{"id":97631,"date":"2024-11-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=97631"},"modified":"2025-12-15T01:58:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:58:14","slug":"lulu-retail-raises-aed-6-32-bn-in-largest-ipo-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/lulu-retail-raises-aed-6-32-bn-in-largest-ipo-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"LuLu Retail raises AED 6.32 bn in largest IPO of the year"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"97633\" 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=\"97633\">\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\/11\/07\/this-morning-nmdc-eyes-gcc-based-acquisition-before-years-end-grace-period-for-tax-updates\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: NMDC eyes GCC-based acquisition before year\u2019s end + Grace period for tax updates                        <\/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\/11\/07\/this-morning-nmdc-eyes-gcc-based-acquisition-before-years-end-grace-period-for-tax-updates\/\" 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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Plus: A lot more updates from Adipec. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- <\/strong>Expect more of the same in <strong>Dubai<\/strong> today, with a high of 34\u00b0C and a low of 26\u00b0C, while in <strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, temperatures will peak at 30\u00b0C, before cooling to an overnight low of 26\u00b0C. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Abu Dhabi Global Market has rebranded to ADGM as part of a rebranding<\/strong>, which also sees it adopt a \u201cpath to forward\u201d motto to signal its forward-looking and future-focused approach, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/535.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a><strong> #1- <\/strong><strong>IRH eyes cooperation with Egypt:<\/strong> State-owned International Holding Company subsidiary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/irh.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">International Resources Holding<\/a> (IRH) is in talks with Egypt\u2019s Oil Ministry over the possibility of collaborating on liquefied natural gas trade and distribution in a bid to transport gas to foreign markets, according to a ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptMOP\/posts\/pfbid0EPikvWM4omfRBKDGME4hZURDGDyKUBtZh5PREpZRFBQVGMu5Bqrsphxd34yQFStMl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The talks, which came on the sidelines of ADIPEC, also saw the two parties exploring areas of cooperation in the mining sector.<\/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- The National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) plans to acquire a GCC-b<\/strong><strong>ased <\/strong><strong>company by the end of this year<\/strong>, the company\u2019s CEO Yasser Zaghloul told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/energy\/2024\/11\/06\/abu-dhabis-nmdc-plans-gulf-acquisition-by-end-of-year\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The National<\/a>, without revealing further details. NMDC is also scanning global markets for potential acquisitions in fields related to the company\u2019s portfolio, including marine, dredging, logistics, and construction sectors, Zaghloul said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> NMDC said recently that it was working on a GCC-based acquisition with details of the transaction set to be announced \u201csoon.\u201d The company is also eyeing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/26ac2d06-a06a-46d5-8352-6c2e7e0ff452\/this-morning:%253cmark%253e-nmdc%253c%2Fmark%253e-plans-new-units,-expansion-%2B-abu-dhabi-crown-prince-heads-to-singapore\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">developing new business units<\/a>, including NMDC Construction and NMDC LNS.<\/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- Gov\u2019t launches AED 500 mn community incentives package:<\/strong> The government unveiled a AED 500 mn community initiative aimed at improving quality of life, supporting sustainable development, and strengthening social stability in the UAE, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b625kod-theyab-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-launches-aed500\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. Launched by Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the UAE Government\u2019s annual meetings, the initiative will deliver \u201chigh-impact\u201d projects focused on women, children, and senior citizens, carried out through community councils offering various social services nationwide.<\/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>#4- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is acting as global coord<\/strong><strong>inator for Africa Finance <\/strong><strong>Corporation\u2019s (AFC) USD 300 mn sukuk<\/strong>, set to be issued before the end of the year, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-11-06\/afc-eyes-return-to-islamic-bond-market-with-300-million-deal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. Emirates NBD was tapped to work on the debt offering alongside other banks, including Japan\u2019s SMBC, as the development finance institution looks to the Gulf for funds amid a growing interest in development and infrastructure projects on the continent, CEO Samaila Zubairu said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The issuance marks the Nigeria-based institution\u2019s first sukuk since 2017<\/strong>, when it raised <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasdaqdubai.com\/exchange\/media\/press-releases\/africa-finance-corporation-carries-o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 150 mn<\/a>, attracting USD 230 mn in orders. The issuance was described as \u201cthe highest rated USD Sukuk issuance from an African entity\u201d at the time. It also earmarked 15% of its five-year USD 500 mn eurobond issuance to Middle Eastern investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- Italian companies are aiming to reach USD 8 bn in exports to the UAE by the end of <\/strong><strong>2024<\/strong>, up from USD 7 bn last year, Italian Trade Commissioner Valerio Soldani told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b625kfd-italian-companies-aim-expand-their-presence-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a>, who noted that over 600 Italian firms are operating within the Emirates.<\/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>The UAE recorded a 10.5% y-o-y increase in hotel guests in 1H 2024<\/strong>, welcoming 15.3 mn visitors, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/ar\/article\/b625ck7-%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%86-%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%82-153-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%A2%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> cites Economy Minister Abdullah bin Touq as saying at the Hospitality Advisory Committee\u2019s latest meeting. Hotel occupancy rates across the country reached 80% during this period.<\/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>FTA offers grace period, waives penalties for tax record updates:<\/strong> The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) offered a grace period for tax registrants who have fallen behind on updating their tax records from 1 January 2024 until 31 March 2025, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b625kfe-federal-tax-authority-offers-grace-period-for\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The taxpayers who pay their penalty in the grace period will have their payment fully refunded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> SPORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE Pro League Side Al Ain sacked Argentine coach Hernan Crespo <\/strong>following a run of defeats, including the latest 5-1 defeat against Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr in the Asian Champions League Elite, and a 3-0 defeat against Egypt\u2019s Al Ahly in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup late last month, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b625kx0-crespo-sacked-from-ain\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The club thanked him for his work, but has yet to announce a replacement for him. Crespo led Al Ain to its victory in the Asian Champions League last season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING TODAY- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Adipec<\/a><\/strong><strong> is on its final day today<\/strong> at Adnec Center in Abu Dhabi. The event \u2014 the biggest oil and gas forum in the world \u2014 brings together over 40 ministers and over 200 C-suite executives and technology leaders from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, focusing on innovation and partnerships to advance the energy transition. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/visit.gulfoodmanufacturing.com\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=search&amp;utm_campaign=LS_GFM_Brand_t2_280824&amp;utm_adgroup=Brand&amp;utm_term=gulfood%20manufacturing%202024%20dates&amp;device=c&amp;utm_matchtype=e&amp;utm_network=g&amp;utm_placement=&amp;utm_content=717630097134&amp;utm_Adposition=&amp;utm_location=9196764&amp;utm_Sitelink=%7D&amp;utm_Audience=kwd-2228097508204&amp;utm_campaignid=21635108769&amp;utm_adgroupid=168569381426&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk0kaXXzX5DB-UQ-WHur4t-fQnKGBc0QBxDAE_VkkHpJWo6INwHwXNcaAoQcEALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulfood Manufacturing<\/a><\/strong><strong> is on its final day<\/strong> at the Dubai World Trade Center. The event will showcase trends and solutions in global food manufacturing, with more than 2.5k companies set to attend.<\/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=\"https:\/\/www.gulfhost.