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Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes USD 500 Million Sukuk Listing by the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

  • The benchmark five-year Reg S Sukuk witnessed strong demand, with the order book exceeding USD 2 billion
  • Today the total value of outstanding Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai now stands at USD 102 billion

Dubai, UAE –20 November 2025: Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of USD 500 million Trust Certificates (Sukuk) issued by ICDPS Sukuk Limited, guaranteed by The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a multilateral financial institution and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group.

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Invictus Investment secures a strategic financing package from MCB to scale up its agro-food operations across Africa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 November 2025:  Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX: INVICTUS), a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, today announced it has secured a financing transaction from The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (“MCB”), one of the leading banking groups in Africa.

Amir Daoud Abdellatif, CEO of Invictus Investment

The financing package is structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility and will support Invictus Investment’s expansion into new African markets while also strengthening its working capital position as it continues to scale its operations.

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Italy Strengthens its Role in the UAE’s Construction and Design Sectors with Over €166 Million in 2024 Exports and Continued Momentum into 2025

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to present nearly 100 Manufacturers to Showcase Advanced Construction Technologies and Stone Solutions at Big 5 Global and Marble & Stone World 2025

Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2025: The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is set to highlight Italy’s growing influence in the UAE’s construction and design sectors. This will be showcased through a strong national presence at Big 5 Global 2025 and Marble & Stone World 2025, held from November 24 to 27, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Hotpack wins Dubai Chamber ESG Label award in advanced category, being ranked among top performers in sustainability

Dubai, UAE – November 19,2025: Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has been awarded the Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label in the Advanced category, achieving an outstanding overall score of 87 per cent in the Chamber’s comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessment, which evaluates companies on sustainability performance, ethical governance, and social responsibility. This score is considered to be among the best performances.

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Nisus Finance Services Co. Ltd. Reports H1 FY26 Results; Consolidated Revenue at AED 58.97 million— Already Exceeds FY25 Full-Year Revenue of AED 27.89 million

Date: Dubai, UAE; November19, 2025

News Highlights

• H1 FY26 consolidated revenue (post acquiring New Consolidated Construction Co. Ltd. / NCCCL in August 2025) of AED 58.97 million, up by approximately 312% from AED 14.20 million in H1 FY25.

• H1 FY26 revenue from Nisus’ core operations of AED 31.04 million already exceed full-year FY25 revenue of AED 27.89 million.

• Strong profitability maintained in H1 FY26 – EBITDA margins around 74% (excluding NCCCL) and PAT at AED 15.13 million.

• Becomes first Indian AIF business to secure a BBB+ credit rating from CareEdge Ratings.

Nisus Finance has delivered its strongest half-yearly performance to date, with H1 FY26 results surpassing full-year FY25 metrics and signalling a new scale of growth for the business in both India and the UAE.

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