Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

Investcorp Capital buys US group Kanawha Scales & Systems

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Investcorp Capital has acquired US-based Kanawha Scales & Systems (KSS), a leading provider of mission-critical calibration, maintenance, and repair services for complex industrial weighing systems, from American Equipment Holdings, an industrial overhead cranes company.

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High-level Abu Dhabi delegation to enhance economic ties with India, Singapore

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will lead a high-level economic delegation to Singapore and India from November 17 to 21 as part of its efforts to build and cement relations with leading economies.

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GFH reports 9-month profit of $101.27m

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

GFH Financial Group (GFH) has reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of $34.03 million for the third quarter of the year, compared to $27.2 million in the third quarter of 2024.

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US direct investment in UAE hits $3.89bn in first half

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

US direct investment in Dubai reached AED14.3 billion ($3.89 billion) in the first half of 2025, which is double of the total US investment in the emirate during 2024, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, has said.

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Al Salam Bank delivers record profitability in Q3

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Al Salam Bank, a leading regional financial group, has announced record profitability for the nine-month period with its net profit surging by 37.5% to hit $154.3 million, mainly driven by strong performance in core banking operations and disciplined balance sheet management.

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Abu Dhabi Islamic launches debut AED-denominated sukuk for investors

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, has launched the first UAE Dirham-denominated sovereign sukuk for individual investors via the ADIB Smart Sukuk Platform, thus marking a major milestone in the UAE’s financial market,.

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Bank ABC posts 9-month net profit of $204m

Wed, 12 Nov 2025

Bank ABC (Arab Banking Corporation) continued its resilient performance in the first 9 months of the year and posted a net profit was $204 million, a reduction of 5% Y-o-Y on a headline basis, but flat on a constant FX basis after adjusting for FX depreciation of BRL and EGP against USD.

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Global experts discuss future of investment strategies at Bahrain event

Tue, 11 Nov 2025

Global financial leaders discussed the future of investment strategies, financial governance and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving global economy at an executive roundtable held in Manama. It was hosted by EMIC Training in collaboration with Bentley University.

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Rising corporate debt not a major threat to Saudi banks: S&P

Tue, 11 Nov 2025

Corporate lending is at the core of Saudi banking sector's growth, accounting for 55% of banks' loan books. Despite this, exposure to corporate credit risk will remain contained thanks to a moderate improvement in corporate leverage, according to S&P Global Ratings.

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$1 trillion China–GCC opportunity waiting to be unlocked: report

Tue, 11 Nov 2025

China’s affluent outbound audiences across tourism, investment and luxury sectors offer a $1 trillion opportunity for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to tap into the market, says a new report.