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">GulfHost<\/a><\/strong><strong> is also on its final day<\/strong> <strong>at the Dubai World Trade Center<\/strong>. The event will feature over 350 exhibitors showcasing innovations in hospitality and foodservice equipment, along with networking opportunities for more than 25k industry professionals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dubaidesigndistrict.com\/the-community\/events\/design-next\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Design Next<\/a><\/strong><strong> exhibition is underway at the Dubai Design Di<\/strong><strong>strict <\/strong>as part of Dubai Design Week and wraps up Sunday, 10 November. The event showcases sustainable design solutions and features discussions by industry leaders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- The WHO\u2019s latest <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emtglobalmeeting2024.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting<\/a><\/strong><strong> is on its final day<\/strong><strong> at <\/strong><strong>Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers<\/strong>, marking the first time the event is hosted in the Middle East. Organized in partnership with Abu Dhabi\u2019s Department of Health, the meeting aims to advance global emergency response and rapid deployment capabilities. It will wrap this Thursday, 7 November.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> <\/strong><\/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>With Trump elected for another term, it\u2019s a very politics-heavy morning in the <\/strong><strong>international press.<\/strong> After the US presidential election results were called earlier than initially expected yesterday, Kamala Harris conceded the race to Donald Trump The current vice president\u2019s concession is getting ink in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2024\/11\/06\/us\/trump-election-harris-news\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2024\/11\/06\/kamala-harris-concedes-00188003\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/11\/06\/trump-live-updates-markets-and-world-leaders-react-to-americas-president-elect.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a>, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/economy\/economy-election-trump-voters-c4c2e9a3?mod=hp_lead_pos7\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a>, among many others. The race to form the 47th US president\u2019s cabinet is now on, with Trump vetting candidates to form his administration. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/39bfcfaa-210b-45f8-a625-0167abfa9d79\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2024\/11\/06\/trump-vetting-candidates-white-house-jobs-00188070\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico<\/a> have more. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What does a second Trump administration look like?<\/strong> Critically, the Republican Party looks set to secure the Congress in addition to landing the White House and the Senate, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/politics\/elections\/republicans-poised-to-keep-control-of-house-after-winning-senate-34fda68e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> notes. Meanwhile, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/b446937d-6ab8-4264-b818-aa30633ca189\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> looks at what Trump\u2019s foreign policy will look like, as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/white-house-plans-rush-military-aid-ukraine-by-inauguration-day-politico-reports-2024-11-06\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> notes that the next few years is looking uncertain for some countries like Ukraine \u2014 which is unlikely to receive much support from Washington once Joe Biden\u2019s current term in office comes to a close. 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Group<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2019s retail arm, Lulu Retail, raised AED 6.3 bn from its IPO <\/strong>after setting its final price at the top end of its range at AED 2.04 per share, giving it a market cap of AED 21.1 bn, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/503.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. The company received some AED 135 bn in orders from local, regional and international investors at the close of the offering period \u2014 the highest for a non-government IPO in the past decade. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The order book was 25x oversubscribed<\/strong>, excluding cornerstone investors, the company said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who\u2019s in? <\/strong>The retail portion of the offering attracted over 82k retail investors, breaking the record for a UAE IPO over the past 10 years, according to the statement. For the institutional portion, Gulf sovereign wealth funds \u2014 including Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund and Hassana, Qatar Investment Authority and Kuwait Investment Authority \u2014 also invested in the IPO, alongside global investors Vanguard Group and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-11-06\/grocer-lulu-raises-1-72-billion-in-uae-s-largest-ipo-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a><\/strong> cites Lulu founder Yusuff Ali as saying at a press conference. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Refresher: <\/strong>Other key cornerstone investors, including the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, Bahrain Mumtalakat, Emirates International Investment Company, and Oman Investment Authority, previously committed around <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/33cf23f4-04e9-4d48-8f12-5f902b4e03f2\/%253cmark%253elulu%253c%2Fmark%253e-retail-ipo-sells-out-within-one-hour\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 753 mn<\/a> in shares. Saudi Arabia\u2019s Masarrah Invest also invested an additional <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/09ac2902-a474-4b47-8eed-e353a100cad1\/%253cmark%253elulu%253c%2Fmark%253e-retail-boosts-ipo-offering-to-30%2525-amid-strong-investor-demand\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 250 mn<\/a> in the IPO, bringing the total raised from cornerstone investors to AED 1 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Shares will start trading on the ADX on Thursday, 14 November<\/strong>, under the ticker LULU, the statement reads.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Refresher:<\/strong> Initially, the supermarket giant aimed to list a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/51385563-3719-4ba2-851b-89c3a73110c7\/%253cmark%253elulu%253c%2Fmark%253e-retail-to-sell-25%2525-stake-in-adx-ipo,-set-to-be-the-biggest-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">25% stake<\/a> on the ADX. Lulu Retail later ramped up the size of its IPO amid heightened demand, offering up to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/09ac2902-a474-4b47-8eed-e353a100cad1\/%253cmark%253elulu%253c%2Fmark%253e-retail-boosts-ipo-offering-to-30%2525-amid-strong-investor-demand\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">30% stake<\/a> in the company, with all additional shares allocated to institutional investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The IPO is the UAE\u2019s biggest this year.<\/strong> Lulu\u2019s IPO tops recent IPOs like NMDC Energy\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6fd1f54f-2a08-4db2-bb29-95548d661e52\/%253cmark%253enmdc%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-energy%253c%2Fmark%253e-closes-aed-3.2-bn-ipo-with-31x-oversubscription-rate%3B-shares-start-trading-11-september\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 3.2 bn<\/a> in September, Alef Education\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/8f0fda5b-4767-467e-a4af-d1219b067b0e\/abu-dhabi%25e2%2580%2599s-first-ipo-in-2024-tumbles-18%2525-on-market-debut\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 1.9 bn IPO<\/a>, and ADNH Catering\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/852d8c48-db64-4d1c-a0cc-fe0379a4c10c\/adnh-catering-raises-aed-864-mn-in-its-adx-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 864 mn listing<\/a> last month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Citigroup, Emirates NBD Capital and HSBC Holdings are acting as joint coordinators and bookrunners, while Alrajhi Capital, EFG Hermes UAE, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Goldman Sachs have been tapped as bookrunners. ADCB, Citigroup, Emirates NBD Capital, HSBC Holdings, and EFG Hermes UAE are also joint lead managers, while FAB and ADCB are joint lead receiving banks, along with our friends at Mashreq, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates Islamic Bank, and Emirates NBD, who are acting as receiving banks. Moelis & Co. is also acting as an independent financial advisor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The story also got ink in <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-11-06\/grocer-lulu-raises-1-72-billion-in-uae-s-largest-ipo-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a><\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/lulu-retail-holdings-raises-172-bln-uaes-largest-ipo-this-year-2024-11-06\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/adx\/\">ADX<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ipo-watch\/\">IPO WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/lulu-group\/\">LuLu Group<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/retail\/\">retail<\/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=\"97638\" 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=\"97638\">\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\">ENERGY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/07\/adipec-day-three-more-agreements-from-adnoc\/\">\r\n                            Adipec day three: More agreements from Adnoc                        <\/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\/11\/07\/adipec-day-three-more-agreements-from-adnoc\/\" 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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We have a rundown of the agreements below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PETCHEMS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ta\u2019ziz inks AED 7.34 bn contracts to expand Al Ruwais infrastructure:<\/strong> Ta\u2019ziz, a JV between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and ADQ, awarded three engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts worth USD 2 bn (AED 7.34 bn) for infrastructure development at its chemicals and transition fuels site in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, according to an Adnoc <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adnoc.ae\/en\/news-and-media\/press-releases\/2024\/taziz-announces-over-2-billion-awards-for-key-infrastructure-projects\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The contracts: <\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nmdc-group.