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Sovereign investors’ outlook for 2025 around White House policy, tariffs, China and the rise in private credit

  • Sovereign investors still attracted to the US but recent policy volatility has led to growing concerns over the impacts of a tariff war on inflation and increasing trade tensions
  • There are both economic transition challenges and opportunities seen for China
  • Private credit moving from a tactical allocation to a more strategic one for sovereigns, with infrastructure debt emerging as a key focus area

Dubai, UAE, 08 April 2025 – Despite increasing uncertainty in trade and geopolitics, sovereign investors remain optimistic about opportunities in the US and China, and are shifting their strategic allocation within fixed income in 2025, according to Invesco.

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Eastman Auto & Power to Showcase “Made in India” and “End to End Solar Energy Products” at Middle East Energy 2025 

Dubai , 07th April 2025 – Eastman Auto & Power Ltd. (EAPL), a leading provider of power solutions, is proud to announce its participation in Middle East Energy 2025, one of the most prestigious energy events in the world. Scheduled from April 7th to 9th, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this event will bring together top energy professionals, innovators, and stakeholders to shape the future of the energy landscape. 

With a legacy spanning over 45 years, Middle East Energy has established itself as a premier platform for driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and showcasing cutting-edge technologies in the energy sector. Now in its 49th edition, the event focuses on six major product sectors that are transforming the energy industry: Smart Solutions, Renewable & Clean Energy, Critical & Back-up Power, Transmission & Distribution, Energy Consumption & Management, and eMobility & Battery. 

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AIM Congress 2025 Opens in Abu Dhabi

AIM Congress 2025 Opens in Abu Dhabi with Strong Call for Global Investment, Sustainability, and Innovation

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 7th April  –  AIM Congress 2025, one of the world’s premier platforms for foreign direct investment and economic cooperation, officially opened today in Abu Dhabi, with high-level addresses delivered by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Alzeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and H.E. Vahagn Garniki Khachaturyan, President of Armenia. The event sets the stage for global dialogue on sustainable investment, technological advancement, and inclusive economic development.

In his opening keynote, H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Alzeyoudi welcomed delegates to the UAE capital, emphasizing the nation’s longstanding commitment to investment-led growth and global partnerships.

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The Central Bank of the UAE Awards Tap Payments a Full Payment Services License

This marks the completion of regulatory approvals across the entire GCC

Dubai, UAE, April 8, 2025: Tap Payments has been awarded a Retail Payment Services License by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), completing its regulatory approvals across the entire GCC. The UAE is home to the largest number of fintech and payments companies in the region, with 184 firms.

With approvals now spanning every GCC country, Tap Payments is now one of the most licensed payment providers in the region. This milestone reinforces Tap Payments’ commitment to full compliance as it continues advancing its mission to unify and simplify payments across MENA. The company now holds regulatory approvals in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the UAE.

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HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Opens Middle East Energy 2025 as Focus Falls on Region’s Energy Evolution

* Three-day show at Dubai World Trade Centre opened with more than 1,600 energy suppliers from 90-plus countries exhibiting their products and services across sixteen halls

* Opening of  Leadership Summit spotlights need for collaboration to ensure a safer energy future, while Battery Show debut opens with look at power of government-industry partnerships

Dubai, UAE – April 7, 2025: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, officially inaugurated Middle East Energy 2025 today as more than 1,600 energy suppliers from across the globe started a three-day showcase of their latest innovations and new-to-market technologies.

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