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Kuwait-listed Agility Public Warehousing Company has successfully refinanced a portion of its existing credit facilities, raising the amount from $233 million to $280 million. The company announced on Monday that this refinancing comes with a renewed tenure of five years. The move to refinance is part of Agility’s strategy to support growth and manage its...
Dubai Airports, the operator of the world’s leading international airport, has been awarded the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for its commitment to employee engagement. This prestigious award recognizes organizations that cultivate highly engaged workplace cultures globally. In an evolving work environment, Dubai Airports has continuously explored innovative methods to engage and develop its...
The Emirates Government Services Hub (EGSH) has formed a strategic partnership with IFZA Dubai, which is recognized as one of the UAE’s most dynamic free zone communities. This collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive range of services to the growing network of entrepreneurs and foreign investors associated with IFZA. Through this partnership, EGSH will leverage...
Addepar, a prominent global data and technology platform that supports investment professionals, has announced the opening of its first office in Dubai, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This office will serve the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, allowing Addepar to better cater to its expanding clientele, which includes family offices, wealth...
ROR Coffee Solutions, a specialty coffee provider based in the UAE, has announced a significant investment of AED30 million ($8.2 million) aimed at expanding its operations across the Middle East and Europe. This funding is part of the company’s strategy to enhance its market presence and innovation over the next five years. The investment will...
The United Arab Emirates’ state-owned aluminum producer, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), expects that price volatility for aluminum will persist throughout this year due to ongoing global trade tensions. The impact of U.S. tariffs on metal imports is significant, as President Donald Trump has imposed extensive tariffs, and the UAE stands as the second-largest supplier of...
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, recently met with the Chairman of LGT Group, H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between Dubai and LGT Group, a global leader...
EFG Hermes, a company under EFG Holding and recognized as the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced that its investment banking division has successfully completed its advisory role for the $163 million initial public offering (IPO) of Alpha Data. This company is one of the prominent digital transformation providers...
Access to funding continues to be a significant challenge for women entrepreneurs in the UAE, as highlighted by a recent study. According to Visa’s Women SMB Digitalization Index, over half (57 per cent) of women-owned businesses in the UAE rely on personal finances to operate, while 43 per cent turn to family and friends for...
The Emirates Government Services Hub (EGSH) has announced a strategic partnership with IFZA Dubai, aimed at enhancing business operations for entrepreneurs and foreign investors. This collaboration is part of EGSH’s mission to simplify the process of business setup in Dubai, providing a comprehensive range of services tailored to IFZA’s expanding network. IFZA, known as the...