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NMDC Group<\/a><\/strong> will develop <strong>a USD 300 mn <\/strong><strong>chemicals port<\/strong>, facilitating exports of chemicals and transition fuels like low-carbon ammonia and methanol and securing operational connectivity to regional and global markets. The project is expected to be completed within 25 months, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/565.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">bourse disclosure (pdf)<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotaryeng.com.sg\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Rotary Engineering<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2019<\/strong><strong>s Abu Dhabi division and <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/advario.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Advario<\/a><\/strong> secured a <strong>chemicals <\/strong><strong>terminal<\/strong> contract, covering building storage facilities, pipelines, and liquid product storage;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/algeemi.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Geemi Contracting<\/a><\/strong> is responsible for developing <strong>site infrastructure<\/strong>, including internal roads, security fencing and buildings, and utilities like power, steam, cooling water, and water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A \u201csignificant\u201d portion of the value of the EPCs will be injected back into the UAE <\/strong><strong>economy<\/strong> under the national in-country value (ICV) program, aiming to support growth in the Al Dhafra region. The ICV program rewards companies that prioritize localizing supply chains and attracting foreign investments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Adnoc and ADQ established their joint venture (JV) Ta\u2019ziz in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adq.ae\/newsroom\/adnoc-and-adq-launch-taziz-joint-venture-to-drive-growth-in-uae-chemicals-sector\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">November 2020<\/a> to propel industrial project development within the planned Ruwais Derivatives Park. The JV\u2019s first phase selected potential investment projects exceeding USD 5 bn (AED 18 bn).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- These aren\u2019t the first EPC contracts awarded for Al Ruwais:<\/strong> In <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/3a45d3c9-ebc7-426f-ac78-25ac8fefd032\/adnoc-reaches-final-investment-decision-%2B-awards-usd-5.5-bn-contract-for%253cmark%253e-ruwais%253c%2Fmark%253e-lng-project#:~:text=Getting%20the%20ball,in%20March.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">June<\/a>, Adnoc handed out USD 5.5 bn in EPC contracts to a JV between engineering companies NMDC Energy, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ten.com\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Technip Energies<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jgc.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">JGC Corporation<\/a>, for its LNG project in Al Ruwais.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the site: <\/strong>The Al Ruwais 17 sqkm facility will produce caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride, low-carbon ammonia, and methanol, many of which will be manufactured in the UAE for the first time. Production is scheduled to start in 2027, with a target of 4.7 mn tonnes per year by 2028.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">LNG EXPORTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Adnoc finalizes first long-term LNG agreement with SEFE subsidiary:<\/strong> Adnoc signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sefe-mt.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sefe Marketing &amp; Trading Singapore<\/a>, a subsidiary of Germany\u2019s state-owned energy firm Securing Energy for Europe, to supply it with 1 mn tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year from its LNG project in Al Ruwais, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adnoc.ae\/en\/news-and-media\/press-releases\/2024\/adnoc-secures-15year-1-mtpa-sales-and-purchase-agreement-for-ruwais-lng-project\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Deliveries from the project are set to begin in 2028. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Adnoc and SEFE signed the preliminary agreement for the transaction <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/39b1c076-be9f-416a-91c1-cb72267526cf\/adnoc-secures-another-lng-supply-agreement-for-al-ruwais\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/39b1c076-be9f-416a-91c1-cb72267526cf\/adnoc-secures-another-lng-supply-agreement-for-al-ruwais\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">March<\/a>, subject to receiving regulatory approval and the companies reaching a definitive SPA. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- Al Ruwais has inked offtake agreements for 70% of its total production <\/strong><strong>capacity<\/strong>, including a 15-year agreement with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adnoc.ae\/en\/news-and-media\/press-releases\/2023\/adnoc-signs-first-long-term-lng-heads-of-agreement-from-ruwais-low-carbon-lng-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">China's ENN Natural Gas<\/a> to deliver some 1 mn tonnes of LNG annually from the new plant, and a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/777e4aea-5903-4594-8f55-bed39b972299\/adnoc-secures-another-15-year-lng-supply-agreement-for-al-ruwais\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">15-year agreement<\/a> with German energy giant Energie Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg to supply it with 0.6 mn tonnes of LNG annually. Adnoc also signed long-term LNG supply agreements to deliver <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c316bbef-20db-4ce6-aa08-64f3fd6f45fd\/adnoc-sells-40%2525-of%253cmark%253e-ruwais%253c%2Fmark%253e-lng-project-%2B-secures-supply-agreements\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">1.6 mn tonnes per year<\/a> from the new plant, with 1 mn metric tonnes to be supplied to Shell and 0.6 mn tons to be supplied to Mitsui.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MAPPING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Adnoc awarded a contract valued at up to AED 1.79 bn to BGP, a subsid<\/strong><strong>iary of <\/strong><strong>China National Petroleum Company<\/strong>, to expand its ongoing 3D seismic survey in Abu Dhabi, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adnoc.ae\/en\/news-and-media\/press-releases\/2024\/adnoc-awards-490-million-contract-to-expand-worlds-largest-3d-seismic-survey\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The contract aims to accelerate data interpretation using AI in a bid to identify additional oil and gas resources in Adnoc\u2019s onshore fields. Over 70% of its value will be reinvested into the national economy through Adnoc\u2019s ICV program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the survey: <\/strong>The seismic survey project was launched in 2018 to provide high-resolution data on the region's geological structure. It is the world\u2019s largest continuous 3D seismic survey, spanning 85k sqkm across onshore and offshore areas in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/adnoc\/\">Adnoc<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/adq\/\">ADQ<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/energy\/\">energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/lng\/\">LNG<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/petrochemicals\/\">petrochemicals<\/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=\"97640 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=\"97640\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/07\/97640-2\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-97640\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-97640 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=\"97641\" 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=\"97641\">\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\">BUSINESS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/07\/uae-employers-to-accelerate-hiring-and-ease-raises-in-2025\/\">\r\n                            UAE employers to accelerate hiring and ease raises in 2025                        <\/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\/11\/07\/uae-employers-to-accelerate-hiring-and-ease-raises-in-2025\/\" 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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Around 32% of the leaders also said that they are waiting for interest rates to stabilize or decline before finalizing hiring decisions. Meanwhile, 67% of employers are confident regarding their company\u2019s growth next year, which is likely to convert into increased hiring activity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rise in available talent due to expat inflow still comes with challenges for employers<\/strong>, as 47% of business leaders believe that despite having access to more workers, it isn\u2019t easy to find suitable candidates with the desired skills. Around 19% of them also confirm that it is challenging to find candidates with previous UAE experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Salary raises are expected to be moderate to low over the year<\/strong>, Middle East Director of Robert Half Gareth El Mettouri told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/jobs\/uae-jobs-salaries-to-see-decent-increase-in-these-roles-in-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a>. The legal and technology sectors are projected to take the lead in UAE salary increases next year due to the high demand for legal talent and increased technology adoption, with pay hikes expected to come in the low single digits. He also expects lower salary increases in finance, accounting, and human resources due to the availability of local talent. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- The UAE <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/9e7aea94-cee7-4820-a945-f2bf1f011bc8\/jobs-grew-8%2525-q-o-q-in-3q-2024--cooper-fitch\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">led the GCC<\/a><\/strong><strong> in terms of growth of new jobs in 3Q 2024<\/strong>, with an 8% q-o-q increase in vacancies. The hiring patterns were driven by sizable investments in technology, media, telecommunications, and space commercialization, attracting swathes of international talent, especially in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Employee sentiment is shaky:<\/strong> UAE employees are planning moves despite a highly competitive market. This competitiveness led 52% of UAE employees to feel easily replaceable, and 65% of them intend to stay in their role due to necessity rather than preference. However, two thirds of employees are planning to look for new jobs next year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New role selection for UAE employees is mainly driven by income and development <\/strong><strong>opportunities<\/strong>, with 44% of them suggesting that salary is their top priority. The financials are followed by access to training at 37%, progress opportunities at 34%, and benefits at 34%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Job satisfaction remains a challenge for employers<\/strong>, as there is a sizable gap in their observations compared to the employee\u2019s experiences. Businesses are reporting a 69% rise in worker satisfaction over the past 12 months, while only 49% of employees suggest the same.<\/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\/business\/\">business<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/employment\/\">employment<\/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=\"97643\" 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=\"97643\">\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\">REAL ESTATE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/07\/dubais-prime-commercial-offices-record-a-rise-in-rental-rates-in-3q-savills\/\">\r\n                            Dubai\u2019s prime commercial offices record a rise in rental rates in 3Q -Savills                        <\/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\/11\/07\/dubais-prime-commercial-offices-record-a-rise-in-rental-rates-in-3q-savills\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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This surge is driven by a mix of new market entrants and expansion by existing businesses, particularly in banking, finance, technology, media, and telecommunications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Occupancy rates in prime locations like DIFC, Downtown, and Business Bay now range between 95-97%<\/strong>. New projects are underway to bring 10 mn sqft of Grade A office space by 4Q 2028, with 85% located in free zones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Grade A + affordable spaces rents are up: <\/strong>The average rent for Grade A offices rose 25% y-o-y quarter, with rents in Business Bay up 44% and Downtown up 36%. DIFC rents rose 21% y-o-y, with certain premium properties seeing rental increases of nearly 25%. Even in affordable zones, rental rates surged, with Dubai Science Park and Dubai Investments Park experiencing a 37% jump.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Demand is shifting toward sustainable and hybrid workspaces<\/strong>, with companies increasingly seeking green lease terms and ESG compliance. 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The round also saw participation from Y Combinator, Propeller, Decacorn Capital, Unbound Ventures, and angel investors Jawed Karim (co-founder of YouTube) and Sam Kassoumeh (co-founder of SecurityScoreCard).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where will the funds go? <\/strong>The funding will be used to develop Corgea\u2019s platform further and support its expansion into the US and the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Corgea: <\/strong>Founded by Ahmad Sadeddin (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/asadeddin\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/corgea.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Corgea<\/a> 's platform uses AI to \u201cautomate the detection, triaging, and remediation of vulnerabilities in complex enterprise ecosystems.\u201d The startup claims to be able to reduce remediation by 80%. <\/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\">OTHER STARTUP NEWS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE<\/strong><strong>-based AI brand names generator <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/brands.io\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Brands.io<\/a><\/strong><strong> raised an und<\/strong><strong>isclosed <\/strong><strong>amount in seed funding<\/strong>, led by unnamed investors, to upgrade its platform, strengthen its presence in the GCC, and expand into Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adsmehub.ae\/en\/explore\/post-details\/brandsio-secures-seed-financing-to-drive-expansion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Founded in 2024 by Chetan Gera, the startup provides customized domain names for AI businesses, with a client portfolio spanning Nasdaq 100 companies, unicorns, and early-stage startups.<\/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\/cybersecurity\/\">Cybersecurity<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/shorooq\/\">Shorooq<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/startup-watch\/\">STARTUP WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/startups\/\">startups<\/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=\"97647\" 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=\"97647\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/07\/ihc-dubai-taxi-agthia-and-more-report-3q-earnings\/\">\r\n                            IHC, Dubai Taxi, Agthia, and more report 3Q earnings                        <\/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\/11\/07\/ihc-dubai-taxi-agthia-and-more-report-3q-earnings\/\" 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 conglomerate\u2019s revenues jumped 57% y-o-y, reaching AED 22.2 bn during the quarter. The marine and dredging segment led revenue growth, recording a 22.5% y-o-y increase to AED 6.8 bn during the quarter, with the property development segment following closely, rising 131.3% y-o-y to AED 3.5 bn in revenues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a nine-month basis, the conglomerate\u2019s bottom line climbed 18.3% y-o-y to AED 18 bn<\/strong>. IHC\u2019s revenues stood at AED 64 bn by the end of the 9M period, up 49.4% y-o-y,<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Behind the revenue growth: <\/strong>The conglomerate attributed the strong performance to \u201cthe positive performance from key segments,\u201d growth in Alpha Dhabi-backed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/70a8e156-8c56-467b-9d5b-cfcaa75deed1\/masheq,%253cmark%253e-aldar%253c%2Fmark%253e-properties,-borouge,-phoenix,-and-more-report-3q-2024-earnings#:~:text=ALDAR%2D,in%20December%202023.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aldar Properties\u2019 revenues<\/a> as well as revenues from acquisitions and new construction projects, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/80677ede-8a02-4dcb-a25d-05577d22ffe7\/investors-are-still-loving-gulf-ipos\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer<\/a> of several assets under Modon Holding, IHC said in its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/576.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/576.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DEYAAR DEVELOPMENT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubai\u2019s Deyaar Development\u2019s bottom line rose 17.4% y-o<\/strong><strong>-y increase in net <\/strong><strong>income to AED 139.8 mn in 3Q 2024<\/strong>, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/584.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">financials (pdf)<\/a>. The real estate developer\u2019s revenues reached AED 376.1 mn, up 21% y-o-y in 3Q 2024.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a nine-month basis, Deyaar posted a 38% y-o-y increase in net income to AED 328.4 mn in 9M 2024<\/strong>. The developer saw its top line rise 10.7% y-o-y to AED 1 bn, driven by \u201cprogress on a number of projects,\u201d the developer said in an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/583.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AGTHIA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADQ-owned F&B firm Agthia Group recorded a 5.7% y-o-y increase in net i<\/strong><strong>ncome <\/strong><strong>to AED 65 mn 3Q 2024<\/strong>, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/581.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">financial statements (pdf)<\/a>. The company\u2019s revenues remained relatively flat during the quarter, standing at AED 1.08 bn, up 1.1% y-o-y. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a nine-month basis, the company saw its net income increase 24% y-o-y to AED 254.9 mn <\/strong>in 9M 2024, while revenues increased 10.3% y-o-y to AED 3.6 bn, driven by growth in various business segments. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>9M breakdown: <\/strong>The company\u2019s snacking segment grew 14.2% y-o-y, bolstered by its coffee category\u2019s strong performance, the company said in its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/582.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a>. Protein & frozen reported a slight 1.1% y-o-y in revenue, largely due to the impact of Egypt's currency devaluation. Meanwhile, water & food posted a 5.8% revenue boost y-o-y, fueled by a 9.6% jump in UAE water sales, and agri-business\u2019 revenue rose 18.3% y-o-y. <\/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\">DUBAI TAXI-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubai Taxi saw its net income fall 26.1% y-o-y to AED 59.7 mn in 3<\/strong><strong>Q 2024<\/strong>, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/575.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">financials (pdf)<\/a>. The company booked AED 507.3 mn in revenues, up 11% y-o-y. On a 9M basis, the company\u2019s net income stood at AED 247.1 mn, down 7% y-o-y. Meanwhile, revenues climbed 12.9% y-o-y to AED 1.6 bn driven by positive performance across its segments, DTC said in its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/574.