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Image credit: Supplied In today’s dynamic financial environment, high-net-worth individuals and sophisticated investors are increasingly seeking flexible solutions that provide liquidity without disrupting their long-term investment strategies. At HBZ, the Lombard Lending Program is purpose-built to meet this need, offering secured, efficient, and discreet financing backed by high-quality assets. Read more-Habib Bank AG Zurich’s Dr David Wartenweiler on building purpose-driven portfolios In the following Q&A, Fernando Blauzwirn, Head of Credit for Switzerland and the DIFC at HBZ Bank, shares expert insights into the structure, advantages, and strategic application of Lombard loans. From acceptable collateral types to tailored structuring and risk…
Image: WAM The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree Law No (6) of 2025, concerning the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and regulation of financial and insurance institutions. The decree law aims to strengthen the CBUAE’s independence, enhance the stability and competitiveness of the UAE’s financial sector, and align regulation with global standards. It mandates maintaining currency stability, safeguarding the financial system, and prudent management of foreign reserves. Under the law, the central bank’s principal functions include implementing monetary policy, supervising licensed financial entities in line with international norms, issuing regulations, and overseeing…
Image: Supplied As AI continues to dominate conversations across industries, Globant is cutting through the noise with a message that’s refreshingly pragmatic — it’s time to move from experimentation to execution. At GITEX GLOBAL 2025, Federico Pienovi, CEO of New Markets at Globant, will spotlight how the company is embedding intelligence into products, operations, and customer journeys to unlock real business outcomes. From revolutionising Formula 1’s fan engagement with AI-powered experiences to partnering with Middle Eastern enterprises on digital ecosystems, Globant’s vision is clear: the future belongs to organisations that treat AI not as a tool, but as an engine…
As GITEX GLOBAL 2025 returns to spotlight the technologies defining tomorrow, HONOR is positioning itself at the heart of the region’s AI revolution. With a growing footprint across the GCC, the brand is showcasing how intelligence can be both powerful and personal — from world-first AI Deepfake Detection to seamless device integration through HONOR Connect. In this conversation, Debo Zhang, general manager of HONOR GCC, talks about the company’s human-centric AI strategy, regional growth ambitions, and what visitors can expect from HONOR’s showcase at GITEX and beyond. HONOR has been expanding its footprint in the GCC. What key messages and…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Dubai has emerged as the world’s single largest licensed virtual assets (VA) market, with year-to-date transaction volumes across regulated entities under the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) estimated at nearly Dhs2.5tn. The significance of these milestones was highlighted during a meeting chaired by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Development of the Economic and Financial Sector in Dubai. During the meeting, Sheikh Maktoum approved the Dubai Financial Sector Strategy, a comprehensive roadmap aimed…
Images: MMG At 10am on a Monday, Dubai’s sun blazes with relentless intensity, mirroring the city’s pulse. From e&’s Al Kifaf headquarters, the city unfolds: Burj Khalifa piercing the sky, the Dubai Metro slicing through the sprawl, and streets alive with motion. Every view reflects Dubai’s ethos: innovation, ambition, action. Hatem Dowidar, e&’s group CEO, enters his office composed, his presence fronts a strategic mind that has earned him a reputation globally as both a visionary and disruptor. Taking the leadership role in 2020, he launched a bold transformation in 2022, prioritising tech innovation, diversification, and global expansion. “When I…
Image: WAM Dubai Municipality has launched the ‘City Inspector’ initiative, a first-of-its-kind programme aimed at preparing and certifying qualified inspectors across various municipal sectors, the authority said. The initiative is designed to build an integrated inspection system, unify processes, and enhance compliance with approved laws and regulations, ultimately raising service quality and community satisfaction. As part of the first phase, Dubai Municipality has certified 63 Emirati inspectors skilled in 14 technical fields of municipal inspection. The move is intended to standardise inspection practices, reduce duplication, and strengthen the efficiency of Dubai’s regulatory framework, reinforcing the city’s leadership in delivering a…
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Image: Dubai Media Office/ DHCC Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), announced an Dhs1.3bn development plan for DHCC Phase 1, reinforcing its position as a destination for global healthcare investment. The first stage of the plan will include the launch of a LEED platinum-certified office building, a purpose-built medical complex, and supporting infrastructure facilities aimed at driving ecosystem growth and delivering future-ready facilities. Issam Galadari, CEO of DHCA, said the projects reflect the authority’s commitment to advancing Dubai’s healthcare infrastructure. “By creating an ecosystem that attracts investments, including FDI, and fosters innovation, while…
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