The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed its first loan agreement with Montenegro,

OPEC Fund signs €50 million loan agreement with Montenegro

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed its first loan agreement with Montenegro, providing a €50 million loan to strengthen fiscal sustainability and the green transition in the southeast European country. The Resilient Fiscal and Sustainable Development Program will help Montenegro improve its public financial management, support climate action and promote…

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Impact Leadership Global Awards 2025

Dubai welcomes another cohort of Inspiring Leaders in Impact Leadership Global Awards 2025

The very third season of much revered Impact Leadership Global Awards took place at Dubai Harbour Marina on February 2, 2025 featuring multi-industry leaders, who gathered together to celebrate their success and mark a fabulously ceremonious beginning of this year. Impact Events with its founder Nousheen Mukhtar’s vision to assemble the top tier business leaders…

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Investopia Tokyo’ explores investment, financing opportunities in Japanese markets

Investopia Tokyo’ explores investment, financing opportunities in Japanese markets

Investopia has launched a new edition of its global dialogues titled ‘Investopia Tokyo’, aimed at catalysing investment in the new economy, financial services, advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and technology sectors. The initiative also highlighted emerging global trends in fast-growing industries and modern financing trend s in the UAE, Japanese and Asian…

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Elena Unciuleanu Wins Excellence in Banking Product Innovation at Riyadh Summit

At the Impact Innovation Summit & Excellence Awards 2025 in Riyadh, Elena Unciuleanu received the award for Excellence in Banking Product Innovation. The recognition reflects her long career at the intersection of banking, compliance, and technology, where she has turned complex reporting requirements into innovative tools used by banks across Europe and the Middle East….

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Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi Hosts Grand Eid Al Etihad Celebrations

Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi Hosts Grand Eid Al Etihad Celebrations

Culture, cuisine, folk shows, photography, fireworks, drones and much more in store The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba is celebrating the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad with a diverse array of programmes and activities. The festival will also feature the launch of the ‘National Identity Strengthening Initiative’, continuing until December 7.   One of…

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