Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

Abu Dhabi, US chambers deal to boost investment, partnerships

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a cooperation agreement with the US Chamber of Commerce to enhance investment opportunities and exchange expertise.

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Al Habtoor Group set to file arbitration in dispute with Lebanon

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Al Habtoor Group has confirmed the formal appointment of White & Case, a leading international law firm, to represent the group in its previously announced investment dispute with Lebanon.

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UAE emerges Oman's top trading partner in non-oil exports in 2025

Sun, 22 Feb 2026

The UAE topped the list of Oman’s trading partners last year in non-oil exports - including chemicals, metals and machinery - as well as re-export activities, and merchandise imports, said a report. Other prominent trading partners included Saudi Arabia, India, China, Iran and UK.

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American Accreditation Commission names Mena head

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

The American Accreditation Commission International (AACI), a premier organisation providing healthcare accreditation and clinical excellence certification, has announced the appointment of Dheeraj Khatore as its new Regional CEO for the Middle East and North Africa.

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NBB, Injaz host digital skills development workshop for students

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), in collaboration with Injaz, has completed its 'Yalla Learn and Earn' initiative for school students with a Masterclass workshop that combined practical learning with real-world application of budgeting and saving through digital tools.

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DNV announces launch of new Industrial Services unit

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

DNV, an independent risk management and assurance expert based in Norway, has launched its Industrial Services unit, evolving its inspection business into a dedicated provider of quality assurance and inspection services for energy, infrastructure and complex industrial supply chains.

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Trump imposes 10% global tariff on imports after Supreme Court setback

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

US President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing a new 10% tariff on imports from all countries, invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act shortly after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier sweeping emergency tariffs.

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Aldar issues $1bn hybrid notes to Apollo to support growth momentum

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Aldar Properties has issued a $1.0 billion in subordinated hybrid notes to Apollo Global Management through a private placement, raising additional capital to support its strong growth momentum.

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UAE GDP grows 5.1% in first nine months of 2025 to $381bn

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

The United Arab Emirates' gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 5.1 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, reaching approximately AED1.4 trillion ($381 billion), Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said on Friday.

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UAE announces further $1.2 billion support for Gaza

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

The UAE has announced a further $1.2 billion for supporting Gaza through the Board of Peace.