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Looking ahead<\/strong>, Dubai Taxi expects to grow its market share in the overall taxi and e-hailing sector, thanks to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c8a374e1-2c60-4200-8dec-d8a7e9db56bb\/mashreq-recruits-mo-salah-for-visa-cards-campaign-in-the-uae#:~:text=%231%2D%20DFM%2Dlisted,Arabia%20and%20Egypt.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">partnership<\/a> with Bolt to introduce an e-hailing platform in Dubai. This initiative aims to shift 80% of taxi trips in Dubai to e-booking over the next few years.<\/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\">WAHA CAPITAL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Waha Capital saw its net income climb 180.3% y-o-y to AED 249.6 mn in 3Q 2024, <\/strong>according to the company's consolidated <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/507.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">financial statements (pdf)<\/a>. The company saw a 109.9% y-o-y increase in its net operating income to AED 376 mn, while revenues from sales came in at AED 33.2 mn, up 12% y-o-y.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a nine-month basis: <\/strong>The company's net income rose 27.5% y-o-y to AED 519 mn in 9M, on the back of Waha EM Credit Fund gains and increased fee income, according to a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/508.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a>. 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target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/what-links-have-trump-his-allies-maintained-with-oil-rich-gulf-states-2024-11-06\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a><\/strong> <strong> highlights the ties<\/strong><strong> the <\/strong><strong>American president-elect and his allies have maintained with Gulf countries <\/strong>over the past four years since he left office in 2021, from hosting President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Qatar\u2019s emir at his private Florida club and residence Mar-a-Lago last September to the partnership between Saudi developer Dar Global and the Trump Organization to develop <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/203bee46-1c70-41d4-a0c4-ca47f20ae0fe\/dar-global-to-develop%253cmark%253e-trump-tower%253c%2Fmark%253e-dubai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump Tower Dubai<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/eee494ae-8a35-48d8-92ca-3ccf8069a7ac\/dar-global-to-build-a%253cmark%253e-trump-tower%253c%2Fmark%253e-in-jeddah\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump Tower Jeddah<\/a>, and a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/saudi-arabias-dar-al-arkan-signs-deal-with-trump-family-oman-project-2022-11-20\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 4 bn luxury resort in Oman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>President Al Nahyan and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid <\/strong><strong>Al Maktoum, both congratulated Trump on his re-election<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b625k6n-uae-leaders-congratulate-donald-trump-winning\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n  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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SUSTAINABILITY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Tadweer + Emsteel to collaborate on alternative fuel: <\/strong>UAE-based waste management company Tadweer and Emsteel have signed an MoU to manufacture sustainable building materials using alternative fuels and raw materials, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tadweer.ae\/news\/tadweer-group-and-emsteel-group-to-explore-use-of-alternative-fuels-and-raw-materials-in-creating-sustainable-building-materials\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Emsteel will use refuse-derived fuels produced by Tadweer, as well as construction and demolition waste, to source raw materials for use in its factories. <\/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>#1- Microsoft plans to launch a training program to equip 1 mn UAE residents with AI skills <\/strong><strong>by 2027<\/strong>, supporting the country\u2019s ambitions to become an AI hub, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2024\/november\/06-11\/hamdan-bin-mohammed-meets-with-brad-smith-vice-chair-and-president-of-microsoft\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from the Dubai Media Office. The initiative will target government employees, business leaders, and citizens. The announcement was made during a meeting between Dubai\u2019s crown prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Microsoft\u2019s President Brad Smith.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More cooperation ahead: <\/strong>The meeting also saw the crown prince and Smith discuss expanding cooperation between the tech giant and the UAE in advanced tech and AI.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember:<\/strong> Microsoft is a key AI partner for the UAE, with the company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ab8a12c3-4caf-4243-940c-f007b4d33c7a\/microsoft-to-invest-usd-1.5-bn-in-g42\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">investing USD 1.5 bn<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ab8a12c3-4caf-4243-940c-f007b4d33c7a\/microsoft-to-invest-usd-1.5-bn-in-g42\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in G42<\/a>, and pledging to set up artificial intelligence centers in Abu Dhabi.<\/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>#2- Huawei partnered with the Center of Excellenc<\/strong><strong>e for Appli<\/strong><strong>ed Research and Training <\/strong><strong>to establish an Innovation Hub<\/strong> focused on AI, IoT, and 5G, which will serve as a platform for research and training, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/cert-and-huawei-unite-to-drive-technological-innovation-and-transform-training-in-the-uae-vwosdkgf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ARBITRATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Singapore International Arbitration Center partners with ADGM to prom<\/strong><strong>ote int\u2019l <\/strong><strong>arbitration: <\/strong>The Singapore International Arbitration Center (Siac) signed an MoU with ADGM to promote international arbitration, in addition to setting up conferences and workshops on international arbitration in both countries, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adgm.com\/media\/announcements\/siac-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-adgm2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The agreement will also see Siac mulling establishing an office in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background-<\/strong> The MoU builds on a previous agreement between Siac and the ADGM Arbitration Centre from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adgm.com\/media\/announcements\/siac-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-the-abu-dhabi-global-market-arbitration-centre\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DIGITIZATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ras Al Khaimah launched a digital platform for creating and managing<\/strong><strong> d<\/strong><strong>ata files related to <\/strong><strong>legal cases presented by the Public Prosecution<\/strong><strong> Department <\/strong>and its services, in a bid to speed up judicial procedures, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/ar\/article\/33ofj96e-%D8%B6%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The platform, which uses AI-based and cloud technologies, was developed by several tech giants, including Microsoft, Adobe, Sap, and Wacom.<\/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\">BUSINESS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubai International Chamber opened a representative office in Alm<\/strong><strong>aty, <\/strong><strong>Kazakhstan to facilitate investments and trade between businesses in the two countries<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaichamberinternational.com\/en\/e\/dic_news_detailed_page\/29577\/703011\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The new office aims to attract companies and investors from Kazakhstan and Central Asia to Dubai by sharing investment information and promoting the emirate. It also aims to provide support for Dubai-based companies expanding into Kazakhstan by offering market insights and connecting them to stakeholders and potential partners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trade between the two markets is flourishing:<\/strong> Non-oil trade between both markets grew 82% y-o-y in 2023 to AED 14 bn. Some 187 new companies from Kazakhstan joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 9M 2024, bringing the total number of Kazakhstani member companies to 668.<\/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\">ENERGY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Masdar + Sarawak Energy + Gentari consider floating solar pr<\/strong><strong>oject in Malaysia: <\/strong>UAE renewables giant Masdar has signed a joint study agreement with Malaysia\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sarawakenergy.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sarawak Energy<\/a> and Malaysian renewables firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gentari.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gentari<\/a> to evaluate the feasibility of a large-scale floating solar plant in Sarawak, Malaysia, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/en\/news\/newsroom\/masdar---sarawak-energy-and-gentari-to-assess-large---scale-floating-solar-project-in-malaysia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The study will assess technical feasibility, environmental impact, and financial viability. The plant would mark Masdar\u2019s second floating solar power plant in Southeast Asia following its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/7b5f2290-bd7e-4c67-adec-35d5b28f598d\/masdar-inaugurates-145-mw-floating-solar-plant-in-indonesia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">145 MW Cirata plant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">EVs-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Siemens to boost Abu Dhabi\u2019s efforts to integrate EVs in <\/strong><strong>the transport sector:<\/strong> Siemens partnered with the Abu Dhabi Commerce and Industry Chamber to back the emirate\u2019s efforts in boosting the adoption of EVs across its transport sector, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/abu-dhabi-chamber-signs-collaboration-agreement-with-siemens-oszxifme\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Under the agreement, the two parties will work together to organize workshops and training programs for entrepreneurs to inform them on how to use Siemens technologies in the EV sector, as well as market analysis.