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Good morning, wonderful people. <\/strong>It seems we\u2019re back to the regular fire hose of news typical of the UAE as we near the end of the first full workweek of the year. <\/p>\n

UAE corporates are rushing to debt markets to kick off the new year<\/strong>, with First Abu Dhabi Bank eyeing another sukuk issuance, Aldar pricing its hybrid notes, and Emirates NBD issuing USD 700 mn notes. Plus: We have more investment news from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala, as well as plans for further investments from Adnoc Logistics & Services. <\/p>\n

AND- Venture capital funding dried up in 2024<\/strong> \u2014 though the UAE still came out of the year with the most funding rounds in the region. We have more in the news well, below. <\/p>\n

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\u2601\ufe0fWEATHER-<\/strong> Expect some rain today: <\/strong>The National Center of Meteorology forecasts (pdf)<\/a> partly cloudy conditions in northern, eastern, and coastal areas today, with a chance of rainfall. Temperatures will hit 24\u00b0C in Dubai, with an overnight low of 16\u00b0C, and 21\u00b0C in Abu Dhabi, before cooling to an overnight low of 19\u00b0C, with rain expected in the early hours of the day.<\/p>\n

WATCH THIS SPACE- <\/p>\n

<\/a> #1- Emirates NBD is reportedly considering the acquisition of a controlling sta<\/strong>ke in Egyptian state-owned bank Banque du Caire<\/strong>, with informed sources quoted as telling Egyptian outlet Al Mal<\/a> that the bank is currently in the final stages of due diligence, with the acquisition expected to go through in 1Q 2025. A senior banking source told EnterpriseAM that multiple offers from investors and banks are currently under consideration, but refused to name any of the interested parties as all discussions remain in the early stages.<\/p>\n

In context: <\/strong>The Egyptian government is on a privatization drive, with BdC among 10 names in which the state has been planning to offer stakes. It wouldn\u2019t be the first time an Emirati investor shows interest in local Egyptian banks: The UAE\u2019s largest lender \u2014 FAB \u2014 made a run at EFG Hermes back in 2022, while Dalia Khorshid has restored Beltone\u2019s mojo, strategic ambitions, and profitability in the two years since the investment bank was acquired by Abu Dhabi\u2019s Chimera. Chimera also took stakes in high-profile non-bank financial services outfits including GB Lease and MNT Investments.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> #2-<\/strong> Majid Al Futtaim shut down its Carrefour operations in Oman as of 7 January<\/strong>, it said in a Facebook post<\/a>. The retail operator giant has held rights to the brand in the Mena region since 1995 and the chain had stores in key locations in Oman.<\/p>\n

IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>While the Dubai-based conglomerate did not specify a reason for the closure, it follows the shutting down of its Jordanian stores in November<\/a> on the back of pressure<\/a> from the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement for its perceived stance on the Gaza conflict. The stores were replaced by Hypermax \u2014 a retail chain selling locally sourced products. Gulf Business<\/a> cited reports that Hypermax would also replace Oman\u2019s Carrefour outlets.<\/p>\n

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#3- UAE, Malaysia could finalize trade agreement next week: <\/strong>Malaysia plans to sign a trade agreement with the UAE next week, Malaysia\u2019s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz told Asharq Business<\/a>. UAE Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi concluded negotiations with Aziz in October<\/a> regarding an economic partnership between the two countries. The agreement aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs, decrease trade barriers, and boost mutual investments.<\/p>\n

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#4- <\/strong>The <\/strong>UAE\u2019s sovereign wealth funds are expected to continue to lead the trend of <\/strong>state-owned investors rushing into private equity and credit markets<\/strong>, Global SWF said in a report picked up by Zawy<\/a>a<\/a>. Sovereign wealth funds from the region are at the forefront of the private credit trend, Global SWF said, with ADIA anchoring several initiatives, including Pemberton\u2019s USD 1 bn net asset value financing strategy<\/a> and a South Korean real estate credit fund managed by alternative asset manager SC Lowy<\/a>. Mubadala has also agreed to co-invest USD 1 bn with Goldman Sachs across APAC<\/a>, and set up a mult-bn USD private credit platform targeting middle-market companies in the US with Apollo Global.<\/p>\n

REMEMBER- <\/strong>Mubadala was the lead SWF<\/a>investor<\/a><\/a> in 2024, deploying USD 29.2 bn across 52 transactions \u2014 rising 67% y-o-y. Meanwhile, Adia invested in Corient<\/a>, Fisher Investments<\/a>, and Hargreaves Lansdown<\/a>. ADQ invested in Sagard and Plenary Group<\/a>, while Mubadala acquired interests in CI Financial, Fortress,<\/a> and <\/a>Silver Rock<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> #5- Adia consortium closes in on Malaysia Airports privatization: <\/strong>A consortium comprising Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia), Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia\u2019s Employees Provident Fund (EPF), and BlackRock secured an 84.1% stake in Malaysia Airports, Reuters<\/a> reports. The group is advancing towards the 90% threshold required for privatization, after its stake rose to 70.08% earlier this week<\/a>, up from 40.85% in December. The deadline for shareholder acceptance was recently extended to 17 January from the original deadline of 8 January. <\/p>\n

REFRESHER- <\/strong>The consortium made an offer in May 2024 to acquire shares in Malaysia Airports at RM 11 each, valuing it at RM 18.4 bn (USD 4.1 bn). In November, the consortium submitted the formal conditional offer<\/a> proposing that Adia and GIP acquire a 30% stake in Malaysia Airports, while the two Malaysian investors would collectively hold 70%. The consortium plans to upgrade infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and improve services, stating that privatization would better support these objectives.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> #6- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is preparing to sell soured loans worth USD 800 m<\/strong>n <\/strong>to Deutsche Bank<\/strong>, Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing unnamed sources. The German lender outbid other international entities including US hedge funds for the non-performing loan portfolio, though the final sale price remains undisclosed.<\/p>\n

DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n

<\/a> #1- The UAE\u2019s passport landed in the 10th spot on the <\/strong>Henley Passport Index 2025<\/a><\/strong> for <\/strong>the world\u2019s strongest passports<\/strong>, moving one place down after ranking ninth<\/a> in July last year, with access to 185 countries without a visa. The UAE shared the spot with Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia. <\/p>\n

#2- Five Emirati banks made it to S&P Global\u2019s list of the Middle East\u2019s largest banks by <\/strong>market cap in 4Q 2024<\/strong>, with the five banks having an aggregate market cap of USD 126 bn, Al Khaleej<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n

The breakdown:<\/strong> First Abu Dhabi Bank led the pack, coming in fourth place with a market cap of USD 41.3 bn, followed by Emirates NBD in the sixth spot with USD 36.9 bn. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank\u2019s market cap of USD 20.8 bn put it in the 10th spot, Dubai Islamic Bank was listed at the 17th spot with a market cap of USD 14 bn, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank brought up the rear for the Emirati banks in 19th place with USD 13.7 bn.<\/p>\n

PSAs-<\/p>\n

#1- Drone hobbyists in most emirates will now be able to take to the skies<\/strong> after the Interior Ministry lifted its conditional ban on drone use for individuals on 7 January, it said in a statement<\/a>. The ban was not lifted in Dubai, Khaleej Times reports, adding that drone operations fall under the jurisdiction of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority in the emirate. For detailed guidelines, the green zones designated for recreational flights, and to register your drone, you can check out the UAE Drones app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

#2- Motorists in Sharjah can now remotely request inspection services for their private <\/strong>vehicles via a new service <\/strong>launched by the Sharjah Police in collaboration with Rafid Automotive Solutions, Wam<\/a> reports. The service is available for private vehicles with Sharjah plates that are under eight years old and have passed a technical inspection within the last 18 months.<\/p>\n

How it works:<\/strong> Users can use the Rafid app\u2019s Remote Inspection feature to upload photos of their vehicles to show they are accident-free. <\/p>\n

HAPPENING TODAY- <\/p>\n

#1- The <\/strong>Arab Plast International Trade Fair for Plastics, Recycling, Petrochemicals,<\/a><\/strong>Packaging and Rubber Industry<\/a><\/strong> kicked off yesterday and runs through tomorrow <\/strong> at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will showcase advancements in the plastics and recycling sectors, with a focus on sustainable practices, circular economy, recycling technologies, and sustainable materials. <\/p>\n

#2-<\/strong>Dubai International Pharma & Technologies Conference and Exhibition<\/a><\/strong>(DUPHAT) kicked off yesterday<\/strong> at the Dubai World Trade Center. DUPHAT, which wraps up on Thursday, will feature scientific sessions, workshops, and scientific poster presentations from university students. Additionally, it will feature Vita Show Dubai, showcasing innovations in nutritional supplements.<\/p>\n

The Sharjah Consultative Council will discuss a draft law on corporate tax for <\/strong>the <\/strong>emirate\u2019s natural resources<\/strong> in its upcoming session tomorrow, Sharjah 24<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n

REMEMBER- <\/strong>The council\u2019s Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs Committee had reviewed a draft law proposing taxation<\/a> on companies involved in natural resource activities in the emirate late last month. The law targets companies involved in both extractive activities \u2014 such as oil, gas, and coal \u2014 and non-extractive natural resources. The committee was set to submit the draft law\u2019s final report to the Advisory Council for approval.<\/p>\n

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

The foreign press has its attention squarely split between the raging wildfires in Los <\/strong>Angeles and minutes from the US Federal Reserve\u2019s latest meeting<\/strong> \u2014 plus a global bond sell-off triggered by threats of tax cuts and tariffs from US president-elect Donald Trump. <\/p>\n

#1- More than 100k people in Los Angeles have evacuated as wildfires swept across the state<\/strong>, killing at least five people. The fires were spurred further on by blowing winds that impacted firefighting operations and damaged some electric infrastructure, leaving mns of houses without power. (Reuters<\/a> | Guardian<\/a> | FT<\/a> | WSJ<\/a>) <\/p>\n

#2- The Federal Reserve is looking more likely to slow down \u2014 or completely pause \u2014 interest rate cuts<\/strong>, with the minutes from its latest meeting showing growing concern over rising inflation in light of Trump\u2019s plan for tariffs and tax cuts. (FT<\/a> | Reuters<\/a> | CNBC<\/a>)<\/p>\n

#3- Also a result of Trumponomics: Selloffs in the global bond market are pushing yields to new highs<\/strong>, with the 10-year US Treasury yield reaching close to the 5% peak hit in October 2023, Bloomberg<\/a> reports. Emerging markets are also seeing the busiest start of year for bond sales on record, with some USD 26 bn in bond issuances in the first week of the year, as issuers look to lock in funds before Trump takes office and implements potentially damaging trade policies, Bloomberg<\/a> reports separately. <\/p>\n

#4- Also getting attention: The Lebanese parliament looks set to elect army chief Joseph Aoun as president <\/strong>when it meets today in the latest bid to end an over two-year presidential vacuum. Hezbollah\u2019s preferred candidate, Suleiman Frangieh, pulled out of the race on Wednesday and endorsed Aoun. (AP<\/a> | Reuters<\/a> | NYT<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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