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Good morning, friends, and happy FRIDAY. <\/strong>It\u2019s feeling more and more like the calm before the storm, as the newsflow quiets down before everyone descends on Dubai next week for Gitex Global<\/a> \u2014 the largest tech, AI, and startup event in the world. <\/p>\n

Of several exciting speakers, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to make a virtual appearance to speak at the event<\/strong>, while G42 CEO Peng Xiao, AI Minister Omar Al Olama, and Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri will also be speaking.<\/p>\n

We have a big tech story to set the stage this morning<\/strong>, with the US greenlighting bns of USD worth of Nvidia chip exports to the UAE \u2014 reportedly on a USD-for-USD basis with every investment the UAE pours into the US. <\/p>\n

Plus: <\/strong>The latest debt update comes from Mubadala, which tightened pricing on its USD 750 mn bond issuance. <\/p>\n

ALSO- Projects took a slump in 3Q 2025<\/strong>, falling 65.8% y-o-y on the back of weaker activity in the transport and oil sectors. <\/p>\n

^^We have everything on all of this and more in the news well, below. <\/p>\n

WEATHER- <\/strong>Temperatures in Dubai<\/strong> are set to peak at 38\u00b0C, before cooling to an overnight low of 24\u00b0C, while Abu Dhabi<\/strong> will see a high of 39\u00b0C, and a low of 27\u00b0C. <\/p>\n

WATCH THIS SPACE- <\/p>\n

<\/a> #1- Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ could be vying for Sicily\u2019s Catania Airport<\/strong>, with two sources familiar with the matter quoted as telling Reuters<\/a> that it has shown interest in the airport ahead of the launch of the sale. Something between a 51% and a 66% stake in the airport, which is operated by SAC, a company owned by local authorities and chambers of commerce, under a concession agreement, could be sold. The airport could be valued between EUR 500-600 mn, the sources added. <\/p>\n

Where we\u2019re at: <\/strong>Italy's civil aviation authority ENAC is currently reviewing the draft tender for the sale, with an eye to greenlight it by the end of this month. <\/p>\n

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<\/a> #2-<\/strong> Etihad<\/strong> Airways plans USD 15 bn investment, with no firm IPO timeline: <\/strong>Etihad Airways plans to invest USD 15 bn over the next seven years, CEO Antonaldo Neves told CNBC Arabia<\/a>. The funds for the investment will come from the firm\u2019s own coffers, with the CEO noting robust cash flow and reduced leverage levels.<\/p>\n

As for its IPO plans? <\/strong>Neves said the firm has no specific timeline for an initial public offering, describing the IPO as a liquidity tool for shareholders, rather than a corporate necessity. The airline is already distributing dividends and making fleet purchases using its own equity, he said.<\/p>\n

ICYMI-<\/strong> Earlier this year<\/a>, the airline was reported to be delaying its USD 1 bn IPO to the ADX until early next year. It is also aiming to expand its current fleet of 100 to 200 by 2030, up from an earlier target of 170<\/a>. Etihad will see 28 new aircraft this year thanks to a USD 14.5 bn agreement with the US<\/a>, and around 20 aircraft will join its fleet each year until 2030, he added.<\/p>\n

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#3- <\/strong>Al<\/strong> Habtoor hotel IPO decision by the end of year: <\/strong>Al Habtoor Group will make a final decision about an IPO for its hospitality division, Habtoor Hospitality, on the Dubai Financial Market before the end of this year, the group\u2019s chairman and founder Khalaf Al Habtoor told Emarat Al Youm<\/a>. The firm received strong interest from European and Chinese investors, he said, though it hasn\u2019t made any formal moves like appointing advisors for a listing, he added.<\/p>\n

Hotel arm for now, more to follow? <\/strong>Currently, only its hotel management arm would be up for grabs, but it could be followed by public offerings for other divisions. Expansion into other sectors like artificial intelligence and tech is also being weighed up, Al Habtoor said.<\/p>\n

BACKGROUND - <\/strong>The group said it was considering an IPO in February<\/a>, a move that comes after years of on and off considerations dating back to 2012. Al Habtoor confirmed in June<\/a> that more details on the size of the offering would come later and that a dual listing was in the cards. The group chairman also visited Syria<\/a> in the summer to scout for investment windows.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> #4- <\/strong>Space42<\/strong> ships first domestically assembled SAR satellites to U<\/strong>S: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi-based Space42 dispatched three Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites to the US, state news agency Wam<\/a> reports. The satellites, Foresight-3, Foresight-4, and Foresight-5, were developed in partnership with Polish-Finish satellite manufacturer and operator ICEYE, and mark the UAE\u2019s first deployment of advanced SAR satellites.<\/p>\n

The latest launches: <\/strong>The new satellites will join Foresight-1, launched in 2024<\/a>, and Foresight-2, deployed earlier this year<\/a>, as part of Space42\u2019s growing Earth observation constellation set to be finalized by 2027. The systems provide high resolution imaging of Earth\u2019s surface regardless of weather or lighting conditions, enabling real-time tracking of small objects and surface changes.<\/p>\n

