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Sukuk market to remain strong in 2025, may reach $200 billion: Report

Sukuk market to remain strong in 2025, may reach $200 billion: Report

S&P projects global Sukuk issuance at $190-200B in 2025, with $70-80B in foreign currency. 2024 saw $193.4B total, driven by GCC and easing monetary policy.

UAE, Malaysia sign CEPA as non-oil bilateral trade grows to $4 billion

UAE, Malaysia sign CEPA as non-oil bilateral trade grows to $4 billion

UAE and Malaysia signed a CEPA to boost trade, cut tariffs, and expand market access. UAE also signed a CEPA with New Zealand to triple trade by 2032.

Global markets to trade with considerable volatility as Trump takes office: Saxo Bank

Global markets to trade with considerable volatility as Trump takes office: Saxo Bank

Trump's policies may cause market volatility. US aims for growth, tariffs, and reduced deficits, but faces debt issues. Europe may benefit from low expectations.

UAE President, Albania’s PM to strengthen bilateral ties in economy and investment

UAE President, Albania’s PM to strengthen bilateral ties in economy and investment

UAE President and Albanian PM discussed bilateral ties, focusing on economic, investment, and development sectors. They signed an agreement for a joint financial venture, ALBtrace. They also discussed ADSW.

Global economy to remain stable in 2025-2026 with 2.7 percent growth: World Bank

Global economy to remain stable in 2025-2026 with 2.7 percent growth: World Bank

Developing economies' growth will lag, despite stable global economy. Weak long-term prospects, less FDI, trade restrictions, widening rich-poor gap.

BP to cut 4,700 jobs to reduce costs

BP to cut 4,700 jobs to reduce costs

BP plans to cut 4,700 jobs and 3,000 contractor roles globally. Cost-cutting aims for $2B savings by 2026, impacting office roles. Focus shifts to digital, renewable energy transition.