H.E. Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, right, with Hisham Mansour, co-founder and Managing Director of CFI. CFI
H.E. Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, right, with Hisham Mansour, co-founder and Managing Director of CFI. CFI
H.E. Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, right, with Hisham Mansour, co-founder and Managing Director of CFI. CFI
H.E. Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, right, with Hisham Mansour, co-founder and Managing Director of CFI. CFI

CFI in strategic partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi to sponsor events



CFI, the region's leading online trading provider, has announced a strategic partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi.

Set to unfold throughout 2024 and 2025, the collaboration will see CFI sponsor a series of diverse events spanning sports, culture, and music, solidifying the group’s status as a brand leader in its home country and elevating its presence in the UAE.

Awarded the prestigious designation of 'Strategic Partner', CFI is dedicated to supporting the sustainable development of Abu Dhabi’s events and entertainment sector. The group is honoured to play a role in welcoming the world to the UAE capital.

Through this sponsorship, CFI will support key events such as the NBA Abu Dhabi Games and the USA Basketball Showcase, which bring top-tier NBA and international basketball to the region. Additionally, CFI will play a major role in entertainment events at Liwa Village and Saadiyat Nights, further enhancing Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a global centre for entertainment.

Furthermore, CFI will support thrilling mixed martial arts action through events like UFC Fight Night and Abu Dhabi Showdown Week - UFC 308, reinforcing its commitment to a diverse range of sporting activities.

With its latest initiative, CFI strengthens ties with its home country by supporting the UAE's entertainment, cultural and sporting landscape, underscoring the group’s commitment to strengthening the nation's global positioning.

This significant collaboration with DCT Abu Dhabi was celebrated in a signing ceremony attended by distinguished guests, marking another milestone in CFI's efforts to foster substantial partnerships and promote innovation.

H.E. Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, right, with Hisham Mansour, co-founder and Managing Director of CFI. CFI
H.E. Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, right, with Hisham Mansour, co-founder and Managing Director of CFI. CFI

H.E. Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry, director general for tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “A cornerstone of our success has been the power of partnerships. As we embark on our latest collaboration with CFI, a strategic partner that has championed sports and events, we look forward to further driving Abu Dhabi’s growth as a premier global destination.

"Together with our partners, we are committed to expanding our extraordinary lineup of cultural events, sports and entertainment, providing our visitors with an array of exciting and inspiring experiences to suit every taste.”

Hisham Mansour, co-founder and managing director of CFI, said: "We are proud to partner with DCT Abu Dhabi to support efforts to elevate the emirate’s events calendar and tourism landscape.

"As a UAE-headquartered group, our support for these transformative events underscores our commitment to the entertainment, cultural and sporting vibrancy of the country and enables CFI to actively contribute to bringing unique experiences to all those who visit the destination. This partnership showcases our pride in Abu Dhabi’s cultural narrative.”

CFI is dedicated to advancing its global mission of empowering traders while actively supporting the cultural and sporting fabric of Abu Dhabi. This partnership not only enhances CFI’s leadership as the region's leading online trading broker but also aligns with its long-term vision of intertwining business success with cultural enrichment. CFI remains committed to contributing to the UAE’s thriving cultural scene, ensuring that both clients and partners benefit from the rich opportunities this collaboration presents.

CFI Financial Group is the Mena region's leading broker with more than 25 years of experience, leading the field with the highest number of regulated entities and regional offices, including key locations such as London, Dubai, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, and Cairo. Specialising in online trading services across a wide range of markets, including equities, currencies, and commodities, CFI offers highly competitive trading conditions, including zero-pip spreads and no commission fees.

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Uefa Champions League, semi-final result:

Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona

Liverpool win 4-3 on aggregate

Champions Legaue final: June 1, Madrid

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7.05pm Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,400m

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Zakat: an Arabic word meaning ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’.

Nisab: the minimum amount that a Muslim must have before being obliged to pay zakat. Traditionally, the nisab threshold was 87.48 grams of gold, or 612.36 grams of silver. The monetary value of the nisab therefore varies by current prices and currencies.

Zakat Al Mal: the ‘cleansing’ of wealth, as one of the five pillars of Islam; a spiritual duty for all Muslims meeting the ‘nisab’ wealth criteria in a lunar year, to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth in alms to the deserving and needy.

Zakat Al Fitr: a donation to charity given during Ramadan, before Eid Al Fitr, in the form of food. Every adult Muslim who possesses food in excess of the needs of themselves and their family must pay two qadahs (an old measure just over 2 kilograms) of flour, wheat, barley or rice from each person in a household, as a minimum.

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Updated: July 19, 2024, 6:40 AM