announces-death-its-secretary-general\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">on Friday<\/a> in an Israeli airstrike on the Iran-backed militant group\u2019s underground headquarters in Beirut, while Israeli military officials vowed to \u201ckeep hitting Hezbollah hard.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The strikes have led to what Lebanese Social Affairs Minister Hector Hajjar called a <\/strong><strong>\u201chumanitarian catastrophe\u201d <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mubasher.info\/news\/4347704\/%D9%88%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%AD-%D8%A8%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D9%84-%D9%88%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B0\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">yesterday<\/a>, underlining the difficulty the Lebanese caretaker government is having <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-displaced-beirut-dahiyeh-children-583bbed45402d6802fa3643247924599\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">addressing the needs<\/a> of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/ckgveeyrl47o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">nearly 1 mn people<\/a> that have been displaced since the conflict\u2019s escalation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND IN BUSINESS NEWS- <\/strong>Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/124d2193-5c41-409e-87aa-536d86c8bf15\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">election<\/a> as head of the country\u2019s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has sent jitters through Japan\u2019s stock market, as insiders express concern about his support for heavier corporate and investment income taxation. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">***<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM UAE<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about the UAE, delivered straight to your inbox. 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class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/9\/.9bf9ed08-2bc0-46bb-b750-7c7fe91a0572.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Dubai office lease rates rise as demand outpaces supply: <\/strong>Average office lease rates surged 22.4% y-o-y in 1H 2024, with Grade A office occupancy soaring past 90% amid rising demand and limited supply, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/business\/realty\/dubais-office-rents-climb-22-4-in-h1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a> reports, citing Knight Frank\u2019s latest report. Office rents in the emirate\u2019s office logged a 19% y-o-y increase during 2Q alone, the newswire cites D&B Properties as saying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The breakdown: <\/strong>Dubai International Financial Centre remained the priciest area for office rentals, with average rents at AED 355 per sqft in 1H. Trade Centre District followed closely, with rents jumping 81% over the past year to AED 350 per sqft. Downtown Dubai ranks third, with rental prices 1.5x lower than those in DIFC. Other popular areas \u2014 Greens, Sheikh Zayed Road (West), and Jumeirah Lakes Towers \u2014 all saw double-digit growth, pushing rates above AED 200 per sqft.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New office demand in 1H 2024 reached some 578.4k sqft<\/strong>, according to head of commercial agency at Knight Frank Adam Wynne. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Total transaction values in 1H 2024 hit AED 2.7 bn<\/strong>, up 24% y-o-y, with Downtown Dubai leading sales prices at AED 3.6k per sqft, according to the report. Meanwhile, sales transactions increased to over 1.4k from 1.3k in the previous year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Top-tier offices key to attracting talent: <\/strong>\u201cBusinesses remain laser-focussed on securing best-in-class space, not least because of the proven links between occupying Grade A offices and the ability to attract and retain the best talent,\u201d Faisal Durrani, partner and head of Research at Mena of Knight Frank, said. \u201cOffices have graduated to become showrooms,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More supply incoming? <\/strong>Developers are expected to add 4.2 mn sqft of office space by 2028 to alleviate the shortages, according to Knight Frank\u2019s report. <\/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\/dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/knight-frank\/\">Knight Frank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/real-estate\/\">Real estate<\/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=\"96294\" 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=\"96294\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">MANUFACTURING<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/09\/30\/global-surfaces-opens-aed-100-mn-quartz-manufacturing-facility-in-jafza\/\">\r\n                            Global Surfaces opens AED 100 mn quartz manufacturing facility in Jafza                        <\/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\/2024\/09\/30\/global-surfaces-opens-aed-100-mn-quartz-manufacturing-facility-in-jafza\/\" 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 facility, which the company claims is the largest engineered surfaces manufacturing site in the Middle East, began commercial operations in February 2024, manufacturing premium engineered quartz surfaces designed to mimic the appearance of natural stones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Details: <\/strong>Spanning nearly 40k sqm, the facility has an annual production capacity of over exceed 620k sqm. The surfaces will be distributed to the Gulf region as well as international markets such as the US and Canada. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The manufacturer plans to use its full capacity within the next year<\/strong>, as it mulls further expansion down the line, the statement said. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/jebel-ali-free-zone-authority\/\">Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/manufacturing\/\">MANUFACTURING<\/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=\"96296 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"96296\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/09\/30\/96296-2\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-96296\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-96296 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashreq.com\/en\/uae\/neo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/7\/1087.