• A well-wisher kisses the hand of King Charles III outside Buckingham Palace after the death on Thursday of Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role, on Friday planned to meet the prime minister and address a nation grieving the only British monarch most of the world had known. He takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for his country and the monarchy itself. AP
    A well-wisher kisses the hand of King Charles III outside Buckingham Palace after the death on Thursday of Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role, on Friday planned to meet the prime minister and address a nation grieving the only British monarch most of the world had known. He takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for his country and the monarchy itself. AP
  • King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arriving at Buckingham Palace, London, after travelling from Balmoral following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. PA
    King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arriving at Buckingham Palace, London, after travelling from Balmoral following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. PA
  • King Charles and the queen consort outside Buckingham Palace. PA
    King Charles and the queen consort outside Buckingham Palace. PA
  • King Charles and the queen consort view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace, London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday. PA
    King Charles and the queen consort view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace, London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday. PA
  • King Charles greets well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace. AP
    King Charles greets well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace. AP
  • King Charles and the queen consort read messages left by mourners at Buckingham Palace in London. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability through much of a turbulent century, died on Thursday, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. AP
    King Charles and the queen consort read messages left by mourners at Buckingham Palace in London. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability through much of a turbulent century, died on Thursday, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. AP
  • King Charles greets well-wishers at Buckingham Palace after the death on Thursday of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. AP
    King Charles greets well-wishers at Buckingham Palace after the death on Thursday of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. AP
  • King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
  • Outside Buckingham Palace on the first day of public mourning after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The queen's death at the age of 96 marks the start of a tumultuous 10 days for the UK in which a queen is buried, a nation will mourn its longest-reigning monarch, and a new king is proclaimed. Bloomberg
    Outside Buckingham Palace on the first day of public mourning after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The queen's death at the age of 96 marks the start of a tumultuous 10 days for the UK in which a queen is buried, a nation will mourn its longest-reigning monarch, and a new king is proclaimed. Bloomberg
  • King Charles during a walkabout to view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace. PA
    King Charles during a walkabout to view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace. PA
  • King Charles outside Buckingham Palace on Friday. AP
    King Charles outside Buckingham Palace on Friday. AP
  • King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla surrounded by crowds of well-wishers in London. Reuters
    King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla surrounded by crowds of well-wishers in London. Reuters
  • The car carrying King Charles and the queen consort arrives at Buckingham Palace with the Union Flag at half mast. Getty Images
    The car carrying King Charles and the queen consort arrives at Buckingham Palace with the Union Flag at half mast. Getty Images
  • People gather at the Queen Victoria Memorial opposite Buckingham Palace on Thursday night after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    People gather at the Queen Victoria Memorial opposite Buckingham Palace on Thursday night after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • People gather at the Queen Victoria Memorial opposite Buckingham Palace after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    People gather at the Queen Victoria Memorial opposite Buckingham Palace after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
  • Mourners gather outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday night. PA
    Mourners gather outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday night. PA
  • Tributes and candles left outside Buckingham Palace in London after the queen's death was announced. PA
    Tributes and candles left outside Buckingham Palace in London after the queen's death was announced. PA
  • Police officers stand among floral tributes left outside Buckingham Palace. PA
    Police officers stand among floral tributes left outside Buckingham Palace. PA
  • A member of the royal household staff posts a notice on the gates of Buckingham Palace announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
    A member of the royal household staff posts a notice on the gates of Buckingham Palace announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
  • Royal follower John Loughrey, wearing a Union Jack hat, photographs the official announcement of the queen's death. EPA
    Royal follower John Loughrey, wearing a Union Jack hat, photographs the official announcement of the queen's death. EPA
  • Mourners outside Buckingham Palace. Reuters
    Mourners outside Buckingham Palace. Reuters
  • A man with a Union flag umbrella shelters from the rain near the Queen Victoria Memorial. AFP
    A man with a Union flag umbrella shelters from the rain near the Queen Victoria Memorial. AFP
  • Mourners on the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace. PA
    Mourners on the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace. PA
  • The crowds outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday night. PA
    The crowds outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday night. PA
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    Mourners at the vigil outside Buckingham Palace. PA
  • Mourners at the vigil outside Buckingham Palace. PA
    Mourners at the vigil outside Buckingham Palace. PA
  • Londoners walk down The Mall that leads to Buckingham Palace on Thursday night. PA
    Londoners walk down The Mall that leads to Buckingham Palace on Thursday night. PA
  • Taxis lined up along The Mall leading to Buckingham Palace in London after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth. PA
    Taxis lined up along The Mall leading to Buckingham Palace in London after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth. PA
  • The advertising screens in Piccadilly Circus in London mark the death of the queen. Getty
    The advertising screens in Piccadilly Circus in London mark the death of the queen. Getty
  • An image of Queen Elizabeth II is displayed on The BT Tower in London. Getty
    An image of Queen Elizabeth II is displayed on The BT Tower in London. Getty
  • A bus stop on Tottenham Court road in London displays an image of the queen. Getty
    A bus stop on Tottenham Court road in London displays an image of the queen. Getty
  • Mourners gather outside Windsor Castle, Berkshire. PA
    Mourners gather outside Windsor Castle, Berkshire. PA
  • Flowers are left under the Queen Victoria statue outside Windsor Castle. PA
    Flowers are left under the Queen Victoria statue outside Windsor Castle. PA
  • Candles and flowers form a makeshift memorial at the Queen Victoria statue outside Windsor Castle. PA
    Candles and flowers form a makeshift memorial at the Queen Victoria statue outside Windsor Castle. PA
  • People lay floral tributes outside Balmoral Castle, Scotland, on Thursday night. EPA
    People lay floral tributes outside Balmoral Castle, Scotland, on Thursday night. EPA
  • People lay floral tributes outside Balmoral Castle, Scotland, Britain, 08 September 2022. EPA
    People lay floral tributes outside Balmoral Castle, Scotland, Britain, 08 September 2022. EPA
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    People pay their respects at the gate of Sandringham House in Norfolk. PA
  • People pay their respects at the gate of Sandringham House in Norfolk. PA
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When was Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and where was it held?

