Daily Archives: April 21, 2025

Business & Investments

Meeting explored opportunities to enhance international collaboration and was attended by more than 100 ambassadors, consul generals, and commercial attachés

Dubai Chambers calls for strengthened cross-border economic cooperation during annual Diplomatic Circle event

  • H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori:
  • “The Diplomatic Circle reflects our shared commitment to strengthening global economic ties and advancing trade and investment cooperation towards broader horizons.”
  • “Our relationships with diplomatic missions are built on collaborative efforts that align with Dubai’s vision and serve mutual interests.”
  • “Strategic global partnerships based on close cooperation to connect business communities and develop shared growth opportunities form a key pillar in opening up new avenues for trade and investment.”
  • The event featured a session exploring key aspects of the National Investment Strategy 2031, which aims to position the UAE as a leading investment destination by 2031.
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Business & Investments

Mashreq opens CEEMEA markets with successful pricing of its US$500 million debut Sukuk

  • Mashreq successfully completes its inaugural Sukuk issuance under the US$ 2.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme
  • Marks the first public issuance from the CEEMEA region since the U.S. tariffs announcement, signalling a reopening of the primary markets
  • Achieves the largest orderbook in Mashreq’s history, with demand reaching US$ 2.90 billion despite heightened market volatility

Dubai, UAE, Thursday, 17th April 2025 – Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region and rated A3 (Moody’s), A (S&P) and A (Fitch), all with a stable outlook – successfully priced its debut US $ 500 million 5 year Sukuk offering with a profit rate of 5.03 percent per annum on Tuesday 15th April 2025. The Sukuk will be rated A by S&P and will be listed on Euronext Dublin.

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Technologies

OPSWAT announces GISEC 2025 participation as regional cybersecurity leaders face new threats from AI

Amid the ongoing merger of IT and OT, the critical infrastructure protection specialist pledges new approaches and demos of the latest protection techniques at upcoming event

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 2025: OPSWAT, a global leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, today announced its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at MEA’s leading security event, GISEC Global 2025. The event will run from 6 to 8 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council in partnership with the Dubai Electronic Security Center.

Sertan Selcuk, Vice President of METAP & CIS – OPSWAT

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