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"96297\" 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=\"96297\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">TELECOMS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/09\/30\/uae-ranks-11th-globally-for-e-government-development-according-to-un-report\/\">\r\n                            UAE ranks 11th globally for e-government development, according to UN report                        <\/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\/2024\/09\/30\/uae-ranks-11th-globally-for-e-government-development-according-to-un-report\/\" 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 country came in fourth in Asia and 11th globally for overall e-government development, scoring 95.33%, and up two places from its previous assessment in 2022. The UAE\u2019s score ranked in the highest rating class, alongside Singapore (96.91%), Korea (96.79%), and Saudi Arabia (96.02%) in Asia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE also scored high on human capital, literacy, and online services: <\/strong>The UAE moved up 34 places in the survey\u2019s Human Capital Index, securing 10th place globally and topping the charts in Asia and the Arab world with a score of 94.36%. The country also scored full marks in the e-government literacy index and the Online Service Index (OSI) sub-indices for content provisioning and institutional framework standards, marking it the first country in the world to do so. The UAE scored 91.63% in the overall OSI.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubai led the online transition: <\/strong>Dubai ranked among the top ten global cities in the survey\u2019s Local Online Service Index, scoring 90.63%, and coming after Tallinn (92.71%), Madrid (92.71%), Riyadh (91.67%), and Copenhagen (90.63%). The emirate stood out due to \u201cexcellent compliance in technology,\u201d the report said.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/digitization\/\">digitization<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/telecoms\/\">telecoms<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/un\/\">UN<\/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=\"96299\" 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=\"96299\">\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\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/09\/30\/uae-signs-usd-30-mn-climate-pact-with-ghana-for-biodiversity-and-reforestation\/\">\r\n                            UAE signs USD 30 mn climate pact with Ghana for biodiversity and reforestation                        <\/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\/2024\/09\/30\/uae-signs-usd-30-mn-climate-pact-with-ghana-for-biodiversity-and-reforestation\/\" 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 focus will include biodiversity corridors, reforestation, and agroecology. The two nations will discuss the projects further at Cop29 next year and Cop20 in 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What they said:<\/strong> \u201cAny effort to solve deforestation is both human and capital intensive. Even though Ghana is receiving carbon payments, there exist critical implementation gaps that need to be filled with other financial instruments to generate more emission reductions,\u201d Abujinabo said. \u201cThis is what our partnership with the UAE represents,\u201d he added. <\/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\/biodiversity\/\">biodiversity<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/climate\/\">climate<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ghana\/\">Ghana<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"96301\" 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=\"96301\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">UAE IN THE NEWS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/09\/30\/more-expats-flock-to-sharjah-amid-soaring-rents-in-dubai\/\">\r\n                            More expats flock to Sharjah amid soaring rents in Dubai                        <\/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\/2024\/09\/30\/more-expats-flock-to-sharjah-amid-soaring-rents-in-dubai\/\" 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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Arada, one of the emirate\u2019s key developers, is leading the charge in the emirate\u2019s real estate landscape with its USD 9.5 bn Aljada project, a 25k-unit development set for completion by 2030. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE- Arada is talking to Sharjah officials to introduce flexible business licenses in Sharjah<\/strong>, offering tax breaks and other benefits similar to Dubai\u2019s freezones, according to Arada CEO Ahmed Alkhoshaibi. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE topped Exxon Mobil\u2019s global tax windfall: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/corporate.exxonmobil.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Exxon Mobil<\/a> \u2019s shelled out USD 7.41 bn in taxes and royalties to the UAE, making it the highest amount the oil giant paid to any country worldwide, <a target=\"_blank\" 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tag-green-hydrogen tag-housing tag-investment tag-mbrf tag-microsoft tag-renewables tag-tech wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/9\/.5ae21bec-800c-44b6-b9d5-d5d96872e707.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">RENEWABLES-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>UAE-based green energy company <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cmmze.energy\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Compagnie Maritime Mon<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cmmze.energy\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">egasque Zero Emission<\/a><\/strong><strong> (CMM ZE)<\/strong><strong> is planning to develop a large-scale green hydrogen production facility<\/strong> in UAE in addition to facilities in Morocco and Tunisia, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cmmze.energy\/tpost\/1in40halv1-cmmze-unveils-plan-to-produce-180kt-of-g\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> last week. The three regional projects aim to produce 180k tonnes of clean hydrogen annually for export to Europe, with first phases lined up for initial production in 2027. Construction for the three facilities will begin early next year, with the company currently in discussions with potential European partners for long-term offtake agreements. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Plans in Tunisia are firming up: <\/strong>CMM ZE <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cmmze.energy\/tpost\/cmzt4fsg21-cmmze-invest-limited-and-peric-hydrogen\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">partnered<\/a> last month with Peric Hydrogen Technologies to develop, finance, build, operate, and maintain renewable electricity production units, with their initial project being a 550 MW green hydrogen production facility powered by a 250 MW electrolyzer in Tunisia. It plans to produce 80 tons of green hydrogen daily which will be shipped through the port of Zarzis, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cmmze.energy\/projects\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. It also plans to generate 1.6 mn MWh of electricity for green hydrogen production through dedicated renewable energy sites in Nefetia Benguerdane for solar power and El Hamma for wind energy. