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Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) From Nov 28-30 ,2023

Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Abu Dhabi Finance Week Charts the Rise of the Falcon Economy with A Grand Opening Ceremony and the Launch of Abu Dhabi Economic Forum

  • The Chairman & CEO of JP Morgan Chase & Co praised the economic transformation agendas of Abu Dhabi, whilst announcing plans to expand the bank’s operations in ADGM, to match the UAE’s emergence as ‘one of the world’s most important trade & financial hubs’.
  • Global finance leaders assembled to analyse ADFW’s main theme, ‘Investing in the transition era, where iconic investor Ray Dalio spoke of preparations for a changing economic world order.
  • Discussions around Abu Dhabi’s remarkable emergence as an international financial centre, investment strategies of SWFs and ADGM’s increasing recognition as a climate finance hub.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 27th November 2023: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced its four-day series of over 46 sub-events with a spectacular opening ceremony hosted under a specially designed eventdome in the South Plaza of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and followed the launch of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Economic Forum.

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Strategy& Middle East commits to Qatar’s future growth by expanding its senior presence in Doha 

Strategy& Middle East commits to Qatar’s future growth by expanding its senior presence in Doha 

Doha, Qatar, 27 November 2023: Strategy& Middle East, a member of the PwC network, has expanded its senior presence in Qatar as part of its plans to support the nation’s flourishing business community and contribute to the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Strategy& Middle East aims to support a growing portfolio of work in the country, with plans to further expand its operational capabilities and invest in attracting and developing exceptional talent in Qatar over the coming years.

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India’s largest Apparel show in the Middle East ‘Brands of India’ at DWTC

India’s largest Apparel show in the Middle East ‘Brands of India’ inaugurated by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice-Chairman, Dubai World Trade Centre

Empowering 350+ Indian Brandson the Global Stage: The Brands of India tradeshow by The Clothing Manufacturers of India (CMAI)commences today


Date: Dubai, UAE, November 28, 2023

In a momentous celebration of trade, international collaboration and cultural exchange, the maiden edition of Brands of India trade show organised by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), received a grand inauguration by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, is set to captivate the MENA Apparel industry at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Halls 6 & 7 from November 27th to 29th, 2023.

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Fintech Propels Islamic Banking to $4 Trillion

Fintech Propels Islamic Banking to $4 Trillion: Exclusive Report Explores the Future

GCC, MENA, and Southeast Asia Lead the Charge in Islamic Finance Innovation

(27th November, Dubai) – Islamic banking is undergoing a historic transformation propelled by groundbreaking fintech advancements. In the last four years, assets in Islamic banking have surged from $1.8 trillion to $2.8 trillion, with a projected leap to an astounding $4 trillion by 2026, primarily driven by the GCC nations. The new exclusive report by red_mad_robot, titled “State of Fintech: The Islamic Banking Industry,” provides an in-depth exploration of this financial evolution.

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Beltone achieves record Operating Revenue of EGP957 million in 9M2023

Beltone achieves record Operating Revenue of EGP957 million in 9M2023, a remarkable growth of 271% YoY. Net Profit recorded EGP86 million, an increase of 161% YoY, a strong testimony to a major transformation after 3 years of consecutive losses

Cairo, November 27, 2023: Beltone Financial Holding (“Beltone” or “the Company”), one of the fastest growing financial institutions, announces its consolidated financial and operational results for the period ending September 30, 2023.

Beltone Turns Green: Nine Months of Remarkable Transformation and Restructuring – Example 1

Beltone’s new management embarked on a journey of restructuring and transformation, following the acquisition. Many functions were revamped, policies and procedures were deployed, the business was adequately capitalized through the recent Rights Issue, built a best-in-class team to manage, grow and diversify Beltone’s offerings and income stream while unlocking synergies.

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