Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 3:44 pm

ITFC Surpasses US$100 Billion in Trade Finance Approvals

Milestone reflects nearly two decades of trade finance supporting essential imports, exports, food and energy security, private-sector growth and economic resilience across Member CountriesJeddah, Saudi Arabia — The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), the trade finance and...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 2:04 pm

Moody’s affirms ICIEC’s Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating with Stable Outlook

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, is pleased to announce that Moody’s Ratings has affirmed the Corporation’s Aa3 Insurance...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 8:00 am

SCCI’s trade mission to Ethiopia strengthens Sharjah companies’ presence in African markets

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by Sharjah Export Development Centre, concluded its trade mission to Ethiopia after holding a bilateral business forum, conducting B2B meetings and engaging with Ethiopian companies to explore potential partnerships across key...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 8:00 am

Ahmed bin Saeed approves strategy to establish Global Centre for Research and Technology for Economic Zones

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has approved a strategy to establish the Global Centre for Research and Technology for Economic Zones. Operating under DIEZ, the initiative aims to strengthen Dubai’s global leadership and...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 8:00 am

Masdar expands portfolio in Greece with major solar project acquisition

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has signed an agreement to acquire and develop one of Greece’s largest solar projects, strengthening the country's clean energy infrastructure and supporting its ambitions as a European digital hub, while deepening the strategic partnership between...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 8:00 am

Dubai Centre for Family Businesses concludes visit to leading family businesses in Hong Kong

The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, organised a visit to Hong Kong recently for a delegation of 15 leaders and senior representatives from Dubai-based family businesses. The visit aimed to promote knowledge exchange and provide insights...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 8:00 am

UAE in Bangkok 2026: Financial leadership, strategic partnerships and outstanding achievements

The United Arab Emirates strengthened its presence in the global economic and financial system through its participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 18 October. The meetings featured a...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 8:00 am

Al Zeyoudi: CEPA will increase UAE exports to Benin by more than USD 1 billion by 2033

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed today between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Benin is expected to increase UAE exports to Benin by more than USD 1 billion by 2033, while boosting...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 8:00 am

Dubai Customs completes 1.36 million deposit refunds in H1/26

Dubai Customs processed 1.36 million applications for customs deposit refunds in the first half of 2026, up 3.6% from 1.31 million during the same period last year. The increase highlights the growing efficiency of its services and its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the business...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 October, 2026 8:00 am

MOMAH: 7M sqm of white land in Tabuk, Hail, Jazan enter development, trading

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) revealed that seven million square meters (sqm) of white land in Tabuk, Hail, and Jazan regions have entered development or trading. The registered areas included 5.3 million sqm of white land that has entered trading, 466,000 sqm of land that ...

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