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Abu Dhabi: Financial Hub ADGM Lures Hedge Fund
finews.com
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August 27, 2025
Hedge fund firm Brevan Howard, founded in 2002 by Alan Howard and a group of Credit Suisse traders, will set up shop in a joint venture with local alternative investment firm Lunate at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the second free-trade zone for...
UAE-New Zealand CEPA comes to force; Boosts trade ties
GCC Business News
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August 27, 2025
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand has come into force, representing a major milestone in strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries. The landmark...
Wio Bank celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with bold commitment to back female entrepreneurs
Mid East Information
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August 27, 2025
New initiative extends six-month free access to Wio Business and Wio Personal for Emirati women Abu Dhabi, August – Wio Bank PJSC, the UAE’s first platform bank, is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day by reaffirming its commitment to empower female...
2,875 New Emirati Businesswomen join Abu Dhabi Chamber’s members in H1 -2025
Mid East Information
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August 27, 2025
Abu Dhabi, Aug, 2025 – More than 2,875 Emirati businesswomen have joined the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (ADCCI) membership during the first six months of 2025, reflecting an increasing contribution of Emirati women to the...
MENA Investment Congress Returns To Abu Dhabi With Ray Dalio
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Asdaf News) Abu Dhabi – Asdaf News: CFA Society Emirates today announced the return of the MENA Investment Congress (MENA ICON) 2025, its flagship event, which will take place on 30th September and 1st October 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Now in...
Ilonggo OFW in Abu Dhabi hailed for aiding distressed compatriots
Panay News
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August 27, 2025
ILOILO – The provincial government has lauded an Ilonggo worker in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for her vital role in assisting distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including the recent safe return of an abused Pavia, Iloilo resident...
News9 Global Summit: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta applauds TV9’s women achievers initiative in Abu Dhabi
News9 Live
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August 27, 2025
Delhi News Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a ministerial keynote at the News9 Global Summit UAE Edition, highlighted the need to turn women’s empowerment into a global movement under the “SHEconomy Agenda,” praising initiatives celebrating...
UAE: New Strategic Hub For Investments
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) By Blaine Deolindo* On May 13, 2025, Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) Normative Instruction No. 2,265 amended Normative Instruction RFB No. 1,037/2010, removing the United Arab Emirates from the list...
UAE Doctor's Dh4-Million Initiative Gives Amputees 'Dignity' After Crash, Bomb Blast
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
Follow on Telegram Top Stories Anas Jebeihi, 30 years old, still remembers the sound of the explosion that changed his childhood forever. At 12, while collecting grass for his sheep in the West Bank, he picked up what looked like an avocado-shaped...
Trade Minister Todd McClay sees growth opportunities for Whanganui
Whanganui Chronicle
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August 27, 2025
McClay said the Whanganui area is a powerhouse of New Zealand’s economy with the exporting businesses and ability to generate energy. “I get around the country a lot, but this part of the country is a big contributor to all of the things New...
Dubai nears four million residents as population doubles in 15 years
Madhyamam
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August 27, 2025
Dubai’s population is on the verge of surpassing four million, according to the latest update from the Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC). As of August 26, the emirate’s population clock recorded 3,999,247 citizens and residents. The milestone...
UAE Chambers inks MoU to establish UAE–Angola Business Council
Sharjah24
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High-level delegation visit to Angola The agreement was concluded during an official visit by a high-level UAE economic delegation to the Angolan capital, Luanda. The MoU was signed by His Excellency Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the...
UAE Chambers and CCIA to establish UAE–Angola Business Council
GCC Business News
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August 27, 2025
The Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Angola (CCIA) to establish the UAE–Angola Business Council. The new council aims to strengthen...
Dubai Chamber sees record influx of Indian companies in first half of year
Madhyamam
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August 27, 2025
Indian-owned businesses continued to dominate new memberships at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first half of 2025, according to official data released by the chamber. A total of 9,038 Indian companies joined between January and June,...
UAE rescue team continues to tackle wildfires in Albania
The National News
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A rescue team from the UAE continues to assist in efforts to extinguish wildfires in Albania that have forced residents from their homes and caused widespread damage. The team continues to provide support to tackle the fires after an emergency...
Dubai Court Orders Dh34 Million Repayment In Family Inheritance Dispute Of 20 Years
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
Follow on Telegram Top Stories The Dubai Court of Cassation has upheld a final ruling convicting a family heir of repaying Dh34 million from estate assets, concluding a dispute spanning nearly two decades. The case dates back to 2006, after the...
UAE: 40% Employees Say AI Allows Them More Free Time To Engage With Colleagues
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
Follow on Telegram Top Stories The use of artificial intelligence is growing in the UAE workplace as nearly eight out of 10 professionals - 80 per cent - use AI in 2025 compared to 56 per cent last year, according to new research from LinkedIn....
Dubai Launches $1-Million Global AI Film Award, Dh50-Million Initiative For Influencers
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
Follow on Telegram Top Stories A $1-million award for films generated by artificial intelligence, the largest and first of its kind, was announced by Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, on Wednesday. He also unveiled a Dh50-million...
Abu Dhabi's BlueFive Capital partners with Chinese PE firm
Semafor
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August 27, 2025
Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital is working with the private equity arm of CICC, sometimes referred to as China’s Goldman Sachs, to target Chinese companies in high-growth sectors. The two firms have formed a new fund to invest in companies...
LGT Hires Former Julius Baer Banker in Dubai
finews.com
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August 27, 2025
Liechtenstein-based LGT has appointed a former Julius Baer managing director and experienced banker for non-resident Indian (NRI) clients in Dubai. According to a LinkedIn update, Reshmi Sehgal has joined LGT in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as...