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Gulf stock markets see gains, boosted by rising oil prices despite regional tensions

Gulf stock markets started Tuesday on a positive note, buoyed by a 0.5% rise in oil prices, with Brent crude trading at $72.17 per...

Talabat eyes $1.5 billion in IPO on Dubai Financial Market

Talabat Holdings, a subsidiary of Germany’s Delivery Hero, has announced plans to raise up to $1.5 billion through its initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market.

Bitcoin breaks $75,000 mark as Donald Trump’s possible return fuels rally

Cryptocurrency soars to all-time high amid anticipation of Trump-led White House; Market sentiment remains bullish despite high prices.

Ominvest acquires stake in Omani fintech firm Thawani  

Ominvest’s Jabreen International Development Company has acquired a share in Omani fintech firm Thawani Technologies.

Ominvest, Oman’s Bank Dhofar compete to bid for Ahli Bank

A day after Ominvest confirmed that it made an offer to acquire the entire capital share of Ahli Bank, Oman’s Bank Dhofar revised its non-binding merger proposal.

Ominvest-led consortium makes acquisition offer to Oman’s Ahli Bank

The proposed offer will be funded in its entirety by Consortium members, meaning there is no constraint on Ahli Bank or OAB’s capital or lending ability as a result of the offer.

GCC central banks raise interest rates tracking US Fed move

The Fed’s policy rate moves due to their currencies being pegged to the US dollar.

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National Life and General Insurance Company: Delivering value beyond insurance to customers

Oman’s largest insurer NLGIC is on course to become a regional multi-line, multi-country giant delivering value beyond insurance to the customers.

Economic growth in GCC to more than halve in 2023: World Bank report

However, the GCC growth will still outperform the wider Middle East and North Africa region, forecast to grow by 3% in 2023, down from 5.8% growth in 2022.

KitchenomiKs aims to transform on-demand food economy in Oman

KitchenomiKs cooks up dainty on-demand delicacies, tossing in emerging technologies, yummy multi-brand choices and seamless delivery.

AI central to UAE’s economic diversification, says COP28 President-Designate

AI will contribute to the UAE’s net zero strategic initiative by 2050 and help unlock advances in climate progress, says H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.

Mrunal Khimji: ‘We owe it to the environment and future generations’

Meet the self-taught fashion designer who creates pieces that can be carried forward by generations. And be confident to repeat your clothes.
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