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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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      A spectacular display of drones and fireworks illuminate Riyadh in December, celebrating Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as the host of the 2034 Fifa World Cup. AFP
      Saudi Arabia raises $12bn from bonds to meet future funding needs

      The kingdom continues borrowing spree amid heavy spending in new projects as it plans to host 2034 Fifa World Cup and Expo 2030

      EconomyJanuary 07, 2025
      Pedestrians outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.8 per cent higher on Friday. Bloomberg
      US stocks bounce higher on rate cut optimism and Trump policies

      US and global equity markets could continue to find support in advancements in AI and support the growth of the tech sector this year, analysts say

      MarketsJanuary 04, 2025
      Dubai Creek with tourists and residents using the Abra water taxis to cross the waterway that divides Deira and Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
      Dubai attracts 17 million international tourists in the first 11 months of 2024

      Western Europe was the emirate’s top source market, accounting for 20 per cent of the total number of visitors

      AviationJanuary 04, 2025
      Average home prices in Burj Khalifa at the end of 2024 stood at Dh3,000 per square foot. Ruel Pableo for The National
      Burj Khalifa records home sales worth Dh467 million in 2024

      The demand for residences in the world’s tallest building remains strong from high net worth individuals, a new report says

      PropertyJanuary 04, 2025
      Rents in Dubai increased for the 15th consecutive quarter in the third quarter of 2024. Antonie Robertson/The National
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      Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

      System aims to drive transparency and reduce disputes between landlords and tenants

      PropertyJanuary 02, 2025
      Oman's economy continues to expand on diversification plans. Silvia Razgova / The National
      Oman appoints new central bank governor

      Ahmed Al Musalmi is currently the chief executive of Sohar International Bank

      BankingJanuary 01, 2025
      A man sells spices in the Medhat Pasha market in the old part of the capital Damascus. Syrian economy is in turmoil following several years of conflict. AFP
      Syria’s new central bank head faces monumental task with economy in turmoil

      Reining in inflation and stabilising currency will be immediate priorities for Maysaa Sabrine, analysts say

      EconomyJanuary 01, 2025
      Rescuers work near the wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that crashed at Muan International Airport, South Korea. Reuters
      Recent air crashes unlikely to affect travel demand, say aviation experts

      Boeing shares tumble as South Korea orders safety inspections following Jeju Air's fatal crash on Sunday

      AviationDecember 30, 2024
      Property prices will continue to grow in 2025, according to Ali Sajwani, managing director of Damac Properties. Antonie Robertson / The National
      ExclusiveUAE property demand led by Europeans, Damac's Ali Sajwani says

      Property prices to continue to increase in 2025 and well into 2026 amid strong demand from buyers

      PropertyDecember 17, 2024
      Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, inaugurates the 500MW Zarafshan wind farm. Present were Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and chairman of Masdar, and Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. Photo: Masdar
      Uzbekistan starts 500-megawatt wind farm developed by Masdar

      Abu Dhabi's clean energy company has committed to invest $2 billion in projects in Uzbekistan

      ClimateDecember 14, 2024
      A market in Amman. Jordan's economic growth is expected to moderate to 2.3 per cent in 2024 and 2.5 per cent next year. Getty Images
      Gaza conflict is having bigger impact than expected on Jordan’s economy, IMF says

      Washington-based lender approves $131 million in fresh funding as part of four-year $1.2 billion programme for the Arab country

      EconomyDecember 13, 2024
      A rendering of Trump Tower Jeddah. YouTube screengrab / DarGlobal
      Trump Organisation aims to expand in Saudi Arabia through $533m Jeddah Tower

      Company plans to launch two more projects in Riyadh to grow its portfolio in the region

      PropertyDecember 12, 2024
      A Dana Gas gas complex in Egypt. The company has exploration and production assets in Egypt, the Iraqi Kurdish region and the UAE. Wam
      Dana Gas receives $20 million in payment from Egypt

      The total payment received by the company in the fourth quarter reached $24.5 million

      EnergyDecember 12, 2024
      China and UAE investment ties were in focus on the second day of Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE and China bilateral trade rises 7% in first nine months of 2024

      The two countries continue to strengthen trade and investment ties

      EconomyDecember 10, 2024
      Abu Dhabi’s economy has rebounded strongly from the coronavirus pandemic and maintained strong growth on the expansion of its non-oil sector. Bloomberg
      Abu Dhabi seeks private sector partnership to fund projects worth $123bn

      The emirate is making it easier for private companies to invest and develop projects, says government official

      EconomyDecember 09, 2024
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