{"id":97974,"date":"2024-11-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=97974"},"modified":"2025-12-15T02:04:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T02:04:18","slug":"uae-leads-ma-activity-in-9m-2024-alongside-ksa","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/uae-leads-ma-activity-in-9m-2024-alongside-ksa\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE leads M&#038;A activity in 9M 2024 alongside KSA"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"97976\" 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=\"97976\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT 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data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/3\/1544.jpg?fit=%2C&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"[]\" data-image-title=\"1544.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/3\/1544.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/3\/1544.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/>                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-97976\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-97976 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-what-were-tracking-today tag-adx tag-agriculture tag-enterpriseam-uae tag-kezad tag-nmdc-energy tag-oil-and-gas tag-what-were-tracking-today wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/11\/.f89335cb-50dc-4bd7-9fe2-1ba1edcc2d4a.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, lovely people. <\/strong>We kick off the new workweek with an unusually busy Monday issue, with fresh data on the UAE \u2014 and the region\u2019s \u2014 M&A activity in the first nine months of the year, as well as inflation data for October, news from COP29, and more. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- It\u2019s a warm and sunny day in Dubai<\/strong>, with temperatures hitting 32\u00b0C before cooling to an overnight low of 24\u00b0C. <strong>Over in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, the mercury is set to hit 28\u00b0C before cooling to 24\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>UAE-listed stocks have topped a record USD 1 tn in market value<\/strong>, driven by a surge in companies linked to National Security Advisor Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, including his USD 250 bn conglomerate International Holding Company, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-11-17\/abu-dhabi-royal-s-firms-ipos-propel-uae-bourses-to-1-trillion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. Accounting for over a third of the total value, these firms helped the UAE\u2019s exchanges outpace most emerging markets. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Last week, IHC said it would kick off its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a971cc80-a8fd-4312-a17c-edbe4d5515e5\/eu-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-might-possibly-ease-up\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 5 bn share buyback program<\/a> this week, leading to a 1.2% surge in IHC\u2019s shares on Friday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The USD 1 tn milestone was further fueled by an IPO boom in the UAE and the broad<\/strong><strong>er <\/strong><strong>Gulf region <\/strong>that has been gaining momentum since 2021, with the latest IPO on the ADX \u2014 Lulu Retail\u2019s \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/86ce4520-03d3-4a1d-b3f3-270e701290d0\/lulu-retail%e2%80%99s-shares-flat-on-adx-debut\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">raising AED 6.3 bn<\/a>, making it the largest yet this year. The rally is expected to continue, with the upcoming listings of Abu Dhabi\u2019s flag carrier <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c51b4ea9-069c-433b-a44a-d91139d4417f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Etihad Airways<\/a> and IT services provider <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b5a6a284-e95b-4f0b-a577-0cfaccd95a8d\/abu-dhabi%25e2%2580%2599s-alpha-data-mulls-usd-200-mn-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Alpha Data<\/a> on ADX. Meanwhile, the DFM is set to see the debut of Delivery Hero\u2019s Middle East arm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/2b1b5909-331e-488d-beac-b4fd0bb4eae4\/delivery-hero%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-talabat%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-ipo-on-the-dfm-in-december\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Talabat<\/a> in December.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The ADX is set to see another listing this year,<\/strong> ADX\u2019s CEO Abdullah Salem Al Nuaimi was quoted as saying by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/business\/markets\/uae-abu-dhabi-securities-exchange-expects-new-listing-before-year-end\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a>, confirming <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/b041317d-a733-4a1a-9c24-d645649d550d\/adx-gears-up-for-three-ipos,-new-index-launch,-and-tokenized-bonds-by-year-end\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statements to EnterpriseAM UAE<\/a> earlier this year. <\/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=\"wwtt2\"><\/a><strong> #1- NMDC Energy is scaling up its operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India<\/strong><strong>, and <\/strong><strong>Taiwan, with plans to enter new markets<\/strong> in Europe, North and West Africa, and Southeast Asia, CEO Ahmed Salem Al Dhaheri told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aletihad.ae\/news\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A\/4530049\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B0%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%80-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF----%D8%A5%D9%86-%D8%A5%D9%85-%D8%AF%D9%8A-%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%8A--%D8%AA%D8%AA\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Etihad<\/a>. The company invested AED 200 mn to modernize its facilities and reduce its carbon footprint in the UAE. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember-<\/strong> CEO of the parent company NMDC Yasser Zaghloul has previously said that proceeds from NMDC Energy\u2019s AED 3.22 bn IPO will be allocated to <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-\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">geographical expansion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a><strong> #2- Masdar eyes KSA for several renewables projects: <\/strong>Renewables giant Masdar is eyeing Saudi Arabia for battery storage, wind, and solar energy projects, COO Abdulaziz Alobaidli told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asharqbusiness.com\/green\/60698\/%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%B9-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business (watch, runtime: 15:29)<\/a> on the sidelines of CO29 in Azerbaijan. The potential expansion comes as part of Masdar\u2019s plan to meet the anticipated rise in energy needs of data centers, expected to reach 680 GW by 2030, Alobaidli added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Masdar is all set to take part in <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/5b94628d-1089-488c-8906-f776da690dd5\/aramco-tightens-sukuk-price-guidance#:~:text=%231%2D%20SPPC,Ad%20Darb%20in\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s sixth round<\/a><\/strong><strong> of the National Renewable <\/strong><strong>Energy Program<\/strong>, Alobaidli said, and intends to submit a bid for an independent battery storage project that the Saudi Power Procurement Company plans to launch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Masdar will be on the lookout next year for more acquisitions in Europe and the US<\/strong>, as well as finalizing the acquisition transactions it inked this year, Alobaidi said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>Masdar is looking to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/92c518e3-e891-48dc-a474-ce8e8e6fa5ce\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">grow \u201cbeyond tenfold\u201d<\/a> in the US over the next three to seven years and wants to reach 100 GW of global energy capacity by 2030.<\/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>#3-<\/strong><strong> Actis to funnel more into UAE investments? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.generalatlantic.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">General Atlantic<\/a> \u2019s London-based sustainable investment arm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.act.is\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Actis<\/a> mulls investing \u201cmany hundreds of [mn USD]\u201d in growth capital behind its stakes in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowdoorenergy.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Yellow Door Energy<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emicool.