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Same for Morocco: <\/strong>It also operates a project at Morocco's Port Nador with a capacity of 82 tons of hydrogen daily, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cmmze.energy\/projects\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. The facility focuses on green power supply and includes space for electrolyzers and liquefaction. It also includes storage capacity of 24 tons of gaseous hydrogen and 1.2k tons of liquid hydrogen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Details on UAE ambitions are scant:<\/strong> CMM ZE acquired a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cmmze.energy\/tpost\/ei23bz9zb1-cmmze-announces-strategic-partnerships-a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">5 MW hydrogen pilot station<\/a> for Abu Dhabi, capable of generating 2k kg of hydrogen daily in June. The facility is scheduled for delivery and full operational deployment in 4Q 2024. <\/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\">TECH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Microsoft to spearhead MBRHE\u2019s digital transformatio<\/strong><strong>n: <\/strong>The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment signed an MoU with Microsoft to use its cloud computing solutions to accelerate its digital transformation, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/ar\/news\/2024\/september\/29-09\/mohammed-bin-rashid-housing-establishment-announces-complete-transition-to-cloud-computing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Media Office<\/a>. The partnership will also offer workshops and training programs to the foundation\u2019s staff to boost their digital capabilities.<\/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\">DEVELOPMENT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mbrf.ae\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF)<\/a><\/strong><strong> launched the F<\/strong><strong>uture Skills Academy<\/strong> to provide specialized training programs aimed at closing the gap between the job market requirements and the skills of fresh graduates, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2024\/september\/29-09\/mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-knowledge-foundation-launches-future-skills-academy\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Media Office<\/a>. The academy, which will focus on digital skills, plans to partner with universities and the private sector to support practical educational initiatives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MBRF also created a global coalition for skill development<\/strong>, which will hold its first meeting during the Knowledge Summit in Dubai in November.<\/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\">HEALTHCARE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong>Abu Dhabi Department of Health<\/strong><strong> will make pharmacogenomic reports avail<\/strong><strong>able on <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/malaffi.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaffi<\/a><\/strong><strong> to select healthcare providers<\/strong>, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/health\/department-of-health-abu-dhabi-empowering-healthcare-providers-to-advance-personalised-treatment-utilising-pharmacogenomic-reports\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi Media Office<\/a>. The move will allow select cancer, mental health, respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and infectious disease specialists to access the reports, which analyze the impact of 23 pharmacogenes on 128 medications.<\/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\">DEFENSE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Azerbaijan taps Edge Group to develop smart weaponry: <\/strong>Emirati defense conglomerate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edgegroup.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Edge Group<\/a> signed a letter of intent with Azerbaijan\u2019s Defence Ministry to help the country produce and integrate smart weapons systems, the company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edgegroup.ae\/news\/edge-signs-letter-intent-azerbaijan-ministry-defence\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/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\/ajman\/\">Ajman<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/defense\/\">defense<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/edge-group\/\">Edge Group<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/green-hydrogen\/\">green hydrogen<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/housing\/\">Housing<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment\/\">investment<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/mbrf\/\">MBRF<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/microsoft\/\">Microsoft<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/tech\/\">tech<\/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=\"96305\" class=\"issue-section markets\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"96305\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">PLANET FINANCE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/09\/30\/risky-assets-rally-as-central-banks-pivot-to-easing\/\">\r\n                            Risky assets rally as central banks pivot to easing                        <\/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\/2024\/09\/30\/risky-assets-rally-as-central-banks-pivot-to-easing\/\" 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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Emerging-market equities, stocks closely tied to the economic cycle, and speculative technology investments are experiencing renewed interest as central banks in China and Europe \u2014 as well as the US Federal Reserve \u2014 begin to cut rates after holding them at decade highs for years-. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The biggest winners: <\/strong>The S&P 500 is on track to reach its best first three quarters since 1997, with a 20% YTD gain. Meanwhile, BlackRock\u2019s momentum ETF hit record highs, up nearly 30% for the year, while the Societe Generale index is \u201cflashing hot,\u201d reaching its highest level in over a year, with the gauge only reaching those levels 5% or so of the time. