Top StoriesJP Morgan launches sustainable long-short fund worth $100 millionGBO CorrespondentMarch 6, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 6, 202002398 The fund aims to deliver returns similar to stocks with low volatility
Top StoriesADIB launches digital forex platform for better foreign exchange ratesGBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 202003206 The digital forex platform is an extension of ADIB Direct, an integrated digital banking platform for all businesses
Top StoriesForeign investors owned Chinese bonds worth over 1.95 trillion yuanGBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 202002425 Offshore ownership of policy bank bonds reached a record high of 536.41 billion yuan
EnergyRenewable energy investment in MENA to reach $35 bn in 2020GBO CorrespondentMarch 4, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 4, 202001806 Currently, there are seven gigawatts of renewable energy projects in the region
Top StoriesNorway sovereign wealth fund disposes 60% of Saudi equitiesGBO CorrespondentMarch 4, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 4, 202002930 The fund sold more than two-thirds of its Saudi equities last year on the basis of an internal bench review
Top StoriesSingtel, Nokia to develop and trial 5G slicing to boost cloud gaming servicesGBO CorrespondentMarch 3, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 3, 202002209 5G slicing will be based on Nokia’s Network as a Service offering high-end customisable services for a range of use cases
Top StoriesEtihad’s logistics unit to improve services in US, Europe and AsiaGBO CorrespondentMarch 3, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 3, 202001806 In order to do so, Etihad is partnering with ECS Group, the world’s largest general sales, and support services group
Top StoriesAramco receives clearance on proposed 70% acquisition of SabicGBO CorrespondentMarch 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 2, 202002040 The European Commission has granted unconditional clearance on the acquisition but is subject to remaining customary closing conditions
TechnologyTop StoriesDubai’s first KYC blockchain data-sharing platform goes liveGBO CorrespondentMarch 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 2, 202002720 The platform is launched by Mashreq Bank and Dubai International Financial Centre
Top StoriesDubai Port seeks partnership with Pelindo IV to develop Ambon’s new portGBO CorrespondentFebruary 28, 2020 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 28, 202002235 Dubai Port is also interested in collaborating with Pelindo IV for the development of the Yos Sudarso Port in Ambon