<\/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\">M&A-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ultratech now owns 66% of Rak White Cement:<\/strong> Indian cement manufacturer UltraTech raised it stake in Ras Al Khaimah White Cement (Rak White Cement) from 54% to almost 66% after purchasing an additional 57.7 mn shares, equivalent to a 11.55% stake in the cement firm, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/553.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">bourse disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. Ultratech acquired the stake for AED 80.8 mn at AED 1.4 per share via off market trades, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/ar\/article\/b625cqj-%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B8%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B0-%D8%B5%D9%81%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA-%D8%B1%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D9%8A%D9%85%D8%A9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports, citing ADX data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>UltraTech raised its total stake in Rak White Cement to 54% by acquiring an additional 25% in July. Prior to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a3ad5fc4-4eb7-4931-aaec-d452ab527086\/%253cmark%253eultratech%253c%2Fmark%253e-closes-rak-white-cement-acquisition#:~:text=Indian%20Cement%20Manufacturer,Cement%E2%80%99s%20production%20portfolio.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July<\/a> transaction, the Indian company owned a 29% stake in Rak White Cement, which it had acquired in 2022 as part of a plan to expand the cement manufacturer\u2019s operations locally and globally, and to introduce new products to Rak Cement\u2019s production portfolio.<\/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>#1- Edge Group's subsidiary Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) inke<\/strong><strong>d an agreement with Kuwait\u2019s Interior Ministry to repair, upgrade, and modernize its naval fleet<\/strong>, as well as provide training to its personnel, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edgegroup.ae\/ar\/news\/edge-secures-strategic-contract-enhance-kuwaits-marine-assets\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PLUS- ADSB will integrate French <\/strong><strong>decoy systems outfit Lacroix\u2019s decoy system into its newly launched FA-400 Fast attack vessel, <\/strong>according to a company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edgegroup.ae\/news\/adsb-partners-lacroix-equip-rabdan-fa-400-advanced-decoy-system\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Edge Group inked a MoU with the Brazilian navy,<\/strong> to develop autonomous surface and aerial defense systems, according to a company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edgegroup.ae\/news\/edge-group-expands-partnership-brazilian-navy-develop-and-deploy-counter-drone-systems\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The agreement aims to strengthen technical, operational, and logistical cooperation between the two entities, particularly in the development and deployment of advanced anti-drone systems for naval applications.<\/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\">PAYMENTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mastercard joined Arab payment system Buna to facilitate cross-border <\/strong><strong>payments across the Mena region and globally<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mastercard.com\/news\/press\/2024\/november\/mastercard-joins-buna-the-arab-regional-payment-system\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Participants from both sides will benefit from Mastercard Move\u2019s network and Buna\u2019s anti-money laundering system.<\/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\">AVIATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds Moldova flights: <\/strong>Budget-friendly airline Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launched a new route connecting Abu Dhabi with Moldova\u2019s capital Chisinau, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/wizz-air-abu-dhabi-inaugurates-its-first-flight-to-chisinau-an-undiscovered-gem-id13ldk4\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. 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and policymakers speculating what that could mean for financial markets. The reaction to Trump\u2019s win was immediate with equities, currencies, and bonds all seeing wild swings. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Want a recap of what went down yesterday? <\/strong>Wednesday\u2019s issue of EnterprisePM dove into Trump\u2019s victory and what we can expect from another four years of Trump in the White House. Check out the issue <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/edition\/pm\/d61e11ba-34fe-4103-b273-abf3f03e1c37\/he%25e2%2580%2599s-back\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Investor sentiment surged<\/strong> following Trump\u2019s decisive win. \u201cFor now, investor sentiment is pro-growth, pro-deregulation, and pro-markets,\u201d Bahnsen Group\u2019s David Bahnsen told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-11-05\/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. \u201cFinally, US stocks may see tailwinds from not only the election results but a retreat in volatility hedging, corporations moving out of their buyback blackout periods as the earnings season winds down, and strong fourth-quarter seasonality factors (particularly in election years),\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-11-05\/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates?srnd=homepage-middle-east&embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> Ameriprise\u2019s Anthony Saglimbene.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Stock markets hit record highs:<\/strong> US stocks soared to fresh highs \u2014 the S&P 500 climbed 2.5%, setting its 48th high of the year, the Dow Jones surged 3.6%, and the Nasdaq was up 2.7%. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies outperformed all of its counterparts, rising 5.6% as investors banked on Trump\u2019s stance in favor of domestically concentrated businesses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The USD soars:<\/strong> The USD surged, posting its best one-day performance since 2022, with the Bloomberg USD Spot Index rising 1.3%. The greenback\u2019s ascent sent major currencies reeling; the EUR fell 1.8%, marking its steepest one-day drop in over four years, while the JPY fell 1.9%. The GBP slipped 1.2%, marking broad pressure on non-USD currencies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not all is convinced the USD rally is here to stay:<\/strong> Trump\u2019s policies on trade and tariffs are seen as \u201cUSD-positive,\u201d Tradu\u2019s analyst Nikos Tzabouras told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/currencies\/dollar-climbs-trump-makes-early-gains-exit-polls-bitcoin-rises-2024-11-06\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. However, he argued that Trump \u201chad essentially challenged the long standing strong USD mantra, because he prefers a weaker currency to help with exports and American economic activity,\u201d which could temper this rally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bond markets brace for volatility:<\/strong> Treasury yields spiked, as investors reassessed the Federal Reserve\u2019s path forward under Trump\u2019s leadership. The 10-year Treasury yield hit its peak in five months, rising 21 basis points to 4.48%, driven by expectations of tax cuts and tariffs potentially triggering inflation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Crypto rides the Trump wave:<\/strong> BTC soared nearly 9%, hitting a record high of over USD 76k as investors linked Trump\u2019s victory to potential crypto-friendly policies. ETH followed suit, rising 10%. Trump\u2019s support for digital assets during his campaign has fueled optimism in the sector, bolstering market confidence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mixed macro outlook as optimism meets caution:<\/strong> While markets are enjoying a wave of optimism, analysts caution that \u201cthe backdrop is complex.\u201d Concerns about budget deficits, inflation, and fewer-than-expected Fed rate cuts are acting as counterbalances to the current bullish trend. Thierry Wizman at Macquarie advised traders to be mindful about pushing \u201cthe yield story much further,\u201d as anticipated fiscal restraint could alter bond market dynamics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The international press is abuzz with Trump\u2019s victory and what it means for financial <\/strong><strong>markets:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/us\/sp-500-futures-soar-record-high-after-trump-claims-victory-2024-11-06\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-11-05\/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/d7e6b4e9-7901-43ed-8402-02971be0e549\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">FT<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c6246e3w935o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/11\/06\/europe-markets-live-updates-us-election-reaction-and-stock-moves.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/05\/business\/election-stock-markets.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NYT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">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 mixed in early trading this morning<\/strong>, as investors digest Trump\u2019s reelection. The Nikkei is down 0.2%, while the Kospi is up 0.2%. The Shanghai is up 0.4% and Hang Seng is looking at gains of 0.8%.