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More signs of bulls in the market: <\/strong>Hedges are underperforming, while Goldman Sachs basket of most-shorted stocks is up 17% year-to-date, the business information service said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Still, stretched valuations pose risks<\/strong>, market watchers warn, with some stressing the need for \u201ctactical caution.\u201d Momentum indicators suggest the current euphoria may be difficult to sustain in the short term. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CLOSER TO HOME<\/strong><strong>- DFM's impressive growth faces headwinds from geopolitical risks, analysts warn: <\/strong>The Dubai Financial Market General Index surged 12% in 3Q 2024, reaching its highest level since 2014, driven by strong performances from companies like Emirates NBD Bank, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and Salik, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-09-27\/dubai-stocks-confront-regional-risks-after-rally-to-10-year-high\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. However, analysts warn that geopolitical risks and the challenge of finding appealing valuations may dampen future gains. In Abu Dhabi, the market advanced 5%, its best quarter since March 2022, while Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index climbed about 6%, marking the best quarter of the year so far.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Despite favorable earnings and a tourism-driven economy bolstering the market, investor sentiment remains cautious.<\/strong> Tellimer's emerging market equity strategist in Dubai notes that stocks will now be \u201cmore sensitive to any setbacks than further good news.\u201d Reflecting this caution, HSBC strategists have shifted their stance on the UAE and Saudi Arabia from overweight to neutral, citing heightened geopolitical risk and low oil prices as potential headwinds. However, some analysts such as Daman Investment\u2019s Divye Arora believe valuations remain attractive, with major Dubai companies offering appealing dividend yields exceeding 5% for 2025 amid declining bond yields.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKETS THIS MORNING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asian markets are having a rough start to the week,<\/strong> with Japan\u2019s Nikkei down 4% in the wake of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party election on Friday. South Korea\u2019s Kospi and the Kosdaq also fell around 0.5%. Meanwhile, <strong>Wall Street futures<\/strong> are flat going into the final day of 3Q 2024. <\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tbody>\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>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\">9,469<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.5% (YTD: -1.1%)<\/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>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\">4,521<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: +11.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Nasdaq <\/strong><strong>D<\/strong><strong>ubai 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\">3,891<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.8% (YTD: +1.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : AED<\/strong><strong> CBUAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Buy 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Sell 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EIBOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.7% 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-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">12,272<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.8% (YTD: +2.5%)<\/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\">31,459<\/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\">+0.6% (YTD: +26.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,738<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: +20.3%)<\/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>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\">8,321<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: +7.6%)<\/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\">5,067<\/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: +12.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Brent crude<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 71.98<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5%<\/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>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 2.90<\/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\">+5.4%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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 2,668<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-1.0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 65,858<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.3% (YTD: +55.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE CLOSING BELL-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The DFM fell 0.1% on Friday <\/strong>on turnover of AED 282.6 mn. The index is up 11.4% 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>Dubai Financial Market (+3.8%), Takaful Emarat (+2.4%) and Dubai Islamic Ins. and Reins. (+2.3%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Dubai Refreshment Company (-8.9%), Parkin (-1.5%) and Shuaa Capital (-1.5%). <\/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 closed down 0.5% on turnover of AED 1.5 bn. Meanwhile Nasdaq Dubai closed down 0.8%.<\/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\/dfm\/\">DFM<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/financial-markets\/\">Financial markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/planet-finance\/\">PLANET FINANCE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"96307\" 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=\"96307\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">9<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">DIPLOMACY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/09\/30\/uae-uzbekistan-strengthen-cooperation\/\">\r\n                            UAE + Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation                        <\/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\/2024\/09\/30\/uae-uzbekistan-strengthen-cooperation\/\" 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 crown prince attended the signings during his official visit to Uzbekistan, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The two countries agreed to enhance cross-border trade through technology, and foster collaboration in higher education and knowledge sharing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Lots of logistics and trade cooperation:<\/strong> DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem inked an MoU with officials from Uzbekistan to develop freezones and logistics centers in the country, the statement said. The Dubai Chambers and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan also signed agreements to boost trade and mutual investments. