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SEE Holding and World Bank Group’s IFC Announce Advisory Collaboration to Advance The Sustainable City Model Across Emerging Markets

News Desk 23/04/2026

SEE Holding, the leading UAE-based sustainable urban development group, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, today announced an advisory collaboration to support the early-stage development of ‘The Sustainable City’ projects across

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From Volatility to Stability Markets Regain Control – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 22/04/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX closed 0.6% lower yesterday amid market disappointment over news that deal talks between the US and Iran were delayed. However, indices are recovering in today’s session after President Trump announced yesterday, after market close, an extension of the ceasefire in Iran and the continuation of the blockade to exert economic pressure. […]

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MoneyHash and Visa Expand Partnership with Multi-Year Partnership to Expand Cybersource Enablement Across Emerging Markets

News Desk 17/04/2026

MoneyHash, the leading payment orchestration and infrastructure platform for emerging markets, today announced a multi-year partnership with Visa to enable Visa’s Cybersource across its platform, further strengthening its collaboration with one of the world’s leading digital payments networks. This milestone marks a significant evolution in the relationship between

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Markets Break Records as Geopolitics Reprices Risk – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 17/04/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX index is on track to end the week more than 3% higher, setting a streak of three consecutive weeks ending in the green. Equities are holding at record highs as investors stay optimistic after Trump also announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.  The update eased fears of a wider […]

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UAE Markets Lead Global Rebound as Equities Climb a Wall of Risk in Q2

News Desk 16/04/2026

Global markets have entered the second quarter of 2026 with a clear narrative: investors are pricing the end of the conflict and the energy shock, not the reality of ongoing risks. This shift in expectations has driven a notable recovery across risk assets, with global equities rising more than 8% from their recent lows. Nowhere […]

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Global Markets Rally on Ceasefire News as Oil Slumps 16% Below $100

News Desk 08/04/2026

Global markets rallied this morning following news of a proposed two-week ceasefire, offering a temporary reprieve for investors amid heightened geopolitical tensions, according to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. While the development has provided short-term optimism, Gilbert cautioned against interpreting the pause as a lasting resolution. Crude oil prices saw a

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Markets Stay Cautious Ahead of Major Geopolitical Milestone; Oil Jumps, Dollar Steady- comments by Century Financial

News Desk 07/04/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 is down 0.36% as investors brace for President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Yesterday’s session offered a brief reprieve, with the SPX gaining 0.44% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.61%. This risk mood is deteriorating, and the index is expected to stay bearish. Trump’s comments […]

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Markets Brace for Turbulence: Oil Above $110 and Rising as Iran Deadline Nears

News Desk 07/04/2026

We’re heading into one of the biggest weeks for markets since the conflict in the Middle East began, according to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. President Trump has set a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to agree to a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to all marine traffic, and if that […]

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LEVA Hotels enters North Africa with Casablanca launch, marking strategic expansion into high-growth markets

News Desk 03/04/2026

Casablanca’s evolving hospitality landscape is set to welcome a new player this summer as LEVA Hotels enters Morocco with the launch of LEVA Casablanca, through a strategic management agreement with Ismail Oukrid, COO of the Group, Ares Invest, Oukrid Family Office. Formerly known as the Washington Hotel, the property is set for an official transition […]

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Dispersion, Repricing & Consolidation – UAE Listed Insurers in a War Economy

News Desk 02/04/2026

A month has passed since the Gulf War, and the markets remain anxious about the likely duration and outcome. With major high-beta and growth-sector stocks in sharp drawdowns (mainly in real estate and banking), markets hoped for a defensive hedge in the form of insurance stocks. In this context, the table below (attached) highlights the key performance metrics of […]

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Silent Shift in UAE Markets: A Changing Balance of Power Without the Noise

News Desk 02/04/2026

UAE financial markets have recently seen a steady rise in retail investor participation, alongside the continued role of institutional investors in supporting liquidity and market stability. This reflects a gradual shift in market structure, without the sharp swings or volatility seen in other global markets. For years, institutional investors have played the dominant role

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Crypto markets hit multi-week lows amid macro pressure and regulatory developments

News Desk 30/03/2026

Crypto markets declined to multi-week lows this week, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor confidence and triggered a broader risk-off sentiment across global markets. According to Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro, rising oil prices have led traders and investors to scale back expectations for interest rate cuts this year. “Bond

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Markets Shrug Off Oil Risks Ahead of Fed, but Technical Weakness and Dollar Strength Signal Caution: Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 18/03/2026

U.S. Markets  The SPX Index and NDX Index are both up 0.50% and 0.65% today, respectively, and are currently trading at $6,757 and $24,955.   From a fundamental standpoint, according to Axios, as long as Iran blocks oil supplies, the U.S. cannot declare the conflict over. US allies are currently refusing to join a coalition […]

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Equities Edge Lower as Hormuz Risks Rattle Markets; Oil Swings, Dollar Supported – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 12/03/2026

U.S. Markets  US equity markets ended Tuesday’s session slightly lower as investors remained cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 34 points (-0.1%). The Nasdaq Composite was relatively flat, edging marginally higher as strength in technology stocks

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UAE Markets Face Sharp Volatility as Geopolitical Headlines Drive Investor

News Desk 11/03/2026

UAE equity markets have experienced a difficult stretch in recent sessions, reflecting the heightened volatility currently dominating global financial markets. According to market analysis from eToro, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has fallen around 17% since reopening on March 4, marking six consecutive days of losses, while the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has

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Markets Rebound as Oil Retreats on Easing Iran Tensions; Gold and Silver Advance – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 10/03/2026

U.S. Markets US equity markets delivered a volatile and strong rebound in Monday’s session as improving geopolitical sentiment boosted risk appetite across Wall Street. Markets had initially opened sharply lower as crude oil had briefly surged toward $120 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions. However, sentiment turned positive after Donald Trump suggested that

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Markets Cautious After Trump Tariff Threat; Gold Firm, Oil Retreats – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 23/02/2026

US Markets US equities are trading lower this morning with SPX down by – 0.7% as investors react to renewed global uncertainties arising from the US SCOTUS ruling on Trump tariffs. President Trump’s indication that global tariffs could potentially increase from 10% toward 15% has brought trade tensions back into focus, tempering the optimism seen […]

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Dubai Chambers and Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry discuss strengthening economic ties

News Desk 13/02/2026

Dubai Chambers recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) to explore opportunities to strengthen bilateral economic and business cooperation. The discussions focused on ways to enhance trade and investment relations between the two markets.   The meeting was attended by His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah,

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NutraONE and Nutrifactor Laboratories form exclusive distribution partnership to expand across five key international markets

News Desk 11/02/2026

NutraONE, a nutraceutical and wellness distribution company, has announced an exclusive strategic distribution partnership with Nutrifactor Laboratories, one of the region’s largest dietary supplement and nutraceutical manufacturer, to expand access to science led health and wellness supplements across five priority markets, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of

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McDonald’s and Coca-Cola: The Defensive Stocks Offering Stability in Volatile Markets

News Desk 09/02/2026

While global markets remain heavily focused on artificial intelligence and technology stocks, this enthusiasm has shifted attention away from steady performers that continue to offer reliability during uncertain times. After a strong start to the year, the Nasdaq has turned negative, yet McDonald’s shares have risen 8% and Coca-Cola has gained 14%. Both companies have […]