Author: Arabian Media staff

Image: Supplied Gridora, the newly launched infrastructure platform backed by ADQ, IHC and Modon Holding, has signed its inaugural memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) to accelerate the planning and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across the emirate. The agreement establishes a framework for potential collaboration between Gridora and ADPIC, aimed at supporting the development, planning and implementation of strategic projects. ADPIC has been mandated to implement transport infrastructure projects valued at a minimum of Dhs35bn. Under the MoU, Gridora and ADPIC will form a joint working committee to explore opportunities, pilot…

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BlackRock Inc. (BLK) is a global investment management company, providing investment and technology services to institutional and retail clients. Clients look to BlackRock for access to mutual funds, investments focused on objectives related to retirement income and college savings, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Key Takeaways BlackRock is one of the world’s largest investment management companies by AUM.The firm has five main revenue segments: investment advisory, administration fees, and securities lending revenue; investment advisory performance fees; technology services and subscription revenue; distribution fees; and advisory and other revenue.The firm derives most of its revenue from investment advisory and administration fees.BlackRock’s competitors…

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The term “going public” refers to a private company’s initial public offering (IPO) when it moves to a publicly traded and owned entity. Businesses usually go public to raise capital in hopes of expanding. Venture capitalists may also use IPOs as an exit strategy to reap their investment in a company they’ve invested in. Key Takeaways Going public refers to a private company’s initial public offering (IPO) when it moves to a publicly traded and owned entity.Going public helps a company raise capital to invest in future operations, expansion, or acquisitions.The process may diversify ownership.It can also impose restrictions on management and…

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Planning for retirement means focusing on investment strategies and your possible income sources, such as Social Security or a retirement account. However, one very important element of retirement that is often overlooked is maintaining an adequate emergency fund to cover any unexpected expenses that may come your way during retirement.  An emergency fund is a savings account specifically used to cover unexpected expenses or financial emergencies, such as medical expenses, home repairs, or a loss of income. The general rule of thumb when building an emergency fund is to save enough money to cover three to six months of expenses.…

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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldWall Street is warning that a little-publicised provision in Donald Trump’s budget bill that allows the government to raise taxes on foreign investments in the US could upend markets and hit American industry.Section 899 of the bill that passed the House of Representatives last week would allow the US to impose additional taxes on companies and investors from countries that it deems to have punitive tax policies. It could raise taxes on a wide range of foreign entities, including US-based companies…

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Capital One offers a decent $250 bonus for opening a 360 Checking account and meeting a simple requirement. It’s not the best bank bonus available, but if you’ve been thinking about opening a fee-free checking account, this is a good incentive to do so with Capital One.  Capital One doesn’t usually offer as many account promotions as other banks. See all of Capital One’s current bank bonuses below. Capital One: 360 Checking – $250 Open a new 360 Checking account with the coupon code: Use the coupon code on the Capital One webpage linked above to open an account online.Receive…

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