Ports and ShippingDP World’s $520 mn Sokhna port expansion nears completionPritam BordoloiNovember 22, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 22, 2019 The expansion will take DP World’s total investment in Egypt to $1.6 bn... Read more
Islamic BankingDubai Islamic Bank weighs in on Noor Bank acquisitionPritam BordoloiNovember 21, 2019January 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 21, 2019January 24, 2020 The board of directors are expected to meet on November 25 to discuss the possible acquisition... Read more
EnergyGCC: Solar projects to create 200,000 jobs by 2030Pritam BordoloiNovember 20, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 20, 2019 GCC nations will generate 40GW of energy through solar projects by 2030... Read more
FintechMagazineNovember- December 2019 IssueDubai fintech NOW Money driving financial inclusion for low-income workersInternational FinanceNovember 20, 2019January 28, 2020 by International FinanceNovember 20, 2019January 28, 2020 70% of the GCC’s population, mostly low-income expat workers, do not have a bank account – NOW Money wants to change that... Read more
FinanceUAE’s new insolvency law to protect individuals mired in debtInternational Finance DeskNovember 19, 2019 by International Finance DeskNovember 19, 2019 The new insolvency law will enhance the country’s competitiveness in the ease of doing business... Read more
Oil & GasAdnoc eyes $45 bn downstream investment in India, ChinaPritam BordoloiNovember 15, 2019January 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 15, 2019January 24, 2020 The oil giant is also looking to develop refining and petrochemical facilities in the UAE... Read more
AviationPIA-Etihad codeshare improves UAE-Pakistan route accessPritam BordoloiNovember 14, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 14, 2019 The first codeshare flight between Etihad and Pakistan International Airlines will fly on November 26... Read more
AviationEtihad and Saudia announce 12 new codeshare routesPritam BordoloiOctober 23, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 23, 2019 The carriers announced 12 new codeshare routes to major destinations in Asia and Europe... Read more
BankingEmirates NBD to raise Dh6.45 bn from rights issuePritam BordoloiOctober 18, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 18, 2019 The bank plans to expand abroad and attract more foreign investments... Read more
AviationEtihad, Air Arabia to create budget airline JV in UAEInternational Finance DeskOctober 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskOctober 17, 2019 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the region’s first low-cost, will operate out of Abu Dhabi International Airport... Read more