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Committed gas investments will likely plunge by $9.5 billion
4 May 02:39 PM MENA energy investments likely to surpass $805bn by 2025
Mubasher: Total planned and committed investments in MENA’s energy sector are expected to exceed $805 billion over the coming five years, the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) said. This will mark an increase of $13 billion from the …
Sector Reports
Middle East Energy Dubai will kick off on 17 May
3 May 03:10 PM Middle East seen as market leader in renewable, clean energy
Mubasher: The MENA region is projected to see 83 GW of renewable and clean energy capacity, mainly from solar and wind power, by 2035, according to a research from Informa Markets. In addition, over AED 55 billion worth of solar power projects …
Macroeconomics
The MEA region had the lowest number of corporate debt defaults in 2020
3 May 02:51 PM EM corporate debt likely to remain resilient in 2021 – Report
Mubasher: Companies in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region recorded the least number of debt defaults in 2020 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, investment experts at Aberdeen Standard …
Macroeconomics
Plastic waste often impact marine life, ecosystems, and food chains
30 April 03:46 PM Egypt could soon ban single-use plastics amid COVID-19
By: Moslem Ali Cairo – Mubasher: Plastic bags that are often used for an average of 25 minutes could take more than 20 years to decompose, while other single-use plastic products, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), might need between 400 …
Global Economy
Noor Sweid, Founder and General Partner, Global Ventures
29 April 12:57 PM Startup Lounge: Health, edutech investments to flourish after pandemic – Noor Sweid
By: Ingy ElSafy Mubasher: The Middle East carries plenty of appeal for regional and international investors due to the favourable macroeconomic fundamentals that underpin these markets. Meanwhile, the sectors that have witnessed increased …
Companies Investments
Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, Rania El-Mashat
26 April 01:41 PM Egypt to build greener more inclusive economy after COVID - Rania El-Mashat
By: Moslem Ali and Ahmed Allam Cairo – Mubasher: Egypt was the only country in the region to achieve positive economic growth last year, despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Now, the country aims at taking the recovery as a chance to …
International Agreements
UN in 2015 led its member states to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
22 April 12:06 PM Are MENA countries on track with achieving SDGs?
By: Ingy ElSafy Mubasher: The United Nations (UN) led its member states in 2015 to adopt the 2030 Agenda with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that include 169 specific targets, covering social, economic, and environmental dimensions, in …
Global Economy
The currency will not replace cash and bank deposits
19 April 03:47 PM UK mulls creating new digital currency
Mubasher: The UK Treasury and Bank of England (BoE) announced the creation of a joint taskforce to explore a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC). The currency “would be a new form of digital money issued by the Bank of England and for …
Global Economy
The activities in oil-exporting coutries are expected to recover in 2021
15 April 01:33 PM IMF expects MENA real GDP to grow 4% in 2021
Mubasher: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its outlook for the real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the MENA region to 4% in 2021, compared to its October projection of 3.2%. The real GDP growth of the GCC countries is …
Macroeconomics
Online shopping has become more of a long-term behavior change
13 April 03:18 PM Online shopping in KSA, UAE likely to grow during Ramadan – Report
Riyadh – Mubasher: A greater surge in online shopping is expected to be witnessed during the month of Ramadan, which has just started today on 13 April, a recent survey Checkout.com unveiled. Online spending by consumers in the UAE and Saudi …
Sector Reports
Central Bank of Egypt - (Photo Archive)
11 April 01:47 PM CBE to introduce instant payment module, soft POS in 2021 - Deputy Governor
By: Marina Gamil Cairo – Mubasher: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will this year launch a full-fledged instant payment module, after finalising regulations, and introduce a soft point of sale (POS) system that allows the use of mobile phones as …
Banking and Finance
The aggregate net profit of the GCC listed banks plunged by 32.2% YoY
1 April 01:48 PM GCC banking sector's profits record seven-year low in 2020
Mubasher: The net profits of the GCC banking sector hit their lowest levels in seven years, affected by the decline of profits in the fourth quarter (Q4) by almost a third on a quarterly basis to $5.3 billion due to higher provisions, according …
Banking and Finance
Assem El-Bassal, CEO of Mubasher Media - (Photo Archive)
29 March 05:49 PM Mubasher Media supports investors, plans expansion – CEO Assem El-Bassal
