AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGulf Markets: Dubai’s index jumped 4% as investors weighed US midterm results and Iran risks; Emirates NBD gained 6.1%. Private equity firms are still opening Abu Dhabi offices, drawn by the region’s sovereign wealth. Banking and Digital Finance: FAB can now accept digital assets as financing collateral through Komainu, while Bahrain’s AFS launched tap-to-pay services. Egypt-based MoneyHash says its technology helped Luno recover one in four lost deposits. Trade Finance: Oman’s mamun raised $3 million to expand Gulf–Asia trade financing. Turkey’s Fund Scandal: A widening probe has put thousands of firms with exposure to funds under liquidation in focus, while the lira hit a record low against the dollar. Regional Investment: Israeli tech firms reported $872 million in October funding, led by cybersecurity and AI deals, as Middle East private equity firms press ahead despite regional instability.
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