Arabian Post Staff Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the export-financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has signed a financing agreement with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), reinforcing trade and economic relations between the UAE and Egypt. This landmark collaboration solidifies the longstanding bond between the two nations and showcases their commitment to mutual prosperity and growth. Under the terms of the agreement, a […]
Arabian Post Staff Alkhair Capital Dubai, a financial services company offering a comprehensive range of Shari’ah-compliant investment solutions, has launched Alkhair Capital Healthcare Sector Fund, the Islamic healthcare liquidity Fund domiciled in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) with a target size of USD 100 million. The Shari’ah-compliant Fund, designed with an open-ended structure, is poised to invest in enterprises harnessing cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bolster healthcare […]
Arabian Post Staff Dirham has proven to be one of the most resilient currencies, retaining its value since the pandemic, with a 0.01% increase post Covid, and a 45% increase in GDP, according to new research from the experts at City Index. City Index analysed countries with the highest GDP and local currency strength against the USD to highlight which currencies have shown the largest growth following […]
By Nitya Chakraborty As the leaders of the INDIA alliance prepare for their third meeting in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1 to take forward the decisions taken at the last conclave in Bengaluru on July 17 and 18, one issue that should figure most prominently in their minds is how to project the […]
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By James M Dorsey Saudi Arabia’s stunning sports acquisition blitz, alongside Qatari and Emirati European club purchases, may reshape the beautiful game, just not in ways Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other Gulf rulers like Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani envisioned. The Gulf’s impact on European and world soccer could be determined […]
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By K Raveendran The reported move by the Narendra Modi government to create a new post of Chief Investigation Officer of India (CIO) on the lines of Chief of Defence Staff (CDO) and the National Security Advisor (NSA) is a blatant attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court as a collateral target and institutionalise the use […]
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Arabian Post Staff Shariah-compliant Islamic Coin has announced it is working with Republic Crypto, the web3 advisory group within global digital finance. The collaboration includes white-glove support to promote Islamic Coin’s go-to-market strategy, along with advisory services focused on tokenomics, DAO governance, and long-term economic utility value. Republic Crypto will also help engage with potential strategic partners, exchanges, and market makers. Fine-tuning the Islamic Coin value proposition, […]
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Arabian Post Staff As part of NASA’s 2021 astronaut candidate class training programme, Emirati astronauts Nora AlMatrooshi and Mohammad AlMulla are on track with their extensive training regimen, with both conducting spacewalk training at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Following the recent series of demanding exercises including survival training at Alabama’s Fort Novosel and a detailed orientation at the Marshall Space […]
Arabian Post Staff Dubai’s real estate market is poised for continued growth as the emirate celebrates a resurgent first half of 2023, with a substantial influx of 8.55 million international overnight visitors. This milestone not only propels Dubai beyond pre-pandemic tourism levels but also underscores its rapid recovery as the fastest-growing global destination. With a boastful 20% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in visits, Dubai’s tourism success translates into […]
Arabian Post Staff Immigration services provider Envoy Global announced the acquisition of UAE immigration services firm Sesam Immigration. The announcement is the latest expansion by Envoy of its global footprint in strategic markets around the world. Sesam specializes in immigration services to local and international corporations operating in the UAE. The firm has existed for over two decades and has a suite of services, including immigration and […]
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Arabian Post Staff Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) announce remarkable resurgence of inbound tourism to Japan, with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries leading the way. Alongside countries like Singapore, Vietnam, the United States, and Mexico, the GCC region has shown a strong recovery in visitor numbers, reaffirming Japan’s enduring appeal as a preferred travel destination. The first half of this year saw 13,537 GCC nationals visiting […]
Arabian Post Staff A new study has revealed the United Arab Emirates as ranking the top slot on the list of countries with the highest average temperature with 28.17°C. The study has been carried out by experts at UK company Utility Bidder, who also researched the years where the UK saw the biggest change in temperatures. The study also explores the areas of the UK which have experienced the biggest […]
Arabian Post Staff COP28 UAE Presidency has called on governments to demonstrate leadership by signing the first-ever Leaders Declaration on Food Systems, Agriculture and Climate Action during the Food Systems Summit in Rome. The Declaration will invite national governments to align their national food systems and agriculture strategies, with their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). It […]
Arabian Post Staff The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts reported a surge in the overall value of claims registered with the authority in the first six months of this year. In addition, the substantial uptake of additional ancillary services, such as Wills registration, further elevates Dubai’s common law jurisdiction as the region’s leading forum for international dispute resolution. The value of cases across all Divisions recorded […]
Arabian Post Staff Nasdaq Dubai welcomes the listing of a USD 300 million Sukuk by real estate developer Sobha Realty. The Islamic issuance listing introduces a new dimension to the GCC sub-investment grade Sukuk market by becoming the first of its kind to include a call feature. The Sukuk, which has a tenor of five years, offers investors an attractive annual profit rate of 8.75%, which is […]