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirates District Cooling (Emicool)<\/a>, the company\u2019s Chairman and Senior Partner Torbjorn Caesar told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/economy\/2024\/11\/17\/actis-seeks-middle-east-investment-deals-amid-renewables-and-hydrogen-push\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The National<\/a>. Actis\u2019 investments in these companies are \u201cnot very large now,\u201d Caesar said, adding that \u201cthere can be some growth stories there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>US private equity firm General Atlantic acquired longtime regional investor Actis <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/45e90222-e81d-41a4-9300-59ae88ec802d\/general-atlantic-to-buy%253cmark%253e-actis%253c%2Fmark%253e,-signaling-that-private-equity-really-does-love-infrastructure\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier in January<\/a> for an undisclosed amount. Actis had bought controlling stakes in local renewable energy developer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.act.is\/2022\/07\/29\/actis-agrees-to-acquire-a-controlling-stake-in-leading-mea-commercial-and-industrial-renewables-platform-yellow-door-energy\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Yellow Door Energy<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.act.is\/about-us\/portfolio\/emicool\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Emicool<\/a> back in 2022.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More acquisitions for Actis next year?<\/strong> Actis is also considering four transactions in the Middle East, expected to close next year, Caesar said, without disclosing the specific size and value of the agreements. The company has a growing pipeline of potential investments in the Middle East, particularly in power generation, district cooling, and solar rooftop assets, he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKET WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The UAE\u2019s imports of Iran\u2019s condensate can shrink if the incoming Trump <\/strong><strong>administration tightens sanctions on Tehran<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/china-uae-may-cut-iran-condensate-imports-if-trump-tightens-curbs-fge-says-2024-11-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing analysts at the consultancy firm FGE. Iran currently exports between 100-150k bpd of condensate which primarily goes to China, Venezuela, and the UAE. The reduction in supply, however, is expected to be compensated by an increase in condensate production levels in Qatar and Saudi Arabia starting in 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>#2- Gold prices have faced their worst drop in more than three years following the <\/strong><strong>election of Donald Trump in the US election on 5 November<\/strong>, falling 2.7% on the day that the Republican contender for the White House declared victory. Throughout the whole month, gold prices are now down 5.5% to USD 2,584.80 per ounce.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The prospect of high interest rates for longer is helping drive the fall<\/strong>, with the US Federal Reserve signaling that its rate cut cycle may <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/newsevents\/speech\/powell20241114a.htm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">play out slower than initially forecasted<\/a> \u2014 a problem for gold as a non-interest paying asset. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The move towards Trump trades is also contributing to the sell-off<\/strong>, as investors flock to the likes of BTC and Tesla shares, \u201cattracting money from typical safe havens like gold,\u201d the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/760ec80b-68ef-471a-b712-23c4cc16d1ed\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> quotes MKS Pamp\u2019s Nicky Shiels as saying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Despite the recent dip, the metal is still up 29.2% over the last 12-month period<\/strong> \u2014 a decent notch above all of the world\u2019s main indexes. Some think that the gold rally still has a lot of gas left in the tank, including Shiels, who think that the recent fall in value \u201cis not a reversal of the bullish trend, gold simply rose too quickly, and now it is reverting to a less bullish trajectory.\u201d StoneX\u2019s Rhona O\u2019Connell even expects the asset to soon recover and pass the USD 3k at some point next year.<\/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>Emirates Global Aluminium plans to redirect AED 7 bn on average <\/strong><strong>annually to the local economy<\/strong> through purchases of local goods and services, the company\u2019s CEO Abdulnasser Ibrahim Saif bin Kalban was quoted as saying by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/1482j6q-emirates-global-aluminium-playing-active-role\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a>. The company redirected some AED 8 bn to the local economy last year. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Kezad is now Sdeira:<\/strong> Kezad Communities, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group's Economic Cities and Freezones Cluster, rebranded to Sdeira Group, according to a post on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/sdeira-group_with-pride-we-announce-the-beginning-of-activity-7263648799976259585-tKja?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/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\"> 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.apexgroup.com\/apex-invest\/apex-invest-events\/apex-invest-the-capital-of-capital-2024\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Apex Invest Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place today and tomorrow<\/strong> at The Hilton in Abu Dhabi. The event will feature senior representatives from major sovereign wealth funds, including Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, ADQ, Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund, and the Oman Investment Authority, along with a number of family offices. The agenda will focus on investment strategies in asset management, with a two-to-one investor-to-manager ratio to facilitate networking.<\/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:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b65q5w7-uae-host-high-level-oecd-budget-officials-meeting\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The OECD Middle<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b65q5w7-uae-host-high-level-oecd-budget-officials-meeting\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">East and North Africa Senior Budget Officials Meeting<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place <\/strong><strong>today and tomorrow<\/strong> in Abu Dhabi. The event will feature discussions among senior budget officials from across the MENA region on public financial management, covering public budget preparation, government spending trends, strategies for spending efficiency, public-private partnership financing, financial literacy initiatives, and the use of artificial intelligence in budget preparation and public spending.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Abu Dhabi\u2019s Crown Prince <\/strong><strong>Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be <\/strong><strong>attending the 19th G20 summit in Brazil today and tomorrow<\/strong>, after he arrived yesterday in Rio de Janeiro to participate in the event on behalf of the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/1482j5h-crown-prince-abu-dhabi-arrives-brazil-attend-g20\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mbrf.ae\/knowledgesummit\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The two-day Knowledge Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong>kicks off today <\/strong>at the Dubai World Trade Center. The summit will see the announcements of the Global Knowledge Index results and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award winners. The summit will also feature discussions on digital transformation, AI dynamics, future education, and workforce competencies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5-<\/strong><strong> The Int<\/strong><strong>ernational P<\/strong><strong>rogram for Civil Aviation Leaders kicks off today in Dubai<\/strong>, bringing together over 20 civil aviation ministers, as well as heads of civil aviation authorities from Arab countries to ramp up cooperation within the sector, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b68pc8a-3rd-international-programme-for-civil-aviation\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The event wraps up on 21 November.