Sarmad Khan

Journalist

Abu Dhabi

ESG forms the core of UAE's sovereign funds' investment strategy

Adia is betting that technology advancements and climate change lead to new, sustainable investment opportunities

January 20, 2021

ADGM chairman Ahmed Al Sayegh says the sustainable investing will continue to pick up momentum in 2021. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Sustainable investing set to grow in 2021 amid pandemic recovery, ADGM chairman says

An increasing number of firms registered in Abu Dhabi's financial free zone are actively involved in green financing and investment, Ahmed Al Sayegh says

January 20, 2021

A physical imitation of a Bitcoin is displayed at a crypto currency shop in Istanbul. AFP

Volatility in cryptocurrencies is hampering their wider adoption

Bitcoin has soared in value in recent months, rising on January 8 this year to almost $42,000

January 20, 2021

Some 60 speakers are scheduled to in-person address the FII conference in Riyadh next week. Reuters

Global finance and energy leaders to address Future Investment Initiative summit in Riyadh

More than 140 speakers will address the two-day conference to discuss the changing global economy

January 19, 2021

Dr Sultan Al Jaber says global consumption is expected to recover to 105 million barrels per day by 2030. Courtesy: Adnoc

UAE to continue exploring hydrocarbon reserves and courting strategic partners

'Interim' curbs imposed by Opec+ are not in conflict with Adnoc's long-term goals, Dr Sultan Al Jaber says

January 18, 2021

Frances Townsend is emeritus vice chairwoman at investment company MacAndrews & Forbes. Getty Images

Investcorp appoints former Bush adviser to board as it continues to expand

Frances Townsend's appointment boosts Investcorp’s board to 15 members, 10 of whom have joined in the last five years

January 18, 2021

The Abu Dhabi skyline. Mubadala and Siemens Energy have signed and agreement to explore joint investments in green hydrogen sector. Victor Besa / The National

Mubadala and Siemens Energy sign agreement to explore green hydrogen sector

Investment will be channelled into the development of advanced technology, manufacturing of equipment and synthetic fuel production

January 17, 2021

Bahrain’s Bank ABC on Sunday said it agreed to buy the Egyptian business of Lebanon’s Blom Bank. Reuters

Bahrain's Bank ABC buys Blom Bank Egypt's assets in $428m deal

The deal is subject to approval from Bahraini, Egyptian and Lebanese regulators

January 17, 2021

The Dubai International Financial Centre Gate. NBK Capital's headquarters is at the DIFC and it also has offices in Turkey, Bahrain and Kuwait Sarah Dea / The National

NBK Capital Partners aims to boost assets to $2bn by 2025

The asset manager is looking to boost existing portfolio and launch a new investment platform focused on technology

January 17, 2021

The Amman skyline. Jordan, which already shares an electricity interconnection grid with Egypt plans to add "more capacity", Ms Zawati said. Courtesy: Four Seasons Hotel Amman

Jordan remains committed to its medium-term economic reforms objective, IMF says

The fund urged international donors to step up efforts to help the country cope with the impact of the pandemic

January 13, 2021

Bahrain-based asset manager Investcorp says it portfolio firm Calligo Holdings has bought a UK-based IT specialist firm. Courtesy Investcorp

Investcorp-backed Calligo buys UK-based IT firm Network Integrity Services

Calligo’s acquisition of NIS is its ninth in three years and fourth in 2020

January 13, 2021

Total global issuance of Sharia-compliant bonds in 2021 is are expected to reach as much as $151bn. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Global sukuk issuance set to rise above $150bn this year amid low interest rates

Both sovereign and corporate borrowers are expected to drive sukuk sales in 2021, S&P says

January 13, 2021

Citi UAE plans to double the number of its relationship managers to support growth of its wealthy clients. Reem Mohammed / The National Andrew Gombert / EPA

Citi UAE targets threefold growth in its assets under management to $15bn by 2025

The lender is looking quadruple the size of its affluent customer base in the second-biggest Arab economy over the five-year period

January 12, 2021

The Riyadh skyline. The Saudi Central Bank has introduced new regulations to govern crowdfunding activities in the kingdom. Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Sama rolls out crowdfunding regulations to open new financing avenues

The Saudi Central Bank has set a minimum capital requirement of 5m riyals for entities seeking a licence for crowdfunding activities

January 12, 2021

Credit Suisse opens Riyadh branch to serve affluent clients in Saudi Arabia

The new branch will allow the lender to offer more services to high net worth individuals, corporate and government clients

January 11, 2021

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Sarmad Khan

ESG forms the core of UAE's sovereign funds' investment strategy

Sustainable investing set to grow in 2021 amid pandemic recovery, ADGM chairman says

Volatility in cryptocurrencies is hampering their wider adoption

Global finance and energy leaders to address Future Investment Initiative summit in Riyadh

UAE to continue exploring hydrocarbon reserves and courting strategic partners

Investcorp appoints former Bush adviser to board as it continues to expand

Mubadala and Siemens Energy sign agreement to explore green hydrogen sector

Bahrain's Bank ABC buys Blom Bank Egypt's assets in $428m deal

NBK Capital Partners aims to boost assets to $2bn by 2025

Jordan remains committed to its medium-term economic reforms objective, IMF says

Investcorp-backed Calligo buys UK-based IT firm Network Integrity Services

Global sukuk issuance set to rise above $150bn this year amid low interest rates

Citi UAE targets threefold growth in its assets under management to $15bn by 2025

Saudi Arabia's Sama rolls out crowdfunding regulations to open new financing avenues

Credit Suisse opens Riyadh branch to serve affluent clients in Saudi Arabia

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