Marking a significant step in reinforcing ADGM’s commitment to fostering sustainable finances and combating greenwashing in the financial sector, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM revealed its sustainability-related …
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As part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024, ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi and its Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) showcased a series of recent regulatory …
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ADFD Signs AED 92 Million Loan Agreement Aimed at Enhancing Water Security in Rwanda
In a strategic effort to strengthen Rwanda’s water security, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement worth AED 92 million with the Government of Rwanda to …
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to introduce a new tax at the start of 2025, and is considering options for incentives to support innovative businesses advancing the economy. …
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Bloomberg Intelligence Report Reveals Growing Sustainable Finance Market in the MENA Region
A new report by Bloomberg Intelligence reveals the UAE banks’ growing position as a potential leader in sustainable finance, partially driven by an AED 1 trillion ($270 billion) commitment by …
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MAJRA Launches the MAJRA Impact Stream, Digital Gateway for Sustainable Impact
In an effort to direct private sector contributions towards implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aligned with ESG metrics and national priorities, MAJRA, the National CSR Fund, revealed the MAJRA …
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In an effort to increase sustainability efforts in the region, the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) has unveiled its Decarbonisation Strategy. The Centre will play a vital role in contributing …
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$12 billion+ Pledged for Land Restoration amid COP16 Land Financing Talks
In a significant move to boost funding for land restoration, over $12 billion has now been pledged to interrelated causes since COP16 in Riyadh began. The Arab Coordination Group became …
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COP16 Presidency Calls on Private Sector to ‘Ramp Up’ Funding in Land Restoration Finance ‘Blackhole’
In an effort to accelerate land restoration financing, Saudi Arabia’s UNCCD COP16 Presidency called for the private sector to ‘ramp up’ funding, after a UNCCD report highlighted only 6 per …
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Sustainable Square: the Sole ESG Partner for the 2024 MEIRA Annual Conference
Sustainable Square announced its participation as the sole ESG Partner of the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) 16th Annual Conference. This event is set to take place at the …
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