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING THIS WEEK- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prototypesforhumanity.com\/a-global-gathering-of-university-innovators\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Future Solutions\u2013Prototypes for Humanity<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place on 19-21 <\/strong><strong>November<\/strong> at Emirates Towers in Dubai. The event will facilitate collaboration among graduates and professors from over 800 universities, focusing on innovation in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, energy, civil society, mobility, water, and the environment. <\/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:\/\/forbesmiddleeastevents.com\/medical-tourism-and-wellness-summit\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes Middle East Medical Tourism & Wellness Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place on 23-24 <\/strong><strong>November<\/strong>at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. The summit will gather leading health and wellness professionals, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss the Middle East's rise as a hub for healthcare and wellness solutions.<\/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.adairexpo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Expo<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place on 19-21 November <\/strong>at the Adnec in Abu Dhabi. The event will gather over 20k aviation professionals and will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions from industry leaders focusing on advanced air mobility, among other topics in the aviation sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adialab.ae\/symposium\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Adia Lab Symposium 2024<\/a><\/strong><strong> will be taking place on 19-21 November at the ADGM.<\/strong> The event will feature discussions by notable researchers and scientists on the topics of climate change and AI implementations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5-<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaifuture.ae\/dubai-future-forum-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Future Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> is scheduled from 19-20 November at the Museum of the Futur<\/strong><strong>e. <\/strong>Hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation, the event will bring together 150 global speakers, including government officials, CEOs, academics, and futurists, and spotlight 100 pilot projects to advance future-focused strategies for healthcare, nature, and other key topics. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#6- Qatar Development Bank (QDB) is organizing a Qatari trade mission to the UAE from<\/strong><strong> 19-20 November in Dubai<\/strong>, featuring site visits and dedicated B2B meetings, QDB vice president of enterprise development Khalid Abdullah Al Mana told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/business\/qatari-companies-join-trade-mission-to-the-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a>. The mission will bring over 25 Qatari companies from various sectors \u2014 including construction, plastics, iron and steel, food and beverage, artificial intelligence, and sports technology \u2014 to explore investments in the UAE. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#7- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xpanse.world\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Xpanse 2024<\/a><\/strong><strong>is scheduled to take place at the Adnec Center in Abu Dhabi between 20<\/strong><strong>-22 November<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b65q61z-xpanse-2024-showcase-future-exponential\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The event will focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, genomics, quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and 6G connectivity. Some 3k decision-makers, technology innovators, Nobel Prize winners, industry executives, CEOs, government officials, and scientists are expected to attend.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE BIG STORY ABROAD- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Biden agrees to Ukraine hitting Russian targets with US long-range missiles:<\/strong> In a change of pace from the wall-to-wall coverage of US elections, the international press is focused this morning on reports that Washington agreed to let Ukraine use long-range US missiles to hit targets \u201cdeep\u201d in Russian territory. The approval marks a change in Washington\u2019s policy on Kyiv and Moscow\u2019s ongoing war, which officials and other sources quoted in several newspapers say comes on the back of North Korea sending ground troops to support Russian forces. North Korea had sent 10k elite troops to Russia\u2019s Kursk region near Ukraine\u2019s northern border <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2024\/11\/10\/europe\/russia-north-korea-forces-prepared-kursk-ukraine\/index.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a> to help Russia regain control of the territory. The story is getting play in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/17\/us\/politics\/biden-ukraine-russia-atacms-missiles.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/national-security\/2024\/11\/17\/ukraine-russia-north-korea-atacms\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Post<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-11-17\/us-nearing-decision-to-let-ukraine-hit-some-targets-in-russia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/biden-lifts-ban-ukraine-using-us-arms-strike-inside-russia-2024-11-17\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/europe\/biden-approves-ukraines-use-of-long-range-missiles-inside-russia-003154be\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a>, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/cc565d8e-e5c2-4b04-9b61-b05fb8edcb49\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OUR NECK OF THE WOODS-<\/strong> An Israeli airstrike on a building in central Beirut yesterday killed Hezbollah\u2019s chief spokesperson, Mohammed Afif. 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class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/11\/.2b8d96c1-cc61-408a-9f2e-db76d731730a.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>The UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading the M&A charge in the MENA region<\/strong><strong> this <\/strong><strong>year<\/strong>, securing 239 transactions valued at USD 24.5 bn in the first nine months of 2024, according to EY\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_pk\/newsroom\/2024\/11\/mena-m-a-activity-saw-522-deals-valued-at-us-71-0b-in-9m-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">9M 2024 Mena M&A Insights update<\/a>. Together, they accounted for 52% of all activity and 81% of total value. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Big moves:<\/strong> Mubadala claimed the largest acquisition of the year, teaming up with private equity firms to purchase US-based Truist Ins. Holdings for USD 12.4 bn in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/c6ab62e3-42b5-4d90-8661-abd1750d89f2\/mubadala-buys-out%253cmark%253e-truist%253c%2Fmark%253e-ins.-holdings-alongside-co-investors-%2B-ups-its-stake-in-brazilian-food-retailer\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">February<\/a>. It also joined the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in an USD 8.3 bn investment in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/2914b5d6-d173-4cb9-8b71-ef3825fb7990\/mubadala,-adia-invest-in-chinese-mall-unit\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalian Wanda\u2019s mall unit<\/a>, the third-largest transaction during the period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>M&A activity in the Middle East picked up in 9M to a total value of USD 71 bn <\/strong>across 522 transactions, up 9% in volume and 7% in value y-o-y. Cross-border transactions made up 52% of the volume and 73% of the value, while domestic activity surged 44% in value to USD 19.3 bn, driven by government-backed spending in oil, gas, and mining.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE-KSA transactions drove domestic activity<\/strong>, with a total of 139 transactions between the two nations making up 56% of the overall volume.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Outbound M&As d<\/strong><strong>ominated activity in 9M<\/strong>, accounting for 58% of total value with 147 transactions worth USD 41.1 bn. The US and China together represented 70% of Mena\u2019s outbound transactions. The US remained the top destination for Mena investors, capturing USD 18.3 bn across 32 transactions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Inbound activity grew 47% in value, reaching a total of USD 10.4 bn across 127 transactions<\/strong>, the US and UK accounting for 42% of the total inbound M&As. The US alone contributed 33% of the volume. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE stood out<\/strong> as \u201ca favored investment destination during the first nine months of 2024,\u201d capturing 60% of the total inbound transactions and 67% of the value. The robust performance came on the back of the UAE\u2019s \u201cbusiness-friendly regulations and efficient legislative framework,\u201d EY Mena strategy and transactions leader Brad Watson said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE+ US partnerships accounted for 80% of the US\u2019 investments in the region<\/strong>, propelled by the growing interest in AI and digitalization. