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Emaar and Aldar Fuel UAE Property Market Boom as Investor Confidence Surges in 2025

PR News Desk 13/08/2025

The UAE’s real estate sector continues its remarkable growth trajectory, with over 96,000 transactions recorded in the first half of 2025, totalling AED 322 billion (USD $87 billion). From luxury residences and waterfront villas to iconic skyscraper developments, the broader property market is

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RAKBANK has successfully completed its first Additional Tier 1 (AT1) security issuance, raising USD 300 million

PR News Desk 07/07/2025

RAKBANK has successfully completed its first Additional Tier 1 (AT1) security issuance, raising USD 300 million. The perpetual securities have a no-call period of six years (PerpNC6) and carry a coupon rate of 6.625%. The issuance was met with strong investor demand, allowing RAKBANK to tighten pricing by 37.5 basis points. This reflects investor confidence […]

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Seagate Highlights Strategy to Build Long-Term Value in Today’s Data-driven World at 2025 Investor and Analyst Event

PR News Desk 23/05/2025

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage, today hosted its 2025 Investor and Analyst Event and outlined the Company’s clear strategy to capture growth opportunities ahead, drive profitability and build long-term value for customers and shareholders.  “Technology innovation and AI are fueling exponential data

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Mortgage Market in Ras Al Khaimah Surges by Over 22,000%, Cementing Investor Confidence

PR News Desk 21/05/2025

Ras Al Khaimah’s property market continues to defy expectations, with mortgage activity emerging as a clear indicator of long-term investor trust in the emirate’s economic trajectory. According to the latest data released by the Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Centre, the total value of mortgages in the emirate has soared from just AED 15.8 million in […]

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CFO turnover at second-highest on record, amid growing pressure and wave of retirements

PR News Desk 07/04/2025

Last year saw the second highest global CFO turnover on record*, driven by investor activism, supply chain disruption, inflation and changing regulation. As a result, 2024 saw CFOs leaving listed firms for opportunities in private equity, to join boards or retire. Russell Reynolds Associates’ (RRA) inaugural Global CFO Turnover report saw 15.1% of CFOs at […]

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Dubai’s Real Estate Market Surpasses AED 114 Billion in Q1 2025, Demonstrating Resilient Growth and Investor Appetite

PR News Desk 06/04/2025

Dubai’s real estate market has exhibited substantial growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest analysis by Springfield Properties. The sector recorded a total transaction value of AED 114.08 billion, marking a 29.19% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with 42,269 transactions completed – a 23.11% rise year-on-year. Off-plan properties

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Renowned Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran to Headline Kinexions 2025

PR News Desk 04/02/2025

Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced Barbara Corcoran as the celebrity keynote speaker at Kinexions 2025, its annual supply chain community conference taking place in Austin, Texas from March 31 to April 2. Corcoran is the founder of The Corcoran Group, and Executive Producer and ‘shark’ on

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Record number of CEOs left their roles in 2024 as AI and investor activism drive departures

PR News Desk 30/01/2025

Last year saw the highest global CEO turnover on record* as investor activism, technological change and retirements saw 202 CEOs depart their roles. Russell Reynolds Associates’ 2024 Global CEO Turnover report saw 202 CEOs in the world’s largest listed companies leave their jobs last year, up by 9% from 2023. The analysis, which tracks incoming […]

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US Tech Stocks Under Pressure as China’s Deep Seek AI Models Surge, Shaking Investor Confidence – Century Financial

PR News Desk 28/01/2025

Comments on Deep Seek :  Global equity markets, particularly the big tech names from the US, have started the week with a bloodbath of sorts. The latest developments arising out of China have rattled the core of US Big Tech’s existence. AI models from Deep Seek, the Chinese company, have zoomed to the global top […]

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Demand for premium, ready-to-move-in homes intensifies as wealthy investor interest soars

