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Emirates NBD Secures $250M Loan for Dar Global’s Expansion

Emirates NBD successfully executes USD 250 Million Syndicated Term Loan facility for DAR Global, Accelerating Global Growth and Expansion

Dubai, UAE, 16 April 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has announced the successful execution of a USD 250 million syndicated term loan facility (“Project Radium II”) for Dar Global plc, the London-listed luxury international real estate developer. Dar Global plc, which is majority owned by Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company, secured this USD 250 million financing as part of its continued growth and expansion across key global markets.

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Enhancing Maritime Services at Dubai Ports

To Enhance Vessel Support and Improve Maritime Service Efficiency 

PCFC Ensures Continuous Supply of Provision and Fuel to Ships at Dubai Ports and its Anchorage Areas

• Captain Ibrahim Al Blooshi: We provide a comprehensive suite of 24/7 services, including bunkering, provision, medical supplies, and crew change services

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The AI spend cycle is still going strong, says AvaTrade, as TSMC reports record profit for fourth straight quarter

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE. April 16, 2026. Today, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) published its earnings for the first quarter of 2026. The dominant player in the chip manufacturing industry, TSMC once again reported a record profit and exceeded analyst expectations, driven by insatiable AI demand.

Kate Leaman, chief market analyst at online broker, AvaTrade, offers the following comments on what TSMC’s latest earnings report means for the company, AI, and the wider chip and technology industries:

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Barings Opens Office in Abu Dhabi to Strengthen Middle East Presence

Thursday, 16th April 2026 –Barings, one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers, today announced the opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi. This strategic expansion underscores Barings’ commitment to the Middle East and its confidence in the region’s long-term growth, resilience, and investment opportunities.

The Abu Dhabi office follows the successful launch of Barings’ Dubai office in 2024 and reflects the firm’s ambition to deepen relationships with institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices across the Gulf.

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Dubai Investments 2025 ESG Report: Key Sustainability Highlights

Dubai, UAE, 15th April 2026: Dubai Investments has published its 2025 Sustainability (ESG) Report, setting out measurable environmental, social and governance outcomes delivered through targeted initiatives across its diversified operations, building on the Group’s longterm growth and portfolio evolution.

Titled “Creating Impact through Innovation: 30 Years of Growth & Resilience,” the 2025 report provides an expanded view of sustainability performance across 12 wholly owned subsidiaries, spanning the Group’s real estate, building material, manufacturing, healthcare, and services sectors.

The report has been prepared in line with recognised international and local sustainability frameworks, including the GRI Standards and DFM ESG Indicators, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, national sustainability agendas and the Group’s longterm value creation priorities.

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