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tech investments gained momentum<\/strong>, with 78 transactions making up 31% of the total volume. Meanwhile, the oil and gas and metals and mining sectors dominated in value, with 19 transactions totaling USD 10.9 bn. The oil and gas sector alone accounted for 46% of the total value. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sovereign wealth funds drove the activity in the region<\/strong>, namely UAE\u2019s Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) and Mubadala and Saudi\u2019s Public Investment Fund (PIF) in a bid to \u201csupport their countries\u2019 economic strategies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Looking ahead, M&A activity is expected to surpass 700 transactions by the end of the year<\/strong>, nearing the \u201chistoric five-year high of 750 [transactions], a remarkable achievement in the context of uncertain geopolitics and higher cost of capital,\u201d Anil Menon, EY Mena head of M&A and equity capital markets leader said.<\/p>\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-investment-authority\/\">Abu Dhabi Investment Authority<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment\/\">investment<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/mubadala\/\">Mubadala<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/uae-ksa-ties\/\">UAE-KSA Ties<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/uae-us-ties\/\">UAE-US Ties<\/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=\"97981\" 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=\"97981\">\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\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/18\/bright-east-holding-1-acquires-100-of-emirates-gold\/\">\r\n                            Bright East Holding 1 acquires 100% of Emirates Gold                        <\/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\/18\/bright-east-holding-1-acquires-100-of-emirates-gold\/\" 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 company is now led by new CEO Abhijit Shah (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/abhijitshah\/?trk=public_profile_browsemap_mini-profile_title&originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), appointed by the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Back in the game: <\/strong>Emirates Gold also announced its reinstatement to the UAE\u2019s Good Delivery List. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s the plan? <\/strong>The company plans to boost operational stability, reconnect with legacy clients, and expand regionally and globally. Upgrades are also in the works, including the adoption of advanced technology like a high-capacity platinum furnace that can reach 2600\u00b0C and 3D fiber laser tech to speed up production and improve customization. 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src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/11\/.80302642-c857-431f-bc74-6725595814c4.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The UAE has been active at COP29<\/strong>, with Masdar inking agreements for several renewables projects in Asia, and new initiatives for energy efficiency. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Masdar is moving quickly on its 1 GW wind farm in Kazakhstan, securing a power <\/strong><strong>p<\/strong><strong>urchase agreement for the project <\/strong>just a few days after signing the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/d6f53efb-a9d2-4e0e-8652-28bed3573661\/masdar-inks-investment-agreement-for-wind-farm-in%253cmark%253e-kazakhstan%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">investment agreement<\/a>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/en\/news\/newsroom\/masdar-signs-power-purchase-agreement-for-its-1gw-wind-farm-in--kazakhstan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Masdar signed the agreement with the Financial Settlement Centre for Renewable Energy Sources Support on Saturday, <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the plant:<\/strong> Once completed, the plant is expected to produce enough power for 300k homes and offset two mn tons of emissions per annum. The new facility \u2014 located in the Jambyl region in south Kazakhstan \u2014 will feature a 600 MWh battery energy storage system. Construction is set to commence in 1Q 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- The company secured USD 600 mn in financing for 760 MW of solar projects in <\/strong><strong>Azerbaijan: <\/strong>UAE renewables giant Masdar and Socar Green \u2014 the renewables subsidiary of Azerbaijan's state-owned oil company Socar \u2014 have secured over USD 600 mn in financing for two solar projects in Azerbaijan, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/en\/news\/newsroom\/masdar-and-socar-green-achieve-financial-close-for-760mw-of-solar-projects-in-azerbaijan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The plants are expected to be among the largest in the country, eliminating 725k tons of CO2 emissions per year and tripling the country\u2019s solar energy capacity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who is contributing? <\/strong>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are all committing funds to the projects. The exact breakdown of the contributions is not clear, but we know ADB is contributing a financing package totaling USD 160 mn, the bank said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adb.org\/news\/adb-masdar-sign-deal-build-two-largest-solar-power-plants-azerbaijan\" 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>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Masdar and Azerbaijan's Socar already <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/95ed7ee6-bb6a-43d4-9cc1-2995597bf88c\/uae-climate-fund-alterra-pledges-usd-200-bn-in-additional-investments-%2B-uae-breaks-ground-on-azerbaijan-solar-plants\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">broke ground<\/a> on the Bilasuvar and Neftchala solar parks at Baku Energy Week in June 2024. Construction is due to be completed by 1Q 2027. The two companies inked, along with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Acwa Power, also signed an MoU <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/897ffc2a-5285-45ca-a761-a796e421829c\/more-overseas-wind-projects-from-masdar-and-alcazar-energy\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/897ffc2a-5285-45ca-a761-a796e421829c\/more-overseas-wind-projects-from-masdar-and-alcazar-energy\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">week<\/a> to develop 3.5 GW of offshore wind projects in Azerbaijan\u2019s Caspian Sea. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">OTHER COP29 NEWS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- UAE launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance: <\/strong>The UAE has unveiled the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29, aiming to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b67igxy-uae-launches-global-energy-efficiency-alliance\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported on Friday. This initiative builds on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/dea47c93-5840-490e-b540-d5a18df10b93\/today:-a-new%253cmark%253e-uae%253c%2Fmark%253e-ev-manufacturing-facility-%2B-aramco-ramps-up-decarbonization-efforts\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE Consensus<\/a> from COP28 and seeks to encourage investments in energy efficiency projects, develop supportive policies and technologies, and promote capacity building. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A particular focus will be placed on aiding African nations with financing and technological solutions to enhance their energy efficiency capabilities<\/strong>, Sharif Al Olama, the energy undersecretary at UAE\u2019s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, told Wam. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- WGEO + Palau partner on climate action: <\/strong>The World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), spearheaded by the UAE and the Government of Palau, signed an MoU to advance green economy initiatives and climate action, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b68pbwt-wgeo-signs-mou-with-palau-cop29-advance-green\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The partnership focuses on fostering low-carbon solutions and ocean conservation, crucial for Palau as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>WGEO backs 11 African cities in carbon neutrality efforts: <\/strong>WGEO pledged its support to 11 African cities under the Carbon Neutral Cities Initiative, in collaboration with United Cities and Local Governments of Africa, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b68pbwp-wgeo-announces-support-for-african-cities-under\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The initiative focuses on reducing carbon footprints and developing sustainable infrastructure in Chefchaouen, Nouakchott, Cotonou, Ndiop, Brazzaville, Bangangt\u00e9, Bangui, Blantyre, Quelimane, Homa Bay, and Jinja.