UAE banks to maintain strong asset quality with central bank rule changes boosting loan coverage ratios, already near 100%
Europe
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Crown Prince, Ukrainian President meet to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanks Saudi Arabia for its efforts in promoting peace
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Top Dubai real estate investments, developers and financing revealed; DIFC hedge fund seeks interns; Pfizer antibiotics update – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate price analysis, traffic fines explained, game-changing property finance and more top stories this week
Aviation
ITB Berlin 2025: Emirates signs deals to boost cruises, connectivity and travel partnerships at tourism expo
Emirates signed strategic agreements with travel platforms, cruise companies and tourism agencies at ITB Berlin 2025
Donald Trump
Trump suspends military aid to Ukraine following clash with Zelenskyy: Reports
The pause comes after what sources described as an “explosive confrontation” at the White House on Friday
Aviation
Etihad increases Madrid flights, boosts ties with Air Europa
Etihad Airways and Air Europa seek to develop closer ties and boost codeshare agreement and UAE-Spain flights
Abu Dhabi
Italian telecom giant TIM selects Abu Dhabi for regional HQ, plans IoT and AI excellence centre
Under the partnership, TIM’s regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi will introduce its expertise in secure communications, cloud, and IoT applications to enhance industrial productivity
Dubai Chamber
Dubai Chamber of Commerce reveals GCC as top destination for member exports with $43.8bn trade
The GCC is the top destination for Dubai Chamber of Commerce member exports
ADQ
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, Italy’s Eni sign MoU to strengthen critical minerals supply chains
The collaboration will prioritise potential investments in key regions such as Africa, North America, and Central Asia
Investcorp
Investcorp to invest in Italian alternative payments enabler Epipoli
The Bahrain-based company has deployed $280 million in investments since the beginning of the financial year
Italy
UAE to invest $40bn in Italy
The UAE has announced major investments in Italy as trade passed $14bn last year
geopolitics
Saudi Arabia hosts Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace plan
Zelenskyy cancels planned Saudi visit as Ukraine demands security pledges, European leaders seek guarantees