Arabian Post Staff Dubai real estate developer Emaar Properties received credit rating upgrades from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s, and S&P Global, reflecting its strong financial performance and improved leverage ratios. Fitch Ratings has upgraded Emaar Properties Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-, with a Stable Outlook. Moody’s has similarly upgraded Emaar Properties PJSC’s long-term issuer rating to Baa2 from Baa3 with a Stable Outlook. S&P Global has […]
Arabian Post Staff The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the Ministry of Education in India, and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-Delhi) – India’s leading technical education and research institution – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the first international campus of IIT-Delhi, with the formation of the new IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi. Complementing the ongoing UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement […]
Arabian Post Staff Issuance of sukuk denominated in foreign currency was up about 9% in the first half of 2023, thanks to Saudi Arabia and a few new issuers, and further issuance is anticipated this year, since some Gulf issuers are already prepared, just waiting for the best launch window, S&P said in a report. The agency forecasts that global issuance will total $160 billion-$170 billion this […]
By James M Dorsey The sigh of relief in a swath of land stretching from China to Africa’s Atlantic coast was audible when Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian oligarch who heads the Wagner Group, a state-funded private military company, called off his mutiny against President Vladimir Putin’s military and security establishment. So were the concerns and […]
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Arabian Post Staff Dubai has marked the conclusion of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF 2023) and is celebrating record visitor numbers, with more than 26,000 people visiting the five day festival. The Vox Gaming Theatre engaged gamers during the Play Beyond tournament featuring beloved influencers in a Regional Team, composed of four influential gamers from the Middle East and including the charismatic team captain AboFlah […]
Arabian Post Staff United Arab Emirates is the fourth largest recipient of greenfield projects in the world, according to the 2023 United Nations World Investment Report, which has just been released. The United States remained the largest host for announced greenfield projects and international project finance deals, followed by the United Kingdom, India, the United Arab Emirates and Germany for greenfield projects, and by India, the United […]
Arabian Post Staff Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture capital, its second gateway in Canada. Emirates flight EK243 departed with over 340 passengers, including a VIP delegation and media onboard at 0300hrs today. The new daily service to Montréal complements Emirates’ seven weekly services to Toronto and takes the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations and […]
By Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury While evidence has emerged pointing to disturbing nexus between numerous politicians from the United States, United Kingdom and European Union as well as US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden and an undesignated terrorist organization in Bangladesh, there is report about embattled MP from UK’s Tory Party, Bob Stewart, of […]
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Arabian Post Staff True Gamers, a worldwide network of eSports clubs, has partnered with UAE’s design company Baz Station Interiors, to open 9 new spaces soon in prime locations such as Dubai Mall, Blue Waters, and Jumeirah Beach Residence. True Gamers has partnered with Baz Station Interiors to develop mobile interiors that can be transported and installed in various locations. Furthermore, True Gamers is committed to innovation […]
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Arabian Post Staff IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation. The latest agreement takes the total number of Airbus aircraft on order by IndiGo to 1,330, establishing its position as the world’s biggest A320 Family customer. The historic purchase agreement was signed […]
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Arabian Post Staff Flynas, the Saudi air carrier and a leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 30 new A320neo Family aircraft, taking the airline’s total order with Airbus to 120 A320neo aircraft, including 10 A321XLRs. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by Bandar Almohanna, flynas Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief […]
Arabian Post Staff The UAE has emerged as the leading wealth hub in the Middle East, according to Henley & Partners, a global leader in residence and citizenship by investment. A net inflow of approximately 4,500 millionaires is expected in the UAE in 2023 — one of the highest on record. Pre-pandemic, the UAE traditionally saw net inflows of around 1,000 high-net-worths per year. Most incoming millionaires […]
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Arabian Post Staff Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a three-year official partnership agreement with the leading football champion, Al Hilal Saudi Club. Starting from the 2023/2024 season, the partnership includes mutual commercial and marketing rights between the two entities that will support both SEVEN’s future guests and Al Hilal FC fans. The partnership aligns with SEVEN’s […]
Arabian Post Staff May saw a remarkable 40% increase in Dubai property sales transactions, totaling 11,621 and exceeding AED 33 billion in sales value, up 85% from May 2022 and 40% in comparison to April, according to a report by Allsopp & Allsopp. Secondary sales, particularly in villas and townhouses, generated 35% more sales value (AED 19 billion) compared to off-plan sales (AED 14 billion). The majority […]
Arabian Post Staff A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and GCC could be a game changer to boost the region and galvanise Middle Eastern economic transformation, according to a former Lebanese minister. Although the deal is yet to be signed, there is a strong indication it will be finalised after China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang requested for it to be done “as soon as possible” following […]