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- The UAE is developing the world\u2019s first ChatGPT tool for the agricultural com<\/strong><strong>munity, dubbed CHAG<\/strong>, Mariam Almheiri, head of the International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court, said during COP29, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b683ws2-cop29-uae-announces-developing-world%E2%80%99s-first\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported. The platform aims to help farmers make informed decisions pertaining to their agricultural cycle and adapt to various environmental conditions.<\/p>\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\/climate\/\">climate<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/masdar\/\">Masdar<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"97986\" 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=\"97986\">\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\">ECONOMY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/18\/dubai-inflation-dips-for-the-second-month-in-a-row-in-october\/\">\r\n                            Dubai inflation dips for the second month in a row in October                        <\/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\/18\/dubai-inflation-dips-for-the-second-month-in-a-row-in-october\/\" 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 lower inflation reading was driven by decreased clothing and footwear, health, transport, and personal care and social protection costs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The breakdown: <\/strong>Prices of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels \u2014 the largest component of the basket of goods and services \u2014 increased at the highest pace this year to 7.16% during October, compared to 7.02% in September, while food and beverage inflation accelerated to 1.85% from 1.81%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fuel costs were not the biggest culprit this month:<\/strong> The Fuel Price Committee slashed fuel prices for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ae7ecd15-e73f-48a2-aab9-6536397e8149\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">October<\/a> by about 8%, following a 6% price decrease in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/21a92f4a-ed15-4ec6-a2e7-7c56d422b55e\/nmdc-energy-ipo-already-oversubscribed#:~:text=%234%2D%20You%E2%80%99ll%20be%20paying%20less%20at%20the%20pump%20this%20month%3A%20The%20Fuel%20Price%20Committee%20decreased%20fuel%20prices%20for%20September%20by%20around%206%25%20after%20a%202%25%20price%20hike%20last%20month%2C%20Wam%20reports.%20The%20breakdown%20for%20one%20liter%3A\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">September<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Month-on-month, Dubai\u2019s inflation rose 0.17% in October<\/strong>, up from a <a target=\"_blank\" 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single-story post-97988 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business tag-business tag-employment tag-enterpriseam-uae wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/11\/.5470e3a0-dc49-4d3b-9f73-e2724e6074c9.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Salaries in the UAE are expected to rise by 4% across all industries in <\/strong><strong>2025<\/strong>, with 28.2% of employers planning to increase headcount, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/economy\/gcc\/overall-salaries-in-uae-to-increase-4-in-2025-mercer-bqsjxl32\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>, citing Mercer\u2019s Total Remuneration Survey, based on data from 700 UAE companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Breakdown by industry:<\/strong> The consumer goods sector is projected to see the highest salary increase at 4.5%, followed by life sciences at 4.2%, technology at 4.1%, and energy and financial services at 4%. Employers plan to apply the same salary increases to employees across all levels, according to the survey. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Housing allowances may need to be reviewed too:<\/strong> \u201cHR professionals should also review their housing allowances, in light of increasing housing costs in the country to remain competitive,\u201d Mercer\u2019s UAE Career Products Leader Andrew El Zein said. Mercer previously ranked Dubai as the Middle East\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercer.com\/en-ae\/insights\/total-rewards\/talent-mobility-insights\/cost-of-living\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">most expensive city<\/a> for international employees, with the emirate\u2019s real estate boom expected to continue until <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/85718f41-ce28-439d-bd40-91239c5814a7\/no-slowdown-in-dubai%253cmark%253e-rent%253c%2Fmark%253e-prices-this-year-%2B-cost-of-living-is-on-the-rise\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2027<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Generative AI and automation are reshaping the job market<\/strong>, creating demand for advanced skill sets and increasing salary pressures, according to Ted Raffoul, Mercer\u2019s Middle East Career Products Leader. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The UAE led the GCC in terms of growth of new jobs in 3Q 2024, with an <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\">8% q-o-q increase<\/a> in vacancies. The hiring patterns were driven by sizable investments in technology, media, telecommunications, and space commercialization.<\/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 BUSINESS NEWS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Some 98% of UAE entrepreneurs remain confident their business will grow despite <\/strong><strong>geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic headwinds<\/strong>, HSBC said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/research-and-studies\/uae-entrepreneurs-are-among-the-most-optimistic-globally-about-business-growth-despite-headwinds-hsbc-survey-kqf4zt1c\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>, citing its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/1427.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">latest report (pdf)<\/a>. The survey covered 1.8k entrepreneurs with at least USD 2 mn in investible assets across 10 markets, including the UAE, US, UK, France, China, India, and Switzerland. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A whopping 95% of the 155 UAE entrepreneurs surveyed expect their personal wealth to grow in the coming years<\/strong>, with 54% especially optimistic about significant wealth growth, driven by confidence in technological advancements, future business, and their own capabilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE is the ninth most popular destination for entrepreneurs considering relocation within the next year<\/strong>, the survey found, with 5% of respondents mulling a move there. In terms of wealth relocation, 69% of respondents are planning to move their wealth in the next 12 months, with the UAE ranked 10th among the top destinations. 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The law sets guidelines for linking distributed energy resources (DERs), permitting users to connect up to 10% of their approved electric load, with each unit capped at 1 MW.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who can link their PVs to the national grid?<\/strong> Residential, agricultural, and industrial users are eligible to connect their DERs to the grid. Agricultural users must request a connection for buildings with no commercial activity, while industrial users are excluded if they already benefit from an industrial support initiative.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The requirements: <\/strong>To connect, users must get approval from Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) and sign an agreement. They\u2019ll need two meters: one to measure the electricity exported from their panels to EtihadWE\u2019s network and another to measure the electricity supplied from the grid to their DER. The energy supplied by the grid will be subtracted from the energy generated by the DER for monthly billing purposes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Before installing the panels, users must hire a licensed consultant and installer<\/strong> and get approval for building and rooftop usage from the relevant authorities. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Don\u2019t expect financial compensation for exported electricity<\/strong> \u2014 just offsets on the electricity bill.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/energy\/\">energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/etihadwe\/\">EtihadWe<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/infrastructure\/\">infrastructure<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/regulation-watch\/\">REGULATION WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/solar-energy\/\">solar energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"97992\" 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=\"97992\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/18\/julphar-mubadalas-moeve-report-3q-earnings\/\">\r\n                            Julphar, Mubadala\u2019s Moeve 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\/18\/julphar-mubadalas-moeve-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 company booked AED 417 mn in revenues from sales, up 14% y-o-y during the quarter. This performance came on the back of double-digit growth across operations in the GCC, which helped offset the impacts of the currency devaluation in Egypt and other challenges in Yemen, Libya, and Sudan, the company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/1617.