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      Fareed Rahman

      Fareed Rahman

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      Fareed is a senior business reporter at The National and worked in India, the UAE and the US. He has interviewed a number of top executives from energy, real estate and defence industry as well as visiting dignitaries and heads of states.

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      Abu Dhabi recorded 28,249 property transactions last year, according to the latest data. Pawan Singh / The National
      Abu Dhabi property deals reached $26bn in 2024 on strong demand

      The number of transactions increased by about 24 per cent annually, data shows

      PropertyJanuary 27, 2025
      Dubai's property market continues to perform strongly amid government initiatives. Antonie Robertson/The National
      New UAE policies are easing safe entry to the real estate market

      Value of Dubai real estate deals increased by 20 per cent last year to $207 billion

      PropertyJanuary 26, 2025
      Khalaf Al Habtoor, chairman of Al Habtoor Group, says the project is expected to create thousands of jobs in Lebanon. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor plans mega-project investment in Lebanon

      Initiative depends on ‘correct formation of a government’, says Al Habtoor Group chairman

      PropertyJanuary 23, 2025
      Dubai Investments' total assets by the end of the third quarter of last year stood at Dh22 billion. Antonie Robertson / The National
      ExclusiveDubai Investments plans IPO for its subsidiaries, says CEO

      There are at least four companies in the portfolio worth looking at for initial public offerings, says its chief executive Khalid bin Kalban

      MarketsJanuary 23, 2025
      A design for RAK Properties' new project Mirasol in the Mina master development in Ras Al Khaimah. RAK Properties
      RAK Properties plans to launch 12 projects worth Dh5bn in 2025

      Strong demand for homes continues in the emirate amid Wynn Resorts development, its chief executive says

      PropertyJanuary 22, 2025
      PNC Menon, founder of Sobha Realty, is bullish about the UAE's property market amid continued economic growth. Pawan Singh / The National
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      ExclusiveSobha Realty targets Dh30bn in sales this year

      Developer expects sales in the Emirates to rise to Dh30 billion this year, founder says

      PropertyJanuary 21, 2025
      Palestinians react to news of the ceasefire deal with Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Reuters
      Gaza needs up to $50bn to revive its economy post-ceasefire

      Palestinian authorities must draw up a bold reconstruction plan to put the shattered economy back on its feet

      EconomyJanuary 17, 2025
      A Gazprom Neft petrol station in Moscow. Russia's energy revenue is fuelling its war in Ukraine. AFP
      Oil posts fourth straight weekly gain amid new US sanctions on Russia

      Further US sanctions on Iran, Russia and Venezuela could support oil prices this year, analysts say

      EnergyJanuary 17, 2025
      President Sheikh Mohamed meeting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on Wednesday. EPA
      UAE, Italy and Albania team up on $1bn undersea energy cable

      Clean energy produced in Albania will be exported to Italy across the Adriatic as part of the three-nation agreement

      EnergyJanuary 15, 2025
      President Sheikh Mohamed and Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, attend the signing of the Cepa between the two countries in Abu Dhabi, with Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, in attendance. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
      UAE signs trade deals with Malaysia and New Zealand

      The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with New Zealand is expected to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2032

      EconomyJanuary 14, 2025
      Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, expects more UAE investments into his country following the signing of the Cepa. Victor Besa / The National
      ExclusiveMalaysia to start talks for Gulf free trade deal after UAE Cepa

      Saudi Arabia and the Emirates are nation’s two biggest trading partners in the Arab world

      EconomyJanuary 13, 2025
      US president-elect Donald Trump listens as Hussain Sajwani, chief executive of Damac Properties, speaks at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida. AP
      Damac’s $20bn investment shows evolution of Trump’s ties with Gulf

      Middle East investors are expected to boost investment in sectors including technology, space and EVs amid stronger ties with next US president

      EconomyJanuary 10, 2025
      A winter storm in Plano, Texas. A storm warning is in place as a cold front has brought freezing temperatures across the north of the US state. AFP
      Oil headed for weekly gain on higher winter demand

      Falling temperatures spurring demand for heating fuel in US and Europe

      EnergyJanuary 10, 2025
      A Carrefour supermarket in Muscat. Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim has announced it will close Carrefour stores in Oman. AFP
      What’s behind the closure of Carrefour stores in Oman and Jordan?

      Carrefour-operator Majid Al Futtaim set to open new HyperMax grocery stores in both countries

      EconomyJanuary 10, 2025
      Lebanese army soldiers stand guard in front of the parliament building before a session to elect a new Lebanese president in Beirut. Lebanon's economy was severely impacted due to war with Israel. AP Photo
      Lebanon's Eurobonds rise amid election of Aoun as president

      Investors optimistic about reforms and stability after military leader takes office in Beirut

      EconomyJanuary 09, 2025
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