PR News Desk 12/11/2024

Dubai’s high end real estate sector has reached a new peak with the rental of an ultra-luxury villa at AED8.5 million over two years. The record-breaking deal for a 24,000sq ft villa in the exclusive Umm Al Sheif area again underlines the city’s appeal to wealthy investors, and shows a growing demand for premium, ready-to-move-in […]

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Investor Support for “Say on Pay” Climbs to 91.5% Amid Record High CEO Compensation

PR News Desk 08/11/2024

Investor backing for “say on pay” proposals rose to 91.5% at S&P 500 and Russell 3000 companies during the 2024 proxy season, according to the new Diligent Market Intelligence: Investor Stewardship 2024 report from Diligent. This comes as CEO compensation reached record levels, with the median granted pay for S&P 500 CEOs hitting $15.9 million in

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Bridgepoint to Reinvest in Kyriba, Alongside New Minority Investor, General Atlantic

PR News Desk 16/10/2024

Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading quoted private asset growth investors, and Kyriba, the global leader in liquidity performance, today announced that Bridgepoint will reinvest in Kyriba following a period of record growth for the business and will remain the majority shareholder. In addition, Bridgepoint and Kyriba will welcome a new minority investor, General

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Fed Aligns Actions with Market Expectations to Boost Investor Confidence

PR News Desk 01/08/2024

Mohamed Hashad, Chief Market Strategist, Noor Capital Jerome Powell Takes Center Stage After Fed’s Interest Rate Decision The Federal Reserve, under the leadership of Chairman Jerome Powell, has demonstrated unwavering commitment to aligning and determination to adjust its actions with market expectations. Their recent decision to maintain interest rates without deviation

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Mavenir Announces up to $75 Million Investment From an Existing Investor

News Desk 30/05/2024

Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, today announced up to a $75 million investment from an existing investor. The additional capital will drive Mavenir’s business strategy, anchored in end-to-end 5G transformation. Pardeep Kohli, President and CEO of Mavenir, commented: “Mavenir continues to be an industry leader at

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Middle East can take lead in tackling copyright problems over AI-generated content

News Desk 03/05/2024

The UAE and Saudi Arabia can help the Middle East take the lead in addressing copyright uncertainties surrounding AI-generated content, says tech investor and entrepreneur, Rashit Makhat. The rise of AI language models like ChatGPT is revolutionizing content creation, offering businesses increased efficiency and the ability to tailor content for specific audiences.

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Uniting Global Innovators, Artistry, and Sustainable Impact

PR News Desk 12/01/2024

As an accomplished investor, patron of the arts, and philanthropist, Lan Tschirky proudly presents her annual showcase during the World Economic Forum of The Lan.Space, a Davos-based event space and online network of influential thought leaders, ministers, artists, impact investors, and startups. Lan.Space Summit and Gala highlight the theme of “The Roots of Human

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World’s largest angel investor summit to be held in Abu Dhabi

PR News Desk 16/11/2023

Global summit targets active and aspiring angel investors worldwide Renowned as the world’s most prestigious angel investor conference, the Super Angels Summit will etch its name in history, landing in Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital. Conceived by the visionary Ravi K Ranjan and presented by Venture Catalysts++, the summit expects over 70 global speakers. The […]

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Agility Reports KD 28 Million Third Quarter Net Profit

PR News Desk 15/11/2023

Agility, a long-term investor and operator in supply chain services, infrastructure, and innovation, today reported third quarter 2023 earnings of KD 28 million, or 10.99 fils per share, an increase of 123% over the same period in 2022. Q3 net profit was favorably affected by a one-off gain as a result of closing an interest rate hedge. […]

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Dubai and Abu Dhabi witness soaring off-plan transactions, signalling continued investor confidence: JLL

News Desk 25/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; July 25, 2023 – Off-plan transactions in the residential markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi continued to see a robust growth momentum in Q2 on the back of resurgent investor confidence and robust absorption of newly launched projects, reveals JLL’s Q2 Market overview report. In Dubai, off-plan residential sales increased by […]