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a 9M basis, the company recorded a loss of AED 7.5 mn<\/strong>, after recording a net loss of AED 86.2 mn in the first nine months of 2023. The company saw its revenues increase 6.1% y-o-y, reaching AED 1.3 bn during the period.<\/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\">MOEVE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Moeve, the Mubadala-owned Spanish oil player (formerly known as Cepsa), netted EUR<\/strong><strong> 59 mn in losses <\/strong><strong>in 3Q 2024<\/strong>, a reversal from its EUR 278 mn net income in 3Q 2023, driven by shrinking refining margins, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/1534.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a>. Revenue also slid 10% y-o-y to EUR 5.9 bn. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>For the first nine months of 2024, Moeve reported a net income of EUR 109 mn<\/strong>, bouncing back from a EUR 116 mn loss during the same period in 2023. Nine-month revenue was flat at EUR 19.3 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Moeve became fully owned by Mubadala in <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/e6e6d0c4-39d1-11e0-8dba-00144feabdc0\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2011<\/a><\/strong> after acquiring all outstanding shares from French energy giant Total. In 2019, Mubadala sold a 37% stake to US investor Carlyle. The Madrid-based firm rebranded as Moeve in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f24d7fed-e46d-49f2-b102-e41c95d219c0\/this-morning:-adgm-proposes-tightened-banking-regs-%2B-ewec-receives-proposals-for-khazna-solar-plant#:~:text=%235%2D%20Mubadala%2Downed,circular%20chemical%20products.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">October<\/a>, earmarking EUR 8 bn to transition towards sustainable energy and mobility.<\/p>\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\/cepsa\/\">Cepsa<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/earnings-watch\/\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/julphar\/\">Julphar<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/moeve\/\">Moeve<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/mubadala\/\">Mubadala<\/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=\"97994\" 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=\"97994\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">9<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">A MESSAGE FROM MASHREQ<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/11\/18\/revolutionizing-transaction-banking-mashreqs-digital-journey\/\">\r\n                            Revolutionizing transaction banking: Mashreq\u2019s digital journey                        <\/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\/18\/revolutionizing-transaction-banking-mashreqs-digital-journey\/\" 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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Now, the bank is embarking on a bold new chapter, with a&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">sweeping digital transformation that promises to reshape the very essence of transaction banking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More than an upgrade or a shift towards digitization<\/strong>\u2014this represents a comprehensive&nbsp;<span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">overhaul of Mashreq\u2019s entire transaction banking infrastructure. From cash management to&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">liquidity solutions, every system is being reimagined in collaboration with Oracle, marking a&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">departure from traditional banking practices. The stakes are high, but so are the rewards. As the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">industry increasingly moves towards automation and embedded finance, Mashreq\u2019s approach&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">could prove pivotal in defining what the future of banking will look like in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The introduction of API-enabled systems is set to be a game-changer for businesses.&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Instead of having to juggle multiple platforms, clients will now be able to integrate financial&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">services directly into their existing operations. This seamless flow of data between banking&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">services and business workflows is a fundamental shift in how companies manage their&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">finances. Imagine a world where payment processing is embedded within the applications&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">companies use daily, eliminating the need to switch between platforms and ultimately boosting&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">operational efficiency. This vision of embedded finance is a glimpse into the future, one that&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Mashreq is actively creating today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Another critical aspect of Mashreq\u2019s transformation is automation. <\/strong>Take, for example, the&nbsp;<span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">introduction of virtual accounts, which streamline the process of tracking and reconciling&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">incoming payments. These systems minimize the need for manual intervention, offering&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">businesses an unprecedented level of efficiency. This shift fundamentally changes how banking&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">operates, making it faster, more accurate, and far less cumbersome than before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mashreq\u2019s strategy extends beyond technology, though.<\/strong> It\u2019s about positioning the bank as a&nbsp;<span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">global leader in transaction banking. Few institutions, even on an international scale, have&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">managed to achieve the level of integration and automation that Mashreq is targeting. This&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">allows for crafting tailored solutions that speak to the specific needs of businesses, whether&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">large corporations or smaller enterprises navigating a complex digital landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>By integrating financial services into existing business ecosystems<\/strong>, improving&nbsp;<span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">operational workflows, and adopting a cloud-native, API-driven approach, we\u2019re setting&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">new standards in transaction banking. The road ahead is clear: Mashreq aims to not only&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">redefine banking for its clients but also reshape the wider industry, offering a vision of a&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">seamless, efficient, and automated banking experience that will endure well into the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Victor Pena, Head of Global Transaction Banking at Mashreq<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/a-message-from-mashreq\/\">A MESSAGE FROM MASHREQ<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>UK-based ins. firm Aventum Group managing general agent (MGA) unit <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rokstoneuw.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Rokstone<\/a><\/strong><strong> op<\/strong><strong>ened an office in the Dubai International Financial Center<\/strong><strong> (DIFC)<\/strong>, after obtaining a regulatory license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difc.ae\/whats-on\/news\/rokstone-opens-operations-in-difc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The new office, starting with a team of seven, plans to expand in coming months and will offer specialty risk solutions in direct and facultative property, construction, aviation, marine cargo, and surety. Rokstone\u2019s move aims to capture MENA business outside London, addressing regional demand for specialty ins. products.