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Daman Investments and AllianzGI Collaborate on End-of-Service Solutions

Daman Investments and Allianz Global Investors Sign MoU to Introduce Target-Driven Investment Options to the Daman Investments End-of-Service Program

Dubai, UAE, Daman Investments (PSC), a leading asset manager in the UAE, has signed an MoU with Allianz Global Investors (“AllianzGI”), one of the world’s leading active asset managers, to collaborate on offering risk-based investment options as part of the MOHRE-approved Daman Investments End-of-Service Program.

This initiative will expand the existing program, which currently provides a capital-protected savings solution for end-of-service benefits, by introducing additional investment options designed to give employees greater choice in how their savings are managed.

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RMK and IDCMI Merge: Aluclad® Joins Expanded Product Portfolio

RMK Industries and IDCMI Announce Merger, Integrating Aluclad® into RMK’s Portfolio with Alcobond® and Cladbond®

Transaction reinforces RMK Industries’ vertically integrated architectural façade and aluminium manufacturing platform.

Dubai, April 20 – RMK Industries LLC has entered into a formal agreement to merge its aluminium composite panel (ACP) operations with those of International Development Company Metal Industries (IDCMI), a subsidiary of International Development Company (IDC). The transaction, which includes IDCMI’s flagship Aluclad® brand, marks a strategic consolidation in both the UAE and international architectural façade and advanced aluminium manufacturing sectors.

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Dubai and Philippines Strengthen Trade Ties

  • H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We are keen to deepen the connections between the business communities in Dubai and the Philippines and explore new opportunities for cooperation across priority sectors that support sustainable growth in both markets.”
  • Strategic discussions were held with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Management Association of the Philippines and a number of leading Filipino companies
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NBQ Continues Resilient Performance During Q1-2026

Umm Al Quwain – 17 April 2026:

National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) has announced a profit after tax of AED 152 Mn for the period ended 31 Mar 2026, which demonstrated its resilience supported by strong core fundamentals, disciplined cost management, and a balanced approach to sustain long-term growth.  

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Bain Capital Opens Office in Abu Dhabi

Deepening Long-Term Commitment to the Middle East

Presence in ADGM will support long-term investor partnerships, portfolio company expansion, and the foundation for future regional investment activity

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – 15 April 2026 – Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced the opening of its office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The new office builds on Bain Capital’s long-standing relationships across the Middle East and reflects the firm’s continued commitment to investing, partnering, and supporting growth across priority sectors in the region.

David Gross, Managing Partner at Bain Capital.

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