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The two countries also inked MoUs focusing on smart and sustainable cities<\/strong>, the statement added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sheikh Abdullah meets Kosovo and Maldives leaders at UNGA: <\/strong>Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, sat down with Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Wam reports <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b5exn9u-abdullah-bin-zayed-meets-kosovs-prime-minister-new\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b5exnfh-abdullah-bin-zayed-meets-president-maldives-new\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Discussions touched on the UNGA agenda and opportunities for cooperation across economic, commercial, energy, and investment sectors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">The UAE and the Republic of the Gambia signed a MoU to establish mutual exemption of entry visa requirements, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/1455ib4-uae-delegation-participates-high-level-meetings\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- From Al Nahyan\u2019s visit to the US: <\/strong>UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with former US President Donald Trump as part of his official visit to the US, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/14517wb-uae-president-meets-with-former-president-donald\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. Al Nahyan expressed appreciation for Trump\u2019s role in bolstering the US-UAE partnership. <\/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\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/gambia\/\">Gambia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/kosovo\/\">Kosovo<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/maldives\/\">Maldives<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> 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style=\"font-weight:400;\">24-30 September (Tuesday- Monday): The UN General Assembly, New York. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">28-30 September (Saturday-Monday): World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Biennial General Meeting, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 September (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dpc.org.ae\/en\/podfestdubai\" style=\"\">Dubai Podfest<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wetex.ae\" style=\"\">Water, Energy and Environment Technology Exhibition<\/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>2-3 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wges.ae\/\" style=\"\">The World Green Economy Summit<\/a><\/span><span>, 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>2-3 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/menacoolforum.com\/\" style=\"\">MENA District Cooling Projects & MENA Cool Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Grand Hyatt Dubai, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-3 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/futurefoodseries.ae\/\" style=\"\">Future Food Forum<\/a><\/span><span>, Le M\u00e9ridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-8 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theforexexpo.com\/dubai2024\/#About\" style=\"\">Forex expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-8 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/informaconnect.com\/agra-middle-east\/\" style=\"\">AgraME<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-10 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtaxiworldcongress.com\/\" style=\"\">The World Air Taxi Congress,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> The Grand Hyatt Dubai, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-9 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.economist.com\/global-trade-week\/?RefID=ad_google_gts2024\" style=\"\">Global Trade and Supply Chain 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>8-10 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b25n998-under-patronage-mansour-bin-zayed-inaugural-global\" style=\"\">The Global Rail Transpo[rt Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">(Global Rail), 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 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcdf.ae\/about\" style=\"\">The Regional Data and Community Development Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, Sharjah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-13 October (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijf.org\/competition\/2657\" style=\"\">The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Judo tournament<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Mubadala Arena. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-14 October (Sunday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/abu-dhabi-convention-and-exhibition-bureau-announces-second-edition-of-abu-dhabi-wedding-show-jdfbe6nl\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Wedding Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-16 October (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agcc.vc\/ai-challenge\" style=\"\">DMCCxAGCC: Global AI Challenge *Sustainability Edition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-18 October (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gitex.com\/home\" style=\"\">Gitex Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-16 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/superbridgedubai.com\/\" style=\"\">SuperBridge Summit 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-16 October (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visit.expandnorthstar.com\/Event\/North\/Visitor\/Package\/AllPackages?utm_source=GoogleAds&utm_medium=PaidMarketing&utm_campaign=ATF-DWTC-PPC-GSA-Northstar2024-EN@UAE-Brand-Exact&Phrase-Visprom-Warm&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAABaj9Au9xud1lWLG0qqB8gRUefq0d&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz7C2BhDkARIsAA_SZKZkiBNfVxNeLF941d-etvrU0euGxKDryAJwdwB5KEMLCMmTpM9Ai_AaAoZZEALw_wcB\" style=\"\">Expand North Star<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai Harbour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-18 October (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieee-ras.org\/conferences-workshops\/financially-co-sponsored\/iros\" style=\"\">IEEE\/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Centre, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">14 October (Monday): The Smart Cities MENA Summit, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">15 October (Tuesday): Deadline for the European Commission to make a decision on its probe into e&\u2019s acquisition of PPF\u2019s Eastern