People from across the UK will be in the British capital London for the historic event

Simon Rushton
Simon Rushton

September 12, 2022

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World leaders and British monarchists are set to descend on London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

She will be buried 11 days after her death at Balmoral, her Scottish residence, on Thursday, September 8.

Hundreds of thousands of people from across the UK will be in the capital, keen just to be close to the historic event.

When is it?

The funeral will be a special British bank holiday on Monday, September 19.

The queen will lie in state in London at Westminster Hall, which dates to 1099, before her funeral.

The hall, inside the Palace of Westminster which houses the British Parliament, is the oldest building on the parliamentary estate.

The building has been the site of major events, such as the trial of Charles I, coronation banquets, and addresses by world leaders.

  • A tribute altar for Queen Elizabeth II in Green Park in London. AFP
    A tribute altar for Queen Elizabeth II in Green Park in London. AFP
  • Ann Doran, 6, looks at floral tributes left in Green Park. Reuters
    Ann Doran, 6, looks at floral tributes left in Green Park. Reuters
  • Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, look at floral tributes on the Sandringham Estate. AFP
    Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, look at floral tributes on the Sandringham Estate. AFP
  • A drawing of the queen and her husband Prince Philip among flowers outside Windsor Castle. AFP
    A drawing of the queen and her husband Prince Philip among flowers outside Windsor Castle. AFP
  • Members of the public view floral tributes in Green Park, near Buckingham Palace. PA
    Members of the public view floral tributes in Green Park, near Buckingham Palace. PA
  • People queue on a bridge over the river Thames to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
    People queue on a bridge over the river Thames to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
  • A member of the public lights a candle at Windsor Parish Church. AFP
    A member of the public lights a candle at Windsor Parish Church. AFP
  • Residents of the Lawn care home in Alton, Hampshire, decorate an area with photographs of Queen Elizabeth, bunting and their own flower arrangements. PA
    Residents of the Lawn care home in Alton, Hampshire, decorate an area with photographs of Queen Elizabeth, bunting and their own flower arrangements. PA
  • Lloyd's of London chief John Neal delivers remarks honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth during a remembrance ceremony in the atrium of the company's offices in London. Getty Images
    Lloyd's of London chief John Neal delivers remarks honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth during a remembrance ceremony in the atrium of the company's offices in London. Getty Images
  • Joyce Buckley, a sponge decorator at Emma Bridgewater pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, paints a commemorative mug. PA
    Joyce Buckley, a sponge decorator at Emma Bridgewater pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, paints a commemorative mug. PA
  • A royalist standing in front of Buckingham Palace. AFP
    A royalist standing in front of Buckingham Palace. AFP
  • Tributes to Queen Elizabeth are viewed at St James's Park in London. Reuters
    Tributes to Queen Elizabeth are viewed at St James's Park in London. Reuters
  • Crowds gather outside St. Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile as the queen's coffin passes in Edinburgh. Bloomberg
    Crowds gather outside St. Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile as the queen's coffin passes in Edinburgh. Bloomberg
  • Chelsea Pensioners attend a Drumhead service of remembrance, with readings and prayers, in London. Getty Images
    Chelsea Pensioners attend a Drumhead service of remembrance, with readings and prayers, in London. Getty Images
  • An image of Queen Elizabeth at Green Park Tube station. Reuters
    An image of Queen Elizabeth at Green Park Tube station. Reuters
  • Vanessa, Anne and Grace, from left to right, wait opposite the Palace of Westminster to be first in line bidding farewell to Queen Elizabeth in London. AP
    Vanessa, Anne and Grace, from left to right, wait opposite the Palace of Westminster to be first in line bidding farewell to Queen Elizabeth in London. AP
  • A young girl holds Paddington Bear and Corgi stuffed toys while waiting to watch the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Reuters
    A young girl holds Paddington Bear and Corgi stuffed toys while waiting to watch the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Reuters
  • Well-wishers outside Windsor Castle. Getty Images
    Well-wishers outside Windsor Castle. Getty Images
  • Lloyd Smith paints a portrait of Queen Elizabeth in London. AFP
    Lloyd Smith paints a portrait of Queen Elizabeth in London. AFP
