N LogoThe National News Logo
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Newsletters
Special reports
  • International Edition
  • UAE Edition
      Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
      TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekendNewsletters
      News
      UAE
      Gulf
      MENA
      US
      UK
      Europe
      Asia
      Business
      Aviation
      Economy
      Energy
      Money
      Property
      Banking
      Markets
      Opinion
      Comment
      Editorial
      Obituaries
      Cartoon
      Feedback
      Future
      Science
      Space
      Technology
      Climate
      Environment
      Road to Net Zero
      Health
      Culture
      Art & Design
      Books
      Film & TV
      Music & On-stage
      Pop Culture
      Lifestyle
      Travel
      Fashion & Beauty
      Food
      Motoring
      Luxury
      Home & Garden
      Wellbeing
      Things to do
      Sport
      Football
      Cricket
      F1
      Tennis
      Combat Sports
      Cycling
      News
      UAE
      Gulf
      MENA
      US
      UK
      Europe
      Asia
      Business
      Aviation
      Economy
      Energy
      Money
      Property
      Banking
      Markets
      Opinion
      Comment
      Editorial
      Obituaries
      Cartoon
      Feedback
      Future
      Science
      Space
      Technology
      Climate
      Environment
      Road to Net Zero
      Health
      Culture
      Art & Design
      Books
      Film & TV
      Music & On-stage
      Pop Culture
      Lifestyle
      Travel
      Fashion & Beauty
      Food
      Motoring
      Luxury
      Home & Garden
      Wellbeing
      Things to do
      Sport
      Football
      Cricket
      F1
      Tennis
      Combat Sports
      Cycling
      N Logo
      News
      Business
      Opinion
      Future
      Climate
      Health
      Culture
      Lifestyle
      Sport
      Newsletters
      • My Profile
      • Saved articles
      • Newsletters
      • Sign out
      UserSign in
      • Register
      • Sign in

      Mary Sophia

      Mary Sophia

      Assistant Business Editor
      Location
      Abu Dhabi
      Mary is a deputy business editor at The National and has an extensive experience in business reporting in the region with both regional and international titles. Prior to joining The National, she was the deputy editor at Forbes Middle East and has also worked with BBC News and Gulf Business. She has interviewed chief executives of leading companies, ministers of state and other policy makers.

      Articles

      The acquisition of a majority stake in Borealis will help OMV produce higher-value products. Reuters
      Mubadala sells a $4.6bn stake in Borealis to Austria’s OMV

      The Abu Dhabi investment firm will retain a 25% stake in Borealis with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year

      EconomyMarch 12, 2020
      The UAE banking system is well capitalised and can withstand shocks of any scale. Ryan Carter / The National
      UAE Central Bank ready to offer support in mitigating Covid-19 risks

      The regulator said that it has directed its internal staff to comply with sanitisation procedures when handling cash

      BankingMarch 12, 2020
      Abu Dhabi based Waha Capital is aiming to increase its investments in 2020. Victor Besa / The National
      Abu Dhabi sees 63% growth in new economic licences in 2019

      The total number of economic licences registered in the emirate reached 172,577 last year

      EconomyMarch 07, 2020
      Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, chairman of the UAE Banks Federation, said the country's banking sector has sufficient liquidity. Pawan Singh / The National
      UBF sets up new committees to support UAE banks’ growth

      The banking body says it formed two technical committees on FinTech and consumer protection along with three advisory committees

      BankingMarch 01, 2020
      Inflation in Sudan rose to 60 per cent in November 2019, according to the IMF. Reuters
      IMF’s head names Antoinette Sayeh as deputy managing director

      The appointment of Ms Sayeh, a World Bank veteran, is subject to approval by the IMF’s Executive Board

      EconomyFebruary 25, 2020
      First Abu Dhabi Bank has mutually agreed with Lebanon’s Bank Audi to stop the transaction process on the acquisition of its fully owned subsidiary in Egypt.. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      FAB appoints new group chief executive and expands its board

      The bank’s current group chief executive Abdulhamid Saeed will join the lender's board

      BankingFebruary 24, 2020
      A new law established DMCC Authority, a body that will govern the freezone's activities. Sarah Dea / The National
      Sheikh Mohammed issues new Dubai Multi Commodities Centre law

      The new law establishes an authority that would govern DMCC’s activities and its infrastructure

      EconomyFebruary 23, 2020
      Hisham Alrayes of GFH says his company will help solidify Marshal's market position. Razan Alzayani / The National
      GFH acquires 70% stake in Dubai-based payment technology firm Marshal

      The company did not disclose the value of the acquisition the FinTech made through its investment banking arm

      TechnologyFebruary 18, 2020
      Group 42, headed by chief executive Peng Xiao, has offered to provide AI services free of charge to researchers studying to counter coronavirus. Ruel Pableo/The National
      Abu Dhabi-based Group 42 offers free AI services to coronavirus researchers

      The group is offering the use of its supercomputer to researchers who are focusing on developing a vaccine to counter the coronavirus

      TechnologyFebruary 11, 2020
      Sharjah is thriving culturally. Pawan Singh / The National
      Sharjah records real estate transactions worth Dh24.2bn in 2019

      The emirate registered 61,357 transactions last year, up by 13.4 per cent compared to 2018

      PropertyJanuary 19, 2020
      International Media Investments buys Al Ain News

      Deal will allow the online portal to benefit from IMI’s administrative and commercial expertise

      MarketsJanuary 19, 2020
      Qatar Airways is set to report its third consecutive loss. AFP
      Qatar Airways to report third consecutive annual loss

      The airline’s chief executive attributed the expected losses to mounting operating expenses

      AviationJanuary 16, 2020
      NBK Capital Partners now owns a majority stake in Moroccan pharmaceutical firm Polymedic. Getty
      NBK Capital buys Moroccan pharma firm Polymedic

      Deal for maker of generic drugs will lead to private equity firm Africinvest exiting the company

      MarketsJanuary 13, 2020
      Sharjah is ramping up spending in sectors such as social programmes, economic activities, culture and education. Courtesy Al Majaz Waterfront
      Sharjah approves 2% spending increase for 2020 budget

      The emirate has earmarked one-third of expenditure for infrastructure development

      EconomyJanuary 12, 2020
      The UAE economy grew at an accelerated pace in 2019, driven by the OPEC country's oil industry. Getty Images
      Business activity in Dubai’s non-oil private sector picks up

      Employment in Dubai’s non-oil economy increased for the fourth consecutive month in December

      EconomyJanuary 12, 2020
      More Articles

      The National News Logo
      IPSO regulated

      News
      UAE
      Gulf
      MENA
      US
      UK
      Europe
      Asia
      Business
      Aviation
      Economy
      Energy
      Money
      Property
      Banking
      Markets
      Opinion
      Comment
      Editorial
      Obituaries
      Cartoon
      Feedback
      Future
      Science
      Space
      Technology
      Climate
      Environment
      Road to Net Zero
      Health
      Culture
      Art & Design
      Books
      Film & TV
      Music & On-stage
      Pop Culture
      Lifestyle
      Travel
      Fashion & Beauty
      Food
      Motoring
      Luxury
      Home & Garden
      Wellbeing
      Things to do
      Sport
      Football
      Cricket
      Olympics
      F1
      Tennis
      Combat Sports
      Cycling
      Weekend
      Living in the UAE
      TN Magazine
      Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
      About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
      IPSO regulated
      Follow us
      Get news alerts from
      The National logo
      You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.