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Middle East presents favourable climate for dealmaking in 2024

Middle East presents favourable climate for dealmaking in 2024, according to PwC’s latest TransAct report

  • M&A activity across the region is being driven by the intensifying economic diversification and growth of non-oil sectors, rising private sector participation and robust capital markets activity
  • Strong economic fundamentals, business regulations and the wider government transformation agenda continue to support dealmaking prospects in the Middle East
  • The impact of the global megatrends such as technological disruption, and climate change will continue to drive investment either regionally or outbound in key areas such as energy transition and digital transformation
  • In 2024, dealmakers must prioritise reinventing business models, focus on talent acquisition and remain agile in navigating market changes
  • Mid-market deals dominate as investors focus on value creation
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New Conference will Demystify and Chart Pathways for Green Finance at World Future Energy Summit 2024

New Conference will Demystify and Chart Pathways for Green Finance at World Future Energy Summit 2024

  • ‘Climate finance must happen in partnership between public and private sectors,’ says FAB Chief Sustainability Officer
  • Conference debut comes as UAE looks to become Sustainable Finance Hub

Abu Dhabi, March 25 2024: World Future Energy Summit, the leading business event for future energy and sustainability hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, is to debut a Green Finance Conference during its 2024 edition, which is set to run at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from April 16-18.

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Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 Is Coming in May!

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 Is Coming in May!

Regulation, Forex, Crypto, Web 3.0, NFTs, Metaverse, ESG Will Be in Focus.

Taking place on May 17, 2024, Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 is one of the largest and most influential FinTech and Web3.0 events in Asia in 2024. Participation is free. Register here to get your ticket for free: https://www.wikiexpo.com/HongKong/2024/en/hkexpo.html

500+ Event Supporting Partners, Co-Designing the Future of FinTech

Supported by 300+ outstanding companies, 200+ media, 30+ sponsors, and 3,000+ attendees in the fintech, forex, blockchain, Web3.0, crypto, NFTs, Metaverse, DeFi, ESG fields, Wiki Finance Expo, Hong Kong 2024 has promised to bring a wonderful and rewarding summit for the industry.

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RAKEZ launches HS&E Appreciation Awards to honour leading companies for outstanding HS&E practices

RAKEZ launches HS&E Appreciation Awards to honour leading companies for outstanding HS&E practices

Ras Al Khaimah, 25 March 2024: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently celebrated the exceptional dedication and achievements in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) practices of its companies through the introduction of the HS&E Appreciation Awards. This initiative underscores the remarkable compliance efforts of businesses within the economic zone with established HS&E regulations, highlighting RAKEZ’s drive to nurture a culture of safety and sustainability.

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UBF CEOs Consultative Council reviews 2024 plans at its first meeting of the year

UBF CEOs Consultative Council reviews 2024 plans at its first meeting of the year

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 25 March 2024:

The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of banks in the UAE, recently held its first Consultative Council meeting for the year 2024 under the chairmanship of H.E. Mohammad Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UAE Banks Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors at RAKBANK, to discuss developments in the banking and financial sector and the plans that the Federation intends to implement in the current year as part of its efforts to consolidate the sector’s role in the economic development of the UAE.

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