  • A child lays flowers outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. AP
    A child lays flowers outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. AP
  • A family leaves flowers outside Buckingham Palace. EPA
    A family leaves flowers outside Buckingham Palace. EPA
  • Flowers and tributes, including sunflowers and a Paddington Bear, are left for Queen Elizabeth at the Green Park memorial in London. AP
    Flowers and tributes, including sunflowers and a Paddington Bear, are left for Queen Elizabeth at the Green Park memorial in London. AP
  • People start to camp on The Mall ahead of Queen Elizabeth's coffin being taken from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon by procession on a Gun Carriage to the Palace of Westminster. PA
    People start to camp on The Mall ahead of Queen Elizabeth's coffin being taken from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon by procession on a Gun Carriage to the Palace of Westminster. PA
  • Flowers left in St James's Park, London. PA
    Flowers left in St James's Park, London. PA
  • A man with his dog arrive early as they wait to view the cortege carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in Edinburgh. Getty Images
    A man with his dog arrive early as they wait to view the cortege carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in Edinburgh. Getty Images
  • Members of the public gather on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to watch the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. PA
    Members of the public gather on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to watch the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. PA
  • Crowds watch as the hearse continues its journey to the Palace of Holyroodhouse from Balmoral. PA
    Crowds watch as the hearse continues its journey to the Palace of Holyroodhouse from Balmoral. PA
  • The hearse passing over Queensferry Crossing on its way to Edinburgh. PA
    The hearse passing over Queensferry Crossing on its way to Edinburgh. PA
  • Flowers left at the Sandringham Estate, one of the queen's residences. EPA
    Flowers left at the Sandringham Estate, one of the queen's residences. EPA
  • A Paddington Bear teapot at the Sandringham Estate. EPA
    A Paddington Bear teapot at the Sandringham Estate. EPA
  • Flowers left at the gates of the Sandringham Estate. EPA
    Flowers left at the gates of the Sandringham Estate. EPA
  • Flowers, cards and messages left in St James's Park in London. EPA
    Flowers, cards and messages left in St James's Park in London. EPA
  • People lay flowers at Buckingham Palace in London. Reuters
    People lay flowers at Buckingham Palace in London. Reuters

Is it a state funeral?

Yes. State funerals are rare and reserved only for heads of state and significant public figures.

The last royal to have a state funeral was the queen’s father, George VI in 1952.

The last non-royal state funeral was wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill in 1965.

Prince Philip, Princess Diana and the queen mother had ceremonial funerals.

Where is it?

It will be held at Westminster Abbey, which is only around the corner from Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Westminster.

The abbey has been the setting for all but two coronations of monarchs since 1066, and was also the location for the queen's marriage to the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, who will be officiating the funeral, said it would be an opportunity to mourn and give thanks for the monarch's "extraordinary life".

"I think, like any funeral, this is an opportunity for us to mourn because we've lost someone we held dear and respected," he said.

"This is an opportunity for us to give thanks for an extraordinary life and an extraordinary achievement, this is an opportunity for us to pray for our new king and for his family in their grief, and this is an opportunity, if you like, for us to give the grief somewhere to go.

"A nation and Commonwealth, quite frankly the whole world, will be paying attention and the abbey will be a bit of a crucible holding all that, if you like."

Westminster Abbey will stage the funeral. Reuters
Westminster Abbey will stage the funeral. Reuters

Who will attend?

Heads of state, prime ministers and presidents, European royals and leading figures from public life will be invited to gather in the abbey,

A full list of mourners has not been announced, but it is believed only one or two representatives from each nation will attend.

The reason for the restrictions appear to be the space inside Westminster Abbey, which can hold a congregation of up to 2,000.

How it will work?

There will be a national bank holiday to allow as many people as possible to watch the queen's funeral.

The lying in state will continue until 6.30am (9.30am UAE) on the day of the funeral, when the coffin will be taken in a grand military procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey.