<\/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\">INVESTMENT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Campbell Lutyens sets up shop in DIFC:<\/strong> Global private capital advisor Campbell Lutyens opened a new office in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), marking its expansion into the Middle East and North Africa, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/campbell-lutyens.com\/news-insights\/news\/2024\/campbell-lutyens-establishes-mena-presence-with-new-dubai-office\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The Dubai office will focus on private equity, infrastructure, and private credit, while also supporting the firm\u2019s primaries, secondary advisory, and GP capital advisory services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meet the team:<\/strong> The Dubai office will be led by managing director Phiras Soubra (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/soubra?originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), with Tala Itani (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tala-itani-kilicarslan-506a654\/?originalSubdomain=ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) joining as vice president.<\/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\">REAL ESTATE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al Zarooni Group\u2019s real estate arm <\/strong><strong>Al Zarooni Developments<\/strong><strong> plans to <\/strong><strong>launch three <\/strong><strong>projects worth AED 3 bn in 2025<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/al-zarooni-group-expands-their-real-estate-portfolio-with-all-seasons-residence-in-dubai-sports-city-ix69sxzq\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The company is eyeing Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Land, Ras Al Khor, and Sheikh Zayed Road for its upcoming projects next year. The company has just launched All Seasons Residence in Dubai Sports City, with handover slated for December 2027. <\/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\">STARTUPS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/trypopcorn.ai\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Popcorn AI<\/a><\/strong><strong>, an AI chatbot solution for customer<\/strong><strong> support, raised USD 500k in a pre-seed <\/strong><strong>funding round<\/strong> that saw participation from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.springstudios.io\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Studios<\/a> \u2019 fund \u2014 backed by Salica Investments and Al Waha Fund of Funds \u2014 along with angel investors from Saudi Arabia, the startup said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/1286.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. The funding will be used to advance the platform\u2019s AI capabilities and expand the team. The company has a Dubai office and a US office in the state of Delaware.<\/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\">CRYPTO-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Copper Securities to set up shop in Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>London-based financial services provider <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/copper.co\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Copper Securities<\/a> got the green light from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to launch its operations in ADGM, according to a company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/copper.co\/en\/insights\/company-news\/copper-securities-receives-launch-approval-in-the-adgm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Copper Securities allows institutional investors to trade and store crypto assets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The Dubai Financial Services Authority added blockchain platform ZetaChai<\/strong><strong>n\u2019s Zeta to its list of recognized <\/strong><strong>crypto tokens<\/strong> last week, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfsa.ae\/news\/notice-crypto-token-recognition-1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">notice<\/a> from the authority. <\/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\">TELECOMS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Dutch telecom operator <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veon.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Veon<\/a><\/strong><strong> received a commercial license for its branch offic<\/strong><strong>e <\/strong><strong>in the Dubai International Finance Center (DIFC)<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veon.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/veon-receives-license-for-its-branch-office-in-dubai-international-financial-centre\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Veon\u2019s board approved a decision last month to relocate its main headquarters from Amsterdam to Dubai, which would make it the largest Nasdaq-listed company headquartered in Dubai. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Veon:<\/strong> The company provides connectivity and internet services across six countries, namely, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- du launched Enterprise Plus, a broadband network management solution<\/strong><strong> for <\/strong><strong>businesses<\/strong> based on the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/du-launches-enterprise-plus-an-innovative-connectivity-suite-tyw3ewrx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/du-launches-enterprise-plus-an-innovative-connectivity-suite-tyw3ewrx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">release<\/a>. The package provides high-speed internet connectivity, a smart networking architecture that allows connection to hybrid cloud environments, a unified security management system that allows the deployment of security measures from a single dashboard, and an advanced firewall.<\/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\">MANUFACTURING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Pipetec Solutions Manufacturing signed a 50-year lease for a new AED 100 m<\/strong><strong>n, 18k <\/strong><strong>sqm steel pipe-bending plant<\/strong> in Abu Dhabi\u2019s Kezad A, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/147w3o7-pipetec-solutions-manufacturing-set-aed100m-plant\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported. The plant, which is slated to commence operations soon, will use advanced induction-bending technology to produce precision-engineered pipe bending solutions for various industries, including oil and gas, construction, petrochemicals, power, automotive, aerospace, and shipbuilding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>India's Xpro Dielectric Film <\/strong><strong>broke ground on its <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/76c3d7c8-0965-4226-84f5-f34da060e862\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">dielectric films manufacturing<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/76c3d7c8-0965-4226-84f5-f34da060e862\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">facility<\/a><\/strong> at Al Ghail FreeZone in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, with an initial investment of over AED 100 mn, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rakez.com\/en\/media-centre\/news-detail\/articleid\/1538\/xpro-dielectric-films-begins-construction-of-its-1st-global-manufacturing-unit-in-ras-al-khaimah\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. Operations are expected to begin in 2025 with an annual production capacity of 4.5k tonnes of dielectric films targeting markets in the USA, Europe, and the Far East.<\/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\">OIL AND GAS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Pakistani <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ogdcl.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC)<\/a><\/strong><strong> wrapped up the drilling of two <\/strong><strong>appraisal wells in Abu Dhabi offshore block 5<\/strong>, Pakistani news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2509892\/ogdc-completes-well-drilling-in-abu-dhabi#google_vignette\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the Express Tribune<\/a> reports, citing a company briefing. Meanwhile, drilling on a separate exploration well is underway. OGDC is part of a Pakistani consortium that formed Pakistan International Oil, which obtained a concession to explore, appraise, and develop oil and gas resources in Abu Dhabi in 2021, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piol.ae\/about\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/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\">TRADE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Rakez partners with Foshan to boost trade ties: <\/strong>Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) signed an agreement with China's Foshan city trade office to boost trade and investment ties, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RAKmediaoffice\/status\/1857466709998801065\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div 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class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/11\/.4d5e7e11-140b-4b41-8713-19c539d9bbc1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Asia and the Middle East are emerging as pivotal hubs in the global flow of capital,<\/strong> according to HSBC\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/1581.