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UAE, Saudi Banks Well Positioned for Higher Rates
Oct.10 -- Jaap Meijer, MD & Head of Equities Research, Arqaam Capital discusses his MENA-equities investment strategy, oil price fluctuations, and the UAE's net zero goal.
Bloomberg
UAE Weekend Will Be on Saturday and Sunday From 2022
The United Arab Emirates will switch its weekend to Saturday and Sunday for government entities as it looks to bring itself more in line with the rest of the world. The Gulf nation, of which Abu Dhabi and Dubai are a part, will adopt a...
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Majid Al Futtaim's Investment Plans
June 2 -- Alain Bejjani, chief executive officer at Majid Al Futtaim Holidngs, discusses the company's plans to invest $8B in the UAE over the next 10 years. He speaks to Manus Cranny and Rishaad Salamat on "Bloomberg Markets Middle East."
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Dubai Risks Losing Allure on Oil Slump
July 24 -- Oil's stubborn refusal to rebound back to high double digits appears to be taking the shine off of Dubai as an expat haven. Official data on jobs isn't publically available, but stories of moving trucks and farewell parties...
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Saudi October PMI at Record Low
Nov. 3 -- Tim Fox, chief economist at Emirates NBD, discusses the PMI data of the U.S.E. and Saudi Arabia, what the data means for the economies and the outlook for oil. He speaks to Manus Cranny and Angie Lau on "Bloomberg Markets:...
Bloomberg
What We Know About Middle East Earnings Season So Far
Oct.31 -- Mohammed Ali Yasin, chief strategy officer at Al Dhabi Capital, discusses earnings season in the Middle East. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Middle East."
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We Entered the U.A.E. With a Significant Overweight, Says Lazard’s Al Said
Mar.14 -- Fadi Al Said, director of MENA equity and portfolio manager at Lazard, discusses investor sentiment in the rise in oil prices, his positioning in Middle East markets, petrochemicals, investing in the U.A.E. and his outlook for...
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FFA Private Bank’s Salem Is Extremely Bullish on U.A.E. Banks
Apr.02 -- Marie Salem, director of capital markets at FFA Private Bank, discusses Saudi Aramco earnings, U.A.E. banks and her outlook for oil. She speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East.”
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Iran Crisis Forces U.A.E. Rethink of Regional Entanglements
Aug.01 -- The U.A.E.’s plan to scale back its role in Yemen is being seen as a clear sign that the nation is reevaluating its entanglement in Middle East conflicts. The change in direction comes against the backdrop of the U.S.-Iranian...
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Have to Be Cautious With This Volatility, Says Daman Investments’s El Adou
Aug.15 -- Ali El Adou, head of asset management at Daman Investments, discusses the changes he’s making to his investment strategies based on the selloff in equities and his outlook for U.A.E markets. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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UAE's Gargash Says Israeli Pact Is 'Sovereign' Decision
Aug.14 -- Anwar Gargash, United Arab Emirates minister of state for foreign affairs, comments on the UAE's decision to normalize ties with Israel. He speaks with Bloomberg's Manus Cranny on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Turkey's President Threatens To Cut Ties With UAE Over Israel Deal
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters Friday Turkey "could suspend diplomatic relations" with the Abu Dhabi administration.
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Trump Says Israel, UAE Agree to Normalize Diplomatic Relations
Aug.13 -- Israel and the United Arab Emirates will fully normalize relations after reaching an agreement that includes the exchange of ambassadors and opens more direct commercial ties between the countries. President Donald Trump...
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Israel Bombs Gaza Strip After Rocket Salvoes
Israel bombed the Gaza Strip Tuesday night after rockets were launched into its territory during the signing of the so-called "Abraham Accords."
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Pres. Biden Reviewing Arms Deals With UAE, Saudi Arabia
A State Department official said a deal with Saudi Arabia has been put on hold.
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Conor McGregor Says Covid Complicates Training for UFC 257
Jan.14 -- Former UFC Champion Conor McGregor speaks to Bloomberg's Yousef Gamal el-Din about his upcoming fight at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi, how the league is handling the pandemic and how Covid has impacted his training and preparation.
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Oil Price Slides on UAE-Saudi Talks, U.S. Stockpile Gain
Jul.15 -- Oil losses extended on signs that the United Arab Emirates is nearing a deal on what could be a more generous output level, along with an unexpected expansion of U.S. stockpiles. Bloomberg’s Stephen Stapczynski reports.
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Abu Dhabi To Ban Unvaccinated Adults From Some Public Places
Most adults who are not vaccinated will not be allowed in places like schools, shopping centers and gyms beginning in August.
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Brent Jumps After OPEC+ Fails to Reach Output Deal
Jul.05 -- Brent oil rose above $77 a barrel for the first time since 2018 after OPEC+ failed to reach an agreement on bringing back curtailed output. Carlos Caminada reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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OPEC+ Standoff Pushes Oil to Six-Year High
Jul.06 -- Oil surged to a six-year high as an OPEC+ supply increase was blocked by a bitter dispute between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Bloomberg’s Will Kennedy reports.
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Abraham Accords Boosts Trade between UAE & Israel
Between January and July of this year, trade in goods between Israel and the UAE amounted to 610 million dollars.
Dov Kotler, CEO at Bank Hapoalim gives his take on how commerce between the trade partners has led to investment...
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PM arrives in Abu Dhabi
Footage of Prime Minister Boris Johnson arriving in Abu Dhabi.
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Boris Johnson heads to Saudi Arabia as he seeks to wean West off Putin’s oil
Boris Johnson has declared Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates “key international partners” in efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy after the invasion of Ukraine.
On the eve of a controversial visit to the Gulf states on...
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RAK Bank CEO Plans to Rebalance Portfolio, Take Out Risk
Jul.23 -- Peter England, chief executive officer at RAK Bank, discusses interest margins, loans in U.A.E., how a Fed rate cut would impact his business, loan growth and consolidation in the region. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak:...