Senior members of the royal family are expected to follow behind the queen's coffin and the military will line the streets and also join the procession.

A national two minutes' silence is expected to be held.

After the service, the coffin will be taken to Wellington Arch and then travel to Windsor, where the hearse will travel in procession to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle via the Long Walk.

A televised committal service will take place in St George's Chapel.

Later in the evening, there will be a private interment service with senior members of the royal family.

The queen's final resting place will be the King George VI memorial chapel, an annex to the main chapel — where her mother and father were buried, along with the ashes of her sister, Princess Margaret.

Prince Philip's coffin will move from the Royal Vault to the memorial chapel to join the queen's.

Is it being televised?

In Britain, yes. Further afield, it will be down to local decisions but international news channels are expected to run live services.

The St George's Chapel committal will also be televised but there will be a private interment service away from the cameras.

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Known EU weapons transfers to Ukraine since the war began: Germany 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger surface-to-air missiles. Luxembourg 100 NLAW anti-tank weapons, jeeps and 15 military tents as well as air transport capacity. Belgium 2,000 machine guns, 3,800 tons of fuel. Netherlands 200 Stinger missiles. Poland 100 mortars, 8 drones, Javelin anti-tank weapons, Grot assault rifles, munitions. Slovakia 12,000 pieces of artillery ammunition, 10 million litres of fuel, 2.4 million litres of aviation fuel and 2 Bozena de-mining systems. Estonia Javelin anti-tank weapons.  Latvia Stinger surface to air missiles. Czech Republic machine guns, assault rifles, other light weapons and ammunition worth $8.57 million.

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Fitness problems in men's tennis

Andy Murray - hip

Novak Djokovic - elbow

Roger Federer - back

Stan Wawrinka - knee

Kei Nishikori - wrist

Marin Cilic - adductor

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MATCH INFO

Final: England v South Africa, Saturday, 1pm

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Director: Goran Hugo Olsson

Rating: 5/5

Race card

6.30pm: Emirates Holidays Maiden (TB), Dh82,500 (Dirt), 1,900m
7.05pm: Arabian Adventures Maiden (TB), Dh82,500 (D), 1,200m
7.40pm: Emirates Skywards Handicap (TB), Dh82,500 (D), 1,200m
8.15pm: Emirates Airline Conditions (TB), Dh120,000 (D), 1,400m
8.50pm: Emirates Sky Cargo (TB), Dh92,500 (D)1,400m
9.15pm: Emirates.com (TB), Dh95,000 (D), 2,000m

The specs

Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Power: 650hp at 6,750rpm

Torque: 800Nm from 2,500-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Fuel consumption: 11.12L/100km

Price: From Dh796,600

On sale: now

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Results

Light Flyweight (49kg): Mirzakhmedov Nodirjon (UZB) beat Daniyal Sabit (KAZ) by points 5-0.

Flyweight (52kg): Zoirov Shakhobidin (UZB) beat Amit Panghol (IND) 3-2.

Bantamweight (56kg): Kharkhuu Enkh-Amar (MGL) beat Mirazizbek Mirzahalilov (UZB) 3-2.

Lightweight (60kg): Erdenebat Tsendbaatar (MGL) beat Daniyal Shahbakhsh (IRI) 5-0.

Light Welterweight (64kg): Baatarsukh Chinzorig (MGL) beat Shiva Thapa (IND) 3-2.

Welterweight (69kg): Bobo-Usmon Baturov (UZB) beat Ablaikhan Zhussupov (KAZ) RSC round-1.

Middleweight (75kg): Jafarov Saidjamshid (UZB) beat Abilkhan Amankul (KAZ) 4-1.

Light Heavyweight (81kg): Ruzmetov Dilshodbek (UZB) beat Meysam Gheshlaghi (IRI) 3-2.

Heavyweight (91kg): Sanjeet (IND) beat Vassiliy Levit (KAZ) 4-1.

Super Heavyweight ( 91kg): Jalolov Bakhodir (UZB) beat Kamshibek Kunkabayev (KAZ) 5-0.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Healthcare spending to double to $2.2 trillion rupees

Launched a 641billion-rupee federal health scheme

Allotted 200 billion rupees for the recapitalisation of state-run banks

Around 1.75 trillion rupees allotted for privatisation and stake sales in state-owned assets

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Match info

Manchester United 4
(Pogba 5', 33', Rashford 45', Lukaku 72')

Bournemouth 1
(Ake 45 2')

Red card: Eric Bailly (Manchester United)

While you're here

Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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Company Profile
Company name: OneOrder

Started: October 2021

Founders: Tamer Amer and Karim Maurice

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Industry: technology, logistics

Investors: A15 and self-funded 

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Updated: September 06, 2023, 10:27 AM
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