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#5-<\/strong> Abu Dhabi Airports, Al Hail Holding to pilot digital wallets for travellers: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi Airports signed an MoU with Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Al Hail Holding and fintech Xare to launch a regulated digital wallet for incoming travellers, to be piloted at Zayed International Airport, according to a press release<\/a>. The platform will enable cashless transactions using stablecoin and digital-asset payment solutions, developed in partnership with Index Exchange and Zand Bank \u2014 both part of the Al Hail Group \u2014 and Xare as the technology provider.<\/p>\n

More to come: <\/strong>The three companies will also explore AI-enabled smart mobility and sustainability projects, including intelligent transport systems and infrastructure upgrades across Abu Dhabi\u2019s airport network.<\/p>\n

PSA- <\/p>\n

UAE<\/strong> space agency launches digital platform to streamline licensing: <\/strong>The UAE Space Agency rolled out a new digital services platform enabling investors, entrepreneurs, and companies to apply for, manage, and track space-related licenses entirely online, Gulf News<\/a> reports. Firms will be able to receive a digital license and UAE space tech firm Space42 was the first company to receive a license during the system\u2019s testing phase. The move comes as the Emirates looks to position itself as a hub for space activity.<\/p>\n

DATA POINT- <\/p>\n

Ajman real estate transactions jump 47% in 3Q 2025: <\/strong>Ajman\u2019s Land and Real Estate Regulation Department logged 5k property transactions that brought in over AED 8.1 bn in 3Q 2025, up 47% y-o-y, Wam<\/a> reports. Trading volume hit AED 5.2 bn across 4.1k transactions, led by Al Rumaila 3 with AED 300 mn in sales. Emirates City recorded the highest activity among major projects, while Al Helio 2, Al Helio 1, and Al Yasmeen were the busiest neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Mortgage transactions totaled 633 and AED 1.2 bn in value<\/strong>, with Industrial Area 2 registering the largest share at AED 110 mn.<\/p>\n

HAPPENING TODAY- <\/p>\n

#1- The <\/strong>Internatio<\/a><\/strong>nal Conference on Climate Action and Sustainability<\/a><\/strong> is on <\/strong>its final day <\/strong>at the UAEU campus in Al Ain. The event, which started on Tuesday and will run until Friday, gathers over 200 international experts, policymakers, researchers, and students to collaborate on solutions addressing key issues like clean energy, green materials, AI for sustainability, and climate-resilient infrastructure.<\/p>\n

#2- The <\/strong>European Arab Medical Congress<\/a><\/strong> is running<\/strong> until Saturday<\/strong> at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. The congress convenes clinicians, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to discuss neurohabilitation, mental health, and patient-centered care. The event aims to develop real world solutions and strategies to strengthen rehabilitation med. and patient-centered approaches.<\/p>\n

#3- The <\/strong>IUCN World Conservation Congress<\/a><\/strong> kicked off yesterday and is on until<\/strong> Wednesday, 15 October in Abu Dhabi.<\/strong> The congress gathers government officials, academics, and members of the civil society to discuss the challenges facing sustainability and nature conservation, as well as the policy decisions influencing the conservation agenda. The event will be divided into three components \u2014 a forum, exhibition, and a members\u2019 assembly to address how businesses should integrate sustainability into their strategies. <\/p>\n

THE BIG STORY ABROAD- <\/p>\n

Israel\u2019s government ratified the ceasefire agreement with Hamas <\/strong>early this morning, setting the stage for the cessation of hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and the exchange of prisoners and hostages in the following 72 hours. Humanitarian aid will also begin to flow into Gaza. Gazans, Israelis, and Arab countries, including the UAE<\/a>, cheered news of an agreement, while US President Donald Trump, who brokered the agreement, plans to travel to Israel for the hostage exchange early next week. <\/p>\n

The focus is now on what\u2019s next.<\/strong> The costly reconstruction of Gaza, as well as an agreement on governance and the disarmament of Hamas, or the return of Israel\u2019s attacks, could derail any further agreements to US President Donald Trump\u2019s 20-point plan. It wouldn\u2019t be the first time \u2014 with earlier ceasefires ending after initial phases of agreement. (Reuters<\/a> | Bloomberg<\/a> | BBC<\/a> | New York Times<\/a> | Wall Street Journal<\/a>)<\/p>\n

IN BUSINESS NEWS- HSBC wants to take its Hong Kong unit Hang Seng Bank private<\/strong> in what could be a USD 13.6 bn transaction. The bank already owns 63% of Hang Seng, which has been struggling with a pile of bad commercial real estate debt, though CEO Georges Elhedery says the take-private transaction has \u201cnothing to do with\u201d the debt situation, and is rather an investment for growth. (Bloomberg<\/a> | Reuters<\/a> | CNBC<\/a> | FT<\/a>) <\/p>\n

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