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Property & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi wealth fund commits additional $451mln in Australian real estate investment firm

August 23, 2023

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the UAE’s largest sovereign wealth fund, has doubled its stake to $1.4 billion Australian dollar ($902…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE stands ready to host COP28 and highlight its role in enhancing global climate action and conservation: Mariam Almheiri

August 23, 2023

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, has affirmed the UAE's readiness to host the upcoming…

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Insurance

UAE Unemployment Insurance deadline – last date to subscribe may be different in these cases

August 23, 2023

People working in the UAE’s federal government and private sector have been asked to subscribe to the Unemployment Insurance scheme…

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Awards and Recognition

World Finance grants KIB the “Best Islamic Bank in Kuwait” award

August 23, 2023

Kuwait International Bank was crowned the “Best Islamic Bank in Kuwait in 2023” by UK-based World Finance magazine, holding the…

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Islamic Finance

Islamic finance in Egyptian market exceeds EGP 600bn in 1H 2023: El-Beltagy

August 23, 2023

Mohamed El-Beltagy, President of the Egyptian Islamic Finance Association, has said that the Islamic finance in the Egyptian market exceeded…

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Islamic Finance

How to encourage greater Islamic investment in sustainable finance

August 23, 2023

Despite its in-built ethical focus, and the fact that many Muslim-majority countries are among the most impacted by climate change,…

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FinTech

Mashreq set to commence digital banking in Pakistan

August 23, 2023

Mashreq has announced its successful establishment in Pakistan and is poised to commence its digital banking operations within the country.…

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Islamic Finance

Shariah-Aligned Digital Currency, Islamic Coin, Collaborates with Republic Crypto

August 23, 2023

Islamic Coin partners with Republic Crypto in a significant move, merging tradition with modernity and setting a new standard in…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE Central Bank’s budget surges to $177bln for H1 2023

August 22, 2023

The Central Bank of the UAE's public budget reached an all-time high of AED650 billion by the end of June…

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ESG

6 UAE banks allocated nearly $52bln in green financing projects in 2022

August 22, 2023

Six major UAE banks have collectively dedicated over 190 billion dirhams ($51.8 billion) last year in green financing for various…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai targets 100% recycled water use by 2030

August 22, 2023

An ambitious water reclamation programme, spearheaded by Dubai Municipality for over five decades, has been a crucial component of the…

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Islamic Finance

Islamic investment fintech Mnaara gains funding

August 22, 2023

The investment will allow Mnaara to grow its team and develop its Shariah-compliant investment solutions for the underserved mass affluent…

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