Business & Money | Thursday 28 November, 2024 4:44 pm

RIBA strengthens Gulf presence and partnerships

As part of its work to promote architectural excellence and grow its global membership, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has been taking steps to strengthen its presence and strategic partnerships in the Gulf. This work coincides with the 15th anniversary of the RIBA Gulf...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 10:23 am

Davos 2025: UAE companies excel in Brand Finance’s Global 500 2025

Apple is once again the world’s most valuable brand. Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, values Apple’s brand at $574.5 billion for 2025, keeping it ahead of its closest rival, Microsoft, valued at $461 billion. Except for 2023, when Apple briefly trailed Amazon by ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 10:19 am

e& ranked world’s fastest growing brand in latest Global 500 Brand report

e&, a global technology company, has achieved exceptional brand value growth this year and is ranked by Brand Finance as the “World’s Fastest Growing Brand” in their Global 500 Brand 2025 report released earlier today during World Economic Forum at Davos. This recognition reflects a...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 10:13 am

ADIO partners with NIP Group to establish global headquarters in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) today announced that it has entered a multi-year partnership with leading gaming and esports company, NIP Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NIPG), to drive gaming, media and entertainment growth in Abu Dhabi. The five-year landmark agreement will see NIP Group...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 10:11 am

S&P: $14.4 billion of Sukuk issuances in UAE in 2024

In 2024, the volume of Sukuk issued by UAE based issuers reached $14.4 billion, according to S&P Global Ratings. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Mohamed Damak, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings, said, “We expect the volume of sukuk...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 10:08 am

Abu Dhabi to be world’s first fully AI-native government across all digital services by 2027

The Abu Dhabi Government has announced the "Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027," advancing the emirate's transformation towards an AI-powered government. Implemented by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) in collaboration with Abu Dhabi government entities, ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 10:06 am

Brand Finance names ADNOC most valuable brand at $18.9 billion

ADNOC has retained its position as the UAE's most valuable brand for an extraordinary seventh consecutive year, according to a new report from Brand Finance, the world's leading independent brand valuation consultancy. ADNOC's brand value increased by 25% year-on-year to reach $18.9 billion in ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 10:04 am

Sharjah Chamber, Indian state of Kerala discuss enhancing cooperation

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) explored avenues of cooperation with the Indian state of Kerala in several key economic sectors of shared interest. The discussions focused on fostering joint efforts in the field of international commercial arbitration with a view to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 10:02 am

Domotex Middle East to launch on April 22 in Dubai

Building on the resounding success of its 2024 edition, DOMOTEX Middle East is set to return to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 22 to 24 April 2025, promising an expanded showcase of cutting-edge flooring innovations and timeless craftsmanship. DOMOTEX Middle East 2025 will build on...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 9:55 am

Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister, UAE delegation discuss boosting cooperation

Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Dr. Sameh Elhefny held talks with a UAE delegation led by Mohammed Abdullah Al-Salami, Chairman of the Fujairah Department of Civil Aviation and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority, and Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2025 9:50 am

S&P places 'BB-' credit rating on Cenomi Centers $1.6B sukuk

S&P Global Ratings placed “BB-” rating on Arabian Centres Co. (Cenomi Centers) for two of its current sukuk issuances, totaling $1.585 billion. The ratings apply to the second sukuk (2026) and the third sukuk (2029). The second sukuk, due in October 2026, is valued at $875 million,...

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