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New Networks of Capital report (pdf)<\/a>. Financial assets in Asia Pacific \u2014 excluding Japan \u2014 are projected to grow at an annual rate of 8% from 2023 to 2028. Assets in the Middle East and Africa are expected to expand even faster, at 9% annually. HSBC\u2019s new report takes a deep dive into how Asia and the Middle East are emerging as key centers of international capital flows \u2014 and the opportunity that their new position offers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The report highlights six trends deepening financial ties between the two regions<\/strong>, including a growing proportion of investment allocated to projects within the two regions, significant efforts to liberalize capital markets, higher weightings in global stock indices, the emergence of regional asset managers as regional wealth pools grow, more dynamic private markets in both regions, and a greater number of cross-border transactions in local currencies. These shifts have the potential to see FDI flows between the two regions exceed some USD 270 bn over the next ten years \u2014 nearly double the amount of flows recorded in the previous decade, according to the report.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The GCC states are anchoring the transformation:<\/strong> Asian companies are increasingly participating in engineering, procurement, and construction investments in the GCC states, with the combined investment positions of China and India in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar rising 145% between 2018 and 2022 to USD 26.6 bn. The Gulf\u2019s sovereign wealth funds are in turn ramping up strategic investments in Asia, targeting sectors including advanced technologies to support their economic diversification plans. Meanwhile, Asian investors \u201cregularly account for more than 20% of allocations on major international debt sales from the Gulf,\u201d the report reads, a percentage that has remained steady despite a strong growth in volumes since 2016. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>These shifts are opening up new opportunities for corporations and investors.<\/strong> Enhanced financial infrastructure between the two regions is fostering deeper liquidity and opening new investment channels for cross-border financial flows. Stronger investment links should also facilitate access to capital through strategic partnerships and equity investments, with recent M&A activity between the two regions an encouraging sign. Finally, the Gulf\u2019s massive boom in infrastructure projects offers Asian investors and contractors a slew of new business opportunities, with Dubai ranking number one in global greenfield FDI projects attraction for the third year in a row.<\/p>\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 a mixed bag in early trading this morning<\/strong>, with Korea\u2019s Kospi leading the pack in the green at 2.2%, followed by Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng at 0.7% and the mainland\u2019s Shanghai at 0.6%. Japan\u2019s Nikkei is starting the day in the red at -0.7%<\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,443<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5% (YTD: -1.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4,740<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.2% (YTD: +16.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">3,895<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: -1.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-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\">4.6% o\/n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">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\">11,812<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.2% (YTD: -1.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">31,252<\/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: +25.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">5,871<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-1.3% (YTD: +23.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>FTSE 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">8,064<\/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: +4.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">4,795<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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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 2,570<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-2.3% (YTD: +110.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE CLOSING BELL-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The ADX rose 0.5% last Friday <\/strong>on turnover of AED 1.1 bn. The index is down 1.4% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green: <\/strong>Hily Holding (+15%), Abu Dhabi Ship Building Co. (+7.9%) and Adnoc Gas (+2.1%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi National Takaful Co. (-10%), Ras Al Khaimah Co. for White Cement and Construction Materials (-3.3%) and Alpha Dhabi Holding (-2.5%). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over on the DFM<\/strong>, the index rose 0.2% on turnover of AED 491.9 mn. 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They also signed an MoU for cooperation in Africa. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The crown prince discussed with Brazilian President Luiz In\u00e1cio Lula da Silva ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation<\/strong>, as well as potential initiatives to promote sustainable development. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PLUS- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received an invite to the <\/strong><strong>GCC summit on 1 December <\/strong>in Kuwait from Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Sabah, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b68pcjo-uae-president-receives-message-from-emir-kuwait\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. <\/p>\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        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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>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>18-19 November (Monday-Tuesday):  <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apexgroup.com\/apex-invest\/apex-invest-events\/apex-invest-the-capital-of-capital-2024\/\" style=\"\">Apex Invest Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The Hilton, Abu Dhabi.<\/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.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b65q5w7-uae-host-high-level-oecd-budget-officials-meeting\" style=\"\">The OECD Middle East and North Africa Senior Budget Officials Meeting<\/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>18-19 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mbrf.ae\/knowledgesummit\/\" style=\"\">The Knowledge Summit<\/a><\/span><span>, <\/span><span>Dubai World Trade Center<\/span><span>.<\/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;\">19-27 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): Subscription period kicks off for the retail portion of Talabat\u2019s IPO. <\/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:\/\/www.matrade.gov.my\/en\/mihas-dubai-2024\" style=\"\">MIHAS@Dubai<\/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>18-20 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>19-21 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adairexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Air Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec, 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 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">1- December (Tuesday): Talabat\u2019s shares will start trading on the DFM. <\/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>11-13 January (Saturday-Monday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1billionsummit.com\/\" style=\"\">1 Bn Followers Summit<\/a><\/span><span>, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>14-16 January (Tuesday- Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intersec.ae.messefrankfurt.com\/dubai\/en.html\" style=\"\">Intersec<\/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>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>1-28 February (Saturday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/topic\/sheikh-mansour-bin-zayed-award-for-agricultural\/\" style=\"\">3rd Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agriculture Excellence Award<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight: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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec, 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">Dubai to host the Arab Actuarial Conference<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">United Nations Water Conference 2026, UAE<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- 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