Riyadh – Mubasher: The CEO of Mubasher Media, Assem El-Bassal, said on Monday that the company is working on covering the main aspects across major sectors, led by the investors’ sector, by providing a perfect electronic environment for investors …
Macroeconomics
Mubasher seeks to enable beginners to become professional traders - (Photo Archive)
29 March 04:39 PM Mubasher's vision in line with Egypt's efforts to support investment plans - Rashad
Riyadh - Mubasher: The vision of Mubasher is in line with Egypt's efforts to support citizens' savings and investment plans and enable individuals and youth to further benefit from non-banking financial activities, according to …
Companies Investments
The Arab markets haven’t witnessed sharp fluctuations during the crisis
29 March 04:25 PM Arab markets successfully managed COVID-19 crisis thanks to central banks - Abul-Gheit
Riyadh – Mubasher: The leaderships of Arab stock markets have shown great resilience in dealing with the repercussions of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Ahmed Abul-Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, said on Monday. The Arab markets …
Macroeconomics
Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange - (Photo Archive)
29 March 02:15 PM Arab markets have 1,662 listed companies with $3.1trn in capital - EGX Chairman
Cairo – Mubasher: The Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE) now has 21 members, representing 17 stock and commodity exchanges, four clearing companies, and several securities brokerage companies in the Arab region, the Chairman of the Egyptian …
Trading Activities
Financial systems saw great changes during 2020 - (Photo Archive)
29 March 02:13 PM Arab markets lost $350bn at the pandemic's beginning - El-Dokany
Riyadh – Mubasher: Arab stock markets lost around $350 billion in market capitalisation in the first six weeks of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, according to the Secretary-General of the Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE), Rami El-Dokany. …
Macroeconomics
Eng. Mohammed Al Ballaa, Chairman, Mubasher Financial Group
29 March 01:47 PM We aim at increasing investors in Arab markets - Mubasher Chairman
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Chairman of Mubasher Financial Group, Eng. Mohammed Al Ballaa, said on Monday that the use of financial technology (FinTech) has played a significant role in the success and growth of Mubasher companies. More than 10 years …
Trading Activities
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
28 March 11:08 AM Mohammed bin Salman launches Saudi, regional green initiatives
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the ‘Saudi Green Initiative’ and the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ with the aim to provide a roadmap for the kingdom and the region to combat climate change, the Saudi Press …
Macroeconomics
AFE Saudi Arabia 2021 will be held on 29-30 March
25 March 03:09 PM Saudi Arabia to host Arab Exchanges Federation Conference next week: Tadawul
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), in partnership with the Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE), is hosting the AFE Annual Conference Saudi Arabia 2021 from 29 to 30 March. The conference aims at creating a platform for …
Macroeconomics
Photo Archive
24 March 04:30 PM GFH inks agreement with Bahrain Bourse, CBB to join Murabaha service
Mubasher: GFH Financial Group has entered into an agreement with Bahrain Bourse (BHB) and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) to provide its clients with the Murabaha service. Launched by BHB in May 2020, the Murabaha service will be offered through …
Trading Activities
Photo Archive
24 March 01:08 PM CITC approves merging Zain KSA, Mobily telecom towers under new entity
Riyadh - Mubasher: Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia (Zain KSA) has received in-principle approval from the board of Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) on the application submitted by Zain KSA, Etihad Etisalat …
Mergers and Acquisitions
Issuances of green bonds will renew their momentum in 2021
11 March 01:57 PM Financial institutions to record 30% higher sustainable bond issuance in 2021 - Moody's
Mubasher: The issuances of green, social, and sustainability bonds by global financial institutions and development banks will reach around $300 billion in 2021, Moody's Investors Service referred in its report published on Thursday. This amount …
Bonds
The 100 CEOs represent 24 nationalities and 21 sectors.
7 March 12:10 PM Forbes unveils “Top CEOs in the Middle East” ranking
Dubai - Mubasher: Forbes Middle East has released its first annual "Top CEOs in the Middle East" ranking, recognising the executives making significant contributions to the region's economies. The 100 CEOs represent 24 nationalities and 21 …
Global Economy
Photo Archive
3 March 01:49 PM S&P launches ratings for Saudi local currency debt
Riyadh – Mubasher: S&P Global Ratings said it is providing GCC National Scale Ratings for entities in Saudi Arabia issuing local currency debt, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia, the GCC region’s largest economy, …
Currencies