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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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Abu Dhabi Mall: A Key Retail Destination for Pure Gold Jewellers

Return to Abu Dhabi Mall highlights disciplined retail expansion strategy, strong UAE performance momentum, and deepening omnichannel integration across a key growth market

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Pure Gold Jewellers, one of the region’s leading jewellery retail brands, today announced the reopening of its flagship store at Abu Dhabi Mall.

The move underscores the company’s continued investment in high-performing retail destinations and its confidence in Abu Dhabi’s sustained economic strength and evolving retail landscape.

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Alpha Dhabi’s 20 Fils Dividend Highlights Strong Financial Growth

·       A dividend of 20 fils per share reflects strong earnings, balance sheet strengthened and continued focus placed on shareholder value creation 

Abu Dhabi, UAE:15 April 2026: Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (“Alpha Dhabi” or “the Group”), one of the fastest growing investment holding companies in the MENA region, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: AlphaDhabi), today announced the distribution of a cash dividend of 20 fils per share, amounting to a total of AED 2 billion, for the financial year which ended 31 December 2025.

Eng. Hamad Al Ameri, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Dhabi Holding

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