<\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tbody>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,425<\/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: -1.6%)<\/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>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\">4,616<\/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: +13.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Nasdaq Dubai UAE20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">3,863<\/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: +0.5%)<\/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\">4.4% 1 yr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">12,093<\/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: 1.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">31,045<\/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: +24.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,929<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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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\">8,167<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: +5.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Euro Stoxx 50<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4,801<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-1.4% (YTD: +6.2%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Brent crude<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 74.92<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.8%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas <\/strong>(Nymex)<\/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 2.73<\/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%<\/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 2,669<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.3%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 75,730<\/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\">+8.8% (YTD: +79.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE CLOSING BELL-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The DFM rose 0.5% yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 341.9 mn. The index is up 13.7% 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>Takaful Emarat (+14.7%), National International Holding Company (+13.0%) and Agility The Public Warehousing Company (+8.9%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development (-7.7%), BHM Capital Financial Services (-5.0%) and Spinneys 1961 Holding - Freezone (-3.2%). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over on the ADX<\/strong>, the index rose 0.4% on turnover of AED 1.4 bn. 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The partnership aims to increase non-oil bilateral trade to over USD 15 bn by 2032.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The agreement will eliminate tariffs on over 99% of Australian exports to the UAE <\/strong>\u2014 including significant agricultural products \u2014 and includes dedicated chapters on environmental protection, women's empowerment, sustainable agriculture, and animal welfare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>This builds on existing economic relations and a trade agreement that was finalized in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ef82bf99-c20c-4c5f-adaa-480f55c6c4c6\/uae,%253cmark%253e-australia%253c%2Fmark%253e-finalize-trade-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">November<\/a>, with bilateral non-oil trade reaching <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ef82bf99-c20c-4c5f-adaa-480f55c6c4c6\/uae,%253cmark%253e-australia%253c%2Fmark%253e-finalize-trade-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 2.3 bn<\/a> in 1H 2024, marking a 10.1% y-o-y increase. The UAE is Australia\u2019s largest trading partner in the Middle East and 20th globally, with the countries having committed a combined USD 14 bn to each other's economies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Six further agreements were signed<\/strong>, including one to promote and protect investments and five MoUs on investment cooperation in sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure development, data centers, artificial intelligence, minerals, mining, and food and agriculture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Australian PM Anthony <\/strong><strong>Albanese<\/strong> to discuss bilateral relations, focusing on economy, trade, investment, energy, and climate, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b625kcg-abdullah-bin-zayed-australian-explore-ways\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. He also met with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong to address mutual interests and regional developments, and spoke with Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell about expanding economic collaboration, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b625kch-abdullah-bin-zayed-meets-deputy-prime-ministe\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported separately.<\/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\/australia\/\">Australia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/cepa\/\">CEPA<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/uae-australia-relations\/\">UAE-Australia relations<\/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=\"97659\" 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=\"97659\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">13<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ON YOUR WAY OUT<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/07\/e-is-still-the-uaes-most-valuable-brand-kantar-brandz\/\">\r\n                            e&amp; 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The brands\u2019 pooled value has surged by 93% over the last five years to reach USD 97 bn in 2024, outpacing the top global 100 brands\u2019 66% growth rate during the same period, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/research-and-studies\/riding-the-wave-of-change-propels-value-of-kantar-brandz-top-30-emirati-and-saudi-brands-to-97bln-xxuzqtv7\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The top 10 Emirati brands collectively generated a value of<\/strong><strong> USD 31.8 bn<\/strong><strong> in 2024<\/strong>, representing a slight 3% y-o-y decline. The telecom sector led the pack, contributing 28% of total brand value, followed closely by financial services (23%) and travel services (20%). Real estate made up 17%, energy 9%, and hospitals 3%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Emirati firms rounding out the top 10:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emirates <\/strong>rose one rank to claim second place, with brand value increasing 15% y-o-y to USD 6.2 bn;<\/li>\n<li><strong>First Abu Dhabi Bank<\/strong> slipped a slot to third place with USD 4.9 bn, down 14% y-o-y;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emaar <\/strong>climbed one place to fourth position, with a 25% y-o-y increase to USD 4.4 bn;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adnoc Distribution <\/strong>came in at fifth, down one rank, driven by a 23% y-o-y drop in value to USD 2.8 bn;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Du <\/strong>held onto sixth position, seeing a modest 2% y-o-y increase to USD 1.8 bn;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank <\/strong>remained in seventh place, though its brand value rose 20% y-o-y to USD 1.2 bn;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aldar <\/strong>advanced one spot to eighth place with the largest y-o-y growth at 47%, reaching USD 1.1 bn;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emirates NBD<\/strong> dropped one ranking to the ninth spot but saw a 30% y-o-y increase, bringing its brand value to USD 1.1 bn;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Burjeel <\/strong>debuted on the list with a brand value of USD 972 mn, replacing Dubai Islamic Bank, which ranked tenth last year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Drivers of growth: <\/strong>Heightened interest from high-net-worth individuals in luxury residential and hotel developments in the UAE supported Aldar\u2019s rapid growth this year, while the rise in medical tourism pushed Burjeel\u2019s brand value up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How Saudi stacked up: <\/strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s top 20 brands reached a collective value of USD 65.5 bn, up 7% y-o-y. Financial services claimed the lion\u2019s share at 59%, led by Al Rajhi Bank, which topped the rankings with a brand value of USD 13.96 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Brand positioning played a key role<\/strong>, with 87% of the top 30 Emirati and Saudi brands recognized for their \u201cmeaningful difference,\u201d enabling them to set premium pricing and boost brand value. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/abu-dhabi-commercial-bank\/\">Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/adnoc-distribution\/\">Adnoc Distribution<\/a>\n 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style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> CALENDAR<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">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 Dutyfree 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>5-7 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehospitalitynetwork.com\/the-2024-emea-stakeholder-conference-registration\" style=\"\">2024 EMEA Stakeholder 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>5-7 November (Tuesday-Thursday): 10th edition of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visit.gulfoodmanufacturing.com\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=LS_GFM_Brand_t2_280824&utm_adgroup=Brand&utm_term=gulfood%20manufacturing%202024%20dates&device=c&utm_matchtype=e&utm_network=g&utm_placement=&utm_content=717630097134&utm_Adposition=&utm_location=9196764&utm_Sitelink=%7D&utm_Audience=kwd-2228097508204&utm_campaignid=21635108769&utm_adgroupid=168569381426&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmt24BhDPARIsAJFYKk0kaXXzX5DB-UQ-WHur4t-fQnKGBc0QBxDAE_VkkHpJWo6INwHwXNcaAoQcEALw_wcB\" style=\"\">Gulfood Manufacturing<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">,  Dubai World Trade Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-7 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfhost.ae\/\" style=\"\">GulfHost<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-8 November (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amchamabudhabi.org\/uae-biotech-symposium\/\" style=\"\">UAE BioTech Symposium<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Masdar City, 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;\">6-10 November (Wednesday-Sunday): Al Yasat Festival, Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-17 November (Friday- Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sibf.com\/en\/content?id=10285\" style=\"\">Sharjah International Book Fair<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Expo Center Sharjah, Sharjah.