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BANKING-<\/p>\n

NBF unveils SME services unit: <\/strong>The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF)<\/a> launched the NBF Emerging Business Unit to offer tailored banking services to SMEs, according to a press release<\/a>. The new unit will streamline the process of opening business accounts as it can be carried out online through NBF\u2019s newly launched platform Edge<\/a>, eliminating the need for branch visits.<\/p>\n

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MARKETS-<\/p>\n

Cr\u00e9dit Agricole CIB customers can now access Kepler Cheuvreux\u2019s equity services: <\/strong>European financial services company Kepler Cheuvreux<\/a> will offer equity capital market services to clients of Cr\u00e9dit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Cr\u00e9dit Agricole CIB) as part of a partnership between the two parties, according to a joint statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BACKGROUND-<\/strong> Kepler Cheuvreux obtained an equity research license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority in July, and it recently opened a new regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.<\/p>\n

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FINTECH-<\/p>\n

Zand to provide cards, digital financial services for startups under partnership with <\/strong>Network:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s first digital bank Zand<\/a> struck up a partnership with Network International<\/a> leverage the fintech firm\u2019s card processing capabilities to give fintech companies and startups access to card schemes and digital financial services under a BIN sponsorship agreement between the two, a joint statement<\/a> showed.<\/p>\n

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REAL ESTATE- <\/p>\n

SOL Properties<\/a><\/strong> broke ground on Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai<\/strong>, a new residential project developed under the global luxury hospitality brand Fairmont Hotels and Resorts<\/a>. The project, featuring amenities like a private swimming pool, fitness center, and spa, is scheduled to be completed by 4Q 2027.<\/p>\n

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AVIATION-<\/p>\n

Air Arabia to start Warsaw flights from Sharjah: <\/strong>Budget airline Air Arabia will begin operating flights between Sharjah International Airport and Warsaw Chopin Airport in the Polish Capital on December 20, according to a company statement<\/a>. The new route will offer five direct flights per week.<\/p>\n

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SUSTAINABILITY-<\/p>\n

Air-to-water firm A1rwater opens facility in Dubai: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi-based atmospheric water generation company A1rwater<\/a> opened a new facility in Dubai Industrial City, targeting to roll out 100k liters of drinking water daily, according to a press release<\/a>. The new facility is expected to be fully operational in 4Q 2024.<\/p>\n

ALSO- <\/strong>Ma Hawa<\/a><\/strong> launched its air-to-water bottles at select Adnoc and Union Coop stores <\/strong>nationwide<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a> from the Emirati company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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