Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

Mashreq collaborates with Citi and Swift

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Mashreq, a leading financial institution, has successfully completed a live transaction with Citi using Swift’s blockchain ledger infrastructure, marking an important step in the evolution of always-on cross-border payments.

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Abu Dhabi and Dubai are performing competitively: BCG

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The UAE has emerged as one of the world's most competitive urban destinations, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai placed at the top of global benchmarks, says a report.

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Al Masraf, Sukoon tie up to expand insurance and takaful

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Al Masraf has tied up with with Sukoon Insurance and Sukoon Takaful to offer customers access to a broader range of protection and insurance solutions.

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Emirates NBD finances landmark TIM Aerospace facility

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group, has provided a bilateral capital expenditure term loan to TIM Aerospace.

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Pantheon boosts regional presence with new Abu Dhabi office

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Pantheon, a leading global private markets firm with $84bn in assets under management based in UK, has announced the opening of its first office in the Middle East region at ADGM, the international financial centre based in Abu Dhabi, alongside the appointment of Firas Mallah as its new managing director and regional head.

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UAE appeals as global capital investment destination: CMA

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The UAE has consolidated its position as a global destination for capital, demonstrating its ability to provide a safe and attractive investment environment over both the short and long term.

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EGX attracts over 500,000 new investors in nine months

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) recorded strong growth during the first nine months of 2026 attracting more than 500,000 new investors, Omar Radwan, Executive Chairman of EGX has said.

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IsDB Board approves $938m in development financing

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has approved a new package of $938 million in development financing for six member countries.

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Arab capital markets record $825bn in nine-month trading, up 18pc

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Trading value across Arab capital markets hit $825 billion during the first nine months, up 18% year-on-year, while their combined market capitalisation stood at $4.3 trillion at the end of September, reflecting continued market activity and resilience amid regional volatility this year, said an industry expert.

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Dubai ruler names new ICD board under Sheikh Hamdan

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a decree forming the board of directors of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), with Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as its Chairman, reported state news agency Wam.