European assets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-23 October (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iccacongress.org\/\" style=\"\">The 63rd International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-22 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portdevelopmentmea.com\/\" style=\"\">Port Development MEA 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>21-22 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rbtmena.com\/\" style=\"\">Roads, Bridges, Tunnels MENA Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-22 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimsummit.com\/event\/dubai\/summary\" style=\"\">The Alternative Investment Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">24-27 October (Thursday-Sunday): International Sports Medicine Conference, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 October (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadarena.ae\/en\/event-booking\/ufc-308\" style=\"\">UFC 308: TOPURIA vs HOLLOWAY<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-27 October (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theires.org\/Conference\/18859\/ICTTL\/\" style=\"\">International Conference on Tourism, Transport, and Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/menaclimateproof.com\/\" style=\"\">MENA Climate Proof 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:400;\">29 October-2 November (Tuesday-Saturday): Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">30 October-1 November (Wednesday-Friday): World Cities Cultural Summit, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 October (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.ringcentral.com\/events\/connected-construction-conference\/registration?utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=2410-ME-CONS-LE-CCC-Dubai\" style=\"\">Connected Construction Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Museum of the Future, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30-31 October: Sixth edition of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.binanceblockchainweek.com\/event\/b7fbe2af-9ab6-4bb2-b78b-486c4d1fa80f\" style=\"\">Binance Blockchain Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">NOVEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-10 November (Sunday-Sunday):<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Dubai Premier Padel P1, Dubai Duty free Tennis Stadium, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-7 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference<\/a><\/span><span> (<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/?utm_source=social-internal&utm_medium=twitter&utm_term=&utm_content=vis%202406&utm_campaign=mari%202406\" style=\"\">ADIPEC<\/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>4-7 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/maritime-logistics\/\" style=\"\">ADIPEC Maritime and Logistics Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-7 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/decarbonisation\/\" style=\"\">ADIPEC Decarbonisation Accelerator<\/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>6 November (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.futureforums.com\/world-finance-forum-dubai\" style=\"\">World Finance 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>11 November (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondconference.ae\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Diamond Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jafza One Convention Centre, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/menacinema.com\/\" style=\"\">META Cinema 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>18-20 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastmarkets.com\/events\/middle-east-iron-steel\/\" style=\"\">Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel 2024<\/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>19-20 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaifuture.ae\/dubai-future-forum-2024\" style=\"\">Dubai Future Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 November (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adnec.ae\/en\/eventlisting\/xpanse-2024\" style=\"\">Xpanse Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Centre, Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22-23 November (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedresearchforum.com\/GMEEE2024\/\" style=\"\">Global Meet on Electronics & Electrical Engineering (GMEEE)<\/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 November (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guide.michelin.com\/ae-az\/en\" style=\"\">Michelin Guide Food Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23 November (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wirelessfestival.me\/\" style=\"\">Wireless Festival Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-24 November (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sailgp.com\/races\/season-4\/dubai-sail-grand-prix\/overview\/\" style=\"\">Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, SailGP Race Stadium.<\/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;\">26-27 November (Tuesday-Wednesday) Global Food Security Summit, Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-29 November (Tuesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.big5global.com\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Big5Global&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwreW2BhBhEiwAavLwfMyCmxvF5TomCWjZjNNsrbM3dAEVIr25shB3MjkoI5W3FPbNnU4_hhoCOVoQAvD_BwE\" style=\"\">Big 5 Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-28 November (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rakenergysummit.rak.ae\/\" style=\"\">RAK Energy Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Hamra International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Ras Al Khaimah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 November-1 December (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/race.spartan.com\/en\/races\/abu-dhabi\" style=\"\">Spartan World Championship<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Wathba Desert, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 November (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DubaiSC\/status\/1833512617115324786\" style=\"\">Football Legends Cup<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Maktoum Stadium Al Nasr Sports Club, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen ahead of ADIPEC: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Changemakers Majlis, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2-3 December (Monday-Tuesday): National Day, public holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-8 December (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.formula1.com\/en\/f1-3312-abu-dhabi?pgs=1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_e2wBhAEEiwAyFFFo5lKSTphNqFv_Ectz0OzLo0NjMI0mNztBGynm9Rtn7X60C1_KW-XpBoCweIQAvD_BwE\" style=\"\">Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Yas Marina Circuit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">8-12 December (Sunday-Thursday): International Desalination and Reuse Association World Congress, Adnec Centre 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 December (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/b.tc\/conference\/mena\" style=\"\">The Bitcoin Mena Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-12 December (Monday-ThursdayTuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adgm.com\/events\/abudhabifinanceweek\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Finance Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-12 December (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meira.me\/conference\/\" style=\"\">Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA Conference)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">10-12 December (Tuesday-Thursday): The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association Show, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-13 December (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroarabmed.com\/\" style=\"\">European-Arab Medical Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-21 December (Saturday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/worldschoolsfestival.com\/\" style=\"\">World Schools Festival<\/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>6 December-12 January: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdubai.com\/en\/whats-on\/dsf\" style=\"\">Dubai Shopping Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Signposted to happen sometime in December: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">UAE-China Summit, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b4xo3a9-abu-dhabi-forum-for-peace-hold-10th-meeting\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace<\/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;\">JANUARY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1 January (Wednesday): ADGM to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f7d3f193-18ec-4d19-8c9d-0a8bb935f0be\/this-morning:-lots-of-ipos-%2B-alkaabi-confirms-plans-for-second-nuclear-plant\" style=\"\">slash licensing fees<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for retail and non-financial firms, and hike fees for finance firms. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-13 January (Thursday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irena.org\/Events\/2025\/Jan\/The-New-Generation-of-Decision-Makers-IRENA-Youth-Forum-at-the-15th-IRENA-Assembly\" style=\"\">International Renewable Energy Agency Youth Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">,  Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-13 January (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irena.org\/Events\/2025\/Jan\/The-New-Generation-of-Decision-Makers-IRENA-Youth-Forum-at-the-15th-IRENA-Assembly\" style=\"\">International Renewable Energy Agency Assembly<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-16 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfutureenergysummit.com\/\" style=\"\">World Energy Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-16 January (Tuesday- Thursday):<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/light-middle-east.ae.messefrankfurt.com\/dubai\/en.html\" style=\"\">The Light + Intelligent Building Middle East exhibition,<\/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;\">FEBRUARY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-8 February (Saturday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mubadalaabudhabiopen.com\/\" style=\"\">The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Zayed Sports City's International Tennis Centre.  <\/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;\">2-3 February (Sunday-Monday): L\u2019Etape Dubai cycling race, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16 February-1 March: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Al Garhoud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-25 February (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmevents.ae\/event\/3rd-world-passenger-experience-forum\/\" style=\"\">World Passenger Experience 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>24-26 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mena.gh2events.com\/\" style=\"\">Connecting Hydrogen MENA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 1Q 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The first eight fronds of the Palm Jebel Ali will be site-ready, allowing for the commencement of villa infrastructure and civil works. <\/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;\">APRIL 2025<\/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;\">6-11 April (Sunday-Friday): Geo-Spatial Week 2025, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aimcongress.com\/\" style=\"\">AIM Investment Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-16 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodshowglobal.com\/dubai\" style=\"\">Dubai Woodshow\u2019s 21st Edition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Centre<\/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 April:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/a2rl.io\/autonomous-drone-race\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Yas Marina Circuit in 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;\">MAY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-7 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalportsforum.com\/dubai-to-host-gpf\/\" style=\"\">Global Ports 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:400;\">26-28 May (Monday-Wednesday): Arab Media Summit, 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;\">JUNE 2025<\/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;\">3-4 June (Tuesday-Wednesday): Make-A-Wish International\u2019s Global Wish summit, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OCTOBER 2025 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">27-29 October (Monday-Wednesday): Asia Pacific Cities Summit, Dubai Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The Middle East Electric Vehicle Show, Expo Center Sharjah. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">e& will complete Adnoc\u2019s private 5G network. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The International Civil Aviation Organization\u2019s Global Implementation Support Symposium, 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 the fall of 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2025 Games of the Future, Dubai.<\/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 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