<\/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>11-13 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaom.org\/events\/2024-11-13\/\" style=\"\">IAOM MEA Conference & Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-15 November (Monday- Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaiarbitrationweek.com\/#about\" style=\"\">Dubai Arbitration Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Waldorf Astoria, Dubai International Financial Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-14 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gessdubai.com\/conference-engage-and-inspire\" style=\"\">The Global Educational Supplies and Solutions<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13 November (Wednesday): Registration deadline for<\/span> <span>Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/createapps.ae\/app-olympics\" style=\"\">App Olympics<\/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>13-14 November (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thealtaconferences.com\/dubai-leasing\" style=\"\">Lease Conference Dubai 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, 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;\">14 November (Thursday): LuLu Group\u2019s shares to commence trading on ADX.<\/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 November (Friday): Tax amendments that exempt crypto and investments through fund managers from VAT to take effect. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-17 November (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gladiatorsummit.com\/\" style=\"\">Gladiator Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-19 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmc.ae\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Precious Metals Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, JAFZA One Convention Center, 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>18-20 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/organicandnatural.com\/\" style=\"\">Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-20 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.itoegd.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">The International Conference of ShenZhen Association<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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;\">, Museum of the Future, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-21 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prototypesforhumanity.com\/a-global-gathering-of-university-innovators\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Future Solutions \u2013 Prototypes for Humanity<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Emirates Towers, Dubai.  <\/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>23-24 November (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forbesmiddleeastevents.com\/medical-tourism-and-wellness-summit\/\" style=\"\">Forbes Middle East Medical Tourism & Wellness Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, 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;\">26-27 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>26-27 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/ar\/news\/2024\/october\/03-10\/global-womens-forum-dubai-2024-to-be-held-on-26-and-27-november\" style=\"\">Global Women\u2019s Forum Dubai<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-27 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/ar\/article\/b5xzb5k-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AE%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%82%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%B7%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A-%D9%85%D9%81%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%AD\" style=\"\">Open Source AI Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveablecitiesx.com\/\" style=\"\">Liveable Cities X<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurefm.com\/\" style=\"\">Future FM<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geoworldevent.com\/\" style=\"\">Geo World<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 November (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalmediacongress.ae\/en\/\" style=\"\">Global Media Congress 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">27 November: Acceptance period for Adnoc\u2019s Covestro takeover bid ends. <\/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;\">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>4-5 December (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sportimpactsummit.com\/\" style=\"\">Sport Impact Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The Palm, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-6 December (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/topic\/abu-dhabi-business-week-adbw\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Business Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>5 December (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/khalifafund.ae\/\" style=\"\">Khalifa Fund Entrepreneurship Competition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec center, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">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>13 December - 4 January (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/topic\/liwa-international-festival\/\" style=\"\">Liwa International Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Dhafra, 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>9-12 December (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adnec.ae\/en\/eventlisting\/world-conference-on-desalination-and-water-re-use-2024\" style=\"\">World Conference on Desalination and Water Re-use 2024<\/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-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/icdm2024.org\/\" style=\"\">IEEE International Conference on Data Mining 2024<\/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>10-11 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/logimotion.ae.messefrankfurt.com\/dubai\/en\/conferences\/global-trade-and-logistics-summit.html\" style=\"\">Global Trade and Infrastructure<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Logimotion, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>10-12 December (Tuesday-Thursday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mebaa.aero\/\" style=\"\">Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>16-20 December (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aimsconference.org\/\" style=\"\">AIMS Conference 2024<\/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>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>19-24 January (Sunday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coling2025.org\/\" style=\"\">Coling 2025<\/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>20-22 January (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fespamiddleeast.com\/ar\" style=\"\">FESPA Middle East<\/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 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>3-6 February (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medlabme.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Medlab Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16 February-1 March: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Dutyfree Tennis Championships<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai Dutyfree 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>7-10 April 2025 (Monday-Thursday) : <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.efghldg.com\/en\/conferences\" style=\"\">EFG Hermes One on One<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> conference, 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 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.ipscongress.com\/\" style=\"\">IPS congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-18 April (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfutureenergysummit.com\/\" style=\"\">World Future Energy Summit,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Abu Dhabi National Exhibition, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 April-1 May (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtm.com\/atm\/en-gb.html\" style=\"\">The Arabian Travel Market 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">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>19-22 May (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/article\/b5xzjfz-fourth-edition-make-the-emirates-forum-2025-take\" style=\"\">Make it in the Emirates Forum 2025<\/a><\/span><span>, Adnec<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight: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;\">SEPTEMBER 2025 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-10 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digihealth.ai\/\" style=\"\">DigiHealth exhibition<\/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:400;\">24-25 September (Wednesday-Thursday): Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Forum, Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development, 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 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;\">Executive Committee Meeting (EXCOM 2025) conference of the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation (WeGO)<\/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 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The UAE to host the Arab Competition Forum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span 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