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Bitget
Crypto exchange Bitget lists GMCI Meme Index on its futures platform
The innovative addition celebrates the vibrant humour and creativity that define crypto culture, while offering traders a unique opportunity to engage with one of the industry’s most dynamic segments
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Millionaires flock to UAE; Sharjah slashes real estate fees; Free zone offers fast-track visas; Neymar invests in Dubai property; Black Friday bargains – 10 things you missed this week
Millionaires in the UAE, real estate promotion in Sharjah, fast-track visas at new free zone, Dubai property updates and more of the top news stories this week
Sarwa
No safety net? UAE expats turn to investment apps as local platform boom fills pension void for thousands
The shift reflects mounting awareness among the UAE’s expatriate majority about the need to secure their financial futures without state pensions
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Kazakhstan Stock Exchange and KACC ink deal with ADX to join Tabadul Hub
Tabadul, launched by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in 2022, is a digital platform connecting multiple exchanges for cross-border trading
amana
Empowering MENA investors: The minds behind amana
amana was born out of the opportunity to reshape the MENA region’s financial investment landscape, as well as cater to a market that has been underserved
Oil
Oil prices decline in Asian trading on Tuesday
Both Brent crude and US West Texas gained around 2 percent on Monday, closing at their highest since April
CFI
CFI Financial: Setting the new normal in retail investment
Hisham Mansour, founder and MD of investment juggernaut CFI Financial, sits down with Arabian Business to discuss how his firm has sought to adapt to the changing retail investment landscape while growing as a global organisation
Adani Enterprises
Adani crashes another $6bn on day 8 of Hindenburg scandal
The group belonging to the billionaire Indian businessman Gautam Adani was facing market ire following the release of the explosive report by Hindenburg Research on January 24, wiping out $133 billion in market valuation
Capital Markets
UAE Financial Markets Association signs pact with ICMA to boost bilateral cooperation
The agreement also covers exchange of expertise and information on regulatory developments and international best practices in the financial markets sector
amana
amana: Transparency at the core of everything they do
With transparency for customers steering the amana business model, Muhammad Rasoul, CEO, amana, explains their goal is to build trust and to ensure their customers are equipped with the knowledge required to make the best-informed decisions
Bitcoin
Bitcoin falls below $20,000 mark, again
Recent fall marks the fifth successive day of decline, analysts fear further price drop
Artificial intelligence
The role of the metaverse and the future of trading, according to VI Markets CEO
As technology continues to advance, Talal Al Ajmi, founder and CEO of VI Markets, explains how specific technological innovations including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are going to steadily shift the way we trade and interact with currencies in the metaverse
Bahrain
Bahrain’s Rain launches advanced crypto trading service for ‘savvy’ investors
The leading platform wants to attract active and advanced crypto traders in the region
Bal Krishen
UAE’s oldest investment services firm acquires new Category 1 license
Century Financial, which has a long history in UAE-based investments, has strengthened its three decades of market presence by acquiring the new Category 1 SCA license
Commodities
Egypt suspends import of hundreds of GCC products due to issues with registration compliance
The list includes companies from the UAE, the UK, the US, Germany, China, Turkey, Italy, Malaysia, France, Bulgaria, Denmark, and South Korea.
Brand View
Passing the trading torch: CFI MD discusses the next generation
Hisham Mansour, co-founder and managing director of CFI Financial Group, talks young traders, beginner steps, attractive commodities and the pandemic
